Show civility or claws? GOP at a crossroads in Congress

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Show civility or claws? GOP at a crossroads in Congress
By David Lightman | McClatchy Newspapers


WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans have an identity crisis: Should they position themselves as bulldogs-in-waiting or as gentle opponents willing to offer some support to a popular Democratic president-elect?

In these first days of the 111th Congress, they're being kind and conciliatory, helping to create a gentle tone on Capitol Hill that's been absent for at least 20 years.

Going along and offering mild opposition fits the country's mood, said Rep. Adam Putnam, R-Fla., and ultimately will help Republicans.

"Everybody still hates Congress as much today as they did the day before," he said. "Only if we all work together can we change the mood."

Civility could have a price, however. Smiling even though your heart is aching arguably hurt Republicans back in the 1980s and sparked the ascension of Newt Gingrich and other young conservative mavericks.

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[dysfunctional press]

1. claws! claws! claws!....

lets pick off more of the obstructionists and pick up more seats in 2010.

[samsingh]

2. thee should be one mass prison for the gop in congress

[spanone]

3. this guy will continue to be the asshole he's been all along

[DJ13]

4. They have always been back stabbers

Sweet talk wont hide that fact.