[Proud_texan]

I get the impression that Republicans view conservatives like the dims view minorties; "Who else are they going to vote for". They can throw out some red meat to the faithful every now and then, but if my impression is correct they have made a fatal calculation.

In my local republican organization people that have, for decades, given time and money to the party are disgusted to the point where they say they'll just sit out the next election(s) both working for the party and voting until the Republican's get the message. The figure that other than the WOT things couldn't be much different, especially with a divided congress.

The republican presidential contenders will all lurch right because that's where the base is. What will be telling is how far the nominee then moves to the mushy middle.

There is one condition that would negate this and that's if Hilliary runs. In that case the faithful would hang in, but not because of anything the Republicans are doing.

My two cents anyways.

[sageb1]

"I get the impression that Republicans view conservatives like the dims view minorties; "Who else are they going to vote for". They can throw out some red meat to the faithful every now and then, but if my impression is correct they have made a fatal calculation."

So, are you saying we've boxed ourselves in? We can't go extreme right because no one would take us seriously and obviously, ethics and convictions disallow any acquiescing to the left? Hmmmm...????

[King Prout]

good point. pinging a "loyal opposition" FRiend to it.