[PeteB570]

Since I just did my tax return yesterday I'd say the GOP has many "Core" issues they need to address before November.

[HopefulPatriot]

"Guns, what real men want for Christmas."

Be careful what you wish for; one year I told my teenage daughter and wife that anything in a long narrow box labeled "Browning" would be fine for me.

My daughter gave me a long narrow box that contained a letter opener engraved with the word, BROWNING.

From my experience, your tag line might be more accurate if rephased; I would suggest:
"Guns, what real men give their children for Christmas."

[RedStateRocker]

The only "Core" issue any professional politician has is getting re-elected. Except for a VERY few in each party the only difference between them is differences in which groups they pander to. The VERY few Republicans OR Democrats of principle are often ridiculed or sidelined.