Predictably, the WSJ makes no mention of immigration policy, implying I suppose that all Republicans are content with the non-enforcement of immigration law, and content with a presidential candidate who (after a few lies here and there) is back on his old game that only “comprehensive reform” can solve any problems.
And,I’m not convinced the public is all boiling over about earmarks. Addressing that might score some points with voters, but I think it’s greatly overrated.
A successful program would more likely include no amnesty schemes and enforcement of immigration law, a determined program to increase domestic energy production (with drilling as the first priority until some new energy source is proven feasible), and a return to fiscal responsibility and opposition to McCain’s (and Bush’s) acceptance of the Global Warming hysteria.
They will be if the GOP initiates the "Bridge to Nowhere Spending Control Act." But of course they wouldn't want to offend the republican who earmarked that particular monstrosity. He might quit in a tearful huff.
Good post and you nailed the reasons and solutions.
That said, the knotheads at the top will not listen. They are content with their losing party, sending their minions out to alienate and insult the people whose votes they need to win, while the Democrats are picking up votes by running conservatives.