I can’t stand Schmidt (probably a fag) or his bull dyke sister, or any other gay apologists. And I don’t think the McCain campaign was even the sligtest bit effective.
That said, this piece of his quote is certainly true:
“Th[e] independent vote is going to be up for grabs in 2012. That middle of the electorate is going to be determinative of the outcome of the elections.”
Sadly, that is a time-tested truth. Now, RR built on this and he won “independents” by articulating a common sense conservatism and in so doing he won over the Reagan Democrats.
I think where Schmidt goes wrong is assuming that all independents are “moderates” (ie, left on social issues). I don’t think it is that simple. Some are Reagan D’s, some are Perot voters. Some are alienated conservatives who can’t stomach the GOP.
But his general idea is right. Any GOP nominee is going to have to win independents to win. Palin included. (Fortunately, Obama has alienated them and they are currently up for grabs).
How many million people voted for Palin/McCain? I guess many would be a potential buyer of her book. She is definitely a political phenom, but I am not YET convinced she can win a national election. Color me skeptical, cynical or both.
Also the people protesting Obamacare and going to the Tea Parties are independents as well.
Your analysis is ludicrous