SIGN THIS REPUBLICAN PETITION: Seriously.

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from www.americasblog.blogspot.com:

Monday, August 30, 2004
Moderate Republicans Fighting Back
by Rob in Baltimore - 4:30 PM

The LA Times pieces were interesting, showing some real divisions within the Republican Party. As I was flipping through the NY Times Convention section today, I came across a full page ad by these guys, Mainstream2004.

"As Republican former Governors, Senators and public officials,
we urge our party to renew its allegiance to the proven, common sense values which unite America.

Instead of partisan ideology - which increasingly has led moderates to leave the party - what's needed is a speedy return to the pragmatic, problem-solving mainstream."

They have a petition online that they indicate will be delivered to the Chairman during the convention. They talk about the current administration "weakening environmental law", the need to "end record defects", "rebuild alliances". On social issues, two interesting things:

"- put the health of millions first, and clear the way for embryonic stem cell research;

- appoint mainstream federal judges, and respect the Constitution;"

And this is coming from REPUBLICANS. Given that this ad was signed by a number of former Republican Governors and Senators, this is not shaping up to be what I would call a "unified" convention. I give them a lot of credit for standing up for what the Republican party used to be all about. For those who want to have one more go to try and change the party from within, might be a good group to join up with. Sign their petition - give the repubs a little indigestion during their convention. :)

http://www.backtothemainstream.org/