[SupplySider]

The nightmare produced by Carter and the Dem congress of that time paved the way for Reagan, a true reformer.

If we can survive the next several years of foreign attacks, we might get real fiscal and entitlement reform. With luck, "compassionate conservatism", aka modest tax cuts and massive spending, is now dead, at least as a Republican election strategy.

[JeffAtlanta]

With luck, "compassionate conservatism", aka modest tax cuts and massive spending, is now dead, at least as a Republican election strategy.

That is certainly one of the few bright sides from tonight. Hopefully, it will be a lesson well learned.