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GOP, Tea Party revisit 'Contract with America' strategy
By Emily on 01/26/2010 @ 05:27 PM
When it comes to something new and different, the GOP doesn't seem interested.
It's been more than a decade since Republicans kicked off their "Contract with America" campaign, and it looks like they're eager to revisit a tried-and-true approach.
Newt Gingrich and the Tea Party activists both want a new contract, and House Minority Leader John Boehner reportedly just hired one of the architects of the original one. While they may not get points for creativity, this latest blast from the past is just one more reminder that we can't let this year's elections become the new 1994.
When the GOP first pushed out their Contract with America, it coincided with major Democratic losses at the polls during midterm elections. Many Democratic voters stayed home that year, leading to catastrophic losses in Congress. This year, we're once again up against tough midterms and a GOP desperate to gain power, and Democrats must get to the polls to avoid a repeat of 1994.
We're confident our women candidates have what it takes to win this November and help Democrats maintain our majorities in Congress. But they can't do it alone. It's up to us to make sure they have the resources they need to fight right-wing attacks, get supporters to the polls, and make sure our country isn't signed on for any GOP contract that might come our way.
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