Well, another terrible loss for the Republicans in a Special Election..this time, in the heart of Red Country - Mississippi!
Another Republican went down to defeat in a district that Bush won by 12 points. He lost to a CONSERVATIVE Democrat by 8 points. That is serious news.
The Dems are running 'conservative' candidates and the Republicans are running 'moderates' and getting their clocks cleaned.
The Party is about to self destruct come November 2008. This could be the end of the Republicans. If Obama wins, they will be out in the wilderness for decades, if they even remain as a viable political party.
The country is turning left and looking for BIG government answers.
Where are the Republicans? Where are the leaders? Who is branding the image? Who is out there explaining freedom, liberty, small government, low taxes, national defense? NO ONE. Where are the REpublicans in Congress? Where is their agenda? Where is their energy policy? Again, MIA. Just a pathetic terrible bunch.
In 1994, Republicans swept to victory on change, ideas, and promist to ACT. Just 10 principals - Contract with America. It was simple and it resonated.
McCain is now telling us he will allow Congress to question him on the floor of the House, similar to the Prime Minister of Great Britian. Newsflash Senator - WE ARE NOT A PARLIMENTARY SYSTEM! The Prime Minister IS a MEMBER of Parliment and SELECTED by the majority party. Our PRESIDENT is a SEPERATE but EQUAL BRANCH. IF (which is a BIG IF) he is elected, his role it to protect and defend his office. He has to ensure the power and influence of the Presidency. I really wonder if anyone in this Country gets a bit of education about the founding of nation.
There was a story when George Washington first became President. He went to the Senate Chamber to discuss a possible treaty with another nation...He left very shortly after and wrote 'I will never return to that place again'. Our founders would be SICK if they hear McCain lowering the Presidency to be questioned by the Congress. What a disgrace.
But this is the 'leader' of the Republican Party. He wants Cap and Trade, believes in MAN made global warming. Turning left, will not win you any votes. We already have 2 candidates on the left.
Here is a link to a great article by Peggy Noonan. One my favorite columnists. It isn't good news. But we have to regroup, start at the local level, train up-coming young conservative candidates, rebuild county organizations. The Dems are about three years ahead of us at this point. We have a lot of work to do.
http://online.wsj.com/article/declarations.html
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As a solution to the political crisis set to befall the nation (as you project), I volunteer to take the Presidency. Nice of me, huh?
Let's make it a new requirement that if you haven't served in the Global War on Terror, that you can't hold a political office...
Yeah, sounds good to me! You have my vote!
Man, we could use just a touch of common sense these days.
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