Republicans scored a victory in the unlikely state of Hawaii yesterday, winning a vacated congressional seat. The winner, Charles Djou, won a winner-takes-all race with 39% of the vote. The two leading Democrat candidates, however, divided about 58% of the remaining vote which doesn't bode well for November.Even so, we have the likes of Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele telling us what a great victory it was for the GOP. In an interview he said:
"Charles' victory is evidence his conservative message of lowering the tax burden, job creation and government accountability knows no party lines. It is a message Americans want to hear from candidates across the country."
While we may be happy that a conservative won the election in the home of Prince of Peace Nobel Laureate President of the World of Equal Nations Commissar Barack Hussein Obama, we are also realistic and Steele's happy talk is just that. Come November, Djou will be replaced with a Democrat.
What is happening and likely to happen has nothing to do with the bonafides of the GOP. It has everything to do with disenchanted voters. Until the GOP finds real leadership and proves that it has and will change its ways the worst thing that can happen is a lot of unrealistic expectations and happy talk.
If you doubt what we are saying take a look at the favorable rankings for the House and Senate Democrat and Republican leadership according to the latest Rasmussen Poll:
Survey of 1,000 Likely VotersMay 18-19, 2010
Congressional Favorability Ratings
Pelosi Favorable 35%
Pelosi Unfavorable 57%
Mitch McConnell Favorable 30%
Congressional Favorability Ratings
Pelosi Favorable 35%
Pelosi Unfavorable 57%
Mitch McConnell Favorable 30%
Mitch McConnell Unfavorable 38%
Harry Reid Favorable 25%
Harry Reid Unfavorable 53%
John Boehner Favorable 23%
John Boehner Unfavorable 42%
1 comment:
One has to wonder how many of those interviewed for this poll even know who John Boehner is! As for Senator McConnell, he is a capable, fine Southern gentleman, of the "old school" of the Senate.
Unfortunately, in dealing with the attack dog mentality and tactics of Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Reid, more vigorous and tough minded leadership is required. It will be intersting to see how they newly elected Republican caucus will address this late December!
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