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Soul of the GOP
ResumeThe Republican platform that was adopted on the first night of the RNC, with its strong opposition to same-sex unions and abortion, may have pleased those on the right wing on the party, but moderates and some traditional conservatives wonder where the party's headed.
Click one of the "Listen" links to hear about the real soul of the GOP.
Guests:
John Harwood, national political editor, The Wall Street Journal
Rick Pearlstein, author, "Before the Storm: Barry Goldwater and the Unmaking of the American Consensus"
David Cargo, former governor, New Mexico and is part of of "Mainstream 2004"
Representative Christopher Shays (R-CT)
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA).
This program aired on September 1, 2004.