“I might add, I’m sick of “moderates” deciding elections, but we’re talking your state and mine.”
Speaking as one of the original Reagan Democrats. (my whole family were), You don’t reach new voters by running nasty down in the mud ads. They excite the base, but turn off the voters you don’t have yet. When the ad is over, you want them to say, “dang, that’s exactly what I feel.”
Not shifting to the Center, but finding ways the Center shifts Right.
Remember Reagan was behind Carter in the polls until Regan just asked them, “Are you better off than you were 4 years ago? They all had to say No. The polls shifted, and you know the rest of the story.
Come November, like it or not, those moderates are going to be needed. I hope whoever wins the GOP ticket understands that, and looks back at the Regan 1980 campaign.
It’s late here where I am in the great Magnolia state of Mississippi. I meant to say, I hate moderates deciding “primaries”, because I realize they decide general elections, although Independents can be and are quite conservative. I’ve followed Dino Rossi’s career and also Joe Miller after Sarah endorsed him. I was heartbroken when Rossi was robbed out of the governorship, so I’m not surprised that he’s getting his chance in this race.
It’s undeniable that Sarah has studied RWR and even his son, Michael, refers to her fondly as “welcome back Dad, who knew you’d be wearing a skirt?”. She has his ability to connect with consevatives and everyday people and to talk over the media that also held him in disdain. I have the utmost respect for Sarah and wish her only the best, no matter what future she determines she wants for herself and her family.
Thanks again for the good conversation and information.
Blessings and best wishes for a successful Republican win un WA state! Getting rid of Patty Murray will be a worthy of a full-out celebration!!!