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The Spectacle Blog
Excuse the blunt headline, but I can’t think of a more subtle way of expressing what Ann Coulter seems to be saying in her latest column:
Republican consultants are doing a wonderful job raising expectations sky-high for the November elections, so that now, even if Republicans do smashingly well, it will look like a defeat (and an across-the-board endorsement of Obama’s agenda). Thanks, Republicans!
That’s what happened in the 1998 congressional elections, nearly foiling Clinton’s impeachment. It’s what happened to the Conservative Party in Britain a week ago. And that’s what happened this week in the 12th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, formerly represented by Rep. John Murtha.
Note to Republicans: Whenever possible, victory parties should be held after the election, not before it.
The result of the election in Murtha’s old district on Tuesday was that the rabidly anti-ObamaCare, pro-life, pro-gun candidate won! Yippee!
But the news on Wednesday morning was that the election “dealt a blow to Republicans,” as The New York Times reported… .
So, if Republicans can’t win a special election in PA-12 — Miss Coulter dismisses as “happy talk” any suggestion that a Tim Burns victory was possible — what are the GOP’s prospects for winning back the House of Representatives in November? And if Republicans don’t win this mid-term election, when will they become the majority party again? 2012? 2014? Ever?
Polls in the Pennsylvania special election consistently showed that voters were dissatisfied with Democrats: 63 percent of 12th District voters had a negative opinion of Nancy Pelosi and 55 percent disapproved of President Obama. Yet these same voters went for Democrat Mark Critz by 53 percent to 45 percent for Burns.
Ergo, scratch PA-12 off any list of possible GOP pickups for November. There’s no point even trying. Impossible. Hopeless. Doomed. No Republican will ever be elected to Congress there, and anyone who tells you different is blowing sunshine up your skirt.
At least, that’s what Miss Coulter seems to be saying.
Are there 40 congressional districts in America, now held by Democrats, where Republicans have better prospects in November? Jim Geraghty at National Review ranked 99 House districts by likelihood of a GOP takeover this fall and came up with 39 seats he rated better than the “50/50” chance he gave Burns in PA-12. So even if Republicans win all 39 of those, they’d still have to win some of the “50/50” seats in order to capture a House majority Nov. 2.
Based on Miss Coulter’s analysis, wherein the Tim Burns campaign was a misbegotten exercise in futility — a complete waste of time, effort and money — then under no plausible circumstances can the GOP expect to gain 40 seats in November.
It’s over. The headline on Nov. 3: “Democrats win.” Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats will continue to control Congress, no matter what.
Remember that I told you this in May. Between now and Nov. 2, I might succumb to the delusion that Republicans really have a chance to win.
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Cris Worth| 5.24.10 @ 11:17AM
Coulter still steamed at the GOP because her boy Mitt lost the nomination in '08.
Nobama| 5.24.10 @ 2:55PM
I don't see Ann Coulter being in the tank for anyone--especially a mealy-mouthed RINO!
Tim*| 5.24.10 @ 1:11PM
Tim Burns gets a Rematch with Critz on November 2nd.
And this time there won't be what was an understandable Intra-Party fight with Bill Russell.
By November 2nd the dynamics will have shifted .
The Tea Party Rebellion Escalates.
We Can See November From Our House.
JP| 5.24.10 @ 1:15PM
I was and still am of the opinion that the Dems will hold thier majorities in November. Yes, the GOP has much going for it; but, there are structural problems within the RNC and various GOP election committees that work against a take-over. The biggest being recruitment. The national GOP has developed a "play-it-safe", low risk, establishment attitude that blurs the lines between the Democrat and the Republican candidates Remember that 60 Blue Dogs currently hold seats in the House. The GOP is expecting some miracle of anti-incumbency fever to do the heavy lifting. This is a bad move. Poll after poll indicate that both Conservatives and Independents want fresh ideas about spending restraint, as well as the repeal of ObamaCare. The RNC, on the other hand, is backing candidates who find some things about ObamaCare they can live with. For them, it is all about competence (we can manage your entitlements better). In the end, this will assist the Dems in retaining many of those troublesome Blue Dog districts.
