万花筒 2012-11-10&11-13 美国共和党检讨总统竞选失败原因

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Mr. John Kozman, looking at it, John, and John, the source hearing has just begun.

Oh, that's right, Geroge. Because the Republicans blew in a historic opportunity to beat a president who was suffering low approval ratings and high unemployment, instead they suffered huge losses across the board and are now struggling to find a way forward.

In the wake of such a big victory for Democrats², a humbled³ speaker of the House John Beohner, struck a conciliatory tone after keeping control of the House, but losing seats. He signaled a possible willingness to compromise on taxes and extended an olive branch to the president.

"As a president, this is your moment. We are ready to be led, not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans. Let's rise above the dysfunctions and do the right thing together for our country."

Rush Limba almost seemed at a loss of words when describing the Republican's defeat.

"I went to bed last night thinking we are outnumbered, I went to bed last night thinking we抳e lost the country."

Even as returns were still rolling in, Sarah Palin seems stunned⁴.

"Unfortunately, we know what we will get with four more years of Obama. This really is a catastrophic setback⁵ to our economy. It is a perplexing time for many of us right now."

And high profile races from the top on down, it was a night of Republican concession⁶ speeches.

"I pray that the president would be successful in guiding our nation."

"It's one apparent square box."  

"Things don't always turn out the way you think they are going to."

Now the question is how to bring the party back from political exile. In five out of the last six presidential races, Republicans lost the popular votes. The defeat was especially crushing among the largest voting group - women, as well as the fastest growing voting group Hispanics. 

"I think Republicans have done a pathetic job of reaching out to people of color."

What could be the opening salvo of the 2016 Republican primary?  Some already in conspiracy⁷ are lashing⁸ out at New Jersey⁹ governor Chris Christie for giving the president a boost during his handling of hurricane Sandy. Christie, for his part, said that is nonsense. He insisted that he worked harder with anybody, with a possible exception of Paul Ryan, to try to get Mitt¹⁰ Romney elected.

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