OPINION: Principle or power
Brent Regan
“Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.” — Alexander Hamilton
What is a Republican? Anyone who is qualified to vote can affiliate with the Republican Party and call themselves a “Republican.” There is no test or oath, just check a box and you are in. But what if there is a candidate who claims to be a Republican? Should you expect the candidate to hold the Republican values described in the Republican Platform? Is it your job to determine what being a Republican means for each candidate or should the word “Republican” have a standard meaning?
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