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Obama’s Favorite Republican Joseph Cao On the Ropes

Joseph Cao was hailed by the right for winning a Democratic district. Then he became Obama’s favorite Republican. His next role, if he’s not careful: one-term congressman.

Benjamin Sarlin
Benjamin Sarlin
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President Barack Obama is greeted by Rep. Joseph Cao, R-La in New Orleans, June 4, 2010. (Charles Dharapak / AP Photo)
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