In the Senate, the GOP should consider itself lucky if it can add 4 seats to its 41 seat minority . Hopefully the GOP will be able to defeat Reid, as well as pick up seats in Deleware, North Dakota, and Colorado. These are all tilting thier way. It will be a fight to retain senate seats in Indiana, Missouri, and Arizona. It will be a longshot to win Conneticut, Illinois, Pennsylvania, California, and Illinois.
The economy, boosted by falling energy prices, a weak Euro, and record low interest rates and tons of liquidity is finally showing signs of life. This will cost the GOP some seats (in the short run). However, 2011-2012 economy looks iffy. The record high defecits (which will grow even higher in the next several quarters) will force interest rate hikes (probably after November). After the mid-terms, the Dems will surely push hard for a VAT; and little by little the effects of ObamaCare will begin to kick in. The economy is not on sure footing, and IMHO we will see a sharp recession hit in 2011 (the infamous double dip recession). A rise in interest rates, more regulation of the economy, and tax increases will lead deflationary pressures that spell big big trouble.
The problem with the GOP is not a lack of ideas, but a lack of focus. The year 2010 will be year of consolidating ideas, which will come to the fore in 2011. And the Dems will surely not wish to control both Houses of Congress after 2010. Like the GOP in 2006, the Dems will have no one to blame(of course they will try), as the voters finally begin to see in perfect clarity what the Dems have wrought. In the meantime, the GOP will have cleaned house in the RNC and hopefully will appoint Haley Barbour as its chief.
The GOP will pick up 35 seats in the House and 4 in the Senate. But, the days of transformative legislation will be over, as the GOP will be able to filibuster in the Senate. But more importantly, a collapsing job market in 2011-2012 will force the Dems and Obama to concentrate on job creation. Remember the Dems have to defend 25 Senate seats in 2012, as well as the presidency. The year 2012 will be for the Dem what 1932 was for the GOP -if the GOP plays its cards right and gives this nation a positive alternative.
Floyd Looney| 5.24.10 @ 3:46PM
I think if the Democrats keep their majorities this year we will have Cap N' Trade and Card Check and restrictions on political speech before 2012. In other words you can say hello to one-party rule and President for Life.
SoCon| 5.24.10 @ 3:58PM
I think you're right and that's why it's imperative Republicans get their act together now!
Have the go along to get along, profligate spending Republicans learned their lesson yet? I don't have an answer for that question and it scares the hell out of me.
Robert Stacy McCain | 5.24.10 @ 6:03PM
The economy, boosted by falling energy prices, a weak Euro, and record low interest rates and tons of liquidity is finally showing signs of life.
Sorry, JP, but that's a dead-cat bounce. In case you haven't figured it out, we're beginning the second downturn of a W-shaped ("double-dip") recession.
The "signs of life" you're talking about are the result of one-time interventions -- the new home-buyer credit, etc. -- that don't address the fundamental weakness of the economy. They keep extending unemployment benefits, which adds something to the demand-side, but this won't save failing banks (we're on pace for a record year) or increase home values. Unemployment benefits can't replace wages in generating prosperity: People who aren't working don't produce goods and services, and it is the production of goods and services that creates GDP.
Having lived through the 1970s, I've seen the inevitable result of this kind of Keynesian approach -- economic stagnation -- and certainly don't expect employment to fall below 9 percent anytime this year.
So if it's "the economy stupid," then the only way the Democrats can win on that issue is to play the "Blame Bush" card, or the "Blame Big Business" card. They'll probably do a little of both.
Deborah D | 5.25.10 @ 9:08AM
Hey Mr. McCain -- I read a great column by Michael Barone yesterday. He didn't point to the PA race, but he did point to others where it was members of appropriation committees that were defeated (and, of course, Obey isn't running either). So, he thinks that (as many of us have been yelling out here) -- this is an anti-spending rebellion rather than an anti-tax one. He says Republicans had better come up with a good plan to rollback spending and start touting it soon if they want to really win big. Big ideas are needed if we want a big election. No status quo, mealy-mouthed crap. You can read him here: http://article.nationalreview......one?page=1
Curly Smith| 5.24.10 @ 1:25PM
I agree with Coulter. The Democratic candidate ran to the right, the right!!, of the Republican. The Democratic candidate ran against Obama much more vigorously than did the Republican. The seat was tailor made for a conservative candidate and the Republican ran the standard moderate-RINO-DemoLite campaign that the Republicans have been losing on for the last 6 years.
