As we begin the new year we reliquish control of the House and Senate to the Democrats for the first time in 12 years. The path laid out before us is not easy.. but it is one that we must walk if we wish to regain control.

As a party we must return to our conservative roots. Running to the center in the previous election did not help our chances. In fact, it was the so-called “blue dog” democarats that ultimately won because they chose to run on a conservative principles like fiscal responsibility. Not to mention the fact that Republicans were fed up with their own party’s spending and allegations of corruption. As a result we decided to clean house.

Now we have an opportunity to show people who we really are by sticking to our conservative principles and by running true conservatives, not fiscally conservative moderates or democrats.

There is no doubt that the Presidential campaign will begin and end in Florida, especially with our own Mel Martinez as RNC Chair and Seminole County’s Jim Greer as RPOF Chair.

As young Florida Republicans we have a unique opportunity to not only vote for but also to have the ear of the next President of the United States.

There is no doubt that this year 2007 will bring new challenges. The question is are you ready?

A new year has just begun. Let us take some time to reflect on the past year and think about the changes we need to make as a party as we look toward 2008.

There is no doubt about it the elections were dissapointing this year for Republicans. While we held our own in Seminole County – we lost the US House and Senate. Looking back there are several factors that contributed to this. I believe there are several things we can do as a party to bring success in 2008.

1. Stick to conserative principles.
2. Reduce spending.
3. Weed out corruption.
4. Field real conservatives, not moderates in conservative clothing.
5. Do not expand the role of Government.