Instead of offering real solutions to social and economic problems, the GOP has used flag waving, gay bashing, abortion, prayer in schools, death panels, Muslim hating, women hating, racism, and the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, to distract the electorate from noticing that its real purpose is to enrich the already rich. The Koch brothers employed Madison Avenue to create the “grass roots” Tea Party to dupe the middle class into voting in ways that increase their bottom line. In the face of prolonged economic suffering, these distraction tactics are losing their effectiveness. \u00a0So, Romney is running on paying down the deficit on the backs of the elderly and the poor, and giving tax breaks to the wealthy.\u00a0 Not a winning platform.<\/p>\n

Voters want answers to their economic problems. \u00a0They want a decent job, a mortgage they can afford, and a way to send their kids to college. And, they really like Social Security and Medicare.\u00a0In response to real needs, the GOP threatens to dismantle the “entitlement” programs everyone loves, including older white Republicans. For Democrats, countering the Republican agenda is a walk in the park.<\/p>\n