 You title the thread Are the Republicans, but then the entire article you reference is about the New Democrats in the Western states, who are fiscal conservatives and moderate on social issues.
The problem with Republicans, is that they have forgotten what got them to the majority in the first place, and have become enamored with power. Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely. Thus we saw them swept out of power, much the same as were the democrats in 1994.
dmk Conservatism, I repeat is not an ideology. It does not breed fanatics....But if you want men who seek, reasonably and prudently, to reconcile the best in wisdom of our ancestors with the change which is essential to a vigorous civil social existence, then you will do well to turn to conservative principles
-Russell Kirk- |