Post-Election Analysis: GOP Watch

Brian Zick

DemFromCT at dailykos provides some more noteworthy insight on "the Meaning Of It All." Between Latinos, Reagan Democrats and self-described moderates, the GOP has an image problem, caused by policy problems, fueled by an ideology problem. So, as we and the media concentrate on evaluating the Democrats (there'll be plenty of that, not to worry), don't lose sight of what's happening within the GOP. Watching their leadership struggles (including the RNC replacement of ken Mehlman) will speak volumes about what kind of party they wish to be.

The text is from the poem “QUADRENNIAL” by Golden, reprinted with permission. It was first published in the Poetry Project. Inside front cover photo by Golden.
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