Why the Republican Party may not win in November

I've heard it repeated over and over again, "Anyone but Obama!" We got that the first time, and by we I mean the intelligent voters who don't fall on deaf ears by hanging on to every single word the media tells them. Is it really possible that mainstream Republicans are as stupid as Democrats make them out to be? It seems so because the "anyone but Obama" platform isn't turning on many voters... at least the ones that matter.

Independents are going to play a key role in this election. One would think the Republicans are focused on getting their vote. However, the Republican Party really has no message that Americans can get behind. I understand the party is upset that Barack Obama is president and they want to defeat him. But isn't every party's objective to regain power? The goal of any party is to gain the power necessary to push your agenda. So the platform "anyone but Obama" doesn't work so well.

There is an inherent flaw by running on the notion of "anyone but Obama". It is the question of if the American people are willing to elect another inexperienced, unqualified candidate to the White House who could end up being much worse for the country. Republicans are, in essence, telling voters to look for the guy who can best beat Obama.

"Don't worry about moral character. Just put a Republican in the White House and we promise everything will get better".

But I ask: What happened to this country that we push character aside just to defeat a sitting president? What will become of this nation when promote electability over character and qualifications?

Let's face the facts, people. The Republican Party must change its message...quickly!!! The Democrats are sitting back and calculating their strategy; comparing the strength of their platform to the Republicans; laughing while doing so. This will be a cake walk for them, and a tragedy for the GOP.

So, I have proposed the following outline for the Republican Party. It doesn't go into great detail, but it shouldn't matter because I believe the talking points are pretty self-explanatory.

1) Energy independence
2) Cut government spending
3) Paying down the national debt
4) Cut taxes for low-income and middle class familes
5) Access to quality healthcare
6) Secure borders
7) Fight terrorism domestically, not abroad
8) End overseas combat operations

I could go on all night, but these are some things the party should highlight. Especially the energy situation. Rising gas prices are in the national spotlight. It's an opportunity for Republicans to highlight their plan for solving the energy 'crisis' while criticizing the Obama administration's attempt to aggressively force alternative energy down our throats. The GOP needs to separate themselves from the Democrats as much as possible. "Anyone but Obama" just doesn't do that.

This is a call to the Republican Party... wake up! If you're serious about winning this election, fine tune your message. Give voters a reason to vote. Not for the Democrats (which is what will happen if nothing is done), but for you! Rally your supporters... Beat the battle drums... If you want to take this country back, let the people use their voice!