As a Connecticut citizen and a Republican I am very concerned, not just for my state, but also for my party. I don’t believe Governor Malloy or the Democrats have the answers to our state’s problems as government is still growing, taxes keep rising and many are still fleeing the state.
I was hoping the Connecticut Republican Party would finally get its act together and conduct a strong campaign. Instead, we saw timidity and confusion. It appears we are more concerned about personalities than sound ideas and their clear communication. I believe this is where we are making a huge mistake. I have to ask myself – What did we stand for this fall and how did we differ from the liberal Democrats who are destroying our state? I don’t think anyone knows.
Recently, the Republican Party held its State Central Committee meeting at which there was reported a lot of hand wringing and after the fact personal apologies, but little in the way of policies. Even an old college classmate of mine, who now serves in the Legislature, seems more focused on the ‘who’ instead of the ‘what.’ Nationwide, though, Republicans are far more Conservative and much clearer in their ideas, ideas that are designed to solve the ills that seriously trouble us. Ideas like creating jobs, the free market, the repeal of Obamacare, a strong defense, a clear and strong foreign policy, energy expansion, limited but efficient government, cutting waste, lowering taxes and many others, are all just a part of what won this fall. Yes, people ran, but it was their ideas and beliefs that carried them into office.
While the liberal media distractingly tries to focus on the personal flaws of potential 2016 presidential candidates, the new Congress will soon be filled with men and women who are far more inclined to enact policies which have been clearly spelled out before the voters and approved. I believe it is time Connecticut Republicans do the same. There is no excuse not to. Our families, neighbors and, most especially, our children and grandchildren need this.
