August 28, 2008

Club For Growth Weighs in on GOP Convention Lineup

A few days ago, I noticed that the GOP Convention lineup will be showcasing the party's squishy left wing while squeezing out the conservatives. Apparently, I wasn't the only one who noticed.

From The Club for Growth:

With the Republican Party’s brand in shambles, it is important for the Party to showcase those leaders who are currently in office fighting to preserve the limited-government, free-market principles the GOP used to stand for...

So why are [popular fiscal conservatives] absent from the GOP’s convention lineup?

“Many of the slotted speakers are impressive leaders in their own right,” said Club for Growth President Pat Toomey, “but it is hard not to notice the absence of the Party’s most pro-growth elected officials. We hope Senator McCain will broaden the list of speakers and demonstrate his commitment to reclaiming the mantle of fiscal conservatism for the GOP.”

Amen to that--but I wouldn't be holding your breath.

By Ragnar Danneskjold, Typical Bitter Gun-Clinger at 09:01 AM | |