[GOP_1900AD]

What really needs to happen is to convince all of the "genetic" Democrats to stop voting them in. There are many Democratic voters who, in point of fact, have nothing in common with those who they vote for. But somehow, they keep falling hook line and sinker for the demonization of the GOP. Union members, ethnics, and, major percentages of certain states, automatically vote the Democrat slate. Here is an huge unexploited opportunity to swell the GOP ranks and it does not even require moderation or a big tent. Simply be honest and forthright about patriotism, abortion, and other key issues of tradition. Add a bit of nationalist spice. There you have it, permanent party switch of all the Reagan Democrats plus some ems who voted for Carter and Mondale.

[Letitring]

We need to do something about this. A "you ain't gonna believe it" PING. :)

[luvbach1]

There are many Democratic voters who, in point of fact, have nothing in common with those who they vote for.

Very good point. Truth is most rank-and-file Democrats are fairly conservative, even if they don't know it. But how to wean them from the Dem teat, which is attached to the federal teat, is the challenge.