Comments on: GOP senator scolds DeMint over McCain comments

By: KW, Vail AZ

KW, Vail AZ — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:39:11 +0000

I agree with Shelby that John isn't why the GOP lost in recent election, however, I don't think all the blame can be dumped at Bush's feet either. For six years Shelby and other Republicans, while controlling the Congress, went along with everything G.W. Bush wanted. So, if you republicans are looking for someone to blame, look at the man in the mirror.

By: John

John — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:38:49 +0000

go ahead gop hack away thats why we the people don't like you guys anymore. your all bad apples.

By: Texas Trail Kitty

Texas Trail Kitty — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:37:18 +0000

John McCain is, quite possibly, the only Republican NOT responsible for the party imploding. Between George Bush's incompetence and the Republican's being unable to update their thinking, that party is lucky to have anyone in power. Unlike the Republican party and its standard bearers the Democratic party and President Obama recognized that there is no such thing as a 'base'. President Obama made the entire electorate his 'base' THAT's why he won. So all of you Republicans had better get a clue. Also clearly there is not enough of your 'base' to keep you in office so you people need another game plan and next time, try playing nice. Seriously, you lost some voters by your outright lies about President Obama and the distortion of almost every aspect of his life.

By: blaising

blaising — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:36:49 +0000

Does anybody see the relevence of these mouth-breathing radical righties??

Oh yeah...I forgot...they're now the party of Deliverence country.

YEE HAW!!!!

By: Skipperdog

Skipperdog — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:35:50 +0000

To paraphrase the famous Grover Norquist, I look forward to downsizing the republican party to the size it can be taken to the bathtub and drowned.

By: lovable liberal

lovable liberal — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:33:14 +0000

There's so much dirty laundry that needs to be aired that it's hard to keep it all out of sight of the public. The three factions of the Republican Party – bullies, fundies, and wealthies – are going to fight it out, and they won't always be able to obey Ronald Reagan's eleventh commandment.

I'm having fun with the schadenfreude!

By: catmom

catmom — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:32:58 +0000

That's another problem that Republicans have, not facing reality. They refused to check Bush and our country is paying for it now. They refuse to hold Bush and his administration accountable for anything all the while blaming Democrats for all that is wrong with the country. Republicans have even gone as far as blaming Jimmie Carter for problems occurring now.

To all of the posters who are whining about how bad Obama is going to be as President, what do you call the shape our country is in today? Are you saying Republicans have done a wonderful job leading the country? You all are so afraid that Obama will turn out to be a wonderful President and will make Bush and Republicans look worse than they already do. Get over it Bush and Republicans have been a total failure for the past 7+ years. Republicans allowed this to happen because they never bothered to hold him accountable. Obama is the best thing to happen to America. Give him a chance and you'll see.

By: California Gold

California Gold — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:29:22 +0000

I sure hope the GOP can reconstitute into something better than what we have right now. With DeMint, Palin and far right wing proponents in the media, I just don't know many Republicans that are drawn to that brand of politics.

By: Phil-Little Rock

Phil-Little Rock — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:28:53 +0000

I think he doesn't take into account that the economy wasn't in the toilet back then as it is now. It'll take a long while before the American people totally trust the GOP with any of their purse strings again.

By: Reality Check

Reality Check — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:28:29 +0000

If the GOP follows the "sage" advice of those like Demitt, they will be hanging out with the Wigs soon.

By: Republican

Republican — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:26:01 +0000

A country that was founded on Christian values now talking about all the "hate" that Christians show. History repeats itself. Instead of suffering religious persecution in countries abroad, they are now suffering that same persecution in the land that was supposed to be free... Its interesting to see the shift where Christians have gone to being so hated in the US especially when this country was founded to allow that very freedom....

By: Darren

Darren — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:23:19 +0000

This guy is the typical fo down here. I'm in Georgia, and nowhere is the crappy state of education more evident down here than in who these people elect.

Ask the people form Alabam what Shelpby has done for them – seriously, ask them. They can't tell you, because the elected leadership down here does NOTHING but point fingers at 'libs'. The people down here are just to stupid to know any different.

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:21:32 +0000

The best way to conquer a foe is to divide them–well done whomever, the Republicans are dead. Let's just hope the democrats don't follow–I really don't pay this much in taxes to live in a third world nation.

