Four House Republicans break away from their own caucus to form a new one

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Four Republican members of the Minnesota House are breaking away from their caucus to form their own group, exposing a rift in the GOP and potentially altering the political dynamics at the Capitol.

Reps. Steve Drazkowski of Mazeppa, Tim Miller of Prinsburg, Cal Bahr of East Bethel and Jeremy Munson of Lake Crystal released a statement Monday calling themselves the New House Republican Caucus.

In their statement, the members said they wanted more control over hiring and management of their own staff.

“We … believe this new caucus will allow our members to optimize our ability to serve our constituents and properly represent them at the State Capitol,” they said in the statement.

http://www.startribune.com/four-house-republicans-break-away-from-their-own-caucus-to-form-a-new-one/502414651/

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I honestly am not sure what this means..

[old guy]

1. My first gut reaction is that

a steaming pile by any other name still stinks.

[Renew Deal]

2. Don't know about these guys but

I think the three men in a room model used by McConnell, Ryan, and many state legislatures is bad for the country. There are still
some people out there that want to get things done without being overruled by an all-powerful leader.

[geardaddy]

3. Could this be like the I-R party

that elected Durenburger and Carlson in the late 70s to early 90s?

[trotsky]

5. Unfortunately these guys are more like the Tea Party caucus.

Extreme right, anti-immigrant, anti-union. They are afraid the MN GOP might have to moderate to win statewide elections.

[geardaddy]

6. Ah, ok.

Thanks for the info!

[WhiskeyGrinder]

4. I think it's more a personality clash than anything.