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links for 2008-05-21

• GOP in danger of becoming ‘Pelosi-lite’ - S.A. Miller, Washington Times

  A top House Republican yesterday said the leadership must steer disheartened rank-and-file members from adopting a centrist or “Pelosi-lite” agenda and instead reaffirm conservative principles.

  (tags: eric_cantor republicans congress)

• Expected fireworks fizzle, ranks close around Boehner - Jackie Kucinich, The Hill

  Anticipated fireworks did not materialize at a House Republican meeting on Tuesday, a clear sign that House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) holds a firm grip on his leadership post.

  (tags: republicans congress john_boehner)

• Boehner, Cole to release election plan - Patrick O’Connor, Politico

  House Minority Leader John A. Boehner and NRCC Chairman Tom Cole will unveil a series of changes Wednesday aimed at quelling criticism and positioning their party for November’s elections.

  (tags: republicans congress john_boehner)

• House Republicans: Act Like NetFlix to Find Your Brand - David All, TechRepublican

  Front-page of the Politico - House Republicans yet to seek consensus on an “agenda.” An agenda is a small, limited set of core principles that everyone in the Conference should get behind and support.

  (tags: republicans congress john_boehner)

• Republican fundraising catching up to Obama - Ed Morrissey, Hot Air

  A funny thing happened on the way to the conventions — the Republicans caught up to the Democrats for presidential-campaign fundraising, at least for the moment.

  (tags: republicans 2008 elections)

• The Best and Brightest Student Journalist - UWIRE

  This is journalism at its most pure: The 100 best student journalists in the country — hard workers, big thinkers and gifted storytellers — nominated by their peers and advisers for their potential to shape the media industry in the years ahead.

  (tags: journalism media academia)