It was revived for a couple years in 1994 with the Contract with America, but after that small government conservatism was not a major theme of the GOP.
I think you’ve got a point there. Thank you for the mention. I don’t remember each of Newt’s points, but I do believe small government was in there.
Thanks.
BTW: When our founding principles are heralded as part of a campaign, the campaign is generally quite successful. Unfortunately the RP leadership never seems to realize this.