You know what I mean, don't you???
Allowing deficits and “earmarks” when the GOP advertised itself as the party of “responsibility” didn't jive with the voters and they did hold the GOP responsible. Add in the mixed messages on global warming, the bailout(the first one) and a slew of other issues which should have been a easy knockout following core principles. Instead we have members who still want to play “Me too” to Democratic strong points.
That's the part of the GOP that's gives it the “nom de plum” Stupid Party.