Like I said, I could increase the list to 15 key points. But the farther you get from the big 4, the more debate within conservative circles arises. For example, immigration is one that no conservative concensus has arisen for a solution - other than stopping the flow as the first step. I want to see all illegals have to return home and apply for green cards (temp workers) or else be deported permanently. And the end of anchor baby BS. But the editorial boards of mainstream conservative publications such as the WSJ, NR, and Weekly Standard have all seemed to align with a version of Bush’s plan.
Okay, I get your point. Reagan focused on a limited number of issues, but in the end, his successes covered a multitude of issues. There is nothing wrong with debate among conservatives and we shouldn't be limiting that debate to 4 issues. The liberals didn't limit themselves when they began their leftwing crusade back in the 1960`s. Conservatives shouldn't limit their agenda today. That plays right into the hands of liberals and Democrats. Conservatives need to be broad based and proactive.
>>>>> ..... the editorial boards of mainstream conservative publications such as the WSJ, NR, and Weekly Standard have all seemed to align with a version of Bush’s plan.
I'm not so sure those three publications are as conservative today, as they once were.