By: Tifoso

Tifoso — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:20:09 +0000

The public as a whole has voted against the Republican candidate in four of the last five presidential elections - 92, 96, 00, and 08. The GOP won in 04 as a result of the power of incumbency. GOP lost the popular vote in 00 but won due to the Electoral College and help from a GOP Supreme Court and Ralph Nader. Those facts tell us that the Rep "brand" is out of step with the majority of our voters. The Dems won in 08 with votes from young people. The GOP is chasing a rainbow if it thinks these voters will move to the GOP column anytime soon. The post-Reagan GOP has been losing its grip on the electorate. The slide will continue.

By: Marie

Marie — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:19:46 +0000

Why did I vote for Obama since I am a registered Republican who has voted Republican for over 50 yrs?

George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, Paul Wolfowitz, Iraq, waterboarding, Abu Grahib prison, illegal wiretapping, no capture of bin Laden, no energy policy, executive signing statements, etc etc etc.

When my Republican party loses the religious right wing, they will get my vote. In other words, I don't care about gay marriage or abortion, but I do care about being blown to pieces by an IED!!!!

By: Thanks, but no thanks...

Thanks, but no thanks... — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:19:13 +0000

Thomas,
Since Sen. DeMint is sadly representative of too much divisiveness in the GOP, I would not be so sure about that 2012 thing...

By: Michael, Houston Texas

Michael, Houston Texas — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:18:08 +0000

How about blaming that dim wit you, the faithful RNC chose for VP, Sarah Palin. She lost it for you guys. If I remember, McCain was in a dead heat prior to chosing that clown. Place blame where it needs to be placed. You Republicans are so misguided and delusional that you cannot even get the blame game correct.

By: ED FL

ED FL — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:15:37 +0000

It is funny Shelby calling the kettle black. All of a sudden he is a pinnicle of honor and prestige. I can remember when this not so honorable man took the democratic's peoples money and votes and went to DC. then like a two faced scab[like he is ] turned around and changed parties to the GOP[ WHICH HAS MANY MEANINGS]. Live it up old man the south is rising again to their old heitage of Democrats and they will not have room for likes of a turncoat like you.

By: suzyku

suzyku — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:14:51 +0000

mccain IS a disgrace, not because of his conservative politics but because he sold his soul to the devil, sold out his "country first" ethics and sold his integrity and ethics, all in the name of blind ambition! He has proven he has no character and certainly no judgment. He was more than willing to thrust that moron, sara palin, on this country even though she was and is unfit and unqualified and by doing so he has shown that he, too is unfit!

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:14:46 +0000

McCain was the only Republican who had any chance of winning that election.

Part of his problem (besides the failing economy) was that he enlisted the help of the same individuals who ran the Presidential campaign of G.W. Bush. Their influence was obvious and it led to the horrible decision to tab Sarah Palin as VP.

If McCain would have run the campaign he ran in 2000, and picked a decent VP candidate, he would have fared better.

If the Republicans want to win in the future they better find a way to come up with a new message. The same old wedge issue politics ain't gonna cut it any more.

By: change

change — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:14:22 +0000

In 2012 the GOP will offer up another unqualified candidate to push the the republican hate agenda. Then all the right-wing bigots will crawl out of the woodwork to support their new zealot until the country is ran into the ground again. At which point the dems will have to bail them out again while they all cry, and call each other names.

By: JIM...TX

JIM...TX — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:14:03 +0000

EW you ARE DUMBfounded for sure! Just as us "liberals" are talking Obama for 2 terms you idiot Republican's are calling for his head and belittling everything he's doing BEFORE he sets foot in the WH. GET OVER IT. Obama is going to be our President an hopefully it WILL be for 2 terms. He'll need it to clean up you right wing nut jobs mess!!!

By: paul (staunch Moderate)

paul (staunch Moderate) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:13:37 +0000

Maybe the GOP needs to find and ask those of us who changed our registrations during this campaign. We'd be more than happy to tell you why we jumped ship.

By: Drill, Baby, Drill

Drill, Baby, Drill — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:12:17 +0000

Too much politics. Not enough statesmanship.

By: BC

BC — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:08:04 +0000

Hey, great! The GOP really should embrace the views of the far-right lunatic fringe and ignore what real Americans are interested in. They will cease to exist as any kind of real political force in the great country – which is fine with me...

By: Ken in Dallas

Ken in Dallas — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:07:17 +0000

Republicans eating their own again (snicker).

They just don't get that it's their philosophy, their approach, and their mendacity that have been repudiated this year.

If Republicans think this is the way to regroup, we may be free of their influence for some time to come.

Stop looking for someBODY to blame anywhere but in your mirrors. What's to blame for the Republican defeat is the fact that their power has been based on misdirection of an ignorant electorate. Their strategy won't work again until the American people are once again fat, dumb, and happy. That will be a while.

