Will Republicans Ever Learn?
You would've thought that after 2006, Republicans would have gotten the message. Nominating liberal Republicans for office is not the answer (did Spector do us any favors?) The Republican in charge, whoever they were, decided to do the opposite, supporting John McCain in 2008 and lots of other liberal centrist Republicans. Another bloodbath occurred.
I'm not sure Republicans are learning from this disaster. First, lets look at New York. There's a vacant seat and the GOP nominated Dede Scozzafava, an ultra-liberal Republican who voted for Obama's stimulus and increased taxes multiple times. People say the GOP decided on her because she's a woman. Great qualifications (similar to Barack Obama).
New Jersey is another case. When deciding upon real republican (like Lonegan) and Chris Christie (a centrist), they chose Christie. Granted, Christie would be better than Corzine, but still has certain RINO characteristics.
In New York, there is some hope. Late entry Doug Hoffman, a real Republican has entered the race and has picked up a lot of ground quickly. While in New Jersey, Christie has lost his lead in recent weeks. The problem is that he's not conservative enough. So when a third party independent enters, with similar beliefs as Christie - they're going to share the vote. As a result, Corzine may win again.
Nationally same thing. Obama is blowing himself up on a daily basis. Republicans stand to gain from this, but unfortunately, we haven't seen many actually stand for anything of worth. Not sure Republicans have learned their lesson yet.
I'm not sure Republicans are learning from this disaster. First, lets look at New York. There's a vacant seat and the GOP nominated Dede Scozzafava, an ultra-liberal Republican who voted for Obama's stimulus and increased taxes multiple times. People say the GOP decided on her because she's a woman. Great qualifications (similar to Barack Obama).
New Jersey is another case. When deciding upon real republican (like Lonegan) and Chris Christie (a centrist), they chose Christie. Granted, Christie would be better than Corzine, but still has certain RINO characteristics.
In New York, there is some hope. Late entry Doug Hoffman, a real Republican has entered the race and has picked up a lot of ground quickly. While in New Jersey, Christie has lost his lead in recent weeks. The problem is that he's not conservative enough. So when a third party independent enters, with similar beliefs as Christie - they're going to share the vote. As a result, Corzine may win again.
Nationally same thing. Obama is blowing himself up on a daily basis. Republicans stand to gain from this, but unfortunately, we haven't seen many actually stand for anything of worth. Not sure Republicans have learned their lesson yet.
posted by pistolpete | 10:17 AM
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