![A dangerous thesis has taken hold among many in the GOP: that it might be better to lose the '06 election and re-group. In American history, when a faction in the majority party decides the party is tired and could benefit from some time in the wilderness, the voters usually oblige. Most recently, the latest issue of Washington Monthly includes a cover story [link] featuring seven such articles from prominent Republican strategists, insiders and commentators.](/assets/img/quote-photos/a-dangerous-thesis-has-taken-hold-among-many-in-the-gop-that-it-might-be-better.jpg)
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