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Tired of winning? The right isn’t

By Debbie Lord for The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Dec 29, 2017

The pundits have had it wrong all year. What makes them think they will get it right in 2018? A roundup of editorials Friday says GOP winning will continue.

Opinions from the right:

1. Get ready for the great political surprise of 2018
From Newt Gingrich: What's the surprise? It has something to do with the GOP and midterm elections.


2. 3 things to like about 2017 
From Townhall: If you think 2017 was a political dumpster fire, here are three things to consider.


3. Commentary: The top 10 undercovered news stories of 2017, from the left and right
From the Los Angeles Times: The Times asked two political writers what they thought were the most under-covered news stories of 2017.

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