[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Ronald Reagan was handicapped by an entrenched Democrat Party controlling both Houses of Congress. Some issues were untouchable.

And since then we have gained firm control of the House and nominal control of the Senate. For where then do you get the idea that we have moved to the left? If we are now tackling issues that were once beyond our even bringing them up because they were too conservative then we must have moved to the right.

What makes you think Gingrich hasn't changed? He is obviously positioning himself for a run in '08.

What makes you think he has? Gingrich has always had his eye on the White House. He is, after all, a politician.

[rpersing]

The country had indeed moved to the right, the proof is in voter turnout and Republican gains.

The problem we face has to do with republicans who lack the backbone to lead. Democrats don't care if they look partisan, Republicans feel the need to appear bipartisan.

Gingrich would never have stumped with Hillary in 1994.