The GOP "credibility problem"

David Postman is in the other Washington, and recounts an encounter with Republicans at a couple of press conferences:

But if there was a message of change, and there's little argument about that, it was a change from the way Republicans have done business for 12 years. It struck me that they might have a credibility problem with those voters who see how defeat gave Republicans a new-found appreciation for openness and inclusion.

I asked Rep. Tom Price, R-Georgia, about the credibility gap.

"There is a challenge with that, without a doubt."

Seems like a well placed question by Postman. Refreshing and minty fresh even.

While Democrats won the election, so far there is no evidence that the GOP as an institution is ready to abandon its churlish ways, so it's critical that people understand the game here. GOP leaders still think they can play chicken with the Democrats, and frankly I don't think Pelosi or any Democrat will fall for it. We won, the GOP lost, they should get over it.

PS: (Extended Dance Version of this post:) What part of "no" don't conservatives understand? By opposing us, conservatives are objectively pro-terrorist. If Republicans had been in charge during World War II, we would all be eating Borscht. I'll have the Freedom Toast with Liberty Syrup. This country was founded by secular progressives. There is no right to bear arms. We're just kidding with the violent talk, can't conservatives take a joke? How many conservatives does it take to screw in a light bulb? Answer: Jane Fonda and Ted Kennedy!

We now resume our regularly scheduled posting about the funeral of Gerald R. Ford, which has now gone on longer than his administration.