By: David Newport, OR

David Newport, OR — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:06:39 +0000

RIP GOP. As long as you continue to seek the path of divisiveness and dissention, this is the best you will have.

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:06:31 +0000

What a crock - so many Democraps whining about Republican "hate" when all you've done for the past 8 solid years is spew venom and hatred. The fact is, John McCain lost because he was only slightly to the right of Obamajesus - it was a choice between Socialism Light and Socialism - and thus most Republicans sat this one out.

By: Thanks, but no thanks...

Thanks, but no thanks... — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:06:20 +0000

Senator DeMint should be ashamed of himself. Sen. McCain gave up so much to accommodate the far right in his campaign, and this is the thanks they offer?! Nonsense.

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:05:05 +0000

After 8 years of listening to the democrats whine, complain and criticize about everything George Bush does, I'm kinda looking forward to whining, complaining and criticizing everything that Obama does.

And it will be even more fun is watching the Obama administration implode, which it will.

By: MICK IN MESA

MICK IN MESA — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:04:54 +0000

Dick Shelby (R-AL) and his Neocon repugliCONS to their Wall Street cronies:
Want a bailout? Is $700 Billion enough?

Dick Shelby (R-AL) and his Neocon repugliCONS to the Auto Industry workers:
You want a $25 Billion Bridge Loan? DROP DEAD!

Now that's sticking to the GOP principles – You betcha...

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:04:26 +0000

"I wouldn't blame John McCain. John McCain has not been president of the United States. He ran a spirited campaign. We lost. I hated to see us lose but there were a lot of things working against us," Shelby said. If "spirited campaign" means one of hate and intolerance then the GOP succeeded.

By: bill

bill — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:03:47 +0000

knock yourself out republicans.you backed bushes failed policies.for eight year.its time for the chickens to come to roost.if you dont want to help barack straighten.bushes mess out. THEN GET THE HELL OUT OF THE WAY.WE HAVE HAD IT

By: Sherry in Kentucky

Sherry in Kentucky — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:02:59 +0000

Times, they are a changin'. The country is becoming more and more moderate. Republicans are known historically for being pro-slavery, anti civil-rights, pro segregation, anti-social security, etc., etc., etc. They have come down on the wrong side of every major decision for many, many years. It's time for the GOP to adapt or die.

By: WhoCares?

WhoCares? — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:01:16 +0000

LOL..Don't go after fellow Republicans and then in the same statement bashes President Bush.

Sorry to let you know this champ : Bush is fellow Republican.

By: Terry, Dallas Texas

Terry, Dallas Texas — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:58:08 +0000

Note to all the people still posting comments about Obama's supposed fake birth certificate and his aunt and how they are hiding this or that etc.

The election is over and Barrack Obama is the next POTUS. All your ranting and spewing will not change it. Thre will be no do-overs nor will the results be overturned. I suggest you get over it and get on with your lives.

By: Erik from Real PA

Erik from Real PA — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:57:38 +0000

The re already is an alternative to the distasteful new GOP: It's called the Libertarian Party. The LP advocates for fewer taxes, smaller government, free-market economy and minding our own business overseas. Sounds like our grandparents' Republican Party. The mistake the GOP made was in pretending to care about so-called "values" issues.

By: Christopher Boyce

Christopher Boyce — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:57:30 +0000

DeMint does not get it. As bad as McCain campaigned, he was still probably their best shot at holding onto the executive branch. Yeah, their party was viewed as flip flopping on the issues, but voters still rejected some of the Republican Party's core philosophies- deregulation, deficit spending, and militarism to name a few big ones!

By: Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:57:26 +0000

Don't help the auto industry and let them go out of business while 3,000,000 lose their jobs. Then see how many republicans will be in congress in two years.
One in every 10 jobs is auto industry related that means 10% of the work force will be losing their jobs. Now we will have at 16% unemployment.
Way to go Shelby.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:57:23 +0000

I know – God forbid free speech, huh?

By: Peter (CA)

Peter (CA) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:56:05 +0000

Brain G @4:44,

You sir have crystallized my thoughts on this subject so much better than I ever could.

By: Paul C.

Paul C. — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:56:01 +0000

This is not 1992. Obama is not Clinton and at that time the Democrats were the majority in the house for 40 years. But I can hardly blame the GOP, if I were in their camp I'd be trying to paint everything in a rosy picture. The "Contract With America", what nonsense that was, was a direct result of bitter and disaffected righties who to this day still can't let go of the fact that the unknown governor from AK defeated their hero Bush Sr., who I might add was not that bad of a president and I respect him. And to the few and I mean few right wing loners posting here, get over it, you lost, your days of controlling the government is over and it will probably be at least 10 years before the GOP ever gets a majority. You've gone from the party of Reagan and Bill Buckley to Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh. So yell at the wind all you want but asides from being an amusement and a prime example of sore losers, no one is listening!

