Seven of the eight vacated seats in the House had ACU ratings of 70 and above and went to Democrats.
No Democrat incumbent lost their seat.
Five of the six Senate seats lost had ACU ratings of 80 and above.
I have not been refuted, conservatism lost.
Then if I understand you correctly you posit that the Republican party should abandon, even more than they already have, conservative principles.
Feel free. Most of us 'ideologues' wouldn't be able to tell much difference.
Have fun in the minority.
Don't forget to write.
Oh that's right. You 'realistic moderates' always remember to write us.
Every second year, asking for our money and our votes.
Don't be surprised if an awful lot of those envelopes come back marked "Return To Sender".
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