Chicago Republicans

An interesting observation and somewhat paradoxical is how Democrats and Republicans solve their differences.

Democrats are usually known for being more emotional and less competent at the technical processes of making things work. They always have problems with their balloon drops.

Republicans are more known for making decisions based on logic. They excel at technology and their efficiency scares the daylights out of many Democrats. Their balloon drops always work.

Yet, when it comes to a difference of opinion. The Democrats handle it far more politically advantageously than Republicans. In this case, the Republicans weakness is also their strength; values.

A voter chooses to be a Republican based on a personal set of values such as fiscal responsibility, immigration, guns, abortion, etc. Usually Democrats default to that party out of necessity. Sure, some true liberals are Democrats, but the trial lawyers, unions, and poor don't have a choice.

Since a majority of Democrats require Democrat rule for survival, they choose to handle their differences in private. This problem resolution is what you would expect from Republicans.

Democrat politicians squabble, rant, and yell in private. After all the debating and a vote is taken, the Democrats clam up and present a unified face to the public. In public, the floor leader asks for a unanimous vote and always gets it from all the participants.

The current objective for the Republican Party is to defeat Obama, but the vitriol and mudslinging amongst presidential candidates will make it more difficult in the general election. The Republicans should take a cue from the Dems on not airing dirty laundry. Or at least try to follow Reagan's commandment.