From an actual conversation between a card-carrying Republican and an RNC phone solicitor:

Emily: “Hello?’

Caller: “Hi, ma’am, this is the Republican National Committee calling.”

Emily (aside to me, with a big grin on her face): “It’s the RNC.”

Caller: “We’re just calling to see at what level you’d be comfortable renewing your contribution. Would $75 be all right?”

Emily: “How about nothing?”

Caller: “Oh, why’s that?”

Emily: “I’m not real happy with the immigration bill.”

Caller: “Well, that’s not Republicans. Just the President loves that immigration bill.”

Emily: “The President is head of the Republican Party.”

Caller: “Not for long.”

Emily: “And, Republican senators are supporting the bill. Why would I give you guys money to get them re-elected?”

Caller: “That’s ridiculous.”

Emily: “Yeah, I don’t think I’m gonna give you any money. You just called me ridiculous.”

No wonder small-dollar donations to the Republicans are down 40%.  And if you think that’s just a small problem you’re kidding yourself.  As I explained yesterday, big-money contributions may pay the bill but small-money contributions represent actual voters.  And if the voters are turning on the Republicans, that spells trouble.  Both for Republicans, who face losing even more ground in Congress and the Presidency in the next election, and the country which will have to deal with even more liberal leadership.