Reagan pulled together the big tent and managed to hold the center. Ever since the tent has been more and more right leaning as center leaning and moderate Republicans gradually over the years leave the GOP.
The center became more and more wary of voting and registering Republican because that also meant having to say yes to Christian Right agendas. The Palin pick was the most obvious evidence that the soul of the GOP is now firmly in the Christian Right. McCain was simply unable to get the GOP grassroot to give support until he picked someone like Palin. This demonstrates that moderates like McCain can no longer mobilize large number of moderate Republicans for the simple reason that there are no longer a sizable moderate Republican base to go to.
So where did they go? independent and Dem. I may be wrong about this but I think independent registrations are now the highest ever in history. Both Clinton and Obama made sure during their campaigns they appeared as “centrists” and sure enough they both captured the center and won.
if former and current moderate Republicans split and form a new party catering to the center, I think that party will do very well. For the moderates to try to recapture the party may simply result in the same persistent battle between the moderate and religious right wings of the party again. And that will only favor continued Dem dominance.
An interesting analogy: read up on the history of the cola industry. Pepsi was the best thing to ever happen to Coke, and vice versa. You’ve got 3rd party colas like RC, Shasta, Tab, and store-brand, but will they ever pull enough Coke or Pepsi drinkers to make a dent?
An interesting analogy: read up on the history of the cola industry. Pepsi was the best thing to ever happen to Coke, and vice versa. You’ve got 3rd party colas like RC, Shasta, Tab, and store-brand, but will they ever pull enough Coke or Pepsi drinkers to make a dent?
An interesting analogy: read up on the history of the cola industry. Pepsi was the best thing to ever happen to Coke, and vice versa. You’ve got 3rd party colas like RC, Shasta, Tab, and store-brand, but will they ever pull enough Coke or Pepsi drinkers to make a dent?
An interesting analogy: read up on the history of the cola industry. Pepsi was the best thing to ever happen to Coke, and vice versa. You’ve got 3rd party colas like RC, Shasta, Tab, and store-brand, but will they ever pull enough Coke or Pepsi drinkers to make a dent?
An interesting analogy: read up on the history of the cola industry. Pepsi was the best thing to ever happen to Coke, and vice versa. You’ve got 3rd party colas like RC, Shasta, Tab, and store-brand, but will they ever pull enough Coke or Pepsi drinkers to make a dent?
I’m not crazy about the name “Arlen,” but I’ve always loved the Specter part. If my last name was Specter I’d definitely consider becoming a super-hero and calling myself “The Specter.” Or maybe I’d give it an Old English spelling – “The Spectre.” That would be cool.
Of course I’d need to develop super powers and otherwordly gadgetry. But those are details when you’re starting off with a cool name.
I’m not crazy about the name “Arlen,” but I’ve always loved the Specter part. If my last name was Specter I’d definitely consider becoming a super-hero and calling myself “The Specter.” Or maybe I’d give it an Old English spelling – “The Spectre.” That would be cool.
Of course I’d need to develop super powers and otherwordly gadgetry. But those are details when you’re starting off with a cool name.
I’m not crazy about the name “Arlen,” but I’ve always loved the Specter part. If my last name was Specter I’d definitely consider becoming a super-hero and calling myself “The Specter.” Or maybe I’d give it an Old English spelling – “The Spectre.” That would be cool.
Of course I’d need to develop super powers and otherwordly gadgetry. But those are details when you’re starting off with a cool name.
I’m not crazy about the name “Arlen,” but I’ve always loved the Specter part. If my last name was Specter I’d definitely consider becoming a super-hero and calling myself “The Specter.” Or maybe I’d give it an Old English spelling – “The Spectre.” That would be cool.
Of course I’d need to develop super powers and otherwordly gadgetry. But those are details when you’re starting off with a cool name.
I’m not crazy about the name “Arlen,” but I’ve always loved the Specter part. If my last name was Specter I’d definitely consider becoming a super-hero and calling myself “The Specter.” Or maybe I’d give it an Old English spelling – “The Spectre.” That would be cool.
Of course I’d need to develop super powers and otherwordly gadgetry. But those are details when you’re starting off with a cool name.
