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California Republicans revel in their spoiler role

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Republicans in deep blue California find themselves in unfamiliar territory — a place of political influence.

Republicans have managed to play the spoiler in the blue state’s politics, forcing the majority party to moderate on everything from transgender rights to criminal justice policy.

The newfound swagger was literally on display in Sacramento this weekend , where party faithful were sporting sequined jackets and dancing to “YMCA” in the streets.

Democratic Party leaders are sensitive to a shifting political climate, aware that voter frustrations about affordability, homelessness and crime don’t bend in their favor.

Republicans can capitalize on this moment by being “focused on things that are actually impacting Californians ,” a state assemblymember says.

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