I still disagree with your post-facto reasoning about Ron Paul, but it hardly matters.
And yes, Grinch isn't on the ballot in VA. I had forgotten that particular bit of tomfoolery.
I think there's much less of an air gap between the RNC and Rove/Ailes than you seem to think. I agree that the Republicans see party unity as supremely important and they've been tearing their hair out at the mess caused by the rebellious freshmen in Congress. Regardless of the details, there's a war going on inside the party and the establishment is clearly winning this round.
Finally, while it's true that FL went for Obama I think it's a mistake to think of it as a blue state. I make it only 7 of their 27 Representatives are Democrats even in name and Obama is going to take a serious beating there for the current mortgage mess.
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Date: 2012-02-01 05:49 pm (UTC)And yes, Grinch isn't on the ballot in VA. I had forgotten that particular bit of tomfoolery.
I think there's much less of an air gap between the RNC and Rove/Ailes than you seem to think. I agree that the Republicans see party unity as supremely important and they've been tearing their hair out at the mess caused by the rebellious freshmen in Congress. Regardless of the details, there's a war going on inside the party and the establishment is clearly winning this round.
Finally, while it's true that FL went for Obama I think it's a mistake to think of it as a blue state. I make it only 7 of their 27 Representatives are Democrats even in name and Obama is going to take a serious beating there for the current mortgage mess.