In response to:

Where to Adjust, Where to Stand Firm

cedar rebellion Wrote: Nov 16, 2012 7:11 AM

Good advise. Better advise is to undertake how to destroy the credibility of the Democrats running things today. As in scorched earth. No prisoners. Make Obama's Axlerod appear like a lap dog., First up, give the Dems full control of the economy. The GOP needs to end the "blame W, blame the GOP, blame business, blame evil white guys" etc., and simply allow them to take ownership. Start by agreeing to all of Obama's taxes while publicly saying "Won't work, but the voters want the Democrats to run the economy so we won't stand in the way." On spending, the House GOP should simply tell the Senate that they'll act immediately on the Democrat Senate budget. Until they get, it they'll focus on improving the czars.

Join the Debate!

All comments and users are subject to Townhall's new comments policy.

Read Full Story

Where to Adjust, Where to Stand Firm

The proper path for the Republican party lies somewhere between changing our entire agenda and standing steadfastly on everything. Opinions will differ on the best way forward, as we have seen in the week and a half since the sucker punch of Election Day.

Most conservatives seem to be coping well. We spent a lot of time during the campaign wondering if America as we recognize it would survive a second Obama term. Ever the pragmatists, we now seem committed to doing our part to minimize the damage.

But as we seek to mitigate the harmful effects of...