Divinus Arma
04-12-2006, 02:16
This is an under-the-radar piece floating around that may become big. Frank Luntz is a major political strategist. Using Democrat Focus Groups, we are able to get a clear picture of who we can expect to run in the Democratic Primaries for 2008:
Hillary, Kerry, Edwards, Biden, Warner, Richardson, Feingold, Bayh, and Vilsack.
The best part for the rest of us is that we can see the Democratic Strategy long before they begin applying it. Luntz makes great arguments for the Democratic Platform in 2008, and it capitalizes well on Republican weakness created by: (1) Bush mishandling of the War, (2) Huge deficits and pork budgets, and (3) The few losers in the house on their way to jail.
I know it seems early but we are going to see one of two things happen in the months ahead: Either the Democrats will be energized and focus on the commandmants outlined by Luntz, or they will remain incoherent and fractured.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the aisle, the Republicans MUST focus on their policy roots that make them relevant: (1) Smaller government, (2) State's Rights, (3) National Security and immigration, and (4) Responsibility in Federal spending. If the Republicans fail to show consistency on these issues in the next year, Republicans will stay away from the polls in disillusionment.
Republicans can also lead above Democrats by working towards Energy independence in a big way and reforming the health care system. Meanwhile, immigration can backfire on Democrats: The black lobby is totally undercut by the growing hispanic minority while watching their lower paid jobs be stolen by the illegals or "temporary worker-voters". Furthermore, the Hispanic culture is largely catholic; not a good thing in a pro-choice party.
It seems to me that the Republicans will have the edge ONLY if they can quit the BS and get back to what they stand for. Otherwise, the White House and Congress is theirs to lose.
If anybody can find the Luntz report on word or html, please post the link. My adobe ain't working.
Here's the linky. (http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/3/31/21935/1283)
Hillary, Kerry, Edwards, Biden, Warner, Richardson, Feingold, Bayh, and Vilsack.
The best part for the rest of us is that we can see the Democratic Strategy long before they begin applying it. Luntz makes great arguments for the Democratic Platform in 2008, and it capitalizes well on Republican weakness created by: (1) Bush mishandling of the War, (2) Huge deficits and pork budgets, and (3) The few losers in the house on their way to jail.
I know it seems early but we are going to see one of two things happen in the months ahead: Either the Democrats will be energized and focus on the commandmants outlined by Luntz, or they will remain incoherent and fractured.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the aisle, the Republicans MUST focus on their policy roots that make them relevant: (1) Smaller government, (2) State's Rights, (3) National Security and immigration, and (4) Responsibility in Federal spending. If the Republicans fail to show consistency on these issues in the next year, Republicans will stay away from the polls in disillusionment.
Republicans can also lead above Democrats by working towards Energy independence in a big way and reforming the health care system. Meanwhile, immigration can backfire on Democrats: The black lobby is totally undercut by the growing hispanic minority while watching their lower paid jobs be stolen by the illegals or "temporary worker-voters". Furthermore, the Hispanic culture is largely catholic; not a good thing in a pro-choice party.
It seems to me that the Republicans will have the edge ONLY if they can quit the BS and get back to what they stand for. Otherwise, the White House and Congress is theirs to lose.
If anybody can find the Luntz report on word or html, please post the link. My adobe ain't working.
Here's the linky. (http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/3/31/21935/1283)