While the RNC continues to stand pat instead of giving young voters a legitimate role in the future of the Party — or even simply establishing its own Young Voter Outreach Arm to compete with the Democratic National Committee’s Youth Council — the Democrats continue to find new and innovative ways to involve young voters [...]
Posts Tagged ‘rebuild’
Of Tea Parties, Taxes, and Rebuilding
Over two centuries ago, colonists in Boston revolted against unfair and excessive taxes by hosting a “Tea Party” in which they destroyed the tea by throwing it into the harbor. The actions of these colonists would go down forever as a crucial historical event, ultimately serving as a stepping stone toward the American Revolutionary War [...]
Like the Penguins, Struggling Republicans Seeking Answers
If there’s two things you should know about me, it’s that I’m a political nut and a huge hockey fan. Just as I support the Republican Party, I root for the Pittsburgh Penguins. I’m on the wait list for season tickets, and I do my best to watch every single game (82 in the regular [...]
Four Ways to Reposition a Dying Republican Brand
If the Republican Party wants to win in 2010 and beyond, the bottom line is that it will have to reposition its brand. The latest from Real Clear Politics, reporting on a recent Gallup poll, confirms this (emphasis added):
The Republican Party’s image has gone from bad to worse over the past month, as only 34% [...]
Five Reasons for Optimism in 2010 and Beyond
Many folks on the Right are, to put it mildly, disheartened by the results of the 2008 elections. However, after initially being quite disappointed by the returns, I am incredibly optimistic about what’s to come in 2010 and beyond. The bottom line is that this year’s elections were by no means a mandate for liberalism. [...]
