[Hoot Gibson]

The last two candidates the republicans have put up are probably the least "far right fringe" than any before.

Please tell me what far right extremist traits Romney or McCain had?

The LAST thing republicans need to do is listen to these so called strategists. I choose to lose from now on before I let someone tell me to rethink anything. And lose happily.

If you listen to the media, republicans need to be democrats. Sorry, I ain't buying it.

The republican party better learn how to better promote conservatism if they ever plan on winning again.

Well said, SP! Even though campaigns are getting longer each cycle, I don't know if any Republican will have the time or money necessary to teach a majority of the electorate fundamental economics and the connection between personal and economic liberty and prosperity - but neither McCain nor Romney gave it much of an effort. Republicans are nominating candidates who preach to the choir when they need evangelical types who will appeal both to voter's heads and hearts.

For now, some heads need to roll within the Republican Party. McConnell, Boehner, and Reince Priebus would be a good start. Vote Rubio into the Majority Leader spot in the Senate. I am not sure who should be the House Speaker but Boehner is definitely the wrong man at the wrong time. The seniority system is not working. Conservatism needs some articulate voices to combat the Santa Claus factor, which trades trinkets for the security of future generations.