kirkblitz
11-08-2008, 07:48 PM
http://www.thestate.com/local/story/582636.html
Katon Dawson bio
Dawson is the fourth-longest serving state party chairman in the country.
Age: 52
Residence: Columbia
Family: Married, two children
Education: Bachelor’s degree in management from the University of South Carolina
Occupation: General manager of Burns Auto Parts
5 big questions ...
Republicans face in trying to rebuild the party.
1. How much has the electorate changed? Democrats have crowed about a nationwide realignment, but Republicans think they can prove the U.S. is still a center-right country.
2. Will getting back to basics still work? Republicans have urged that their party push fiscal responsibility, free markets and defense.
3. Is there more room in the big tent? Traditional party planks — curbing illegal immigration, social issues — have turned off moderates and the growing number of Hispanic voters. The GOP needs to bring these voters in.
4. Can you teach an old elephant new tricks? Democrats beat Republicans with their mastery of technology. Can the GOP improve outreach to tech-savvy young voters?
5. Can the GOP quell the infighting? The McCain-Palin campaign imploded post-election and congressional Republicans are pointing fingers. Republicans need to pull in the same direction.
— John O’Connor
f you gop, you aint getting my vote if you go more left
:bunchies::bunchies::bunchies:
Katon Dawson bio
Dawson is the fourth-longest serving state party chairman in the country.
Age: 52
Residence: Columbia
Family: Married, two children
Education: Bachelor’s degree in management from the University of South Carolina
Occupation: General manager of Burns Auto Parts
5 big questions ...
Republicans face in trying to rebuild the party.
1. How much has the electorate changed? Democrats have crowed about a nationwide realignment, but Republicans think they can prove the U.S. is still a center-right country.
2. Will getting back to basics still work? Republicans have urged that their party push fiscal responsibility, free markets and defense.
3. Is there more room in the big tent? Traditional party planks — curbing illegal immigration, social issues — have turned off moderates and the growing number of Hispanic voters. The GOP needs to bring these voters in.
4. Can you teach an old elephant new tricks? Democrats beat Republicans with their mastery of technology. Can the GOP improve outreach to tech-savvy young voters?
5. Can the GOP quell the infighting? The McCain-Palin campaign imploded post-election and congressional Republicans are pointing fingers. Republicans need to pull in the same direction.
— John O’Connor
f you gop, you aint getting my vote if you go more left
:bunchies::bunchies::bunchies: