Former Congressman Vin Weber did the same at Grover Norquist's weekly meeting of conservative activists last week.

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The Republicans may also have trouble coming together says former Congressman Vin Weber.

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Vin Weber is a former Republican congressman and a party strategist who agrees that the brand Republican has been seriously damaged.

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Former Rep. Vin Weber, a Minnesota Republican and Romney backer, remembers when Mr. Ryan called him for advice on running for his House seat in a blue-collar swing district.

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Mr. VIN WEBER (Former Republican Congressman, Minnesota): The question that I hear Republicans talking about is, do we need to change the brand, or do we simply need to refurbish?

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