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General Assembly somewhat of a Mexican standoff, yet Democrats would have to either find ways to accommodate some of the Governor’s positions or risk a war of attrition in which Allen and company would possess most of the big guns.
Most of the so-called experts think the GOP’s best shot will be in the State Senate, but a takeover of the House is not out of the Question.
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