Republicans should embrace the possibility that Obamacare could pave the way toward lower health care entitlement spending overall. That won't be easy. But it's not unthinkable, either. Joe Klein careeasyembrace Change image and share on social
Republicans should simply focus on first principles and give the American people what they want - an honest party dedicated to common sense, fiscal responsibility and limited government. If we govern to save the country, we'll do well as a party. Tom Coburn americancommoncountry share on social
Republicans spend and borrow, Democrats tax and spend. Stan Jones borrowdemocratrepublican Change image and share on social
Republicans spend too much time on defense. We have to be on offense. We have to point out the truth. President Obama stole seven hundred million dollars from Medicare. Republicans want to preserve Medicare. Obamacare robs from Medicare. Rudy Giuliani defensedollarhundred share on social
Republicans: steely, rational, paternalistic, respectful of authority, easy to herd, the party of No. Democrats: sugary, emotional, idealistic, yearning for novelty, hard to marshal, the party of Oh Yeah, Baby, Make Mama Feel Good. James Wolcott authoritybabydemocrat share on social
Republicans support opening the floodgates to special interest money and suppressing the right to vote. It's just plain wrong. Nancy Pelosi floodgateinterestmoney Change image and share on social
Republicans think tax filing should be easier for you, not just the well-connected. Joni Ernst connecteasyfile Change image and share on social
Republicans think that the NAACP is the only voice in the black community. It is a voice in the black community. But it's not the only voice. J. C. Watts blackcommunitynaacp Change image and share on social
Republicans today have given the country conservatism in the spirit of Sarah Palin, whose ignorance about the world, contempt for expertise, and raw appeals to white identity politics presaged Trump's incendiary campaign. George Packer appealcampaignconservatism share on social
Republicans traditionally say, 'oh, we'll cut domestic spending, but we won't touch the military.' The liberals - the ones who are good - will say, 'oh, we'll cut the military, but we won't cut domestic spending.' Rand Paul cutdomesticgood share on social