But when the crowing stops, veteran GOP operatives will find themselves right where they were before: back in hand-to-hand combat with movement conservatives, fighting for the heart and soul of the Republican Party.
While individual races were won, the biggest challenge facing Republicans — party unity — is still unresolved even as they head into 2016 presidential season.
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