I think that, overall, the GOP spends far, far too much time trying to address the social aspect of their platform without discussing the fiscal side of things. Smaller government is great. I love that idea. Now, give me three points on how that will happen. How will the GOP fight against special interests? Who exactly has pushed forth legislation against government intrusion on private lives? How exactly is the US going to become energy independent?
There's a whole lot of huff about healthcare, gay marriage, abortion, etc. But very little on the things that matter. I don't hear anything about how Christie will lobby for smaller government but I'm well informed about how he thinks that teachers unions deserve "a punch in the face". Come on guys. You've had 4 years majority in Congress and what laws have you put forward to move things in the platform's direction?
I want to see a smart, competent party with good ideas and fresh perspectives. What I've seen so far has been pretty tragic. Perhaps someone will pull from the pack, but I'm unsure of that.
100% Agree, I would add they need to take these larger fiscal beliefs and lay out a way they tie back to devicisve issues. I probably heard the tax cut/ reduce spending piece 100 times last night, but if they could tie this back (with detail) to issues like strengthening the middle class, helping grow small business reducing/eliminating student debt that might actually work.
I say this as both a youth and minority voter - a lot of my generation has already made up their mind on the GOP (at least for the time being) based on soundbites - they have to do something to alter that.
I think that, overall, the GOP spends far, far too much time trying to address the social aspect of their platform without discussing the fiscal side of things. Smaller government is great. I love that idea. Now, give me three points on how that will happen. How will the GOP fight against special interests? Who exactly has pushed forth legislation against government intrusion on private lives? How exactly is the US going to become energy independent?
There's a whole lot of huff about healthcare, gay marriage, abortion, etc. But very little on the things that matter. I don't hear anything about how Christie will lobby for smaller government but I'm well informed about how he thinks that teachers unions deserve "a punch in the face". Come on guys. You've had 4 years majority in Congress and what laws have you put forward to move things in the platform's direction?
I want to see a smart, competent party with good ideas and fresh perspectives. What I've seen so far has been pretty tragic. Perhaps someone will pull from the pack, but I'm unsure of that.
100% Agree, I would add they need to take these larger fiscal beliefs and lay out a way they tie back to devicisve issues. I probably heard the tax cut/ reduce spending piece 100 times last night, but if they could tie this back (with detail) to issues like strengthening the middle class, helping grow small business reducing/eliminating student debt that might actually work.
I say this as both a youth and minority voter - a lot of my generation has already made up their mind on the GOP (at least for the time being) based on soundbites - they have to do something to alter that.