Comments on: Nate Silver On Republican Economic Mindset

By: Jim S

Jim S — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:18:29 +0000

The next elections are in two years. If the Republicans continue their current tactics they will alienate Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, Missouri (Remember McCain barely won the state and only the southern part is really solidly Republican now.) and other Northern and Mid-Western states as well. This could readily cost them more House and Senate seats as well as statehouses. Of course I have no doubt they’ll be stupid enough to do it. I don’t think they’ve really learned anything yet, or at least the leadership hasn’t.

By: Trescml

Trescml — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:20:54 +0000

I think the Republicans feels that if they work with Obama it doesn’t help them in elections, so why not fight. Tax cuts always sounds good in a campaign ad and who is against being fiscally responsible? (OK, ignoring the last 8 years). It looks like the politics of the last 12 years will continue. The question is will the people put enough pressure on Republicans to not be totally obstructionist? My guess is that in the places that Republicans are still doing well, there will be limited pressure.

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:56:21 +0000

Nate has the best crystal ball in the business right now. i would not bet against him.