[Dr. Sivana]

My “meme” is strong economic growth, based on lower corporate taxes (USA has the highest nominal rate), less regulations, less bureaucracy. That is exactly how Modi won the election.

Those are nice, but there is no reason to downplay social issues for these. Saying "less regulations" by itself may mean get rid of Obamacare, or it may mean allow more H1Bs.

Ever since the CBIA (Chamber of Commerce) in CT came out for the state income tax because of some business tax breaks they were offered, I am wary of Chamber of Commerce types.

If they want to be Republicans they better be along for the whole package.

[entropy12]

Based on current polls of American voters, social issues are not near the top of list. Personally I think social issues are important to enhance quality of life. But even more important is to win elections FIRST. Because when you lose elections, you are powerless to advance any laws or nominate judges favorable to your agenda on social issues. The horse must come before the cart, even if the cart is more important.