GOP leader less than 79-⅞% pure Republican

Bopp's resolution would require Republican candidates to agree to at least 8 of 10 positions — on issues including abortion, immigration, same-sex marriage and health care — or face an automatic cutoff in financing and institutional support from the Republican National Committee.

Said Bopp of the Republican elected to the Senate from Massachusetts, "Scott Brown passes the test with flying colors."

Steele's eyes widened when told of Mr. Bopp's assertion. "Mr. Bopp is sort of fudging the descriptions there a little bit," he said, reflecting a view that Mr. Brown would not pass the test.

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