Tuesday, July 27, 2004

To Whom it May Concern:

You’re complaining rather loudly about the Bush bashing at the DNC already. Surely you expected it? Just watch what you complain about because you’re own bash fest is coming next month.

Personally, I’d love to see the Republicans who take the stage rise above the petty and snide remarks about the Democratic nominee. Talk about his record in the Senate. Talk about his plan for America should he win the election (assuming he puts forth one for you to talk about). Do not talk about his Vietnam years - in war and after he got home. Do not get personal. Do not get snippy.

Think high. You are the party of the sitting President of the United States. Talk about his first term. Remind people of the good things that have been accomplished in the past four years. Remind people about the Global War on Terror - don’t just talk about 9/11, show pictures and feature people directly affected. Yes, the Dems will accuse you of exploiting people’s pain - they’re free to think that, but they’re short-sighted in that thinking. This presidency is defined by that day and the days after - it’s one of his greatest strengths. In my mind there’s nothing more important than the safety of the American people, as a nation. I believe that the most important task before any President is the security of our land and citizens. If we’re not safe, then the rest doesn’t matter.

Remind people that we no longer live in a 9/10/2001 world.

Then talk about your vision for a second term. Talk about what you hope to accomplish in the next four years. Don’t dwell on the past. Look forward and cast the vision. People want a leader who will spell out his vision for the future. Be clear, be concrete, be enthusiastic, be resolute, and be positive.

I have four words for you - Rise Above The Fray. Don’t stoop to the level that the Democrats are displaying this week. Be better than that because you are better than that. Don’t just spout off the tired old rhetoric. Rather, use that week to show people what you’re about - freedom, justice, compassion, strength - for each individual and our nation.

I look forward to seeing President Bush reelected and another four years of his leadership. Don’t screw it up.