How many seats did the Dems pickup in 2004, 2006 and 2008 in Republican districts by out-conservativing the supposed conservative? They took control of the House by saying "vote for the conservative candidate so our liberal agenda can get advanced" and the Republicans responded by moving ever farther to the left.
And, there's been no evidence that the GOP leadership has learned anything. Nor that it's capable of learning. They just expect to win in November because the Democrats are so odious.
JP| 5.24.10 @ 1:39PM
Curly,
PA-12 was an interesting race; as you pointed out, the person who ran as the conservative was a Dem. He made no bones about his dislike of ObamaCare, Cap and Trade, and his 2nd Amendment bonafides. But there is one caveat -the Dems held a 2-1 voter registration lead and the Senate Democratic primary favored higher Democratic turnout. But, that race did fire a warning shot across the RNC's bow.
It will be impossible for the 40 or so Blue Dogs who voted for ObamaCare to survive. But, November is far removed from the actual vote, and the effects of ObamaCare are still some 3 years off. Some Blue Dogs will survive.
The GOP had better begin offering the nation real conservative/libertarian alternatives. I might not sure why Steele was ever elected to the RNC post. His reign has been a disaster.
Ran / Si Vis Pacem | 5.24.10 @ 8:01PM
Curly,
Well said! Conservatism won the day. Now if the Demo stays true to the principles sold, does it matter much if there's no 'R' alongside? We have plenty of liberal RINO's. One genuinely conservative Demo would be a welcome change. IFFF Critz isn't a cretin. We'll see.
SoCon| 5.24.10 @ 9:32PM
C'mon, now--Critz was a long-time aid to John Murtha; how could he be a Conservative?
I don't know about you guys, but I didn't just fall off a turnip truck!
Ran / Si Vis Pacem | 5.25.10 @ 4:51AM
SoCon... Hey, you're right. Critz sold Conservatism and the people bought a Liberal. Them's the odds.
I think, though, for his own long-term survival, he's going to play well to the right of Murtha. I'll celebrate any movement rightwards for what it is - departure from a decaying leftkulture corpse.
SoCon| 5.25.10 @ 11:14AM
Sure. Critz will tack to the right until Nancy Schmancy cracks the whip!
We all know how well that worked out for us with the "pro-lifer" Bart Stupidpak.
Ran | 5.25.10 @ 8:27PM
Ouch.
SoCon| 5.26.10 @ 11:05AM
Yeah, I know--the truth hurts! lol
Cpm| 5.24.10 @ 1:48PM
It is possible that, with the election coming up again in November, the voters of PA-12 decided to elect Murtha's aide to finish Murtha's term out of respect for his long service to that district. Perhaps the contest in the fall will be another story.
Dean from Ohio| 5.24.10 @ 10:50PM
It is impossible, but pigs may fly too.
It is much more possible that the constituents of PA-12 are pigs so fattened by sucking from the public teat that they don't realize it's been swapped out for another big-government-worshipping, Marine slandering, bribe considering, country-corrupting, self-dishonoring Congressman like Mr. Murtha.
Criminal class indeed.
Cpm| 5.25.10 @ 5:36PM
Impossible? Nonsense.I didn't say distinguished service, I said long service. It was Murtha's term, a democrat seat, his aide, a democrat seat filler.....see the logic? My scenario makes much more sense than yours and I didn't slander an entire congressional district to do it. His aide isn't Murtha, doesn't have Murtha's clout or influence to bring the pork. He also doesn't possess any of the other Murtha baggage you tried to hang around his neck, as far as you can prove. Calm down, take a breath, November is coming.
martin j smith| 5.24.10 @ 1:49PM
There seems to be a lot of Republican/Conservative in-fighting,back biting and other non -productive activities. I really wonder who wants to win ? Or, is this all about which personality get chosen over others. I agree, no victory parties until there is a victory--but in the mean time those who have influence should use it to direct competing forces to find ways of not being destructive and give the Democrat Party their own victory. That might be what happens and it would be the fault of the various competing movements and no one else.
