Politics News & Analysis: Does the GOP need to implode now to win later?

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, March 05, 2012 Top Stories Does the GOP need to implode now to win later? Chris Cillizza Some within the GOP privately wonder whether the only way for the party to face the divide between its moderate and conservative wings is to suffer a big loss this year. Santorum battles to bring out supporters in 'game of survival' Gingrich tempers expectations in Georgia PostPolitics Headlines Guessing at Obama's 'secret' agenda Obama to Israel: Give diplomacy a chance Holder set to explain rationale for killing U.S. citizens abroad Super Tuesday contests will reshape GOP race How the Roberts court is unusual The Fix Is Rush hurting Republicans? Romney could end race in Ohio Is the establishment (finally) coming around on Mitt Romney? 44: Politics & Policy Obama switches to Facebook timeline Montana judge apologizes for racist joke Obama talks sports with ESPN's Bill Simmons More Headlines Vladi­mir Putin wins election amid fraud complaints Fugitive Chinese businessman details struggle In climate wars, risks of radicalization Hard look at food inspection in U.S. Opinions Time to focus on U.S. education Defense is under the gun The end of Putinism Congressional votes database Browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991. Explore the database House votes Senate votes Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy