NRCC’s Cole: “What We Have Now is a Deficiency in Our Message”

House GOP campaign committee big says on afternoon media call candidates can't run on fact that their district is historically Republican, party is suffering from a "loss of confidence by the American people." But: Adds he believes Republican ideals aren't being rejected, the party will do better once the presidential general election heats up and the Democrats have to be "forthright with their positions." Comes after party roiled from Tuesday's stunning special election loss in Mississippi. In statement following results Cole warns members not to depend on the party saving them-- read it here. Politico's Allen reports "whispers" among some House Republicans seeking to replace Cole with former NRCC chair Tom Davis.