"Core values are family values. Don't make me bring Mother into this."
Posted on 03/17/2006 3:04:27 PM PST by Crackingham
Prominent leaders from the Christian right have warned Republicans they must do more to advance conservative values ahead of the US mid-term elections. Their message to Congress, controlled by Republicans, is "must do better". Support from about a quarter of Americans who describe themselves as evangelicals was a factor in President George W Bush's two election victories. The Republicans will need to keep them onboard if they are to retain control of Congress in November.
At a news conference in Washington, some of America's most influential conservative leaders said the current perception among evangelical Christians was that the Republican majority was not doing enough for them. Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, said that apart from confirming two conservative judges to the Supreme Court, "core values voters" did not feel that Congress was advancing their interests.
The leaders appear to be reflecting a growing sense of frustration among the Christian right, over what they see as a lack of legislative progress on issues such as banning same-sex marriages.
They have had the Whitehouse for 8 years
Who they?
GWB was elected in November of 2000.
Took office in January, 2001.
I am pro-life and pro-gun.
Rudy wont get my gun and when he's gone we can address abortion and all the other conservative issues.
But in the meantime, he is the only person that seems to fill the "vacuum of history."
It exists and is in fact growing...and there is no one (except Rudy) that can fill it.
This vacuum exists because of the attack of islam on modernity. It will be filled once islam is defeated.
BTTT!
Correct.
Speaking of illogical and incomprehensible, I saw this on a bumper sticker, in a public school parking lot last week:
Christian by choice,
Democrat by the grace of God!
1982. Don't discount it. I run the county R efforts for GOTV in a big, swing county in a swing state. I can tell you that the folks who I would normally count on to walk precincts (the vast bulk of whom are Christians) are mightily pissed off at their party and are stepping up to volunteer at a much lower rate this year than two or four years ago. It's not just the Christians. It's the fiscals and the immigration folks, too.
Conservatives don't vote democrat. They stay home.
It's easy to wave your hands and discount this because it's not rational. And I agree with you in that sense, that's why I work for the party even though much of its leadership is no better than the Rats. But you and I are political junkies. For regular folks out there, they have to be given a reason to vote. And "Vote for us. We don't suck as much as the Democrats," is not a very inspiring message. And that's what your reasoning amounts to.
Republican ought to stand up for a change and warn evangelicals!
I think there are a lot of blue-collar conservatives who were raised in union working families that voted Democrat from generation to generation. The loyalty is more to family tradition than to support of the real Dummie Party of today.
To vote Republican would be like slapping your Grandmother.
Family loyalty overides sensibility.
I know, I come from the same background and it's sad to see people you love who won't cross the line and vote for what is good for them.
Democrats like Hillary play to the middle to keep these people appeased.
"Core values are family values. Don't make me bring Mother into this."
I'm with you on Giuliani. I heard him speak at a seminar and my high opinion of him was reinforced. What a great man. This country would be very well served by Rudy.
At least it would be entertaining...
Yes it certainly would be! His quirky humor is a plus.
"These Kinds" of people...sounds kinda arrogant to me. I'm one of them actually, and just as proud of my vote against Bush1 in 92, as of my votes For BUSH2 in 200 and 2004.
Why would anyone just stay home? Easy Question. Because to excersise political power it is necessary both to cast your political ballot and to with-hold it. A Perfect example ... Blacks and the democratic party -- they cast their ballots for libs every time, and are thus taken for granted. But watch what would happen if one time they made an organized effort to stay home.
Are eveangelicals taken for granted by the right? I see the answer even in this thread.
It exists and is in fact growing...and there is no one (except Rudy) that can fill it.
In a country of about 250 million, surely we can find ONE who can execute the war on terror AND is a conservative? No, I can't name any names yet (except possibly George Allen), but surely someone will come forward. I'm hoping! But if Giuliani were the candidate, many evangelicals - and those who share their issues - will most likely stay home or vote third party. And I just can't see the GOP winning without them.
I meant the way that he'd be taken apart in a national campaign. He's pretty much un-electable on the national level. Mostly because what is acceptable behavior in NYC is unacceptable in other parts of the country.
I truly admire Newt, but I think the msm demonized him pretty successfully. Newt is highly intelligent and would be an asset to any conservative administration, but I don't think he could ever win the Presidency.
I don't agree. I think he is electable on a National level. You would get cross over Dems... just like Reagan did.
I agree. If Democrats came into power we'd have a trillion dollar drug plan, billions more spent on education, an evergrowing debt, and a party that doesn't listen to their constituency. Oh wait.......
The leaders appear to be reflecting a growing sense of frustration among the Christian right, over what they see as a lack of legislative progress on issues such as banning same-sex marriages.
The problem I have with 'evangelicals' (although I fall under that same group) is the idea that any of these social ideas should be legislated at the national level. Republicans nor Democrats have any understanding or care for a federalist system. These ideals have spread to their followers. They just want their 'team' in place and Constitutional limitations on the national government out the window if it fits their cause
I'm not as concerned about gay marriage (let the courts fight it out until doomsday) as much as I'm concerned about fiscal discipline.
Stealing money from US (and our great-great grandchildren) to build a "bridge to nowhere" or to give it away to a corrupt NOLA is far more grievous and serious.
Out-of-control illegal immigration runs a close second of my concerns.
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