In a discussion on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 last night (Friday, November 12, 2010), one of their regular commentators, Republican media consultant Alex Castellanos, opined that with the Democratic “Blue Dogs” (more moderate) gone and only a couple remaining, progressives rule on that side of the aisle. In addition, in the next go-round, many more progressives may be elected making this an even more formidable group to overcome.
As for the Republicans, the prevailing opinion was that with Tea Party supported candidates now on the Republican side of the aisle, if their policies are not adopted then there could truly be a seismic split in the Republican party.
Obama lost a significant number of independent votes on November 2, but the consensus was that if he plays his cards right over the next 2 years, he could stand a chance of getting many if not all of them back.
Republicans should not rest on their laurels but work for unity of purpose with the Tea Party. Remember, part of the reason Democrats did not get the turnout they could have – voters that thought the war was over until 2012 [OFA e-mail 13 November 2010 from Mitch Stewart].
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DarcsFalcon
November 15, 2010
The Tea Party is the future of the Republican Party. They need to get it through their heads that the people expect them to behave according to the platform under which they fly their flag, and that the people are sick of politics as usual. No more!
samhenry
November 16, 2010
The Tea Party seems to be the major part of it all. But as an article today cautioned, some polls show that the Republican win should not be considered a mandate so that once we get the Party organized and settled we need to be careful to not be over weaning like Barack.
samhenry
November 16, 2010
as an article today cautioned, some polls show that the Republican win should not be considered a mandate so that once we get the Party organized and settled we need to be careful to not be over weaning like Barack.