Rothenberg on GOP Problems

Stuart Rothenberg writes for Rollcall and has many years in the political game. Here he looks at the internal battles now underway within the Republican Party. Some of what he says makes great sense:

The Republican Party’s problems go back to its base voters, who participate in primaries and nominating conventions. Many of them are so blinded by their anger toward President Barack Obama, the national news media and their own party leaders that they are willing to nominate the most conservative candidate in a primary, no matter how limited his or her appeal in a general election.

Another thing to remember, "limited appeal" is difficult for party activists to judge. If you particularly like a candidate, you are apt to overestimate that candidate's attractiveness to others. Hat tip to Lucianne.com for the link.