Supressing the Vote in 2010 and 2012?

Let's see, so far, they've tried to disenfranchise military votes in Illinois and New York , they've said voters are scared and stupid and they've made countless after countless after countless personal attacks on their challenger opponents. Those on the left have tried and failed.

Today, they hit a new low as two significant articles appeared. First was an article in the Wall Street Journal that hinted at Republicans looking to "compromise to get legislation done" after the election. Second, an article on Politico discussed "establishment" Republicans' disdain for the TEA Party candidates and supporters." These two articles dominated the airwaves during Rush Limbaugh's broadcast today, even forcing California Representative Darrell Issa (future Chairman of the Oversight Committee) to call in to clarify his quote of compromise, attempting to ameliorate the fears of Rush, voters and TEA Party supporters.

Two things come to my mind. The first being the publishing of these articles as a media setup to take the air out of TEA Party supporters, Conservatives and Republicans two weeks leading up to the election to soften their losses. With the air taken out of their sails, these supporters will stay home. I honestly do not believe the TEA Party supporters will be deterred from getting to the polls. Rush Limbaugh heavily focused on the second today, being that the Republican Party doesn't get it and compromise would be dumb and dangerous.

The American people are paying attention and tuned in like never before, therefore they will be watching their representatives' every move in Congress after this election. These folks, especially the TEA Party folks, have three major objectives: cut the size and scope of government, cut taxes and repeal/replace ObamaCare. Rush is right when he told Issa that voters are not interested in process, they want Obama stopped; the same thing the Democrats do when they are in power. If Republicans do not get those objectives, the Republican Party will take a heavy hit, be it the loss of their Conservative wing to a new party, which may put Obama in power for another four years and primary challenges to the "Mike Castles" of the Republican Party. Watching the candidates supported by the TEA Party, I do not think they will cave. They can make sure of it by how they choose their leadership. In the Senate, they should vote Jim DeMint for Majority Leader and in the House may need to look at voting for Mike Pence for Speaker.

Republicans must stay the course. This election is just the battle, but there is a bigger war that will begin in earnest on January 1, 2011: the war to fight the attraction of Washington, the war to save our capitalistic economic system, allow American exceptionalism to continue and stand behind principles. The late Julius Mastro, my 1st academic advisor at Drew, always used to tell me to never back down from a fight when your principles are there to prop you up! Our newcomers to Washington, as well as other Republicans would be wise to do this as the voters they represent will be satisfied and continue to send them back to Washington. By standing behind principles, whether in politics or life, you always win! Let's hope the Republicans get the message and with the TEA Party watching, as well as the fact that these are unique, never before seen political times, I think they will!