I’m not even sure that being a “broken” party is a bad thing. Last times the Republican Party was in as much disarray as they’ll be in 2010 were 1978 and 1994. Not bad years for conservatism. Cocky insiders are far worse than scrappy fighters.
Unseating Dodd and ousting Specter will be major accomplishments.
Also we have our own open Senate seats ripe for Dem pickup.
Missouri
Ohio
New Hampshire
Florida
The Senate does not look good. I am more optimistic with the House and Governorships. Haley Barbour did say a few months ago, GOP renewal will occur at the Governorships.
I am suspicious of the broken party refrain I am seeing on threads. And the constant condemnation of people in the party,,it feels subversive. LIke people are trying to gin up defections to a third party or hopelessness.
I think O is going to present a wonderful opportunity for a grand slam next year. ANd if we allow fractures to happen over inability to have a big tent, we won’t capitalize on it.
THe constant refrain of throw out the rinos, the pop off remarks about anyone who is not enamored with a particular candidate, the insults, etc. All designed to foment hopelessness and ill feelings.
I personally think that anyone would be better than Obama. Even McCain would have been better. And those who insist on their candidate, who threaten not to vote, who insult and act like thugs to people who support someone else do nothing but cause us to lose.
End of rant.