[Cboldt]

What I meant by the GOP not knowing how to use the power, once it had it, was that it did very little to advance the general principles it claimed and ran on. Less intrusive government, less spending, etc.

But I see your point. They do know how to use their power to advance their self-interests.

[DanZ]

” once it had it, was that it did very little to advance the general principles it claimed and ran on.”

How many remember the 1988, 2000 Platform fights? WHAT Republican party “principles” PLEASE