A lot of column inches are being devoted to the struggle for
domination within the Republican Party between the Christian Right/Tea Party
faction and more moderate conservatives. In recent weeks, several well-known
Republicans have left the party citing the intransigence and radicalism of far
right wing members as the reason.
A critical question in my mind is how moderate Republican
voters will react if the Tea Party wins the day. Will they support radical
Republicans like Ted Cruz or Darrell Issa in national elections, candidates
who’ve shown no interest in negotiating with other members of their own party,
let alone Democrats or Obama? Everyone across the political spectrum will tell
you that gridlock in Washington is a major problem. Knowing that Tea Party
legislators are not going to work with Democrats on key legislation, will
Republican voters help contribute to the partisan standstill in congress?
What will the priorities be for Republican voters in the midterm elections, ideology or a functioning government?
What will the priorities be for Republican voters in the midterm elections, ideology or a functioning government?
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