Good News With A Caveat For The GOP
A new WSJ/NBC poll contains great news for the GOP. But the most consistent number over four years is voter dissatisfaction with both parties in Washington. Party loyalty hasn't become a thing of the past for no reason. The GOP may well enjoy a tremendous opportunity in 2010. But that is all it is, an opportunity. If they fail to take advantage of it and be responsive to the people, they will soon be abandoned, yet, again.
Republicans have solidified support among voters who had drifted from the party in recent elections, putting the GOP in position for a strong comeback in November's elections, according to a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll.
The new survey gives incumbents of either party little reason for comfort. Only about one in five respondents approved of the job Congress is doing. People in the survey felt overwhelmingly negative toward both political parties.
Nearly one-third of respondents said they "almost never" trust the government in Washington to do what is right—about triple the number who felt that way when the question was asked in October.
A GOP victory in November doesn’t mean it’s 2005 or 2004 or … again.
The “Bob Bennett” message has got to be understood.
It was bad enough when politicians wanted to ‘spend it all.’
Now ‘spending it all’ is just the beginning.
It won’t and can’t be in the future.
The era of Senator/Congressman For Life is over. Bennett was thrown out for being in for 18 years. Incumbents are an endangered species. You spent our money, you didn’t stop Obamacare, you didn’t stop the bailout, you didn’t do what we TOLD you to do, YOU WORK FOR US.
Now you’re being fired. And the Republicans that replace these incumbents better be ready to cut trillions and give that money back to us. It’s OUR MONEY and ALWAYS HAS BEEN.
Second, GOP? You’d better have that solution to militarize the border and deport illegals. You’d better have that solution to defund and repeal Obamacare, every bit of it. You’d better have that solution to end deficit spending for good and get jobs back.
Or you’re gone in 2012, too. Never forget, we own you. Not the lobbyists. We decide, not them.