The Conservative Right

This was taken from the editorial section of the Lake County News Herald on 04/24/2006 before the primaries, it is abbreviated:

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The Republican primary for state treasurer offers stark contrasts between incumbent Treasurer Jennette Bradley and her opponent, Ashtabula County Auditor Sandra O'Brien. O'Brien has traveled across the Buckeye State touting her proven conservative credentials as an opponent to abortion. The treasurer's office, however, doesn't have a say on this contentious moral issue.

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It doesn't matter people who vote Republican do so more on moral lines, they are tired of all the social engineering with homosexual rights, abortion rights, the removal of God from public places, gun rights and a host of other issues. Issues that the Democrats take a completely opposing stance. Even in a position of state treasurer where it has little if any say on these issues people voted their moral conscience. People are tired of the government interfering and eroding our beliefs and values.
As I was looking at the sample ballot this past May primary with my father making sure we had everything correct, a guy walked up. I asked who he was voting for governor. He replied Blackwell, I don't want same sex marriage. That reason amongst others is what elected Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell to run for governor in November. His moral beliefs and stance on the many social issues facing America. He is a very believable candidate.
Though it may not of been a landslide victory for any of the Conservative Right candidates it still sends enough of a message, especially here in Ohio which is a key battle ground state, that the path to victory goes through them.
The biggest distinction between Republicans and Democrats is with the Conservative Right not with the moderates or liberal Republicans where the lines get blurred. Republicans have to recognize this or they will alienate their true base. If they do it will be hard to win and even harder to hold onto the majority they now have.

Carey K. Masci