Cal Thomas: GOP failed to make the argument

After Republicans’ midterm losses, Cal Thomas argues the party failed to make a compelling case on issues voters cared about, relying instead on weak candidates, personal attacks and expensive negative advertising. Drawing on Margaret Thatcher’s maxim that politicians must win the argument before winning votes, Thomas urges Republicans to develop clear ideas and persuade younger generations.

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