Conservatives have found a dark cloud in the silver lining of the 2004 elections -- a revolt by Paleoconservatives angry with George Bush. One RNC source described the mood as "Fraught. Fraught and overwrought. Perhaps a little wroth, too," as GOP insiders considered the impact of Constitution Party candidate Michael Petrouka's vote tallies.
Republican pollster Frank Luntz's comments were typical of many at the gathering: "While we were able to narrowly pull off a victory this year, the writing is on the wall. While Bush could only manage 51% percent of the popular vote, Petrouka soared to nearly .2% in Ohio, and .08% in must-win Florida. If present trends continue, the Constitution Party will constitute a real spoiler effect by the 2396 elections. We're doomed."
Posted by Discoshaman at novembre 4, 2004 01:17 AM | TrackBack
Wroth, indeed. Heh.
Posted by: Eric at novembre 4, 2004 02:16 AMYou're hilarious. good stuff.
Posted by: barlow at novembre 4, 2004 04:03 AM"If present trends continue, the Constitution Party will constitute a real spoiler effect by the 2396 elections."
Heh. Heh-heh.
Posted by: Gideon Strauss at novembre 5, 2004 06:41 AM