A "New Republican"
At the moment, it would seem the Republicans are in pretty strong shape nationally, controlling the three branches of government and all. But over at Washington Whispers via Political Wire, we learn that at least one GOP presidential hopeful thinks a new image is in order:
Get ready for another Arkansas governor with a clever slogan to hit the presidential trail. This time it's Republican Mike Huckabee, who's calling himself a "new Republican" as he ramps up for the race. Like Bill Clinton , the guv is popular, plugged in, plays an instrument -- guitar -- and even hails from Hope.Question for the day: What does a "New Republican" look like?
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Hm. 'New X' usually involves some element of jettisoning core values of 'Old X'... Maybe 'new Republicans' oppose torture? (Clearly none of the existing 'old R's' do, in any way that counts.) I saw Mike Huckabee last night on a C-SPAN Q&A with Brian Lamb, but didn't stick with it long enough to detect any differences from the existing Republican template.
He's got to work on that 5 o'clock shadow to make it in the 21st century world of presidential campaigning...
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What does a "New Republican" look like?
Just like an "Old Republican" except that his scales are shiny and colorful because he has shed his skin.
Joe Lieberman
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