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[i]Originally posted by Beaner[/i]
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KCM, the poll cited below shows "conservatives" are the largest ideological group in the U.S. That being the case i think Republicans should field candicates that appeal largely to conservatives and not to liberals. I agree both parties' most most ideological elements are mostly off base. However, the Republicans can and should win by being more conservative rather than more liberal. I view myself to be more of a conservative than a republican, but recognize I am more likely to get a candidate that I agree with voting for a Republican.

In the 23rd district of NY the local Republican leaders selected a lady that was leftist for even a Democrat sher was run out of the race by a man running as a conservative. After Republican committees had spent $800 K in support of her she dropped out and backed the Democrat. That is what I call a RINO

Beaner


“Conservatives” Are Single-Largest Ideological Group
Percentage of “liberals” higher this decade than in early ’90s
by Lydia Saad
PRINCETON, NJ -- Thus far in 2009, 40% of Americans interviewed in national Gallup Poll surveys describe their political views as conservative, 35% as moderate, and 21% as liberal. This represents a slight increase for conservatism in the U.S. since 2008, returning it to a level last seen in 2004. The 21% calling themselves liberal is in line with findings throughout this decade, but is up from the 1990s.

These annual figures are based on multiple national Gallup surveys conducted each year, in some cases encompassing more than 40,000 interviews. The 2009 data are based on 10 separate surveys conducted from January through May. Thus, the margins of error around each year's figures are quite small, and changes of only two percentage points are statistically significant.

To measure political ideology, Gallup asks Americans to say whether their political views are very conservative, conservative, moderate, liberal, or very liberal. As has been the case each year since 1992, very few Americans define themselves at the extremes of the political spectrum. Just 9% call themselves "very conservative" and 5% "very liberal." The vast majority of self-described liberals and conservatives identify with the unmodified form of their chosen label.


"I bow to conservative economic policies"

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[i]Originally posted by irishman[/i]
[br]KCM, great post. Beaner's response is good too.

The reason I think KCM is correct in what he says is the shifting U.S. demographics. You can take all the polls you want and pretty much find any result you're seeking. But even a 35% diehard base (many of whom are in low-electoral count Southern states) doesn't get you much, barring Obama doing something to so alienate the majority that he falls on his face. This is unlikely.

Also, Sarah Palin is unelectable. I don't think she can even win the 2012 nomination. And it won't be the left-wing media that does her in. It'll be herself. She simply doesn't have the discipline it takes to get elected or even nominated. She will implode early.

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