Dana Perino was not "going after Dr. Carson". Gheesh. She was expressing her opinion and concern regarding his overexposure. Matt Lewis did the same in his Daily Caller piece. The one who looks ridiculous in this is Mark Levin with his overreactive name calling. Like I said, I am really turned off by some of his nasty, sarcastic comments, as are others I know who try to listen to his show as they commute home. I think he could do serious harm to the image of Conservatives if he continues his rants. 

Yes. This is the way to win elections going forward for the GOP! Not.

Found it:  http://dailycaller.com/2013/04/02/how-conservatives-mishandled-dr-ben-carson/

I think Mark Levin gets a chip on his shoulder sometimes and when the criticisms regarding Dr. Carson's remarks came after he appeared with Levin, Levin overreacted. What does it gain Conservatism to name call Perino or other conservatives who are simply expressing their opinion and, dare, I say it, concern, about Dr. Carson? I will try to find the link to Matt Lewis's column from the other day. I think you would find it interesting.

Dana Perino became Press Secretary for GWB when Tony Snow died. She is now a contributor to Fox News and part of The Five show at 5 p.m. daily on Fox. I find her comments insightful and she is certainly knowledgeable regarding the role of the press in Washington politics. She is also an an adjunct professor at George Washington University and speaks at many functions regarding Republican politics. To diss her as not understanding Washington politics or as not worth listening to because she is a "RINO" (according to some here) is simply being closeminded. 

A post like this isn't helpful. I am entitled to express my opinion on this forum just as you are.

I too have been concerned about Dr. Carson's overexposure the last several weeks. I think he should think carefully about his goals, his words, and write some op ed pieces instead, to clarify his thoughts before he continues his public crusade.

Also, for those openminded enough to tolerate his perspective, give Bernie Goldberg a read today. A very thoughtful piece on "Conservatives Turning into Liberals". I think Goldberg's concerns could apply to some posters on Richochet.

I absolutely agree. It is the foaming at the mouth rhetoric of some talk show hosts like Mark Levin who are damaging the conservative brand, not the opinions of the charming and reasoned Dana Perino. I used to like Levin when he first started his show, but now, I think he is over the top. Attacking Perino for her professional observation -- a measured and thoughtful one, just fractures the movement even more. Matt Lewis at The Daily Caller wrote an excellent piece on his concern about Dr. Carson not being ready for prime time. You all should check it out.

The winner will be the Democratic Party. For a long time to come.

I think developing Civil Union legislation a decade ago, as Republicans, would have demonstrated our respect and concern for the needs of same sex couples to have legal rights and recognitions. Alas, the cultural shift in the last half decade (many factors here: more gays coming out, more young voters coming on the rolls) has made that legislation opportunity obsolete. Your language equates this to a "war" with many, many decent human beings. It harms our party. 

This kind of rhetoric will tear the Republican Party apart. 

I appreciate the fighting words, but I truly believe the battle over gay marriage is over. And this is coming from someone who strongly favors traditional marriage and is very concerned about the long term impact of "gender neutrification" (my own term) in marriage and parenting. However, the very latest polls show the picture, and the citizenry is moving toward favoring gay marriage at unbelievable speed. The time for passing strong legislation for civil unions has passed. That should have been adapted by the Republican Party 10 years ago. The culture has moved on, and the So Cons will truly destroy any prospects for the Republican Party to be a viable, competitive force, if they can't accept reality. 

I think you mean Rob Portman, senator from Ohio. He is the one who came out in favor of SSM, not Ron Johnson.

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Dennis Prager, today's column:

http://www.dennisprager.com/columns.aspx?g=ced6a3f6-ddc3-4eac-a4c9-4e5c5e6515f2&url=marijuana-another-gift-of-the-left-to-americas-youth-n1531480

These "choices" are best done by mature adults. Starry-eyed young people influenced by The Bachelor and Say Yes to the Dress are hardly considering the profound commitment they are supposed to be making to marriage and family these days.