Comments on: Republican Loss Myth #1 http://www.nextgengop.com/2008/11/06/republican-loss-myth-1/ Political Commentary and Analysis from the GOP's Future Leaders and Visionaries Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:04:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: jtmerfco http://www.nextgengop.com/2008/11/06/republican-loss-myth-1/comment-page-1/#comment-28 jtmerfco Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:39:06 +0000 http://www.nextgengop.com/?p=131#comment-28 I believe that this was only partly a referendum against Bush. In 2004 Republicans gained control of both houses in Congress because we promised less government, lower taxes, a balanced budget, and we promoted accountability and responsibility. While taxes were lowered, the rest of the "contract with America" was broken. We (in general) didn't keep our word so the people let us know that wasn't acceptable with their vote. They want actions not words. Most Americans still believe in these values despite the outcome of the elections. It is up to us to not just promote them and "talk the talk" but to actually do what we say and "walk the walk". This is what I hear often from the left to the right. I believe that this was only partly a referendum against Bush. In 2004 Republicans gained control of both houses in Congress because we promised less government, lower taxes, a balanced budget, and we promoted accountability and responsibility. While taxes were lowered, the rest of the “contract with America” was broken. We (in general) didn’t keep our word so the people let us know that wasn’t acceptable with their vote. They want actions not words. Most Americans still believe in these values despite the outcome of the elections. It is up to us to not just promote them and “talk the talk” but to actually do what we say and “walk the walk”. This is what I hear often from the left to the right.

]]> By: Big Dan http://www.nextgengop.com/2008/11/06/republican-loss-myth-1/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Big Dan Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:22:18 +0000 http://www.nextgengop.com/?p=131#comment-27 I agree. The GOP is not fine. In Pennsylvania, when Jack Murtha can win an election after calling his constituents "Racists" and "Rednecks" by a vote of 60-40, against a career military officer that had a great campaign, you know something is wrong. Their are Young Republicans rising up the ranks, getting elected in places where no one ever thought they could. They are being elected to city councils and state legislatures. These people are the future of the party. The older members of the party have started to stray too far from our core beliefs and are not able to move into the 21st century. To win any elections, you're going to need newer Republicans that the people will think of as new and not just link them to the same Republican stereotypes. I agree. The GOP is not fine. In Pennsylvania, when Jack Murtha can win an election after calling his constituents “Racists” and “Rednecks” by a vote of 60-40, against a career military officer that had a great campaign, you know something is wrong. Their are Young Republicans rising up the ranks, getting elected in places where no one ever thought they could. They are being elected to city councils and state legislatures. These people are the future of the party. The older members of the party have started to stray too far from our core beliefs and are not able to move into the 21st century.

To win any elections, you’re going to need newer Republicans that the people will think of as new and not just link them to the same Republican stereotypes.

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