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Rep. Blake Moore on navigating razor-thin majority margins and uniting the Republican Party


Published on 2024-12-06 12:00:43 - deseret
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  • In a conversation with the Deseret News on Thursday, Moore laid out the House GOP leadership's plans for 2025 while navigating a razor-thin majority. "It's just wild," Moore said of the atmosphere on Capitol Hill as of late.

The article from Deseret News discusses Rep. Blake Moore's perspective on managing the narrow Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. Moore, representing Utah's 1st Congressional District, emphasizes the importance of unity within the GOP to effectively govern despite the slim margin. He highlights the challenges of passing legislation with such a small majority, where even a few dissenting votes can derail bills. Moore also touches on his role in fostering relationships across the aisle and within his party to ensure legislative progress. He advocates for a focus on policy over politics, aiming to find common ground on key issues like economic recovery, national security, and government spending. Additionally, he reflects on the internal dynamics of the Republican Party, suggesting that unity and strategic compromise are essential for the party's success and for serving their constituents effectively.

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