In an interview with a North Dakota radio host, former Vice President Dick Cheney said that it would be a mistake for the Republican Party to shift toward a more moderate ideology. Cheney mentioned that the Republican party represents firm and fundamental ideas that express a commitment to the Constitution and its principles. This interview comes about a week after Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter made the decision to commit to the Deomocratic party because he felt the Republican party was moving too far to the right.
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It seems that Dick Cheney is persistent on not adjusting to the pressures of changing ideologies to gain more popularity within the party. He mentioned in his interview that acting like a Democrat is not what the Republican party should try to do, and that by sticking to its ideals the party can revive itself. I believe that while the Republican party should keep its concrete ideals, it is time for the party to re-evaluate the way its doing business, especially among younger people. Focusing on the “moral issues” is not going to get it done.
