[ARCADIA]

only in 1948 did the incumbent party split and win the election

I wasn't suggesting that we split the party. But, the GOP goof big time by not automatically giving Bush the nomination for 2004. There are better Republican candidates out there, and Kerry or Edwards are likely to do far better in the debates then that blockhead Gore. They should have open the floor to other players; GW is damaged goods and is likely to go the way of his father. This was the same arrogant decision making that led to a Dole run in 96.

[raloxk]

"There are better Republican candidates out there, and Kerry or Edwards are likely to do far better in the debates then that blockhead Gore"

all that does is divide the party like 1992 or 1980 like the DEMs and leads to a loss, you need to understand Presidential history. Yes, there are better Republicans than GW Bush, but they didnt run in 2000.