How Republicans Can Build a Big-Tent Party
As much as I don't like to admit it, conservatives need moderates in the Republican party. However, moderates need to actually follow through on the principles that unite us. If they don't, the whole lot gets labeled as hypocritical. Another reason it's smart to make freedom/smaller government the thrust of the party is this pole. (H.T. http://gregmankiw.blogspot.com/) Regardless of who runs for president this next time (conservitive or moderate), Republicans need someone who can eloquently and convincingly explain the conservative values that unite the party (unlike McCain) and then convince their own party to follow those values.