The GOP in 2010

It's early, but I get the feeling that the GOP will make significant gains in the 2010 elections. From what I understand, that's not unusual after the election of a Democratic president. The GOP did very well in 1994 after Bill Clinton's victory in 1992. I'm guessing it has something to do with the rejection of one-party rule. We like to complain about divided government, but it's often a case of, "Be careful what you ask for." When one party dominates, they usually overreach in a way that scares the electorate. I think that's happening now with the Democrats. We'll have to see how the next year plays out (especially with regard to the economy), but I'd be greatly surprised if the GOP doesn't do a lot better in 2010 than they did in 2006 and 2008.

Then again, it's almost impossible for them to do worse.

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Comment by S.L.

June 15th 2009 08:22

The Political Brief

They need to focus on specifics, PopCon, and get the message out. Hopefully before the party of "yes we can" drowns us in a vat of red ink.

Comment by Lester Caudill

June 15th 2009 11:25

Round Politics

How true that is if they did any worse they might as well close up shop and go home. Which many of them did.

Comment by PopulistConservative

June 15th 2009 20:20

Angry Electorate

More than anything, SL, I think they need to avoid making mistakes. Yes, they should offer a competing vision, but very little attention will be paid to them until folks are ready to kick out the Dems. In the meantime, the GOP needs to avoid ethics lapses and corruption problems. They need to police their own. If the GOP is viewed as a better (even if not perfect) choice than the increasingly corrupt Dems in 2010, they will make headway. If not, it may just be a wash.

Comment by PopulistConservative

June 15th 2009 20:21

Angry Electorate

That's right, Lester. When you're flat on your back, the only place to go is up.

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