Abandon Quote by Ed Rollins
“What we won't become is a 'Democratic Party lite!' We are a party that wants smaller government and lower taxes. Obama and the Democrats do not. We are a party that wants to encourage small business. We are a party that has a large constituent group that believes in a social agenda and we will not abandon them.”
About This Quote
Source Political Speech: Campaign Rally, 2008
The party seeks smaller government, lower taxes, and support for small business while maintaining a social agenda, contrasting with the Democratic Party.
In simple terms: Advocates limited government, low taxes, small business, plus social policies.
Key Takeaway
Promote limited government with social concern.
Themes
politics
policy
conservatism
Mood
determined
assertive
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- campaign platforms
- community organizing
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
fiscal conservatism
social welfare
small business support
Questions to Reflect On
- How can small government still fund social initiatives?
- What compromises are necessary?
A Different Perspective
Balancing limited government with social programs can be contradictory.
