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[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by Joe

We're actually increasingly moderate, but republicans refuse to step to the center. The future of the rep party is dependant on Obama failing. If he has success without republican support, the party could very well morph into two parties - one half unbending, the other willing to moderate. It would not be the first time a political party came apart.
It's better to bend and get half of what you want than to be stubborn and get nothing.

Joe, I think you're WAY off. Repubs are standing their ground on key issues like health care and they appear to be in line with most Americans. Unbending is moderate in my mind. Obama has a 100% liberal adgenda. Most of the country is NOT liberal.
Dem or Repub doesnt really matter, the elections are decided by the Independent vote. Obama excitement has died, there will not be a large minority, student and latino turnout for the next election. His poll numbers have been constantly declining.

[spence]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

Joe, I think you're WAY off. Repubs are standing their ground on key issues like health care and they appear to be in line with most Americans.

Not really. While there are some good ideas coming from the Right, 90% of the message is intended simply to kill reform.

Most Americans want something to be done to control costs, but they don't want a large paradigm shift that isn't justified.

-spence

[Joe]

Obama could very well fail, or not - it's far from decided.
One thing is clear - the republicans are not getting on board - so the failure, or success, will be all his.
Failure, and the republicans will rise like a Phoenix.
Conversely, if we couple security with an improved economy and better health care for millions, with Obama's manipulative ability as a politician, and the future of the republican party - as we know it - becomes highly suspect.