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Matt Lewis : Lessons from Britain and Canada Could Save the GOP
Much has been written lately regarding how the Republican Party might re-form itself into a winning operation. Of course, this debate has been around for a long time, but our recent losses have reignited the debate. This time, however (perhaps having learned from liberals that “progressive” ...
Matt Lewis: Michael Steele Holds Blogger Call
townhall.com — Promising this would be "the first of a series of conversations" with bloggers, former Maryland LG Michael Steele held a blogger conference call today regarding his bid for RNC Chairman. Regarding bloggers, Steele... (more) Matt Lewis: Michael Steele Holds Blogger Call
Matt Lewis: Undecided About Steele ...
townhall.com — I'm conflicted about Steele...... On the negative side, I am concerned about his association with Christine Todd Whitman and the Main Streeters. Along with Christine Todd Whitman and John Danforth, he is a National... (more) Matt Lewis: Undecided About Steele ...
Can Palin and Thompson lead GOP tea party? - Matt Lewis
politico.com — The presidential race is over, but for a few top Republicans, the campaign is just beginning. At its winter meeting in January, the Republican National Committee will elect a new chairman, and a slew of hungry candidates are already lining up for the ... (more) Can Palin and Thompson lead GOP tea party? - Matt Lewis
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Matt Lewis: David Cameron, Moderate Hero?
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog — Adam Brickley and I are out with a new piece today that dispells the recent myths (being spread by moderates) about British Conservative Leader David Cameron . Here's a taste: "In their minds, Cameron is the crusading moderator who wrested control of the Conservative Party from…well…conservatives -- dragged it kicking and screaming into the 21 st Century -- and now stands ready to become Prime Minister in the 2009 Election. They are right on two counts: the first being that Cameron is a moderate and the second being that he is a political genius. Indeed, there is much ...

Dissecting Leftism — ... onto new issues and made conservatives think of themselves as smiling, forward-looking change agents rather than brooding, tax-obsessed fear-mongers. Still, he didn't change the basic values that the party holds dear. In a lot of ways he's like Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota. Both are seen as a little moderate because they try to be optimistic pragmatists rather than ideologues, but they also fit into the broad conservative mainstream in their respective nations. More here ************************ ELSEWHERE As readers here are presumably ...

Lessons from Britain Could Save the GOP?
THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS — ... onto new issues and made conservatives think of themselves as smiling, forward-looking change agents rather than brooding, tax-obsessed fear-mongers. Still, he didn't change the basic values that the party holds dear. In a lot of ways he's like Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota. Both are seen as a little moderate because they try to be optimistic pragmatists rather than ideologues, but they also fit into the broad conservative mainstream in their respective nations. More here Posted by John Ray. For a daily critique of Leftist activities, ...

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