Key Republicans beginning to admit they've lost the culture wars [View all]

[kpete]

Republicans beginning to admit they've lost the culture wars:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/...

One main concern going forward, key Hill Republicans say, is to avoid falling into more social-issue debates, which have hurt the broader party image and could affect down-ballot races for the House and Senate.

“To the extent that the focus in this cycle is on the economy, it’s better for Republicans. I think that’s probably where the stronger case for Republican change can be made,” said Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-Pa.), who managed presidential hopeful Rick Santorum’s 1994 campaign for the Senate but remains neutral in the presidential race. “I think we’re stronger when we’re talking about economics.”

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/as-gop-waits-for-dust-to-settle-party-leaders-sharpen-case-for-reelection/2012/03/08/gIQAJ5Cy3R_story.html