GOP leaders split over proposed conservative litmus test

[finnbow]

From today's WashPost, the GOP is in Hawaii arguing about whether to impose a "purity test" requirement for candidates. This is the one thing they could do to ensure that I would never vote for one of their candidates.

The argument boils down to whether they would win more votes (TeaBaggers) or lose more votes (Independents). I think they'd unquestionably lose more net voters as the TeaBaggers have nowhere else to go. What say you?

[Fast_Eddie]

Dunno. As a Democrat, I hope they do it, so I guess my gut says they lose votes. I think it signals to people that they're more about idology than solving problems.

Intersting question- well, just took look at the article and they ask the same - looks like their man "42" wouldn't pass their test. I'd guess that puts a damper on the idea. They lust for power more than anything and to shun the man who gave it to them probably doesn't go over well.

[Boreas]

I think they're likely to do it. Their base will demand it. Their darlings now are Palin, Bachman, Wilson, and King (to say nothing of Beck, Hannity and Limbaugh). Moderates like McCain and the Maine duo are not well thought of these days.

At a gut level I hope they do it but it'll leave a huge ideological void in the center and I don't know what will fill it.

[EDIT] I should add that this proposal has been floating around the Republican Party for months now. The fact that it hasn't been killed off yet is a strong indication of its support.

John

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by Boreas

Moderates like McCain

John

What is scary is what the definition of a moderate has become.

Regards,

D-Ray

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by d-ray657

What is scary is what the definition of a moderate has become.

Regards,

D-Ray

Ain't it the truth!

John

[d-ray657]

Before too long, those controlling the GOP will use moderate as a pejorative in the same way that uncle Ronnie used liberal. Each Republican gathering will have a mandatory vat of Koolaid.

Regards,

D-Ray

[noonereal]

Originally Posted by finnbow

From today's WashPost, the GOP is in Hawaii arguing about whether to impose a "purity test" requirement for candidates.

Even considering this shows that they are marketing themselves to folks who should not be voting in the first place.

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by noonereal

Even considering this shows that they are marketing themselves to folks who should not be voting in the first place.

No, everyone legally entitled should be able to - and do it. That's the only way to sort this mess out.

John

[noonereal]

Originally Posted by Boreas

No, everyone legally entitled should be able to - and do it. That's the only way to sort this mess out.

John

I did not mean it literally but I do have serious concerns about everyone being allowed to vote.

I mean look at the McCain Palin offering. Something is wrong.

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by noonereal

I did not mean it literally but I do have serious concerns about everyone being allowed to vote.

I mean look at the McCain Palin offering. Something is wrong.

And look at Coakley, Corzine and Deeds. Neither party has a monopoly on terrible candidates.

We need Howard Dean back. These Democratric candidates we're seeing since Obama took office are really, really awful! Thanks, Rahm!

John