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The state's Republicans had a lot to celebrate at their annual convention, for the party picked up nine seats in Arkansas' 100-member House of Representatives in last month's election and two more seats in the 35-member state Senate.

If everything isn't coming up roses, then at least it's daffodil time for the Grand Old Brand New Party. And yet only one refrain was repeated over and over again at this Republican conclave: "Don't screw it up!" For the party can be its own most effective saboteur, waxing complacent as the loyal opposition prepares for the next pivotal election. How? By fully absorbing the painful lessons of this one and preparing a new approach that might lead to victory down the bumpy road ahead. Defeat, however devastating, can provide a teaching moment, even a couple of teaching years. But who ever learned from success?

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