I’m a pretty moderate Republican when it comes to most issues, but tend to be socially conservative.
I actually agree with you on:
-New rules to “break the link between lobbyists and leg.”
-Enact all the recommendations made by the 9/11 commission.
-Raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour
-Cut the interest rate on student loans in half.
-Allow the government to negotiate directly with the pharm. companies for lower drug prices for Medicare.
-Broaden the types of stem cell research allowed.
-Reverse some tax cuts on those earning above for ex. 500k.
I support the right on almost all social issues, but tend to be more open minded. For example, I’d favor a law that bans abortion in all cases except rape, incest and the mothers life. Anything more restrictive will never pass and this approach would have the support of a majority of Americans. I also have a broader range of issues that I consider ‘social’ issues and would include homelessness and healthcare, for example, and on these issues I lean Democratic. But Democrats have allowed the far left to dominate their party, they have been afraid to engage with Christians and have not done a good enough job defining the moral issues and standing apart from the radical actions of groups like the ACLU. The far left disgusts me, and in many ways this is one reason that I vote Republican. I am also not pleased with the Democratic ideas for immigration and support of affirmative action.