Tim| 5.24.10 @ 2:26PM
Ann of seven garbles.
Nobama| 5.24.10 @ 2:53PM
Ann's just warning Republicans not to get too cocky--what's the big deal? I think she's right.
England's new prime Minister, Cameron, had been up in the polls by double digits during the campaign yet his Conservative party ended up 20 votes short of a bare majority and had to form a governing coalition with Liberal-Democrats.
Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.
martin j smith| 5.24.10 @ 3:18PM
I agree with the idea of not counting your chicks before they hatch. A also feel that lessons should be learned from the British election as well as mistakes by the likes of Rand Paul. But learn sooner than later. I feel that the Democrat Party has a well oiled ( forget the pun ) machine and are formidable opponents. However their policies have made them extremely vulnerable. Its really two things, the message and the actual impact on the economy. I think that the current plan to Bail Out Union workers should get the unemployed and the ordinary taxpayer fuming. This election year payback in a very bad economy.
Ken (Old Texican)| 5.24.10 @ 3:29PM
Folks,
It just ain't politics any more.
JP,
I honestly believe we cannot kick the can down the road until 2012. It is my firm belief that if we do not manage to "hamstring" this administration with a majority in the House in 2010, that "America" as we have known it ...is toast.
Then I look over my shoulder at the foreign threats, (Islam and the dictators our current president wimps out with).
Folks,
Please...vote a straight Republican ticket this fall, and beg everyone you know to do the same. Heck, maybe any RINOS can fear party discipline enough to vote correctly...or else.
I am sorta' cool in one respect. My House rep is solid, (Culberson), and my Senators generally vote the right way. (Cornyn and Hutcheson). My donations can go to candidates in a toss-up race elsewhere.
SoCon| 5.24.10 @ 4:04PM
Hey, Ken--do you know if Margie is okay? She hasn't posted here for a while and I'm starting to get a little worried about her.
Ken (Old Texican)| 5.24.10 @ 4:38PM
SoCon,
Margie is OK. HMMM, better than OK.....OK?
Everything below here is only my opinion, OK?
Margie is the lady you leave your children with, when you must go out in the "killer storm".
If you don't get back, (smile), she will dry their tears, and continue telling them about your courage, and your love for them....for the rest of their lives.
Margie has only one struggle. She cannot abide liars and diletanttes with with the truth.
A couple of the particularly nasty people here have baited this lovely woman to respond. She realizes she is at a disadvantage, and a couple of her literally life-saving replies have been deleted here.
Personally, I sincerely hope and pray it was merely an electronic glitch. I have run into that when "replying" to a post. I sincerely hope am spec did not delete her replies.
As you have noted here, we have a few pretty nasty cowardly "retreaters". (People who want us in the US to retire to our borders and let the whole world go in the crapper without us.)
That breaks Margie's heart.
I can tell you one thing, SoCon. Margie's thought will be sorely missed here.
Best regards
SoCon| 5.24.10 @ 5:33PM
I know Margie's a good person, that's why I asked about her, Ken. :)
I miss her posts, and Victor's, too.
Yes, there are some real nasties who post their drivel here, but we can't let that deter us from speaking up! There's just too much at stake.
Come back, Margie!
Lullaby's, Legends and Lies| 5.24.10 @ 6:53PM
I'm with you SoCon, I'm a big fan of Margie too!! She can get down in the mud and fight, when she wants too, and then one sentence later, she can quote from the Bible. In my opinion, that's a great combination!! I'm so impressed with Margie, that I rarely make any New Jersey jokes anymore. And I've always loved making Jersey jokes, it's just something us New Yorkers like to do!! Come back Margie, Stevie Ray wants you to keep rocking!!
