But there are young leaders who need to take the lead in returning the party to its traditional tenets. Two men that will be a tremendous boon to the party over the next decade are Mn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty and former Md. Lt. Gov. Michael Steele.
These are two men who understand what it's going to take to right the party.
Pawlenty won re-election in 2006 during the big Democratic sweep. He was able to balance the books of Minnesota without raising taxes, according to the Star-Tribune. He is also a big proponent of alternative energy and has pushed for new energy sources, including wind energy, in his home state. Pawlenty, who was rumored to be one of McCain's choice as running mate, has a big future with the party. He won great respect when he told his constituents that he was governor of the state and would remain governor until his term expired.
Steele, who was the highest elected African-American in the nation when he was lieutenant governor, is seeking the party's top spot.
In his blog at Townhall.com, Steele rightly demands that Republicans "stop looking for Reagan and start acting like Republicans." He's right. The GOP has rested on the laurels of Regan for too long.
In his press release announcing his candidacy for chairman of the Republican Party, he wrote:
"Most Americans today see a Republican Party that defines itself by what it is against rather than what it is for," Steele said in the release. "We can tell you why public schools aren’t working, but not articulate a compelling vision for how we’ll better educate children. We’re well equipped to rail against tax increases; but can’t begin to explain how we’ll help the poor. The success of our Party’s resurgence will come from the states -- from our local leaders and from our Governors."
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