GOP establishment has abandoned the base.

[sarahgop]

That is the biggest reason they are going to lose big in 2016. Yes, once again talk radio will rally behind the rubio/bush cabal and blather how essential it is to defeat hillary. Meanwhile, the base of the party is finding it has no representation in govt.

 

[tyroneweaver]

I don't think boehner and mcconell no how fed up the base is with them after such a short time in office
If bush is nominated then that proves the system is rigged.

 

[kiwiman127]

Is the base you referred to the segment that a majority polled by Pew Research found to be "extreme" (52%)? Nationally, the GOP's polling numbers are at it's lowest point in 18 years per a recent poll by Pew Research. The extreme element of the GOP is what is killing the party.

 

[tyroneweaver]

Is the base you referred to the segment that a majority polled by Pew Research found to be "extreme" (52%)? Nationally, the GOP's polling numbers are at it's lowest point in 18 years per a recent poll by Pew Research. The extreme element of the GOP is what is killing the party.

it was the extremes that gave them control of house and senate so that doesn't make sense

 

[ScienceRocks]

You people are too extreme! Most Americans want infrastructure, science, investment into r&d, education and police.

Cut, slash and burn will always fail to win elections.

 

[kiwiman127]

Actually, the GOP recruited moderates that defeated TP candidates in the primaries and went on and won in the general election. That move was the decisive move that brought the GOP victory and of course the lowest voter turnout in over 70 years played into the win too.

 

[defcon4]

Is the base you referred to the segment that a majority polled by Pew Research found to be "extreme" (52%)? Nationally, the GOP's polling numbers are at it's lowest point in 18 years per a recent poll by Pew Research. The extreme element of the GOP is what is killing the party.

Are you GOP?

 

[hortysir]

That is the biggest reason they are going to lose big in 2016. Yes, once again talk radio will rally behind the rubio/bush cabal and blather how essential it is to defeat hillary. Meanwhile, the base of the party is finding it has no representation in govt.

Lose to who oh great Swammi?

 

[S.J.]

Trump has breathed new air into the conservative movement to take the GOP back from the rinos who are nothing more than an extension of the Democratic Party. It's time for a make-over.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

"GOP establishment has abandoned the base."

That depends on what constitutes 'the base.'

If 'the base' is made up of social conservatives, Christian fundamentalists, reactionary libertarians, fiscal extremists, and ignorant TPM nitwits, then 'the base' deserves to be abandoned by the GOP establishment.

 

[edthecynic]

Trump has breathed new air into the conservative movement to take the GOP back from the rinos who are nothing more than an extension of the Democratic Party. It's time for a make-over.

Drumpf Truck is a LOSER, and will lose bigger than Bishop Willard did.

 

[IsaacNewton]

Is the base you referred to the segment that a majority polled by Pew Research found to be "extreme" (52%)? Nationally, the GOP's polling numbers are at it's lowest point in 18 years per a recent poll by Pew Research. The extreme element of the GOP is what is killing the party.

Yes they are, thankfully. Extremists need to be defeated, especially the party that carries signs to rallies that say 'keep government out of my medicare you socialists'.

And the demographics for the GOP are a ticking time bomb about to go off which will end their ability to get elected nationally.

 

[sarahgop]

extremists are the ones who got us 20 trillion in debt.

 

[hortysir]

Is the base you referred to the segment that a majority polled by Pew Research found to be "extreme" (52%)? Nationally, the GOP's polling numbers are at it's lowest point in 18 years per a recent poll by Pew Research. The extreme element of the GOP is what is killing the party.

Yes they are, thankfully. Extremists need to be defeated, especially the party that carries signs to rallies that say 'keep government out of my medicare you socialists'.

And the demographics for the GOP are a ticking time bomb about to go off which will end their ability to get elected nationally.

As opposed to signs being mass produced by unions for people that shit in parks and on police cars

 

[kiwiman127]

extremists are the ones who got us 20 trillion in debt.

Are you saying that every Congress /President we have had since 1980-present has been extremist? Whoa, that's a very all encompassing statement!

 

[Stephanie]

and the Democrats haven't abandoned their base. when's the LAST time they ask any of you for your opinion on anything they want to do to you and the rest of us?

they just walk all over you because they know they can. they don't see you as: individuals, human beings. they look at you as Groups as in colors, race, sexual preferences, rich, poor, middle class, etc........ and mostly they just see you as useful tools

both parties needs a swift kick in ass. but you democrats just won't hold any of yours accountable for anything. Look at Hillary running for President under all these Scandals, investigations, etc. Yet you are still thinking of putting her in as President. this is why our country is doomed. because nobody care about holding these politicians feet to the fire

 

[amrchaos]

Let see here....

Hmmm, The GOP base want to throw out their Rhinos
The progressives/lefties want to get rid of their blue dog Democrats.

Hey, Why don't we set up a blind date!! A Rhino/Blue Dog dinner date. I'm sure they will hit it off.

They may combine to form their own party!! In fact, why don't both sides offer some party infrastructure to help get them out quicker?

 

[rdean]

GOP establishment has abandoned the base.

No it hasn't. The REAL Gop base is business.

 

[Vigilante]

and the Democrats haven't abandoned their base. when's the LAST time they ask any of you for your opinion on anything they want to do to you and the rest of us?

they just walk all over you because they know they can. they don't see you as: individuals, human beings. they look at you as Groups as in colors, race, sexual preferences, rich, poor, middle class, etc........ and mostly they just see you as useful tools

both parties needs a swift kick in ass. but you democrats just won't hold any of yours accountable for anything. Look at Hillary running for President under all these Scandals, investigations, etc. Yet you are still thinking of putting her in as President. this is why our country is doomed. because nobody care about holding these politicians feet to the fire

The left has a LEFT PROBLEM, it shall only get worse the closer to nominations!

With these 2 ******* pieces of shit as their #1 and #2 it should be relatively easy for the HEIR APPARENT, and the Obumanations FAVORITE, to move to the top spot, after these 2 bloody each other. Thus looking to CONTINUE the RAPE and RAVAGE of America!

 

[IsaacNewton]

Is the base you referred to the segment that a majority polled by Pew Research found to be "extreme" (52%)? Nationally, the GOP's polling numbers are at it's lowest point in 18 years per a recent poll by Pew Research. The extreme element of the GOP is what is killing the party.

Yes they are, thankfully. Extremists need to be defeated, especially the party that carries signs to rallies that say 'keep government out of my medicare you socialists'.

And the demographics for the GOP are a ticking time bomb about to go off which will end their ability to get elected nationally.

As opposed to signs being mass produced by unions for people that shit in parks and on police cars

Freedom is messy isn't it.