Losing?

No, lost. 5 years ago. A rare thing, a Rethug who speaks the truth, sort of:

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As for Republicans willing to settle for this legislative fig leaf, they ought to listen to Rep. Christopher Shays (R-Conn.). "I happen to believe we are losing our moral authority to lead this place," Mr. Shays said on the House floor last week.

Congress abdicated their moral authority when they became a rubber stamp for the Chimp.