Now that the primary is over, a couple of stories about the problems in the Republican Party caught my eye.

The first story by the Associated Press had the headline, “Denny Rehberg hears primary’s tea party message” was pretty funny. You can read it HERE.

This line caught my attention: “…but political observers say the GOP primary should serve as a wake-up call for Denny Rehberg all the same.”

Silliness. Some of these political observers really amaze me with their predictions and analysis. I often wonder how many campaigns they have volunteered for or advised, or if they have ever run for office.

Rehberg took 75% of the vote and did little campaigning. The “constitutional” candidate (French) took 19% of the vote. The “moderate” candidate (Otjen) received 6%.

It appears by this vote the Republicans want someone in the middle of the conservative scale and Rehberg fills that slot nicely for them. Continue reading →