Their platform is not there. If all you have is to oppose the democratic party, thats not a solid solution to this country. If you take the average american, they look for inspiration and ways to better the communities and their individual way of life. Republicans have never once proposed anything like this in recent times. If anything, they fight to make sure things stay exactly the same before Obama stepped in-thats not what people want. I have voted for both republicans and democrats so i dont have a committment to one party, i choose the better candidate with the best ideas-as do most Americans. Lets face it, propaganda is very effective and republicans lack ideas. Obama's presentation as a candidate was solid whether you like him or not you have to admit that.