The (correct) lesson the GOP took from the 2012 primary season was that the more Americans heard from the Republican candidates, the less they liked them. Since putting up more moderate and/or less incompetent candidates is not in the cards, the party is currently obsessed with the notion of shortening the process (fewer debates, a tighter primary schedule) so that voters are exposed to them as little as possible. Its a good plan. Its exactly not a plan that will bring a tear to your eye as you contemplate the noble majesty of the American democratic process and our efforts to govern ourselves via an informed electorate debating things informedly, mind you, but its a good plan. If the public doesnt like your ideas and finds many of your candidates absolutely terrifying, a plan aimed conspicuously at getting those candidates to Shut The Hell Up Already is probably going to be one of your better options.
Posted on: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:35:45 +0000
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