From a Republican: A Win, but no mandate in November

[JimH52]

Republicans won the midterms. But they didn t win a mandate. - The Week

The Republican brand is tarnished. And if conservatives want to actually govern the country, and implement conservative policies, and not just perpetuate jobs for lobbyists and consultants, they can't just win elections. They need to win a mandate.

There are lots of reasons why the GOP brand is in such bad shape. But they all boil down to a very simple truth: Middle-class Americans, who decide elections and are the backbone of this country's social structure, no longer believe that the Republican Party is on their side. They're not sure what the Democrats have on offer; but they know they don't trust the Republicans

Whether you agree with him totally or not, he makes some good points. I watched a GOP talking head this morning and he COULD NOT tell the interviewer that the GOP stood for. But he could tell her how BAD Obama was. That line will be getting very old in 2016.

 

[Harry Dresden]

Republicans won the midterms. But they didn t win a mandate. - The Week

The Republican brand is tarnished. And if conservatives want to actually govern the country, and implement conservative policies, and not just perpetuate jobs for lobbyists and consultants, they can't just win elections. They need to win a mandate.

There are lots of reasons why the GOP brand is in such bad shape. But they all boil down to a very simple truth: Middle-class Americans, who decide elections and are the backbone of this country's social structure, no longer believe that the Republican Party is on their side. They're not sure what the Democrats have on offer; but they know they don't trust the Republicans

Whether you agree with him totally or not, he makes some good points. I watched a GOP talking head this morning and he COULD NOT tell the interviewer that the GOP stood for. But he could tell her how BAD Obama was. That line will be getting very old in 2016.

only a fool would trust either party.....the DNC brand is in bad shape too Jim....

 

[TemplarKormac]

Thread fail. Trying to add a silver lining to a bad situation when there isn't one. Self gratification gets you nowhere, Jim.

 

[PaintMyHouse]

Thread fail. Trying to add a silver lining to a bad situation when there isn't one. Self gratification gets you nowhere, Jim.

Dumbshits like TK are why the Dems always make their return. They never get it.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Who's the stupid fuck that wrote that? It sounds like a cross between Rove, Starkey and Boehner

 

[JimH52]

Yes, the GOP can win a mid-term when it has the poorest turnout since the 40s. And they still won't win in 2016. They have no agenda for middle American. Their love and concern for the 1% will doom them again.

 

[80zephyr]

Lol. It amazes me that people never learn. The Dems were ousted because people were tired of them. Before that, the GOP was ousted because people were tired of them.

And the reason this keeps happening? Because neither party cares about us, they care about themselves.

So, our displeasure and our "ousting" will continue.

Because we never learn.

Mark

 

[blackhawk]

You do of course realize the Democrats have no agenda either the country is no longer buying their war on insert name here B.S.

 

[Vigilante]

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Dems got their asses kicked...but the Republican brand is trashed?

 

[Shrimpbox]

Are we really having a discussion about how winning is actually losing?

 

[JimH52]

Dems got their asses kicked...but the Republican brand is trashed?

No, they have no brand. Their agenda is Bash Obama. That is is....No plan....No win in 2016. COUNT ON IT!

 

[Vigilante]

Dems got their asses kicked...but the Republican brand is trashed?

No, they have no brand. Their agenda is Bash Obama. That is is....No plan....No win in 2016. COUNT ON IT!

Although I don't like the RINO stand, it seems DOING NOTHING, and watching the Socialist, Communist, DemocRATs self destruct, is a viable option!

 

[JimH52]

They will not "govern" for the next two years, they will obstruct. If the GOP wants to actually govern in 2016, they need an agenda other than "Obama Sucks." Remember that I said this! Learn or Lose.....you decide.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Dems got their asses kicked...but the Republican brand is trashed?

No, they have no brand. Their agenda is Bash Obama. That is is....No plan....No win in 2016. COUNT ON IT!

I thought they opposed Socialism aka ObamaCare

 

[william the wie]

The Ds have been running around pointing at their supporters saying "good idiot" and laughing. The Rs have not acted as arrogant and unresponsive as the Ds. End of the 2014 election story.

 

[Vigilante]

They will not "govern" for the next two years, they will obstruct. If the GOP wants to actually govern in 2016, they need an agenda other than "Obama Sucks." Remember that I said this! Learn or Lose.....you decide.

YOU 's have been EXPOSED and by one of the EDUCATIONAL BRAINS in the party!

 

[JimH52]

The Ds have been running around pointing at their supporters saying "good idiot" and laughing. The Rs have not acted as arrogant and unresponsive as the Ds. End of the 2014 election story.

The mighty GOP wins back the Senate in the lowest voter turnout in 70 years. 2016 will be very different.

2014 midterm election turnout lowest in 70 years PBS NewsHour

 

[Vigilante]

The Ds have been running around pointing at their supporters saying "good idiot" and laughing. The Rs have not acted as arrogant and unresponsive as the Ds. End of the 2014 election story.

The mighty GOP wins back the Senate in the lowest voter turnout in 70 years. 2016 will be very different.

2014 midterm election turnout lowest in 70 years PBS NewsHour

A WIN is a WIN, if YOU won, you'd be on it like shit on your shoe!

 

[blackhawk]

Need I remind the left here the Democrats won in 2008 with two catchphrases of hope and change, and yes we can and non stop Bush bashing. So it is very possible for the Republicans to win in 2016 with non stop Obama bashing.