[nopardons]

The GOP is NOT and NEVER has been THE Conservative Party.

America does NOT have a populace that is mostly Conservative.

In order to win elections, a candidate MUST appeal to more than just its base and I've got news for you, YOU are NOT the entire "base" of the GOP.

[Reagan Man]

>>>>>The GOP is NOT and NEVER has been THE Conservative Party.

Since 1980, the GOP has been the "Conservative Party" in American politics. Just as the Democratic Party is considered the "Liberal Party" in American politics. In order for the GOP to win elections it can't ignore its base of conservatives. Specifically, social conservatives. What happened on Nov7th 2006 was the GOP leadership ignoring its base of conservative voters, and paying a high price for it.

[CitizenUSA]

nopardons wrote: "I've got news for you, YOU are NOT the entire "base" of the GOP."

Really? That never dawned on me.

[dirtboy]

In order to win elections, a candidate MUST appeal to more than just its base

But you also cannot win if you alientate large segments of your base. Which is why the nominee needs to be center-right, not at the far left fringes of the party.