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This is the first in a new series of reports I will issue here on RENEWtv’s interactive portal. The Renewal Report will highlight the best news and information surrounding GOP renewal and the regeneration of our democracy. Please send news tips and pieces for consideration to: submissions@renewthegop.com.
Gallup has released an intriguing poll that shows some important movements and developments within the GOP and America. According to Gallup, “…Americans have inched to the right on a handful of the 15 issues rated, including divorce, use of animal fur in clothing, gambling, and embryonic stem-cell research.” Aren’t these some of the same issues liberals – and Meghan McCain – are urging the GOP to abandon?
In other news, the Young America’s Foundation found that for the 16th year in a row, the vast majority of America’s colleges and universities invited liberal commencement speakers to speak to (indoctrinate) students. According to YAF, “[Ben Stein's] views on Intelligent Design stirred the faculty at the University of Vermont to the point where Mr. Stein’s invitation was eventually rescinded. The school president decided to host a more “neutral” speaker: Howard Dean.“ Unbelievable. Hope, change, diversity and tolerance, indeed!
And if you care about national security and/or transparency, you’ll be interested to know that HotAir.com reported (based on a NY Times piece) a potential conundrum from President Obama – a man who has incessantly pledged transparency and accountability. Apparently, one out of every seven detainees held at Guantanamo has gone back into terrorism upon release. Some sources say the administration purposely withheld a report containing these details.
Yesterday, a comprehensive health bill was introduced in the Senate. Unlike ObamaCare, this plan would maintain and sustain a competitive marketplace, while giving the American people full power over their health. See what The American Spectator has to say here. If the Republicans want to show capitalism operating in its truest form – and if Americans want to see health care properly reformed, this plan is a step in the right direction.
And Newt Gingrich penned an intriguing piece about Nancy Pelosi. The former Speaker of the House wants her to step down. He writes, “The controversy swirling around Speaker Pelosi isn’t political — she may think it is, other liberal Democrats may think it is, and the media may want it to appear that way. But this isn’t about politics. It’s about national security.”
The “party of no” label that has been bestowed upon the GOP is beginning to lose its luster. According to FOX News, following the Republican introduction of two bills in the House, Minority Leader John Boehner said, “President Obama has outlined a responsible strategy on Afghanistan and Pakistan, and he deserves support from Democrats and Republicans in Congress as our troops, intelligence professionals, diplomatic officials, and allies work to ensure security in the region.” The move separates Obama from his own party and – importantly – showcases support for movement in the Middle East that will lead to further sustainability.
And be sure to check out The Moderate Voice’s quote of the week. It’s a gem.
