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GOP Still Hasn't Seen the Bottom

Republicans wonder when their woes will bottom

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(Newser) – Just when the Grand Old Party thought it couldn't get worse, it has: Conservative infighting from a caustic radio host, stumbles from its emerging non-white leaders—Michael Steele and Bobby Jindal both—and polls that suggest just 25% of Americans support them. Meanwhile, Dems enjoy great popularity and steady donations. "I have no idea where the bottom is," a Republican pollster tells Politico.

“The left has put together the most powerful political coalition I’ve ever witnessed,” says former Rep. Tom DeLay, once a coalition builder himself. His party comrades lay the blame on their leaders—including gaffe-prone Steele, decaying powerhouse Newt Gingrich, and congressional members who haven't offered counterpoints to Democrats' policies. "It's unclear what is the Republican stimulus plan,” says former Gov. Mitt Romney.

The latest public brawl between Rush Limbaugh, pictured here, and Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele, indicates a party in trouble.
The latest public brawl between Rush Limbaugh, pictured here, and Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele, indicates a party in trouble.   (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, left, greets a fellow Republican. Steele and Bobby Jindal, considered GOP rising stars, both flubbed publicly in recent weeks.
Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, left, greets a fellow Republican. Steele and Bobby Jindal, considered GOP rising stars, both flubbed publicly in recent weeks.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Despite being out of power for 15 years, Newt Gingrich is trying to be the strategic powerhouse for his party.
Despite being out of power for 15 years, Newt Gingrich is trying to be the strategic powerhouse for his party.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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The Left has put together the most powerful political coalition I’ve ever witnessed. Obama improved upon it in the presidential campaign, but the Republicans are still in denial.
- Tom DeLay, former House majority leader

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Lula
Mar 5, 09 10:52 AM CST
They( the GOP )seems to be falling deeper in the ditch. At this rate they will soon hit bottom. With the likes of Rush Limpballs, and others it does seem they are in denial. Reply
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Mad
Mar 5, 09 10:57 AM CST
Must suck to be a republican. So filled with hate, and hardly anyone who agrees with you. Reality has a well known liberal bias. Bummer for you Reply
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drlarrymitchell
Mar 5, 09 11:05 AM CST
I'd tell the Republicans that when one is in a hole, one stops digging, but they're so far down they can't hear anything. Reply
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PosterNutbag
Mar 5, 09 11:41 AM CST
Does hitting bottom mean you are on the rise once again? The GOP needs to be euthanized and cremated. Then we can have three or so political parties argue about how to best improve our condition, but anyone whose sole aim is to spread fear so they can siphon all of the wealth to the top 2% needs to get out of the way. DeLay's quote about the left building a coalition is off the mark. What they are in denial about is the crash of their own inherently unsustainable operating system. Reply
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woody66
Mar 5, 09 11:55 AM CST
It apparently hasn't dawned on Mr. Delay and the GOP that the DEMS are largely the center and not the "left" as Delay says. I guess if you're hard right everything looks "left". I don't think the GOP can blame their demise on any person or persons. That would be easy to fix / overcome It's a 10 or 15 year history of K Street lobby group money, slanted tax policy, district gerrymandering (Texas / Delay), arrogant foreign policy and a total disregard for the lower and middle class and minorities in this country, all modifed by gasbag talk radio. The anger and mis-trust runs deep. They are going to have to re-invent themselves and neither,Limbaugh nor Delay is not the poster boy for that transformation. Reply
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