Now about this seat in Pennsylvania, if nothing else, here's something you can hang your hat on for now. Rep Critz is going to have to act like the Moderate Democrat that he ran as, for at least the next six months, or he's going to show his hand too soon. So if he really is just another Nancy Pelosi rubber stamp Liberal (as I suspect he really is), he's going to have to lay very low, and vote very carefully, until after November comes, and he wins the seat for a full term (then all bets are off if he does). So if nothing else, he's going to be voting like Tim Burns for a few months, and that's better than nothing. Now personally, I don't think he's going to be able to make it that long, which is going to open the door back up for Mr Burns. At least that's what I hope will happen, because I've got some money on Mr Burns too, and I don't want to be backing a losing cause. So my finger's are crossed again!! Let's Go Tim!!
Deborah D | 5.25.10 @ 9:21AM
I miss Margie too. Always such a strong force for good on these comment threads. Come back, dear Internet friend.
As far as having trouble commenting...I have had problems many times. I've often wondered if it's because I have a website and they think I'm spamming them? But, it seems to be a random thing. Let's hope that's it.
SoCon| 5.25.10 @ 10:56AM
As you can see, Margie, you have a fan club: Come back now so you don't disappoint your public!
But if you can't, just know that you and Victor are missed and I wish the best for both of you. Take care of yourselves.
We all need to take care of each other, it looks like the road ahead is going to be very rocky.
I hope and pray we make it.
gokart-mozart| 5.26.10 @ 7:01AM
But Ken, the people just got done kicking the Republicans OUT. Just because they are inclined to fire the Democrats does not mean they will allow the GOP back into power, particularly since it seems like the RNC is promoting the same agenda that got them kicked out in the first place.
If "Republican" is the answer, it must be a really stupid question.
Scott | 5.24.10 @ 4:58PM
Wow, McCain completely missed the point of Coulter's column, which was to warn the Republicans against taking a victory lap before actually being victorious. That's something I and others have warned about on this very site (by the way, seeing Coulter taken to task for saying the same thing being said here last week is a nice way to find out that writers don't read the comments in blog).
As I said last week, I'm glad Critz won, because it changes nothing for now and gives Republican and conservative complacency about November a good, swift, and much needed kick in the googlies. I just fear Djou's victory in Hawaii will now act as a comforting bag of ice on those deservingly sore googlies, and allow complacency to once again take over.
Reckless optimism (100 seats!) of the sort that too many on the Right are peddling is NOT going to do anything but ensure that Nancy Pelosi will be Speaker next January and that Chuck Schumer will be majority lea--sorry, I just threw up in my mouth a bit. I have to go.
Bob K.| 5.24.10 @ 5:08PM
Remember "Tip" O'Neill's comment: "All politics is local!"
Keep that in mind because after this year's census the legislative districts in most of the largest states will have to be redrawn. PA will likely lose 2 seats. It is imperative in these states that the Republicans control the governorships, and the legislatures. That way they can redraw the districts in their favor.
PA's 12th district is heavily gerrymandered in favor of the Democratic Party. That is the real reason Critz won. The district is close to 65% democrat. By winning 45% of the vote despite having Critz run to the right of Burns shows how vulnerable the Democratic party is right now.
The Republican National Party should be pouring money into these states in an attempt to get control of them before the next redistricting.
Truthyness| 5.24.10 @ 7:26PM
The Republicans didn't win PA-12 in 1994, when they picked up 54 seats--why should they have won it this time around? The only difference was there was no Murtha running. As it was, the GOP was able to cut Murtha's 2008 victory margin of 16 points in half, to eight--pretty significant, I would say.
Truthyness| 5.24.10 @ 5:25PM
JP's analysis of the senate races is faulty. The Arizona race, assuming McCain wins, will be an easy win for the GOP (even Hayworth should win according to recent polling).
Delaware and North Dakota will be easy pickups. So will Indiana, going by current polling and logic (Indiana is a Republican state despite the 2008 vote and this is a Republican year). The GOP has pulled out ahead in Missouri, a state Obama could not even win. This will be a hold.
Sestak's bounce in primary bounce in Pennsylvania was weak and he is very liberal. Toomey should win this one. The Republican is leading over a seriously flawed candidate in Illinois. Blumenthal in Connecticut is a man of clay, not at all certain of winning. Boxer is vulnerable in California, though that is no sure thing, certainly. Dino Rossi is running against Patty Murray is Washington, which puts that seat on the table.
