Turdwilt
by poputonian
The Honorable Karl Rove
1/20/2006 2:36:00 PM
Victory in politics is the work of many hands and hearts – hard work that has made the GOP the majority Party in America.
Think how much has been achieved by our Republican Party … that is broad and inclusive, self-assured and optimistic, forward-leaning and dominant.
… we have seen the rise of a great cause …
Republicans rebuilt our national defenses …
… and today we are winning the war against Islamic fascism.
Millions of people who lived in tyranny have been liberated – and freedom is spreading across the globe …
But there is much more to be done.
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We are the party of ideas – and “ideas have consequences.”Ideas – a party’s governing philosophy, should be at the heart of our political debates – because they are a deciding factor in elections.
… it will be true in 2006 … our ideas will prevail in the hearts and minds of Americans.
President Bush has established a remarkable record.
He is winning the war against terrorism, promoting liberty in regions of the world that have never known it, and protecting America against attacks.
…This past year, we have seen three successful elections in Iraq. The Iraqi Security Forces are increasing in size and capability. Iraq’s economy is growing.
…the American economy is the strongest in the world – and it is growing faster than any other major industrialized country.
These are proud and memorable days in the history of America – and it is an extraordinary privilege to help shape the events of our time.
In 2000, George W. Bush ran against an incumbent Vice President who had loads of national experience, a reputation as a great debater, and with a very strong economy on his side – and yet the then-Governor of Texas won a very close race.
[Editor’s Note: September 11, 2001 happened between the last paragraph and the next one. Just sayin’.]
In the 2002 mid-terms, President Bush and Republicans ran against history – and prevailed. President Bush became the first President in more than a half-century – and only the second President ever – to have mid-term gains in both houses of Congress – and for the first time, the party of the President captured control of the Senate in a mid-term.
In 2004 George W. Bush, a Republican and proud conservative, won the Presidency for a second time, receiving the most votes in history. He is the first President since FDR to be re-elected while his party gained seats in the House and Senate – and the first Republican President since 1924 to get re-elected while re- electing Republican House and Senate majorities.
Republicans … hold 55 Senate seats; 231 House seats; and 28 governorships.
The President and the Vice President have played indispensable roles in our success.
The GOP’s progress … is a stunning political achievement.
… this President and today’s Republican Party are shaping history …
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In foreign policy President Bush has earned the title as one of history’s Great Liberators …… the basics of winning remain … depends on what you do, and the passion and energy you bring to our great cause.