published by drbill on Sat, 2008-12-20 12:08
I don't have a vote and don't think I have much influence, either. In spite of that, here's what I want:
- someone that will recruit the best candidates: this means as much of a "full-spectrum" conservative that is electable for any given race (we probably can't get a DeMint elected in NY, but we shouldn't have to settle for RINOs in the South and West)
- someone that can ably defend conservative ideas without compromise or apology: i.e., Mel Martinez was not a good choice
- someone that is totally, unabashedly, eloquently pro-life
- someone that will reform the NRSC and NRCC: end the support of incumbents in primaries
And finally: someone that will reform the Presidential primary process. Open primaries got us McCain, GWB and Dole. Perhaps the GOP could encourage a move to closed primaries or caucuses in states that have been having open primaries. I'd like for the next GOP Presidential candidate to be selected by Republicans.