I became politically aware during the Carter administration with its accompanying 444 days of American hostage captivity, ill-conceived foreign treaties, and all around general incompetence. I knew there had to be better.

I found what I was looking for in the philosophy, vision, and leadership of Ronald Wilson Reagan. While no one can deny his political and communication skills, there was so much more to the man! His core belief in, and devotion to, this nation - combined with his brand of conservatism – helped shape my core beliefs and is a large part of what forms my personal world-view to this day.