Are any Republicans talking about issues?
Yes they are. Are the DBM reporting it, though? But they're more interested in Republicans in scandal, and find the story of Democrats possibly winning the House and even Senate much more tantalizing, giving little time to report what Republicans are actually saying, don't cha know....
I'm serious. To me, this election is Republicans versus the Drive by Media, rather than Republicans versus Democrats. The Dems would be toast by now, without the DBM's help on the Foley Flareup. Heck, the DBM is so proud of itself, that has even become the storyline this week.