If the USA is so conservative, why can't they elect a conservative for President? (Congress, conspiracy)

[Savoir Faire]

Conspiracy theory?

[Natural510]

I wouldn't describe the US as "right wing" as much as right-of-center. What's hurting the GOP these days is its insistence on right-wing extremism, which the average American does not share, particularly on social issues. If the GOP kicked the Tea Party element to the curb more often, and worked to bring more resolution with the President and Democratic Congress, they wouldn't be catching as much heat with the average voter right now.

[lifelongMOgal]

Because the welfare/entitlement classes vote themselves money and are easily bought with DNC rhetoric and empty suits.

[joebaldknobber]

Welfare. Poverty. Dogooders.

[steve1282]

The USA leans right it is not conservative. America is too big to say its all one thing

[Jonathan_]

Who said America is so right wing? I'd say most Americans are moderates close to the center of the isle.

[Savoir Faire]

Originally Posted by lifelongMOgal

Because the welfare/entitlement classes vote themselves money and are easily bought with DNC rhetoric and empty suits.

So either conservatives are the minority, or they are hypocrites.

Which one is it?

[Marce30]

Because the majority of us are smart and will never vote for a bigot republican candidate.

[Jonathan_]

Originally Posted by Natural510

I wouldn't describe the US as "right wing" as much as right-of-center. What's hurting the GOP these days is the right-wing extremism which the average American does not share, particularly on social issues.

Thumbs Up! The GOP needs to drop social issues and leave them at the state level. Their views on social issues scares the majority of Americans.

[Savoir Faire]

Originally Posted by Jonathan_

Who said America is so right wing? I'd say most Americans are moderates close to the center of the isle.

I edited the post to say conservative, and many people have claimed that the US is conservative