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Yes, we lost the election. But in a year when all currents were running against Republicans and our campaign was lackluster and erratic, Barack Obama received only 3.1 points more than Al Gore in 2000 and only 4.6 points more than John Kerry in 2004. The Democratic victory becomes durable only ...
Rove: The GOP's Path Back to Power | Newsweek Politics
newsweek.com — Yes, we lost the election. But in a year when all currents were running against Republicans and... our campaign was lackluster and erratic, Barack Obama received only 3.1 points more than Al Gore in 2000 and only 4.6 points more than John Kerry in 2004. ... (more) Rove: The GOP's Path Back to Power | Newsweek Politics
Who Will Take Up the Gauntlet to Lead the GOP Out of the Wilderness?
Who Will Take Up the Gauntlet to Lead the GOP Out of the Wilderness?
washingtonpost.com — Monday, November 10, 2008; Page A03 (more) Who Will Take Up the Gauntlet to Lead the GOP Out of the ...
Goldberg: Keep Right
article.nationalreview.com — The idea that social liberalism and economic conservatism can coexist easily is not well supported by the... evidence. (more) Goldberg: Keep Right
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Shots from the Weekend Show 11/15
Tammy Bruce — **This post will be updated throughout the show** Rove, the man that helped destroy conservatism within the Repub Party, thinks we care what he thinks now. ABC: The Secretary of State job is Hillary's to turn down. And she should. Turn it down. Newt and Jindal on CBS' Face the Nation tomorrow. (HT Pat S.)

Dissecting Leftism — ... GOP will remain a center-right party based on an optimistic conservatism. And political fortunes can change quickly. In 1992, Bill Clinton stood atop the political world; in 1994, he stood defeated after Republicans took control of the House. We can't count on a replay of 1994, but we can take steps that will make 2010 a good year-and, with a bit of luck and skill, a very good year. Democrats control the levers of power, but Republicans still control their own fate. More here ******************** Now that they control the White House and Congress, ...

POLITICS: Rove's Road Out
Baseball CrankI'm pretty much in agreement with all of Karl Rove's thoughts on rebuilding the GOP, and in fact a fair amount of it overlaps with my Obama Administration Survival Guide. Obviously, Rove's list isn't comprehensive, but it's a start.

Chuck Norris On Legalizing Immigrants: ‘I Think Mike Would Go For This’
Wonk Room — ... debate with Gov. Mitt Romney over who was toughest on immigration. It wouldn’t be easy, but Huckabee and the Republican Party would probably benefit from regaining the trust and respect of Latino voters. Several members of the GOP leadership came out of last year’s elections saying the GOP seriously needs to “change its tune” on immigration. That includes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Republican strategist Karl Rove, Colin Powell, former Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL), and many more. President ...

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