Converted Democrat here ... ever since King Franklin the First.
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THIS IS AN EXCERPT ONLY
PLEASE GO AND READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE, where I get into the details.
do not be a one issue voter.
yes, those statements are compatible
STRATEGY #3 Adhere to and promote the principles you (Republicans) claim to support.
This is the problem with the Republicans: they mouth the words. It’s just rhetoric not principle.
For example they don’t oppose PPACA on principle or goals, just implementation. Witness the “repeal & replace” plan of Romney. On this as on so many issues, they differ from Dems only in that it’s your plan not ours.
Strategy #3 (the biography strategy)
DEL is small (LOL). Local pol develop following based on town govt service. Could lead to effective US House race or Guvner. Then Senate.
If a dolt like Castle can go statewide, a smart conservative can do it. But ya gotta hold office first and move up methodically, not start yer career with a Senate race.