The 2006 Washington State Republican Convention concluded today with a resounding conservative note. The platform was not only considered in its entirety, defying the trend of recent years, but it was successfully and dramatically improved on many key fronts, including Immigration, Property Rights, and Human Life. The willingness of this body to debate the issues, give all delegates an opportunity to express their concerns, and stick to the task past the 4:30 PM psychological “wall” was impressive and inspiring. It clearly foreshadows the New Reagan Revolution we’ve been predicting. Politics matters, again, in the GOP, even against the clear will...