Why the Democrats won't win

Tribune Media Services ^ | 7/5/06 | Victor Davis Hanson

[NaughtiusMaximus]

The DemonRATS won't win because they are the Party of Free Stuff. Their hardcore followers are so thoroughly committed to the Free Stuff doctrine that even the tiny amount of work involved in getting their lazy butts down to the polls is just too much work for most of them. It compromises the purity of the idea.

Remember, Conservatives vote on Tuesdays.

[andy58-in-nh]

Listening to them is like listening to a 45 record in the era of the iPod.

Nice simile.

[Capt. Tom]

Probably not. Despite widespread unhappiness with the Republicans, it is hard to envision a majority party run by Howard Dean, John Kerry, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid.

Did you forget us???? We are still around

[Tolik]

Thank you. The VDH ping list was pinged to this article here: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1653620/posts

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[Paladin2]

My mistake, Ford was the House member, not LBJ.

[TNCMAXQ]

Conyers is a friend of criminals, and he would be screaming race every 2 seconds. The NRCC ought to run an ad highlighting Conyers' far left record on crime and punishment issues, and run the ads in marginal districts. Of course they don't dare show Conyers' picture or it would turn into another overhyped Willie Horton brouhaha.

[Teacher317]

Even if the Dems take one or two elections, they won't retain power for any length of time. They have painted themselves into too many no-win situations. For example, if they win and cut-and-run (with some other euphemism, of course) in Iraq, they have to hope for good results from that act. Obviously, it won't go well, and they will be clearly responsible. On the other hand, if they don't cut-and-run, then they lose their base and show themselves to be hypocrites.

Same thing with immigration: If they close the borders, they're hypocrites and lose their base. If they don't, then they raise taxes (and likely expand benefits) and get voted out by the undecideds and the moderate Left (yes, it does exist. Look at NJ right now... the Dems are torn apart by a 1% increase.)

Another example: Missile defense - use it and they look stupid for always opposing it. Don't use it, and get blamed for diong nothing the next time some tinpot dictator makes a play for attention and concessions.

[phillyfanatic]

I love Vic but he overlooks and discounts the gullibility of the vast amount of public voters who still view the news from the MSM. They still have not looked at the alternative media which would give them balanced truth. So, House races will be closer than they should be as well as the prospect of losing 5 Senate seats. What a horror to see Reid and Pelosi leading this Congress. Can you say Third World status baby????

[George W. Bush]

Previously posted here via RealClearPolitics:

I thought I'd read it before.