POLITICS - Future of the GOP, From Former Senator Trent Lott (R-Miss)

For the Republican Party to HAVE a future they fist have to dump Tea Party members.

If Tea Party members want to do 'their thing' then they should form their own national political party.

"Former Sen. Trent Lott:  Republicans should pivot towards a positive agenda" PBS Newshour 10/21/2013

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SUMMARY:  Former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, R-Miss., believes the tactics used by Republicans during the shutdown were "not wise."  Lott joins Judy Woodruff to begin a series of conversations about the future of the GOP.  They discuss the importance of getting work done and what issues could help reunite the party.

JUDY WOODRUFF (Newshour):  We turn now to politics and the fallout from the 16-day government shutdown.