The problem is that, since then, we have allowed leftist RATs to run and win essentially unopposed in ND, MT, NV, LA, AR.The Dems NEVER let a possible win go without a candidate. The Republicans do this all the time.
Nelson (FL) is one of the most unpopular US Senators, according to a recent survey. There should be several strong candidates trying to take that seat away.
Instead, in a rising red state, there's no one willing to run who can win.
There are serious, serious problems all across the country with candidate development and recruitment.
If the party roles were reversed, the RATs would have 70 Senators. It's pathetic.
They would at least have 60. And that is all that is needed to do about ewerything we need to ensure the future prosperity of our country.
It is really all about recruitment and candidates when you get right down to the bottom of it. Maybe it is because Conservatives are not really "government" types-- they tend to distrust government and politicians. So why woudl they want to be one? And especially why would they want to become a line-long politician.
Liberals, on the other hand, look at Government as the highest aspiration. Is it any wonder that they have many willing to serve?
I think that this basic difference between conservatives and liberals is a key point. Term limits would help some to overcome this problem.