At yesterday’s RPV Convention, the key theme that was addressed by many party leaders was unity. After much thought about the topic last night, I came to the conclusion that in order to unify the GOP, there needs to be inclusion of ideas and a return to conservative principles.
First and foremost, the GOP cannot ignore the Ron Paul supporters. The Ron Paul supporters add energy, enthusiasm and a desire to seek change in the party. Their desire to return the party back to solid conservative principles sent a solid message yesterday, and it will continue in future races. The GOP can’t ignore those who might not agree with the party on the War, etc. The party can and will be strengthened through the exchange of ideas and a strong grassroots base.
Second, the GOP needs to address issues that matter to the young voters. Social Security will not be around for my generation, and it sickens me that the money I am currently paying into the system is benefiting the “Baby Boomers.” Additionally, young voters care about where their hard earned money is going, and how lowering taxes will allow them to stimulate the economy. Generation X, Y, and Z voters want these issues to be addressed, and so far, the Democrats have beat the GOP to addressing these issues.
Lastly, the GOP can be unified by returning back to the principles of limited government and more accountability. It is sad that many legislators are wooed by the K-Street lobbying crowd and power. Our Founding Fathers would have never dreamed that our government would have doubled in size. This is why our country needs to return back to the principles of limited government. Also, there needs to be more accountability in the government. This addresses the case for transparency. As Americans, we should know what our money is being used for, right? With our federal debt rising, we should know exactly what project our money is going to and the reasoning behind the project.
The GOP needs to unify to win in the future. The time is now, not three years from now. We can regain prominence from working hard and listening to the voters.
Well-stated!
There is a nexus between all these points.
The GOP must teach young voters that limited government is in their best interests; the Ron Paul supporters definitely understand this.
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Very nice blog! Keep up with the good work.
“First and foremost, the GOP cannot ignore the Ron Paul supporters.”
As an RP supporter, I agree. But the difference between RP supporters and other Republicans is Ron Paul supporters actually have principles — and they stick to them.
If the GOP continues to nominate big-government baby killers like Gilmore, the RP people will just go third party or stay home.
“Lastly, the GOP can be unified by returning back to the principles of limited government and more accountability.”
Also agreed. But this should be first, and the other stuff will fall in line. It’s all about principles.
I agree with Mr. Gentry on his last point. Standing up for the rights of the people should be the main topic of the Republican party. Things like low taxs, less regulation, the right to defend yourself, free speech, the rights of the unborn ect. will all come from this. Too many Republicans today think that the answer to all of our problems is the goverment telling you what to do. This is not the answer but it is the very problem we already have. People like JOHN MCCAIN are the problem. How can freedom lovers vote for such a liberal. BOB BARR for President.