Last night, Jeff posted a great article on his views (and some historical facts) on why it could be construed as dangerous for the future of the Republican party for Minority Leader Rep. John Boehner (OH) to continue on in his current role:

We gotta kick ‘em out.

That’s the general idea, right? That’s what happens after monumental failure, right? Certainly, when my Alma Mater’s offense stalled miserably at the beginning of this 2008 football season (we beat Mississippi State by 3-2, remember?), the offensive coordinator was fired. Head coach Tommy Tuberville could very well be next.

Ohio Rep. John Boehner has, thanks to his wonderful leadership as a moderate, big-government, spend-happy Republican, lost an unfathomable 55 house seats in just two short years. As it turns out, these are the worst such consecutive-election losses for the Republican Party since 1930 and 1932 and, as it stands now, Republicans haven’t had such underwhelming congressional representation since two years before I was born. [emphasis mine]

And furthermore:

Similarly, the GOP’s offense has stalled. The party fumbled the ball yet again last Tuesday, and the Democrats took advantage of the good field position and scored, big time. Now, the clock is running down, and we’re pinned back on our own 10-yard line. We’re losing because the GOP has ditched traditional conservative values–a system rooted in responsible, limited government and family values–for a centrist approach featuring reckless spending and feckless opposition to the aspirations of the radical left. In another country, it might be acceptable — but in the United States of America, without the checks and balances within the checks and balances provided by stark differences between political parties, it spelled disaster, failed miserably, and will continue to do so.

So, what is the solution? Well, similarly to what Jeff opines, above, I have written a few posts on exactly where I think the Republican party (or anyone else who cares about the future of the nation) should go from this point forward:

• We the People: All American citizens play an important role in shaping the governing class. In reality, the system is set up this way whether you take advantage of your God-given rights or not.
• The Art of Conservative Political War: We the People must still formulate game plans, regardless of being in the minority or majority. This is a long-term issue and we must be consistent and persistent, going forward.
• My Post-Election Commentary: This is the reality of the situation and where we conservatives currently find ourselves (a tough spot, to be sure, but by no means insurmountable).

-Phil

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Update:

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is making some waves today (via peachpundit.com via ajc.com) by announcing his sort-of/kind-of intentions to run as the Republican National Committee chariman:

Newt Gingrich has let it be known that, if Republicans want him, the former U.S House speaker is willing to serve as chairman of the national party and lead it out of the wilderness it’s blundered into.

The question is whether the 168-member Republican National Committee is open to the match.

“If a majority of the RNC thought he was needed, he would accept that appointment,” said Randy Evans’ Gingrich’s close friend and legal counsel. “He fully appreciates the urgency of the moment.”

In my view, I believe Speaker Newt is an “ivory tower” figure (he has and continues (I think) to profess here in GA at Kennesaw State University) who does a much better job as a brainiac instead of as a legislator (though the “Contract with America” was, in my view, nothing short of brilliant for what it accomplished).

Could he be a great leader? Yes, but if he’s really being serious about the RNC, he should simply make a run for the top spot intsead of waiting for someone else to do it. Otherwise, the Speaker ought to get out of the way and remain a commentator.

-Phil

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Update:

Hotair.com is reporting that DNC Chairman Howard Dean is about to step down after he had promised to only serve one term. Apparently the DNC will pick a new chair sometime around the President-elect’s inauguration.

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Update:

Holy cow! Hotair.com is now reporting that former Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele are both vying for the RNC’s top spot.

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Update:

Well, not so fast. Speaker Newt answered a few of Sean Hannity’s questions today. Newt will not be up for the RNC chairmanship but he is definitely keeping 2012 open for a potential run.