And that is the crux. The CAGOP thinks they can discard their traditional Right base in favor of a "new majority" carved from the middle. Then, when the middle muddle prove to be too indifferent to even vote unless their a$$ is on fire, they want to blame the old Right base with accusations of disloyalty and "voting for the Dems".
Here's a clue for you "party uber alles" types: loyalty begets loyalty. The party is supposed to serve the members, not the other way around.
When your chief cheerleader is carrying water for the global warming alarmists, then he's stopped showing loyalty to his base. When he won't lift a finger to stop the border problem, even with a half-million lawbreakers in the streets of his largest city, then he's stopped showing loyalty to his base. When he's spending political capital to float 6 billion dollar loans for stem cell ventures, then he's stopped showing loyalty to his base. When he's proposing borrowing billions and billions more without first making any effort to control the spending, then he's stopped showing loyalty to his base.
So, look to your new found "social lib, fiscal stupid" middle muddle for votes, and don't be surprised when a poke in the eye is not forgotten in the election booth. Your "give 'em vinegar" approach to attracting conservatives is failing and your "your only alternative is Dems" tactic wore thin last time, when you backstabbed the conservatives in the special election.
We knew then what Arnold was likely to do. He's done exactly what we predicted. Despite your best sugar coating, we aren't deceived into thinking he'll do any differently with another term.
Excellent post, LB.
I find myself always wanting to stand up and applaud at your posts.
Republican candidates can EARN my vote.
All they have to do is stick to the platform, not make a mockery of it.
I like it! I love it!! I want some more of it!!!
Ask not what Arnold can do for you, ask what you can do for the Arnold.