Wednesday, November 6, 2013
G.O.P. Weighs Limiting Clout of Right Wing
This article explores the divide in the Republican Party between staunch conservative Tea Party types, and other less extreme members. Specifically, this article comments on Cuccinelli's near loss in Virginia for the governor's seat. Some argue that because of the structure in which primaries are run in Virginia, Cuccinelli was sure to win because conventions tend to favor more extreme candidates compared to more moderate ones.
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It should come as no surprise to anyone that in order for Republicans to have a reasonable shot at winning any elections past their own primaries, they need to endorse a candidate that is more moderate in his views of issues, or at least comes across as such. Therefore it would serve to benefit the GOP as a whole to return to the previous system.
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