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GOP Talk - Whats hurting the party in 2015?

I've seen many different views on what is eating at the Republican party these days and the blame has been put on everyone from Trump, to Fox News, to our lack-luster policy. But I'm interested to know what you think. Is there something, or someone killing the party? Is the party really hurting? What could we do to fix this?
I'd also like to get a non-Republicans views on this. It be nice to have some on the outside look in on the party and its issues.

8 years ago by EducatedName with 8 comments

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  • Cobbydaler (edited 8 years ago)
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    Their obsession with benefiting corporations and the 1% over the middle class, pure and simple. Fox News may be able to brainwash middle class/blue collar/retired people into thinking the Republicans are good for them, but the truth is they're not. The Tea Party/Freedom Caucus are also among the GOP's biggest problems along with Christian Right fundamentalists. Concentrate on what is best for the PEOPLE of America and not corporations, who are doing perfectly fine without more corporate welfare.

  • idlethreat
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    I think that, overall, the GOP spends far, far too much time trying to address the social aspect of their platform without discussing the fiscal side of things. Smaller government is great. I love that idea. Now, give me three points on how that will happen. How will the GOP fight against special interests? Who exactly has pushed forth legislation against government intrusion on private lives? How exactly is the US going to become energy independent?

    There's a whole lot of huff about healthcare, gay marriage, abortion, etc. But very little on the things that matter. I don't hear anything about how Christie will lobby for smaller government but I'm well informed about how he thinks that teachers unions deserve "a punch in the face". Come on guys. You've had 4 years majority in Congress and what laws have you put forward to move things in the platform's direction?

    I want to see a smart, competent party with good ideas and fresh perspectives. What I've seen so far has been pretty tragic. Perhaps someone will pull from the pack, but I'm unsure of that.

    • Jalfrazi
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      100% Agree, I would add they need to take these larger fiscal beliefs and lay out a way they tie back to devicisve issues. I probably heard the tax cut/ reduce spending piece 100 times last night, but if they could tie this back (with detail) to issues like strengthening the middle class, helping grow small business reducing/eliminating student debt that might actually work.

      I say this as both a youth and minority voter - a lot of my generation has already made up their mind on the GOP (at least for the time being) based on soundbites - they have to do something to alter that.

  • GeniusIComeAnon
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    Hello! I'm an outside view, kind of. I have very mixed political standing.

    I go back and forth on if the Republican party is doing poorly or not. Popular online forums are often very liberal, but I see a lot of conservatives in other areas and real life. I think the next presidential election will show where the party stands. As for what could be causing the problem, my knee-jerk reaction is to say that when the big name people like Trump say extreme stuff, it causes middle ground people to want to distance themselves. In truth, I'm not a professional political analyzer, so what I've seen may very well not represent the truth. What's your opinion on it?

    • EducatedName
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      I agree with you. Far-right talking heads like Trump, and I think Cruz, threaten the party's stability and course. It alienates independents and those who don't side with either party. I disagree with those who blame the media for the party's current state, but that is just me.

      • GeniusIComeAnon
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        Yeah, I don't think the media damages either party much. What candidate do you think will win the Republicn primary? My democratic mother thinks it'll be Jeb Bush, but my extremely republican grandfather thinks it'll be John Kasich.

        • EducatedName
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          Well, I personally like Bush more the Kasich, but they both sit well with me. I'm no good with election predictions, but I could see it coming down Bush and Walker. As for who comes out on top, I'd have to hold back on saying my thoughts until after the debate Thursday. Then I think I may have a clearer picture of the candidates.

          • GeniusIComeAnon
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            See, I thought my granddad would be more for Bush; I don't really know what he likes more about Kasich. It's still too early to really know for sure anyway. After the debate it'll be a lot more clear. I'll check back here on Friday to see what your thoughts are!