Can you give some examples? The divestment didn’t pass because it was in fact too extreme for Ohio. Most of his positions are far to the right of center, not just far from the left of center. There’s no question that Mandel presents well, but in ideology, when it comes to policy positions, he chooses to support far right solutions.

It will be interesting to see what happens with his college tuition ideas since he’s now in the minority party and the financial constraints of the state and the country are so dire.

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Although the group he spoke to may be considered extreme by some, the same is said by many conservatives about “liberals”. Someone has to be able to not only talk with both-but listen to both. Mandel is one of the few who can do that, without sacrificing his own principles and integrity.

It certainly looks like the Cantor’s and the Pence’s and the Boner’s will take the current far-right party…further right.

After a couple more losses, the GOP may come to their senses and think more moderately.

The biggest problem facing the GOP started back in the 70-80’s when the theocons were tied to the Republican wagon. Untying that knot and reforming into a more moderate party will take time.

Couldn’t happen to a more deserving group.