It is unbelievable that they are willing to alienate so many different people for the sake of this mindless political correctness.
The fact is, if a gay person wants to vote conservative for reasons of economics and basic liberty, he can do so, and will do so. He doesn’t have to be coddled with “identity politics”.
The conservative movement shouldn’t “reach out” to any identity-group. It should stand for basic conservative principles. And one of those principles is the defense of the values of Western Civilization, which include a strict definition of marriage.
Conservatism has three pillars: Economic Freedom and Liberty, Peace Through Strength, and Traditional Western Values.
Great summary. There’s a C in CPAC for a reason. Today, the so-called conservative group looks too tribal. Identity politics is for liberals.
There should not be any conservative factions, whether based on race, sex, religion or sexual tendencies. No real conservative would ever introduce themselves as a “hetrosexual” or “straight” conservative, so there is no need for those who are homosexual to do so. A conservative’s sexual preference or inclination should have no bearing on their position on the issues. If it does, then they are not conservative.