re: #192 looking closely

On this particular issue, I think Giuliani has it right. Its OK for the Republican party to espouse religious values, but those should just be de-emphasized compared to other more pragmatic matters of State.

When I say “make a break with social conservatives,” I don’t necessarily mean “expel them from the party.” (That’s not really possible in any case.)

Rudy Giuliani’s approach is the right one — de-emphasize their influence, and stop trying to force religious agendas through legislation.

The problem is that the social conservatives, Ralph Reed et al, will never willingly accept a reduced role in the GOP. They’re addicted to the power.