James Jeffords | American senator | Britannica (original) (raw)

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departure from Republican Party

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  In Republican Party: History
  Jim Jeffords of Vermont to became an independent). A surge in Bush’s popularity following the September 11 attacks of 2001 enabled the Republicans to recapture the Senate and to make gains in the House of Representatives in 2002. In 2004 Bush was narrowly reelected, winning…
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  In George W. Bush: Early initiatives
  James Jeffords left his party to become an independent. Subsequently, many of Bush’s domestic initiatives encountered significant resistance in the Senate.
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