[TXBSAFH]

The party faithful are in a difficult mood. GWB is the best one running that can seriously win, but with immigration and the out of control spending there is a lot to concern a conservative.

[anniegetyourgun]

"There is frustration among some conservatives, but mostly it is focused in the think tanks here," says Ed Gillespie, the Republican Party chairman. "I'm keeping my ear to the ground. But I do not believe we're at a point where concern translates into turnout problems."

Someone needs to tell Ed that those think tanks and associations are funded by conservatives.

[TomServo]

bttt..

[miloklancy]

No doubt Bush has some things to iron with his fellow conservatives on his immigration plan. He definitely needs to back off this, regardless of what Karl Rove tells him. However before folks start coming out with accusations of RINOism and such, all Republicans need to be focused on the disasterous consequences of Bush losing the election. The assault on the second ammendment that occured under Clinton will only continue and get worse if a Dem gets back in charge. Our intelligence infrastructure will also only further deteriorate, as it has under all of the last several Democratic presidents. Also it is clear the Dems do not take the War On Terror seriously and if they have the White House, their disinterest will only embolden people like Osama Bin Laden. A social agenda of forced secularism will also get worse under a Democrat. As conservatives we must voice our objections to the President's policies where they are wrong, such as the immigration plan. But also as conservatives we must reward Bush for his strong leadership in combating terrorists and give him a second term this year.

[Consort]

It's OK to be concerned; it's not OK to be foolish.

[MissAmericanPie]

"There is frustration among some conservatives, but mostly it is focused in the think tanks here," says Ed Gillespie, the Republican Party chairman. "I'm keeping my ear to the ground. But I do not believe we're at a point where concern translates into turnout problems."

How amazingly dense. It really points up the problem when elites completely lose touch, like the average voter even stops to consider, think tanks, as a target in dishing out their flustration and disappointment.

[sauropod]

Thass ok. I expect the Star Chamber to show up now and start hassling people.

[veronica]

Anyone in the GOP who turns on Bush and makes life easier for Kerry is a traitor IMO. Lives hang in the balance here, as well the future of America. The stakes are huge and I have no use for idiot turncoats.

[uncbob]

"There is frustration among some conservatives, but mostly it is focused in the think tanks here," says Ed Gillespie, the Republican Party chairman. "I'm keeping my ear to the ground. But I do not believe we're at a point where concern translates into turnout problems."

What a boob to think the Grass Roots ain't poed

Rove better realize it was the hatred of Clinton/Gore and not Bush's Compassionate Conservatism BS that enegized the base

He is like that boob Gingrich who still thinks he engineered the 94 revolt of the voters that gave the GOP control of congress

[Reelect President Dubya]

Sunset of the AWB is my lithmus test.

I don't care about political rhetoric.

Bush can pretend he would sign renewal of the AWB if that helps him politically.

But if Congress sends one to him and he actually does sign it, I will sit out the next Presidential election.

[TomGuy]

"There is frustration among some conservatives, but mostly it is focused in the think tanks here," says Ed Gillespie, the Republican Party chairman.

Well, not exactly, Ed. Rove and Co got an ear full of complaining from the Congressmen recently in a party meeting. Those elected reps complained to Rove and Co against amnesty for illegals and out of control spending. Wake up, Ed. Wake up, Carl. Daddy Bush ignored the public view and earned early retirement. Son Bush is on the same path unless things change in a hurry.

[The_Victor]

"I'm keeping my ear to the ground. But I do not believe we're at a point where concern translates into turnout problems."

The cacophony from the democRATs will get the Republicans out in November. Heck, their lie have me pi$$ed off already, and it's not even tax day.

[mewzilla]

Oh, for Pete's sake. Get the guy elected and argue later!!

[MamaTexan]

Ed Gillespie, the Republican Party chairman. "I'm keeping my ear to the ground.

Good - Maybe someone will stomp on your stupid head!

But I do not believe we're at a point where concern translates into turnout problems.

Translation: They're pi$$ed, but we still have the 'Hold your nose and vote' crowd.

[BluH2o]

Among the sore points, Mr. Bush's initiative to give legal status to immigrant workers who are here illegally, a bid to attract Latino voters, instead has roiled the party's conservative faithful.

Speaking as a former Canadian, now U.S. citizen, who has voted Republican going back to Ford, I'm outraged that Bush would grant illegal immigrants amnesty. I served 3 years active duty in the Marines and lived in this country 10 years before taking out citizenship ... everything I did was legal and above board. Amnesty to illegal aliens is a slap in the face to those of us who did it the right way ... legally. There seems to be something about the term "illegal" that is lost on Washington politicians ... in both parties.

[zip]

From an ultra conservative that is 100% behind President Bush's foreign policy: IF I VOTE, I will have to hold my nose and pull the Bush lever. His domestic policies suck, to put it mildly. How a "conservative" can do all of the idiotic things that Bush is doing is beyond my comprehension, i.e. Budget busting, CFR, Kennedy's Education crap, BENDING OVER AND GRABBING HIS ANKLES FOR ILLEGALimmigrants and on and on and on. What part of illegal doesn't he understand?

Can anyone explain this idiocy?

[Ramcat]

Bush in trouble with conservatives?
Who and where are these conservatives?
Yesterday I followed a thread here on Free Republic about who the 2008 Republican Presidential candidate should be.
I think the overwhelming majority of posts favored moderate to liberal Republicans.

[Liberty Valance]

I had not heard about this. Has this been discussed on FR before? /Sarcasm squared/

[Ima Lurker]

"There is frustration among some conservatives, but mostly it is focused in the think tanks here," says Ed Gillespie, the Republican Party chairman. "I'm keeping my ear to the ground. But I do not believe we're at a point where concern translates into turnout problems."

EARTH TO ED.....maybe you need to get out more.

[Prolifeconservative]

GOP INFIGHTING FILLS OUR ENEMIES WITH JOY
by: JAMES LILEKS Newhouse News Service


I encourage everyone to read the above article. I was going to provide a link for everyone but was unable to find the article at Newhouse for some reason. Search your papers for this most excellent article. Lileks put this whole thing into proper context. And, the end of the article will provide a nice warm belly laugh.

GO CONSERVATIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!