[Reaganwuzthebest]

But according to Horowitz, the tendency to be non-confrontational, and overly tolerant in the face of vicious attacks from the left, will leave Republicans defeated, if still "nice," on election days..

But isn't attacking your opponent girly girl? This is what I've been told, although I considered it hardball. The democrats play to win, conservatives need to do the same.

[WaterDragon]

I agree. Bush set a good example by not being in the least cowed by the Dems during the Florida attempted hi-jack. He's certainly a fighter. We can be mean, when needed. The president can't, as YaYa says.