Has President-elect Barack Obama’s overwhelming victory brought upon the end of conservatism, as some pundits are saying?
No, of course not. Nor should it be. The election was the end of the era of conservatism that began during Ronald Reagan’s time in the White House. A new era will begin.
Conservative voices should always be heard within the Republican party. I believe each party should have strong believers (liberals or staunch conservatives), middle of the roaders (who should make up the core of the party) and the “leaners,” those who lean to the left or right without going over the edge into extremism.
So I, a political independent, believe conservatism most certainly is not dead, but is being forced to take a hard look at itself so the Republican Party can re-define some of its positions. That’s good for the party and good for the country.
Your friend, Stevedawg
