==============But when asked about the tea-party’s influence in interviews here, the movement was always spoken of in the third person and as one constituency in the larger Republican coalition, sort of like defense hawks or fiscal conservatives.
Many Republicans here said that tea-party activists now understand that things will run more smoothly if those with experience are in charge rather than those who put a premium on ideology over process.==============
If anybody needed to know the extend of the GOP-E’s arrogance, there it is right there.
They look down upon conservatives in a major way.
I know it's a long article, but I really hope people will take the time to read it. IT is dripping with arrogance and condescencion.
Esp this quote you cited: "Many Republicans here said that tea-party activists now understand that things will run more smoothly if those with experience are in charge rather than those who put a premium on ideology over process.."
In other words, boys and girls, don't bother us with those silly things called principles or standing for what you believe. You'll do much better if you keep working in the fields, and REMEMBER: DON'T EVER COME UP ON THE PORCH AGAIN.
Disgusting. And the elite will be even more emboldened once they cram Romney down our throats. They'll know next time, it's just a matter of waiting those silly TPartiers out..
“And the elite will be even more emboldened once they cram Romney down our throats. “
Yep, I see Romney to be a bigger threat this time than Obama. If he wins, the direction of the GOP will forever be changed.