Congress Divided Into 16 Factions That Go Beyond Traditional Parties
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There are 16 distinct political factions in Congress that transcend traditional partisan divides, like the Desert Weirdos from Arizona and the Oldest Guard led by aging leaders like Mitch McConnell.
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These factions have diverse agendas and motivations, from the Bannon-Brained Content Creator Caucus focused on social media fame to the Ineffectual Anti-McConnells trying unsuccessfully to challenge the Senate Republican leadership.
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Some bipartisan factions unite over shared policy goals, like Bibi's Best Buddies who offer unconditional support to Israel's right-wing government.
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Other groups, like the Mods or Rural Grrls, create headaches for Democratic leadership by obstructing the party's agenda.
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With midterm elections looming, these factions will compete for power and influence in unusual ways not captured by the standard Republican vs. Democrat narrative.