A Call to Conservatives
Taylor Muñoz
Issue date: 11/20/08 Section: Opinion
Republicans need to identify and support new leadership that is rising up within the party. Stand-out governors Bobby Jindal, Charlie Crist, and Tim Pawlenty are among the several individuals who are touted as being ready to carry conservatism in the years to come. In addition, Paul Ryan, a rising star in the House of Representatives, is pushing for big ideas that reflect the fiscally conservative tenets of Reagan economics. These men have been thrust into the limelight and have demonstrated their willingness to promote traditional conservative values.
There needs to be a clear message of reform stemming from the Republican Party. Barack Obama ran on a message that permeated every aspect of his campaign, pushing the need for the ambiguous notion of "change" in America. Likewise, Republicans need to effectively communicate ideals of fiscal and social conservatism and run with them in the years to come.
This past election needs to serve as a wake-up call to Republicans. The Democrats' victory needs to strengthen our resolve to fight for moral values, to lessen government intrusion on our lives, and to secure our country from foreign invaders. There are times for bipartisanship and compromise, but we must guard against being forced to compromise our conservative beliefs in return for the liberal agenda. The Republican Party has traditionally been a party of reform, working for the good of the people and fighting for individual liberty. It is time to strengthen our foundation and start planning for 2012.
There needs to be a clear message of reform stemming from the Republican Party. Barack Obama ran on a message that permeated every aspect of his campaign, pushing the need for the ambiguous notion of "change" in America. Likewise, Republicans need to effectively communicate ideals of fiscal and social conservatism and run with them in the years to come.
This past election needs to serve as a wake-up call to Republicans. The Democrats' victory needs to strengthen our resolve to fight for moral values, to lessen government intrusion on our lives, and to secure our country from foreign invaders. There are times for bipartisanship and compromise, but we must guard against being forced to compromise our conservative beliefs in return for the liberal agenda. The Republican Party has traditionally been a party of reform, working for the good of the people and fighting for individual liberty. It is time to strengthen our foundation and start planning for 2012.
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