> When was the last time you heard a Republican politician on the national stage raise an issue that was not obviously directed at their base, or donors? What

> When was the last time you heard a Republican politician on the national stage raise an issue that was not obviously directed at their base, or donors? What would you expect a politician to do—raise an issue his supporters don't care about? That doesn't even begin to make sense. All of your points apply to every politician, and to every talking head.