Myth #127 Republicans Can Keep Their Old Beliefs and Just Sugar Coat Their Message

Myth #127  Republicans Can Keep Their Old Beliefs and Just Sugar Coat Their Message

Republicans did an autopsy of their party's failure in the 2012 elections.  They decided they needed to put more feet on the ground and try to appeal to minorities, women, etc.  Big Problem.

Sugar coating their message doesn't change their message.  For example, 53% of American approve of same-sex marriages by a CBS Poll.  A Washington Post-ABC Poll found 58% of Americans in favor of the same.  In true Romney style, the republicans explained why the polls are not true.  Of course, among the young adults same-sex marriage just seems normal.  The Republican platform is clearly against it.  

11 million immigrants want a path to citizenship.  They have a lot of Hispanic friends and many sympathetic white supporters.  Most Americans want there to be a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants.  Republicans do not.  Republicans think they should be punished for breaking the law even if most of them have a good cause ... helping to support their families back home.  Republicans could come up with a plan to base immigration on a policy to bring talent into the U.S. like Australia, Canada and many other wise governments.  But, Republicans have nothing. 

Most Americans like Planned Parenthood which helps prevent abortions via birth control.  Republicans do not.  Really?

Most Americans favor at least background checks on people buying guns.  Republicans do not.  NRA owns the Republican party and unfortunately many of the Democrats.  In this case, what the majority want is not relevant.  So, this may not hurt the Republicans since the Democrats are cowards on this issue.

Most Americans have a problem with no health insurance being available for those who have a pre-existing condition.  So, if the Republicans knock Obamacare, they should come to the table with some plan on that issue.  They should come up with something better than the emergency room for treating the common cold for the uninsured.  They've got nothing. Again, the majority wants a plan on Health Care.  Given no alternatives, they favor Obamacare. 

So, Republicans are mostly in disagreement with the majority and lacking any real substantive alternatives. They are in denial like they were with the polls that showed Romney losing.  In a democracy if you are on the side of the minority on most issues, it is really tough to get the votes.  

Republicans, you need to change your position away from the far religious right.  Holding on to that group will lose you the hispanics, gays, blacks, women, and young voters.  But, you may hold on to the old white men -- the group that has a poor record in getting out to the polls.  More sugar is not going to fix it this time.

Plan B?