Introduction
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Lost amid the punditry and hyperbole this election season is another reason these elections carry historical importance--the ability to establish a deep bench. This year's winners will benefit from having a clean slate, free of earmarks, pork barrel politics, and votes on big-spending bills.
What names should you keep an eye on? Here are five newly elected Republicans who have the charisma, intelligence, and drive to succeed in the new voting paradigm.
