Why doesn't it surprise me that when the Republican Party pulls out another 'Contract For America'...?

When the Teddy Roosevelt's and Robert La Follet's (Progressive Republicanism) of the world are a voice again in the Republican party, we'll know there is something new coming out of that party. But, as it is, the Progressives were chased out of the Republican Party as it shifted rightward, and they're hoping people get fed up with ineffective Democrats, and vote Republican out of frustration, rather than any real hope they'll do anything to improve the country. The truth is, most people are not fiscal conservatives, and they don't want working people to be paid less while CEOs make more than ever. Most Americans, unlike fiscal conservatives, want the American dream; house, car, family, good schools, etc..