[flashbunny]

“Fine. You’ll have a party with far less than 50% of the vote. Try winning elections that way.”

1. It’s not just about % of potential voters. It’s about turnout. Turnout depends on a motivated base. In the GOP, that motivated base tends to be in the social conservative / anti abortion/ pro 2nd amendment groups. They are the ones on the ground doing the turnout work. The squishy middle is just that- squishy. They tend to be followers, not doers.

2. Polls show that the majority of americans hold conservative values. The problem is when the GOP loses it’s way and becomes DNC lite. The line gets blurred and voters can either stay home or the swing voters can be swayed by conservative talk from democrats or caught up in a “throw the bums out” movement.

[Delphinium]

1. It’s not just about % of potential voters. It’s about turnout. Turnout depends on a motivated base. In the GOP, that motivated base tends to be in the social conservative / anti abortion/ pro 2nd amendment groups. They are the ones on the ground doing the turnout work. The squishy middle is just that- squishy. They tend to be followers, not doers.

Conservatives are the ones who vote for a reason, and get fired up about issues. The squishy middle won't stand for anything, thats why they are easy to lead.

2. Polls show that the majority of americans hold conservative values.

That is why the "Republican Platform" is the best winning tool we can use.

If Rudy ever got elected, we'd lose all credibilty. We have already lost alot because of the RINOS in office.

The problem is when the GOP loses it’s way and becomes DNC lite. The line gets blurred and voters can either stay home or the swing voters can be swayed by conservative talk from democrats or caught up in a “throw the bums out” movement.

And some good conservatives got caught in the wave, but it wasn't because of their conservative priniples. People are sick of squishy politicians.