Why Are Republicans So Soft In Red States, Like Indiana?

[Ingomike]

It is often lamented here that our republicans are weak and soft, this article makes some excellent points on that topic.

“In the big red states, everyone who is wants to get elected to anything joins the GOP. So, naturally, a lot of people who, in a non-red state, would probably be Democrats, join the GOP.”

Is that not the perfect definition of RINO?

Why Are Red State Republicans So Soft?

townhall.com

 

[manifest destiny]

I didn't read your Townhall piece, but the quote you included seems reasonable for an answer to 'why'. Also, the R's have a pretty solid lock here in IN. So once in office they can perhaps be less committed to the ideas preferred by the citizens since there isn't much likelihood of losing a seat to a D in this state.

 

[Twangbanger]

Because we're a "business friendly" republican state, not a "constitution friendly" one.

 

[Leadeye]

Where money is concerned nobody likes to make waves.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

This has been my theory for a few years now.

”So, naturally, a lot of people who, in a non-red state, would probably be Democrats, join the GOP. It’s the only game in town. Can you tell the difference between Arkansas’s Asa Hutchinson and a Democrat?”

Add to that most republicans fear the backlash of the teachers’ unions and the blue haired LGBT mob than they do their voters. They know you’ll vote red no matter what. They seem intent that if they just try to be nicer, they’ll get those people to support them…at least not say so many mean things to them.

 

[Ingomike]

I know I see a lot of so called city counselor’s or mayors in red parts of our state that are or have been put on committees by Obummer and bidet. Their votes to run the cities are nothing short of leftist…

 

[BigRed]

I didn't read your Townhall piece, but the quote you included seems reasonable for an answer to 'why'. Also, the R's have a pretty solid lock here in IN. So once in office they can perhaps be less committed to the ideas preferred by the citizens since there isn't much likelihood of losing a seat to a D in this state.

Plus they don't have to worry about folks voting for a Libertarian because they get the sheep to believe that a vote for a Libertarian is like giving a vote to a Democrat.

 

[Ingomike]

Plus they don't have to worry about folks voting for a Libertarian because they get the sheep to believe that a vote for a Libertarian is like giving a vote to a Democrat.

It is until libertarians can get mass appeal to be relevant. In your lifetime is there a higher water mark than Perot at near 20% for any third parties in national elections? More than an occasional one off for governor of any state?

 

[DragonGunner]

They know most R never look at that record, are lazy and will just hit the R button every election. Not realizing all they are doing is actually voting a D into office over and over again. They got church functions, soccer games and fields to plow, no time for politics except Election Day. Push the R button.

 

[cobber]

It is often lamented here that our republicans are weak and soft, this article makes some excellent points on that topic.

“In the big red states, everyone who is wants to get elected to anything joins the GOP. So, naturally, a lot of people who, in a non-red state, would probably be Democrats, join the GOP.”

Is that not the perfect definition of RINO?

Why Are Red State Republicans So Soft?

townhall.com

Meet my county government.

 

[BugI02]

This has been my theory for a few years now.

”So, naturally, a lot of people who, in a non-red state, would probably be Democrats, join the GOP. It’s the only game in town. Can you tell the difference between Arkansas’s Asa Hutchinson and a Democrat?”

Add to that most republicans fear the backlash of the teachers’ unions and the blue haired LGBT mob than they do their voters. They know you’ll vote red no matter what. They seem intent that if they just try to be nicer, they’ll get those people to support them…at least not say so many mean things to them.

But why doesn't that work both ways? Why wouldn't there be people running as democrats in California or Massachusetts that would be republicans in a less blue state

 

[BugI02]

Plus they don't have to worry about folks voting for a Libertarian because they get the sheep to believe that a vote for a Libertarian is like giving a vote to a Democrat.

No, actually most people don't vote for a Libertarian because they have no path to victory nor any hope of actually governing if they did have one

 

[2tonic]

Because, as a smart man once said, "Most elected Republicans are actually Democrats, but no Democrats are Republicans".

 

[rosejm]

A career politician of any flavor still smells the same.

 

[2tonic]

But why doesn't that work both ways? Why wouldn't there be people running as democrats in California or Massachusetts that would be republicans in a less blue state

Because the left is insane.

 

[Ingomike]

Because the left is insane.

I agree, the crazier the better, a stealth republican has no chance against crazy…

 

[gorge]

In the words of Dan Bongino, "Some republicans are democrats, but no democrats are republicans."

 

[Ingomike]

In the words of Dan Bongino, "Some republicans are democrats, but no democrats are republicans."

Seems very true. Hers is more…

IN STATE AFTER STATE... Democrats Are Running as Republicans to Get Into Office - They Even Have a Name for It - They Call it "Secret Sleepers" | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hoft

Democrats are running as Republicans in races across America today.

www.thegatewaypundit.com

 

[Ingomike]

And it continues. But I believe this is the way out.

“So what do we do about it? We start paying attention, threatening primaries, and voting out the guys who can’t or won’t cut it. If they aren’t motivated by ideology, then we need to motivate them by fear for their jobs. Not just in elections years. In all the years.”

“It’s annoying, but we are winning. I didn’t just start doing this five years ago. I’ve been in politics for decades, so when somebody whines about how bad the Republicans are today, I remember when they were much worse. Believe it or not, the current situation is not merely an improvement but a vast improvement. Yet, we can improve more. We can do better. So, if you’re in a red state, demand conservative conformity. We don’t want “mavericks” or “adults in the room” because when the regime media identifies a “maverick” or an “adult in the room," it’s never a Democrat voting with Republicans. It’s always a Republican stabbing us in the back. So stop putting up with it, red states. Apply boot to butt, and kick collaborators like Lankford to the curb.“

Why Are Red State Republicans Often Such Losers?

townhall.com

 

[VinceU1]

Republicans want to be liked.
As apposed to democrats, who just don't care about anybody but themselves and their power base.