Just read this. The Republican Party’s condescension and contempt for the base rots from the head down. Brilliant strategery there, GOP. Brilliant.

More: Peggy Noonan on the fatal consequences of Bush administration contempt:

Why would they speak so insultingly, with such hostility, of opponents who are concerned citizens? And often, though not exclusively, concerned conservatives? It is odd, but it is of a piece with, or a variation on, the “Too bad” governing style. And it is one that has, day by day for at least the past three years, been tearing apart the conservative movement.

What to do if the RNC calls you? Promise to send one of these:

La Shawn Barber revolts.

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Yesterday: Republicans to RNC: Bug off!