Conservative Values Core of 2008 Republican Platform
The Republican party is known to be the “conservative” party. However, the platform will surprise some as to just how conservative it is. Here are just a few of the amendments passed today.
1. The Mexico City Policy - This policy prohibits federal monies from being given to Non-Government Organizations that promote abortion as a method of family planning in other countries.
2. We support a commitment to continued clean-coal production and utilization.
3. We support strengthening our connections with both Canada and Mexico through increased trade and a continued development of our shared values and common purpose.
4. We support sanctions being expanded to all sectors in Iran, not just the energy sector.
5. We support Jerusalem being an undivided city and the capitol of Israel.
These are just a few examples that illustrate the committee’s commitment to conservative principles.
The convention begins next week and I expect it will demonstrate to the American people the level of enthusiasm that Republicans are experiencing nationwide about the conservative platform. The energy and excitement of the convention will also show the delight with which the McCain campaign is embracing these conservative principles.
The platform developed for 2008 is truly a grassroots-driven platform. The Republican Party conducted an extensive online effort to reach out to the American people and get their input on platform issues. This year’s platform has been significantly reduced from previous years. The working draft of the platform is 48 pages, whereas in years past it has grown to more than 100.
The platform is an easy to understand and readable document that outlines the core values of the Republican Party. You can find a link to the 2008 working draft of the platform draft by clicking here.
I’ll have more updates soon as we head into the convention.
Senator Mike Fair