A post Arizona immigration law surge among Hispanics in Colorado has put Bennett into the lead for the first time in some time. It's a small lead however.
It would be interesting to see some new polling in Nevada. Reid's numbers have been terrible, but it's not at all clear that Lowden, who is a poor candidate, will be the GOP nominee.
It looks to me like the GOP has a shot at a 5 to 9 seat pickup.
In the house, it's kind of funny that everyone is wringing their hands about PA-12 (well, not Ann), when the GOP didn't take it in 1994. The GOP had 176 seats in the 1994 elections, about what they have now. They didn't win PA-12 (Murtha won it), but they picked up 54 seats anyway. The 100 seats predictions were nonsense, but I think 40-60 seats are still doable.
Matt| 5.24.10 @ 5:28PM
The Republicans have to earn the 'win' in November, the Dems are on the way out. Republicans will not win simply because they are not Dems, they will need to do more. Steele needs to come up with something better than we stand against Obama, if he wants to lead the party. Rep leadership is coming from the ground up, and will have to move the establishment to the right (conservative) to have a chance to win in take control in November.
Tim*| 5.24.10 @ 5:46PM
With Djou , the House count for a turnover is at 39 , I believe.
Both Djou and Tim Burns in Peannsylvania's 12 th District get a rematch on November 2nd.
The Tea Party Rebellion Escalates.
Remember In November .
Truthyness| 5.24.10 @ 7:23PM
I think Djou has a chance of holding that seat in the fall, especially against the likely Democratic nominee, Honolulu, or whatever her name is. This district did elect and reelect a Republican woman in 1986 and 1988, before she decided to run for governor (she then lost, but only because there was a Republican split). More recently Republican Linda Lingle carried this district in getting elected governor. Whether Djou could hold the district in 2012, when Obama is on the ticket, is another question, however. Maybe even Hawaii will be sick of him by then though. One can hope.
Pete2| 5.24.10 @ 8:07PM
Who really cares what Robert Stacy McCain posts about politics? The bottom line is that people are fed up with both republicans and democrats, George Bush/ McCain republicans, Obama/Pelosi/Reid democrats, Leiberman/Sanders independents. Kick them all out. Time to start fresh. That's what Coulter is basically saying. BTW, Stacy, my daughter met you during the Hoffman campaign in NY. I won't say on here what she thought of you but I have to say I agree.
Ran / Si Vis Pacem | 5.24.10 @ 8:16PM
1) I care - RSM's opinions are informative and well fashioned.
2) You were dead wrong about Coulter's basic message. Read it again - start fresh.
SoCon| 5.24.10 @ 9:06PM
Smackdown delivered.
Truthyness| 5.24.10 @ 9:24PM
Ann Coulter is actually right. IPA-12 was a harder nut to crack that people assumed. It doesn't mean the GOP can't get forty plus seats back. They didn't take the seat back in 1994, when they took 54 seats. That should give people some idea of how tough that seat is for Republicans.
Bob K| 5.25.10 @ 12:00AM
Exactly!
You have to live in PA to understand it's regional politics.
gearjammer| 5.25.10 @ 5:57AM
All of you worshipers of The Gipper seem to have little idea of his basic wisdom. " Campaign like you're one vote behind " , was his motto. That blustering blowhard Limbaugh is the worst offender of this sensible advice insisting the route of the democrats is a " slam dunk". Actually, I'd bet the democrats are more than a little nervous about the Hawaii seat. Isn't one of the big issues special interest groups, particularly the unions ? If that chicken ever comes home to roost , and swing voters finally connect the dots from high taxes to no jobs to eventual state and municipal bankruptcy to the union greed factor it could be a new political world. It is starting to happen-see New Jersey.
SoCon| 5.25.10 @ 11:10AM
I think Rush is trying to keep our morale up, but I understand your point. We're crazy if we think the upcoming election is a slam dunk--ACORN and the SEIU play dirty and are formidable adversaries.
Democrats have been stealing elections for a long time; deceased folks in all of the cemeteries (not just those in Chicago) across the country are voting for them these days! Chicago's gone national.
