When discussing a possible Republican revival, most conservative commentators let their ideological bias obscure the obvious. They miss the forest for the trees.
Some say the party must jettison the social conservative agenda, which appeals only to an aging, shrinking demographic, and recast itself as a modern, big-tent party united only by its opposition to the socialization of the economy and the explosive growth of government.
The opposing view insists that after neglecting the GOP base of values voters for too long, the party need only follow through on its election year rhetoric by actually making family-values issues a priority once in power.
Both seem to have forgotten about one of Ronald Reagan’s central insights: a winning Republican coalition must include both economic and social conservatives. Neither agenda can be successfully pursued without the other; they fit hand in glove.
I think Wassinger makes some very good points in this column. I would love to get your thoughts on this.
Steve, it's been over a year now. I heard you lost your job at KMAJ. I'm sorry to hear about that. I hope things are going well for you and your family. It's a tough time right now.
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