Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Direction of the GOP leadership

The future of the GOP is heading in a new direction. The "old" GOP, headed by the spending rank and file, is headed out. And coming is the new GOP blood. You know, the ones that really stand for what people think in association with the Republican Party-- Strong Defense, low taxes, and most importantly, less government involvement. Here's the list in no particular order, along with their biggest attribute at this time-
  • Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan- Roadmap for America author. All things budgetary, Ryan is the best point man, and is extremely articulate.
  • Indiana Congressman Mike Pence- Strong conservative voice in House that resonates with grassroots.
  • New Jersey Governor Chris Christie- Popular governor in a blue state, and is taking on special interests with no apologies and cutting the deficit without raising taxes in the Garden State.
  • Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell- Strong social conservative succeeding in a "purple state" with conservative principles.
  • Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown- Taking a senate seat in Massachusetts will make him a star in GOP circles, especially when he was the voice that promised to try to undo Obamacare.
  • Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels- He's about as popular of governor as their is in the nation. Proves strong economic conservative values can make a state succeed, going from in the red to in the black; and has strong support in both parties.
  • Florida Senate candidate Marco Rubio- Cuban American has huge upside inside the party and has a future platform in the GOP's leadership, possibly 2016?
  • North Dakota Senator John Thune- Part of current GOP senate, but has perfect conservative credentials on things we hold dear. Added cherry on top- Knocked off former Democrat senate leader Tom Daschle.