The Democrats were forced to move a little to the center in the 80's because the were perceived as too liberal, while the Republicans had built a successful center-right coalition.
Now, the Republicans occupy a space a little further to the left than before, while the Democrats have gone hard-left. So, Bartlett's helpful suggestion is for the GOP to move a little more to the left?
I call BS on two counts. One, because his analysis fails to properly identify the current political center of gravity in America, which is still center-right, and two, because I believe his real objection is to the war on terror and the influence of Israel on our foreign policy. He has written a scathing book about the "neo-cons" that all but screams: "It was the Joooos!!!!". Just my opinion.
He has written a scathing book about the “neo-cons” that all but screams: “It was the Joooos!!!!”. Just my opinion.
ahhh that’s why
I agree, this irrational Jew/Israel hating has left these men very confused.
The “stability” crowd is not to stable these days.
Bartlett never said that. I suspect he is angry that the conservatives DO NOT ACCEPT THE BIG TENT AND DO NOT ACCEPT THE IDEA OF A CENTER RIGHT COALITION.
Now, the Republicans occupy a space a little further to the left than before, while the Democrats have gone hard-left. So, Bartlett’s helpful suggestion is for the GOP to move a little more to the left?
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Bartlett is confused. Sometimes he writes very perceptive things, but this one makes him seem blind.