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Of course you guys will pick apart some of his statements, however the general concept is correct. My take is: two words-Fred Thompson.

[JackDanielsOldNo7]

GOP's problem is we need a real conservative in the White House. Unlike the President we have now.

Bush and his Merry Band of RINO's has done more to kill conservatism than anyone.

[DB]

Hillary's is hardly "electric" or "exciting"...

Her polling is as negative as it is positive. Zippo "swing" vote.

Way overrated.

[Hornet19]

The Republican party was doomed when the 'neo-cons' infiltrated the party and took it left.

[Old Retired Army Guy]

Who wrote this doom and gloom junk? The one thing the Republicans have going for them is the Democrats control Congress and as they accomodate their Liberal base, they will alienate the country.

[TSchmereL]

I think this article accurately describes the dire predicament of the GOP.

[AmericanMade1776]

It is a pretty sad state of affairs if the Republican Party can beat by the likes of Chillary and Osama...errrr Obama.

First of all , I think the author of this article is overly pessimistic, and secondly, has forgotten that Hillary is not electric, and Obama is really a media created darling and an actual bore in real life. Has the author forgotten Howard Dean in 2004, who was the media darlin' ...aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrgahhhhhhhahhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[Always Right]

My take is: two words-Fred Thompson.

McCain is already in the tank and Fred hasn't even indicated he is going to run. As soon as Fred announces he will become neck and neck with Rudy, and then will sail on to win the nomination.

[Hattie]

No I don't think Fred is the answer either. My only hope is prayer.

[mc6809e]

And it gets even worse beyond the 2008 election.

Just consider how many 16-24 year olds see Bush. He's singlehandedly created 40 million Democrats.

Oh, and lets not forget all the Democrats that he allowed to sneak across the border.

Worst. President. Ever.

[Jhensy]

Bunch of crap.

Rudy or Fred beats Hillary or Obama. Next.

[andy58-in-nh]

It is far too early to engage in such speculation. More than 19 months remain until the election, in Presidential politics, that is, as they say, an eternity. Much will occur and much will change before the picture gets any clearer, but there are at least two reasons for Republicans not to hang their heads prematurely.

One: Hillary Clinton may be beloved of middle-aged feminist public school teachers and New Age pottery artists with pierced eyebrows and silver thumb rings, but half the country hates her guts and would sooner vote for anyone else. Two: Obama/Osama/Yo'mama is clearly in over his head, and will wilt as soon as anyone asks him a tough question for which he is unprepared - which the lame-ass media will never do, but a Republican eventually will.

And then there is Fred Thompson, and Duncan Hunter, and if not them, someone else. We certainly do not have to settle for Rudy McRomney at this early date.

[Obie Wan]

I think the article is generally accurate. The GOP has got to be pretty damn dynamic,with strong,smart people of conviction to overcome the mainstream media bias that's spoon fed to the public on a daily basis. George W Bush and the majority of the Pub's in Washington don't make the grade.While it's not to late yet,somebodies,not just the White House but the Senate and House of Rep's also, better step up to the plate soon who's going to energize not just the Republicans but alllllllll those swing voters who make a difference in elections or we could take another beating in 08 !!!

[Red6]

Yes, but not because of Bush entirely and not because of the reasons that the MSM will present. In all reality, the economy is doing great and by then it will become more apparent that even Iraq is slowly coming together, despite all the bickering and political games now. However, Bush has helped this along in that with his refusal to clamp down on the boarder, Teri Scheivo etc he has partially alienated those that put him in power. Many conservatives already have a bit of a bad taste in their mouth.

What will lead to the demise of the Republicans in 2008 is their move to put up "electable" candidates that are rejected by the base of the party. Neither America's mayor, who is pro-abortion and anti-gun; nor the political ambulance chaser from AZ are acceptable candidates to anyone who would call themselves a fan of Reagan style conservatism. The Republicans have set themselves up for failure with the candidates they have presented the public. These are "stay at home" candidates. Uninspiring for a true conservative.

The MSM will of course claim this is because of a shift in American values after the election, and that all Americans are gay, anti gun, secularists who want a Muslim as President. They will conduct polls with leading questions getting the results they want. They will have interviews with two liberals and a moderator giving commentary and call this an analysis. However, the real reason why the stage is already set for a Republican failure in 2008 lies in the candidates put up for election. Reagan won because he was conservative. Bush won because he pretended to be conservative. Being conservative in a nation where far over 80% go to church at least on occasion and profess to believe in God, where most support capital punishment, most are against unrestricted abortion, most favor the right to bear arms........ is a positive, not a negative. The Republicans will fail because many won't go vote, not because they as a party don't represent the positions of the majority. Don't expect church rallies like we saw during the last Bush election for America's mayor, the pro-abortion candidate.

[The South Texan]

They gave up in trying to take back the House in 2008 when they reelected that "boring as watching paint dry on the wall" leadership. I'm talking about the Bonior and Blunt.

The White House and their lack of spine on alot of issues is not helping matter either. Like a traditional powerhouse in sports that takes a stumble, maybe it's time for the GOP to really take a licking so they can get their heads out of the sand a listen to the rank and file out here.

[No_More_Harkin]

Of course we'll pick it apart. His article and his entire blogsphere is nothing but bad news and doom and gloom. Who needs that kinda cr@p?

Nobody can predict what is going to happen at this point. Any possible outcome is sheer speculation. Both Hillary and Obama are media darlings who would crash and burn under a debate with Gulianni, Romney or McCain.

I'm all for facing facts, but if you're going to post some doom and gloom, at least make it from a respectable source. This is like the underdog coach telling his players before the game; "well guys, we're probably going to get mopped up... uhhh... go team..."

[Graymatter]

Along with the corrosion of the culture and the dumbing down of the educated, we are now to accept the diluting of the Republican Party with the nomination of a man whose own mother doesn't find him a credible conservative. (And 2/3 of whose wives don't find him honorable.)
We can do better, and we must.

[Leatherneck_MT]

Right now if things continue the way they are going, I would have to agree with these statements.

The Republican Party with the RNC in the lead, couldn't find it's own ass with both hands and a road map.

[Chi-townChief]

Sounds like Mr. Lonsberry has gotten into the kool-aid early this a.m.

[Americanexpat]

IMHO the Dem's really screwed up starting this election campaigning two years out. The Clinton camp is too open to scandals, not just one or two but many. I do not know how much Rudy can stand up to scrutiny, probably better than Hill.

The Repub political machine has the opportunity to really cream Hillery if she wins the nomination. So far with Rudy, Hill and Obana I see this as an American Idol election because non of them have been pressed hard with questions on any national or inter national theme.

[Gritty]