[sam_paine]

The time is ripe for a Republican to articulate a alternative vision, and to do so in a manner that appeals to independents and solid Democrats

People don't want to hear from a "Republican" about anything, that seems to be the problem. They don't want to hear from Sarah Palin.

They MIGHT have wanted to hear an outsider Rick Santelli (Joe the Plumber) speak up. But clearly, they lump Boehner/Mcconnel into the Pelosi briar patch.

Maybe this is partly why the frantic effort to tie "outsider" Limbaugh to the GOP anchor....to keep him from soaring as an "outsider".

Finally, what probably accounts for a good measure of the confidence and support the Obama administration has enjoyed is the fact that they are not Republicans. Virtually all Americans, more than eight in 10, blame Republicans for the current economic woes, and the only two leaders with lower approval ratings than Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi are Republican leaders Mitch McConnell and John Boehner.

[ken21]

agree.

but it’s not going to come from the castrated rinos.

it’s time for the younger conservatives to speak up.

rush limbaugh’s a commentator with no political designs.

the dems and their media made rush an issue because there’s no gop leadership.

[Cheetahcat]

There is NO articulation with these people as they Only want to hear the rich being stripped and the evil companies being taxed to death and something for nothing.. We are not dealing with rational people but instead with Racism and Class envy which the Kenyan Bastard has used in a effective manner to bait the Lazy and Mental cripples.. How do you get a message through to this sector I do Not know!

[Jeff Chandler]

Virtually all Americans, more than eight in 10, blame Republicans for the current economic woes

The direct result of Republicans' not defending themselves vigorously, and not pointing fingers at the culprits when the collapse occurred.

[padre35]

Depends, Gov Palin has to start building a base now, and airing her views around the country.

What is lacking is a William Buckley type of figure, brainy without being pushy, disarming via intellect, and a clear message that anyone can understand and agree with.

We have plenty of bomb throwers, we need some sharp as a tack spokes people with...ideas and ideals.

[Force of Truth]

People don't want to hear from a "Republican" about anything, that seems to be the problem. They don't want to hear from Sarah Palin.

Well, you only have 2 choices, a Republican or Zero. It's not too hard to figure out.