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Originally posted by Gattigap
You're right, Slave. Upon reflection, I've realized that moderates, libertarians, and fiscal conservatives are alive and well in the Grand Old Party, and the vibrance of their influence is reflected in current social and fiscal legislation, and that religious constituencies and K Street money power really don't have as much impact on the Bush Administration and this Congress as some people might think. You agree, no?
I really don't know what came over me to consider critizing Republicans in this respect.
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In any two-party system, a ruling party has to be a coalition of different forces, and a good example can be seen in the Supreme Court picks. Roberts is a moderate conservative, and not a particularly appealing candidate to the religious right, for example. But the religious right, as one of the Republican coalition members, has to get some victories. It's the only way to build a coalition. So loyal Republicans, to keep winning elections, will need to continue to be willing to give the religious right some important victories. It does not mean every Republican has to be a member of the religious right, but at least the office holders will need to support some of the religious right's causes.
Should I go back to the Captain Obvious avatar?
