As GOP civil war rages, Democrats look to benefit

As GOP civil war rages, Democrats look to benefit

As GOP civil war rages, Democrats look to benefit

CHARLES BABINGTON Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON — A Republican civil war is raging, with righter-than-thou conservatives dominating ever more primaries in a fight for the party's soul. And the Democrats hope to benefit.

The latest examples of conservative insurgents' clout came Tuesday at opposite ends of the country. In Florida, political newcomer Rick Scott beat longtime congressman and state Attorney General Bill McCollum for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. And in Alaska, tea party act...