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5 Reasons The GOP Might Be Screwed in 2014
From Ring of Fire:
The Republicans are looking to realign the party’s politics and image as the 2014 mid-term draws near. To call 2013 lackluster for the GOP would be a severe understatement. They have invoked one scandal after another in attempt to discredit the president. Each one has backfired, further damaging the Republicans’ image and credibility. They are preparing for a new year, hopeful, but 2014 doesn’t look like it will be any better.
1. The GOP is Riddled With Scandal and Crime
The Republicans have wallowed in scandal and crime. The Bridgegate Scandal involving New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s top aide could bring about criminal charges, according to law experts. The aide, Bridget Anne Kelly, allegedly ordered the closing of lanes on the George Washington Bridge, one of the busiest bridges in the country, as a retaliatory effort against Fort Lee, NJ Mayor Mark Sokolich. The alleged retaliation against Sokolich developed because the Fort Lee mayor gave his political endorsement to Christie’s Democratic opponent, Barbara Buono.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s past has been riddled with crime and controversy. Scott was CEO of hospital chain Columbia/HCA before winning governorship of Florida in 2010. During the time in which Scott was CEO, the company was fined $1.7 billion for a Medicare and Medicaid fraud wrap. Scott claimed to be ignorant of the company’s fraud. After Scott won in Florida, he’s come under fire for several of his crackpot policies. He signed laws requiring drug tests for welfare applicants, voter suppression laws, and has kill thousands of jobs in the state. His laws have earned numerous lawsuits filed against him.
2. Political Contributions Are Lessening
The GOP is beginning to lose political donations for a number of reasons. Donors are getting older and the Republicans have a difficult time winning over young donors and voters. In the last nine months, two of the GOP’s wealthiest donors passed away. Texas billionaires Harold Simmons and Bob Perry passed away last year and were the second and third biggest contributors to Republican campaigns in the 2012 election year, spending almost $50 million.
1. The GOP is Riddled With Scandal and Crime
The Republicans have wallowed in scandal and crime. The Bridgegate Scandal involving New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s top aide could bring about criminal charges, according to law experts. The aide, Bridget Anne Kelly, allegedly ordered the closing of lanes on the George Washington Bridge, one of the busiest bridges in the country, as a retaliatory effort against Fort Lee, NJ Mayor Mark Sokolich. The alleged retaliation against Sokolich developed because the Fort Lee mayor gave his political endorsement to Christie’s Democratic opponent, Barbara Buono.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s past has been riddled with crime and controversy. Scott was CEO of hospital chain Columbia/HCA before winning governorship of Florida in 2010. During the time in which Scott was CEO, the company was fined $1.7 billion for a Medicare and Medicaid fraud wrap. Scott claimed to be ignorant of the company’s fraud. After Scott won in Florida, he’s come under fire for several of his crackpot policies. He signed laws requiring drug tests for welfare applicants, voter suppression laws, and has kill thousands of jobs in the state. His laws have earned numerous lawsuits filed against him.
2. Political Contributions Are Lessening
The GOP is beginning to lose political donations for a number of reasons. Donors are getting older and the Republicans have a difficult time winning over young donors and voters. In the last nine months, two of the GOP’s wealthiest donors passed away. Texas billionaires Harold Simmons and Bob Perry passed away last year and were the second and third biggest contributors to Republican campaigns in the 2012 election year, spending almost $50 million.
The full list can be read at Ring of Fire.
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1. vaginal probes
2. voter ID law restrictions
3. no immigration reform
4. no extension on unemployment benefits
5. marriage is one man - one woman
And of course anti abortion!
Your turn! There are dozens so you can put up 5 more, smile.
