Why are Republicans having problems doing what clearly needs to be done?

Why is it such a struggle for Republicans to do what clearly needs to be done regarding taxes and spending? Let’s get to the root of the problem. I began my work some 30 years ago with a passion to fix what was broken in our nation’s low-income communities. That is, to end the cycle of poverty — children growing up in poor households and remaining poor as adults. I saw that what was widely accepted as the solution — America’s generous welfare state — was the problem. It became clear to me that there is only one path out...

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