TenesseeVolunteer| 5.25.10 @ 7:40AM
I don't understand supposed conservatives who just have to get their backhanded two cents in about Rush Limbaugh Or Ronald Reagan. I don't have to agree with someone on everything if we can agree on the Big Things like small government, more individual freedom, the exceptionalism of America and that God has to be part of our country!
Ken (Old Texican)| 5.25.10 @ 9:24AM
Volunteer,
I'm with you. I think Rush sees it as his role to "encourage" people. Most of the people he reaches don't come to sites like the Spectator or American Thinker.
Most of them are out in a pretty dry desert, often surrounded with "useful idiots" and "fellow traveler news people".
I truly appreciate Rush and all the local conservative show hosts around the country.
One crucial group that Rush and these guys reach are the over the road rig drivers. Another group they reach are the farmers on their tractors, and ranchers in their pick-ups.
LOTS of moms too.
Thanks, Rush et al.
Cuffs| 5.25.10 @ 9:36AM
We all have an enormous task ahead of us
in November and that is to sort out the liars
running for office.
Let's see how Blumenthal makes out in CT.
Ditto Sestak and Toomey and the famous
PA 12th.
Bob Miller| 5.25.10 @ 10:41AM
If the voters over there kept electing Murtha, they are not the savviest bunch. To get anywhere with them or other voters, the Republicans need to make a coherent case for themselves and conservative principles, not to mention organizing down to the precinct level.
SoCon| 5.25.10 @ 11:02AM
"The people get the government they deserve."
Thomas Jefferson.
The apple rots from the core, and we are the core. Our culture has been morally slimy for a long time now; it's way past time to clean it up.
Mimi| 5.25.10 @ 12:26PM
SO CON: That s why we need MARGIE back!!! We need her rock-like faith .... and clear post's. Love Ya Margie come on back!!!
Cutch| 5.25.10 @ 8:41PM
Campaigns are won by winsomely communicating objective truths to show how they affect us and working to identify all like-minded folks - then getting them out. We can win most any district if we do not depend merely on media and GOP establishment types making it happen.
Our nation's survival depends on our having a war-time mentality, so press on! Press on! Let us drive them into the river.
Supertatie| 5.26.10 @ 12:00PM
It's very simple, really. Republicans will SWEEP if they listen to their conservative constituents and run conservative candidates. But they will limp to a few picked up seats if they play to the middle, be RINOs, or claim to be "moderates." If the Republican Party is so brain dead as to keep throwing its support behind the "good enough" Dede Scozzafavas and Charlie Crists, then they will lose everywhere that there is a Tea Party or conservative candidate running. And that will mean, quite likely, that there will be a split ticket, and the liberal will win.
Repubs were warned about this in 2006, and they did not listen, and lost Congress. They were warned again in 2008, and they did not listen, and they lost the Presidency. Did you not hear us? OK, I'll say it for you again: WE WILL NOT VOTE FOR YOUR "CONSERVATIVE ENOUGH" CANDIDATES, SO DO NOT RUN THEM!!!
If they do not listen in 2010, we will lose the country.
I agree with the person who posted earlier - 2012 will be too late. If Obama is not completely and totally hamstrung by a conservative - and therefore recalcitrant - Congress this November, we will see a statist, anti-business, anti-achievement, anti-individual agenda unleashed upon us the likes of which has not existed outside the Soviet Union.
As I said. It's simple, really.
art orofino | 5.26.10 @ 12:24PM
I think its all over now for Nov.Obamas putting 1200 troops on the border.I think he thinks he has enough Illegals here to keep him in,if that is so he can have this country and his Mexican friends I am going to Australia.We already have to dial one now!!
Madman Melvin| 5.26.10 @ 3:17PM
But then, when has Coulter been wrong?
Left alone, Democrats will self-destruct. But Republicans can't stand to simply stand by and enjoy the deadly event. Rather, they feel obligated to heed the advice of their leftist critics and develop their own health care plan instead of focusing on an absolute repeal of the Democrat plan as the public so desires.
Will they also feel compelled to develop their own version of card check, cap and trade and amnesty for illegal aliens? If they do, their goose is cooked.
Coulter is right. It ain't a done deal.