Gang of Seven

By Salena Zito

There is not much glory to being the political party out of power, but that does not mean it is without opportunities.

In fact, there is a little more room to act riskily when you aren't running the joint.

The challenge for Washington's remaining Republicans is to think of constructive, not obstructive, ways to help fashion a better plan on every issue facing the country.

One way, University of St. Louis professor Joel Goldstein says, is for GOP congressmen to think of ways to use the stimulus package to strengthen the role of state governments. "Or they might envision ways to make certain that the proposed spending package is not permanent," he adds.

Another approach he suggests is to address some of......... [read more]