pmoney25;1314786 wrote:I didn't say it would have made the gap close but even to close that gap by a couple points would have made a difference. I also agree that people are afraid of losing handouts. I also believe that when you nominate a candidate who looks like the guys who took your job, that is a problem. The Dems did a great job painting Romney as a Wall Street Fat cat who was out of touch with American People. Most people don't even understand what Romney actually did.
I honestly think this is the best thing that could have happened to the party if they are serious about being a true conservative party. We will see what happens in 4 years.
I get what you're saying, but I think you're ignoring that a more conservative platform also costs them votes on the margin.
What cost Romney this election is all socialist agenda - bailout in OH, minorities (not socialist, but it's been discussed) and probably also SS/Medicare in FL. Definitely lost FL on latinos, not sure if it could have made a difference in NV.