By: Randy - Denver

Randy - Denver — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:55:40 +0000

i find it interesting that there are people in the GOP who blame McCain for the disintegration of the republican Party. What they fail to see is that ANY OTHER Republican would have been CRUSHED, not just defeated like McCain was. McCain brought a lot of the independant voters out to support him, none of the other Republican Candidates could ahve done that (could you see independants voting for Huckabee or Rommney and their radical religious views? How about Guiliani and his one horse band 9/11 was bad and I was there!, or maybe Fred Thompson and his well i am a famous TV actor and so was Reagan so you can trust me to lead? The only one, besides McCain that could ahve even made it a race was Ron Paul and too many republicans, while they mouth the words about personal freedom and fiscal responsibility, could not find it in themselves to vote for someone who actually meant that. No McCain is one place you cannot put the blame in the Republican party, I would say him and paul are about the ONLy places you cannot put the blame.

By: Amber

Amber — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:55:25 +0000

The black community DID NOT vote FOR Prop 8. OLD PEOPLE DID.

OLDER BLECK VOTED FOR PROP 8. OLDER WHITES VOTED FOR PROP 8. Blacks in the under 30 set voted in the same percentage numbers at the white under 30 set on prop 8.

So there is No. Animosity. Between. Blacks & Gays.
Except for what Sean Hannity tells you to believe.

Dont listen to these fools who want to to cause DIVISION and SEW DISCORD.

By: Peter (CA)

Peter (CA) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:55:20 +0000

"Obama discriminating"-What's your agenda?
I got a robocall before the election asking me to vote no on 8 and included a clip from Obama saying that it was an intolerant measure.
What more do you want now??

By: Corbett

Corbett — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:55:19 +0000

This comment about betraying the Republican "brand" exemplifies one of the biggest problems with the Republican party. "Brand" is a marketing term used primarily by commercial businesses, who make money. First of all, the goal of a political party is to provide candidates who support certain policies. Money is important BUT IT IS NOT THE BOTTOM LINE. Secondly, when you product has the lowest approval rating of any product in the history of your industry, there is no amount of "brand awareness" or "clarity in brand communication" that can help it. YOU NEED A NEW PRODUCT. And you should be very careful on how you design it and market it. Because if you let Sarah "Bush" Palin design a another product based on small government and Christian values that increases government spending exponentially, allows for the systematic predation of teenagers and defends the torture of innocent people, then you will have another rotten steak and there will be no amount of "sizzle" that can sell it.

By: Woman Against Palin

Woman Against Palin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:55:09 +0000

The Republicans live in the Dark Ages. Most Americans are forward thinking. The Republican party is doomed unless their "base" is no longer the evangelical christians. Religion and politics don't mix, people don't like it. Keep your religion out of my politics. Period!

By: Obama's Aunt Fanny

Obama's Aunt Fanny — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:54:14 +0000

Good start, now go rank that fool Broun about calling Obama Hitler. Next, put Ben Stein in a rest home. GOP, just go away for the next four years. Go look for yellowcake and WMDs. Try to find McCain's birth certificate. Take Rush's pills and give them to Cindy.

By: 60 year old, white female for Obama

60 year old, white female for Obama — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:54:08 +0000

The infighting among the Repulicans in the senate, with Huckabees' new book taking on his formal rivals, the governors trying to edge Palin out, the controversy and rift between the religious right and the few thinking Republicans left, Palin negotiating book deal for over 7 million dollars( perhaps a title could be The Audacity of the Power Hungry) and now McCain meeting with Obama!!!

Sadly this soap opera will continue over the next four years as they try to pander and lie to gain the Latino vote.

Maybe there is a chance for a third party!!

By: Wynter

Wynter — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:54:06 +0000

The real reason the GOP lost its mojo is simply because they got drunk on "power at all costs". Anyone Democrat they could destroy the would do so, no matter the lies, and deceit used. The served their own needs, not the people's. They may have entered politics a long time ago with idealism and honor, but they were quick to trade it in for a good sound bite or attack ad against whomever was in the party's crosshairs at the time.

This is a country built by the People, run by the People, and owned by the People. Politicians need to realize who really has the Power and it ain't them. Each and every one of them has made mistakes in their attempts to gain the power of their office. But the true power is in following the correct course to serve the needs of the People, not their own pockets or party. If they do the right thing, for the right purpose they deserve their position.

Wynter