WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Jeb Hensarling (TX-05) today issued the following this morning following Republican election losses:Well, yeah. As per our earlier remarks. However, let's give the man credit for accurately and succinctly cutting to the chase. Upon such wisdom, the Republican Party might be able to get its toys back in 2008.
“I am extremely disappointed with the outcome of today’s elections. Our party will see many good public servants leave our ranks, taking our Majority with them. I am deeply saddened by their departure, and I wish each of my departing colleagues and their families the very best.
“With loss comes a time for reflection. As Republicans, it is time for our party to look in the mirror and reflect on where we have gone wrong. Today, the American people have sent us a clear message, and that message is that we’ve deviated from our principles and values.
“The American people empowered us because of a shared commitment to reform government, to balance federal budgets, and to promote individual freedom while remaining true to our American values. Instead, over the last several years, Republicans have experimented with big government, and we have now seen the result. The Bridge to Nowhere has led us here. The era of Republican Big Government is over.
“There is no doubt that great anxiety over the War in Iraq played a role in our defeat. There is also no doubt that the American people and our fellow Republicans grew sick and tired of the scandals that too often plagued our Majority. Yet, all of the problems that have led to the defeat of our Majority are traceable back to one issue: an out-of-control government.
“To return to our Majority, we must renew our commitment to the principles of Ronald Regan and the Contract of America. Our core vision of limited government, individual empowerment, a strong national defense and traditional values enabled us to effectively establish a trust with the American people. We will now return to these principles and communicate our vision effectively, building a new Republican Majority in the process.”
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Hensarling Speaks: Truer Words Was Never Spoke...
Via PoliPundit, this sensible post-mortem on the Republican disaster from a Texas House member soon to be relegated to minority status:
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It's too bad it took a whoopin' for Republicans to realize this. Now all they will be able to do is to try to hold the line, but maybe that's OK. Perhaps they will do a better job of holding the line than they did while they were in power.
Agreed. Time for a little reflection on the Right side of the aisle. If Republicans can remember what it was that helped them achieve power in the first place, they might actually be able to achieve it again. As I mentioned in my latest post, people who vote Republican are far more exacting in their demands than are the Democrats, all of whom simply want power because, well, they want it. The Republicans got cocky and thought they could play by Democrat rules. Their constituency has rendered judgment
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