I don 't know about you, but I am impatient with those Republicans who after the last election rushed into print saying, "We must broaden the base of our party" -- when what they meant was to fuzz up and blur even more the differences between ourselves and our opponents.
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Our people look for a cause to believe in. Is it a third party we need, or is it a new and revitalized second party, raising a banner of no pale pastels, but bold colors which make it unmistakably clear where we stand on all of the issues troubling the people?
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It is time to reassert that principle and raise it to full view. And if there are those who cannot subscribe to these principles, then let them go their way.
The problem, Mr. Will, as it was in 1976, is this:
Once sworn into office, the victors reverted to type. In their view, apparently, the ends justified the means.
It is by and large republicans who are supporting Mr. Trump. It is the people of the party. The terms, dear sir, are not made in Washington. They are made at the dinner tables of millions of working Americans who make up this Grand Old Party. The fact that this is lost on you is indicative of the problem in Washington. It is the same reason Sen Cruz is gaining such momentum.
The American people, and especially republicans, are hungry for a leader, not a follower. They dream in bold colors, and are served plate after plate of pastels from D.C. Sen Cruz just days ago was eviscerated by the Washington elite for daring to speak the truth, and call a party leader on their deceit. If that kind of betrayal of the people, first to lie and then to defend the right to lie and not be called a liar, if that is evidence of your 'terms' then we need no more of that. We have had quite enough, thank you.
Your tone demands a follower, another marionette of K Street. We, we the people, seek a leader, a bold leader. I am a republican. I will support whom I choose, whether they fit the Washington cream and crumpet mold or not. I will speak out for the rebel from Texas, the rogue from Alaska, and even the brash wheeler-dealer from NY if I so choose. Do not propose to speak on my behalf any further. Your terms, dear sir, are declined.
Excellent. Well stated.
“The American people, and especially republicans, are hungry for a leader, not a follower”
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