Reply #11: I think the 16 years thing is right. It was

[MemphisTiger]

last year I heard his comments on Hannity. But the point is we need to find out why their strategy worked. Why are the American people identifying, or at least voting republican? They say they are independent, but they vote republican in elections. Why is this? We need to find out what is broke and compose a long term plan for the future of our party. You're right, I don't think being republican "lite" is the way to go. However, voters don't like the idea of gay marriage, and see us as pro-gay marriage. I'm not attacking gay marriage, but for this past election, that's what got the people to the polls. These people that my have sat a home on election night. We are like a modern corporation constantly worrying about quarterly earnings rather than long term growth. If we concentrate on long term growth, we may take a hit in the short term, but it will all be worth it when we control the congress and white house.