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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

Published Oct. 28 2010 8:00PM EDT

articles/2010/10/29/obamas-favorite-republican-joseph-cao-on-the-ropes/sarlin-joseph-cao_137071_tqoczy — President Barack Obama is greeted by Rep. Joseph Cao, R-La in New Orleans, June 4, 2010. (Charles Dharapak / AP Photo)

Benjamin Sarlin

Benjamin Sarlin

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