Wounded, But Not Slaim
It's been a tough night for Republicans. It looks like we've lost a lot of the races that mattered most -- Jim Talent in Missouri, Rick Santorum in Pennsylvania, Michael Steele in Maryland.
But that's how it works in politics. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Tonight, we lost. Even so, our ideas are better for America than the Democrats are, and we'll fight on -- not with rancor, but with determination and conviction.
Ronald Reagan said, "I don't believe in a fate that will fall on us no matter what we do. I do believe in a fate that will fall on us if we do nothing." In a democracy where the people have the final word, our destiny is in our own hands. The American people are good, and they love their country.
There's always hope for tomorrow.
But that's how it works in politics. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Tonight, we lost. Even so, our ideas are better for America than the Democrats are, and we'll fight on -- not with rancor, but with determination and conviction.
Ronald Reagan said, "I don't believe in a fate that will fall on us no matter what we do. I do believe in a fate that will fall on us if we do nothing." In a democracy where the people have the final word, our destiny is in our own hands. The American people are good, and they love their country.
There's always hope for tomorrow.
posted by LadybugUSA at 10:47 PM
7 Comments:
We've got two years to convince disgruntled conservatives to get back on board, to convince undecideds of the superiority of our philosophy, and two years to highlight the typical Dem blunders and bad ideas. '08 looks good.
Way back on December 15th of last year, I posted the following to your blog...
"Carol, the Democrats are following the Gingrich 1994 strategy. (Actually, the Republican party is allowing them to run it even better than Newt did in 1994.)
"Republicans made Bill Clinton eat crow on his signature policy initiative (national health care). From 1993 on the Republicans didn't put forth an agenda. Instead they repeatedly focused on Democratic corruption (House check-kiting and Jim Wright) and attacking the President. By doing so, they made the electorate long for a change. It was not until six weeks before election that the Republicans put forward a nationalized agenda (the Contract with America).
"If you can't see the parallels in the 1993 and 2005, you are in denial. Remember, the Contract with America came out in mid-September. We are a long ways out from mid-September, Carol."
I tried to warn all y'all, but you just wouldn't listen.
I have a lot of hope for tomorrow. I just wonder what will come of this.
I did my part, I voted, and I voted in what I believed in. This is a discouraging outcome, but I believe firmly in democracy, and I accept this result.
Carol, just to give you your props, back on September 18, 2005, you stood against the jabbering DC pundit class and wrote...
"As many know, George Allen has been referenced by Washington insiders as a favorite for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008. Based on the speech he delivered, however, there's reason for some concern. He seemed genial enough, but the speech was themeless, wandering, even (to be cruel) somewhat boring. Senator Allen lacked the kind of electricity or charisma that's often associated with winning candidates."
You ended up being proven exactly right.
Carol,
Last time is a charm. Just wanted you to know you played the trooper throughout including tonight. Hard to do at all, and you did it well.
God Bless,
Mr. T
Carol:
First--kudos for a great job covering the elections. I checked with you throughout the night.
Second--a loss is an event. It does not, per se, make one a loser unless one embraces that. I was a loyal Republican who was sincerely disappointed in the way the Republicans were leading. Humility and attentiveness to one's constituents is needed.
Could you comment on what this would mean to a Supreme Court nominee or will they all hold on for another two years?
OK, we know the political world has been turned upside down when I'm receiving compliments from Mr. Twister!
Even so, they're appreciated. Congratulations on the Democratic victory. But don't get used to it -- we'll be back! ;)
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