I deny the alleged dichotomy between “social conservatives” and “fiscal conservatives.” The same fundamental principles, the same understanding of the proper purpose and role of government, underlie both. If you are only one or the other, you are not really a conservative at all, just a would-be tyrant who happens to want to control different things than other tyrants do.
Anyway, I generally agree with the article, in that emphasizing federalism (and the limits of government) is a good approach on social issues and emphasizing personal freedom (property rights, etc.) is a good approach on economic ones.
Indeed. It's amazing how many self-described "conservatives" understand that the government can't manage the nation's economy but believe that it is somehow capable of the far more difficult taks of managing the people's souls.