Posted by
Yubaduck on Saturday, June 07, 2008 1:12:25 AM
I have hope, for the first time in a long time that at some level, some small number of people understand what must be done to save the Republican party from itself. In Alaska, Rep Don Young, a Republican, has a horrific record of spending and earmarks. And the people of his district are doing something about it. In this article from the Wall Street Journal, the primary fight between Young and a challenger with a proven record of conservative political actions is discussed, and to me, it is the neccesary fight we must undertake these next few elections. If you are represented by a Republican or even a Democrat, and they spend money like this guy, mount a challenge. Find a city counselor or state rep or war veteran who is a real conservative and mount a real challenge in the primary of 2010 if it is too late for this cycle. We must take our party back and at the national level, it starts with the house. I for one am encouraged, though we might be in for some pain in the short term, some out there know what needs done.