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Shock waves sent through the Dem party
- Thread starter CaptainObvious
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are the republicans hiding so they avoid all blame..
are they just bought off
is their strategy a good idea?
should they not at least make sure every dime being spent is accounted for and every dime being requested be reviewed and tied to important reforms.
this law looks like it is going to destroy the budget... how are they going to pay for it
are they just bought off
is their strategy a good idea?
should they not at least make sure every dime being spent is accounted for and every dime being requested be reviewed and tied to important reforms.
this law looks like it is going to destroy the budget... how are they going to pay for it
The GOP's Cuccinelli Problem
By David Jenkins
Posted: 11/06/2013 8:22 am
"If Ted Cruz and company's government shutdown exercise is exhibit A for what is ailing the Republican Party, Terry McAuliffe's victory over Ken Cuccinelli in Virginia's gubernatorial race should be exhibit B.
"On the red state/blue state spectrum, Virginia is probably best described as magenta. Its hue is still more red than blue. Republicans should be able to win statewide -- especially against a Democrat with negatives as high as McAuliffe's -- but only if they field candidates whose appeal extends beyond the party's rightmost flank.
"Any chance at fielding such a candidate was lost back in 2012, when the Virginia GOP decided to forego a statewide primary election and choose its nominee at the party convention -- where a small number of tea party activists could control the outcome and secure the nomination for Cuccinelli.
"The candidate with broader appeal, Virginia Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, would have been favored in a primary, but the state's Republican voters never got a chance to choose.
"Once again the Republican Party has shot itself in the foot by allowing an impassioned few from its fringe to have outsized influence. In this case, "
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By David Jenkins
Posted: 11/06/2013 8:22 am
"If Ted Cruz and company's government shutdown exercise is exhibit A for what is ailing the Republican Party, Terry McAuliffe's victory over Ken Cuccinelli in Virginia's gubernatorial race should be exhibit B.
"On the red state/blue state spectrum, Virginia is probably best described as magenta. Its hue is still more red than blue. Republicans should be able to win statewide -- especially against a Democrat with negatives as high as McAuliffe's -- but only if they field candidates whose appeal extends beyond the party's rightmost flank.
"Any chance at fielding such a candidate was lost back in 2012, when the Virginia GOP decided to forego a statewide primary election and choose its nominee at the party convention -- where a small number of tea party activists could control the outcome and secure the nomination for Cuccinelli.
"The candidate with broader appeal, Virginia Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, would have been favored in a primary, but the state's Republican voters never got a chance to choose.
"Once again the Republican Party has shot itself in the foot by allowing an impassioned few from its fringe to have outsized influence. In this case, "
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According to the author of this piece, the GOP should put their faith behind the likes of Romney and McCain if they are to win the prez election. [/sarc]
He failed to mention Sarvis, bought by the left and the difference in the election.
He failed to mention the limited support Cuccenelli got from the establishment.
He failed to mention the tremendous amounts of outside money that went to the left, far more than Cuccenelli had (see previous sentence).
He failed to mention the exit polls showing Hillary kicking the shit out of Christie in NJ 2016.
In fact, he sounded a lot like the GOP establishment, who cannot win without the conservative base but apparently believe otherwise.