Our Movement and Who's Who

This blog was created to discuss the issues facing our party and nation, with folks from all areas of our party, but also to explore the races that will define our party as a whole, and the candidates who will define our party in the 21st century. I've spent countless hours scoping out and researching the people who hope to take that title, and will share the names who I feel will be making a big impact in the years to come. In the next few days, I'll be unveiling the Blue State Republican "All-Star Team", the candidates who I strongly feel will shape our party and bring it back into the spotlight.

These candidates include Marco Rubio, a young, charismatic 38 year old Floridian who previously served as speaker of the Florida House now running for the United States Senate. Marco is one of the most gifted speakers I've ever seen, and he's running an upstart, grassroots campaign against the well known Governor of Florida, Charlie Crist. I'm a fan of Charlie, but he's not the person who's going to bring people into our party like Marco will.

They also include Ryan Frazier, an Aurora city councilman looking to make a difference for less government and more freedom for Coloradans in the United States Senate. We also have Sarah Steelman, a charismatic conservative who's stood up for fiscal responsibility for Missourians, and will hopefully decide to run against the old Blunt establishment for Missouri's open Senate seat. We'll be introducing even more candidates and faces who are going to make an impact with your help over the course of this week, and we hope that you decide to volunteer or donate, and make a difference in the shape of our party and nation.

It's obvious that the Republican Party needs a rebirth, a new story, and a pragmatic one at that. We have millions of dedicated Americans who are currently forming a movement for fiscal responsibility and accountability in Washington, whether at tea parties or in their communities. Now it's time that we unite our movement and elect the candidates who represent our movement for responsibility and accountability. I hope you join me!

-Joe