Third in a series on the bestexcuses for the GOP disaster
"What would have happened if Republicans had nominated a conservative this time around? Conservatives must consider the possibility that things would look just as bad as they do now. The Bush presidency, by its mere association with conservative ideas, has ruined many of Republicans' best issues, creating an overwhelming headwind for any Republican running this year.But a true conservative might also have shown voters an alternative rather than someone who incites "I agree with John" in the debates; someone to put Obama's left-wing policies in stark relief.
On top of this, McCain is and has proven to be particularly ill-suited to make the case even for what should currently be Republicans' strongest issues - lower taxes in hard economic times and energy independence."
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