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Iraq is the main reason the GOP lost, along with their fear of fighting the media. Until Republicans realize that Iraq is not popular with most Americans, including Republicans we will continue to lose.

I wouldn't say Iraq is the culprit, part of it, but the problem is much bigger overall. What have the Republicans really done in office? Even when Clinton was President and we controlled both houses, the typical rant we heard was, "well...the bill would just be vetoed so there isn't any point trying to pass it."

Systemically, there has been a complete lack of leadership. Both Hastert and Lott were more concerned with being perceived as individuals willing to work with the other side, even though we know from experience that you'll be stabbed in the back later on.

We essentially controlled all three branches and the Republicans did nothing...nothing, about border security. This is in spite of the fact that the majority of Americans wanted somthing done. The real problem is a lack of leadership......

While disappointed about yesterday's outcome, I'm not totally surprised about it either.

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Lack of leadership in Congress I think has caused this and unwillingness to support each other and act as a group.

An electorate flees from a divided party and they saw the Republicans as divided and the Liberal Democrats as united. United people get things done.

The above is probably all perception and the DBM/MSM is the main culprit in the deception but Republicans in Congress have not helped with it.