Other than the moderates, are there any smart Republicans?

[LLStarks]

That is, are there are any members of the GOP that have sound reasoning for their stances and policies, yet aren't considered centrist or moderate?

[IDFbunny]

1. I never confuse political worldview with intelligence.

Okay W and Palin are stoopid. But I seldom think the political opposition is stupid; perhaps misguided, greedy, selfish, bigoted,ignorant, shallow,mean,heartless.

[LLStarks]

4. All signs of a lack of intellect. nt

[IDFbunny]

8. You probably think Rove is stupid

even though he successfully engineered/rigged two elections.

[Forkboy]

9. I think he's overrated. The Repubs are in the worst shape they've been in since Watergate.

They're disorganized, they have low morale, there's a civil war brewing in the GOP, etc. If he's to get credit for things you mention then he also deserves credit for the Repubs implosion.

[mmonk]

2. Some are smart, they just know how to manipulate

their ignorant followers.

[The_Commonist]

3. I think Cheney is smart.

Smart like a fox.
Sound reasoning?
Maybe to his paranoid mind.

[lpbk2713]

5. Gingrich has a lot of political savvy.

But everyone knows what an asshole he is, so he'll never get anywhere.

[ThoughtCriminal]

6. Where are these "moderate" Republicans?

sound reasoning left the GOP station a long time ago.

[Sparkly]

7. I think many (in power) are smart but have no sound reasoning for their policies.

Just greed, fear, etc.

[Forkboy]

10. I'm stumped.

[Skittles]

11. no