Republicans Compromise on Ideological Test

A potentially divisive dispute over a Republican National Committee “purity resolution” that would require candidates to commit to a series of conservative positions – or face a cut-off of party funds – has apparently been averted.

A late-afternoon meeting of Republican leaders produced agreement on a watered-down resolution that would require only that party leaders consider whether potential candidates adhere to the core principles of the Republican Party, as laid out in the Republican Party platform. There would be no penalty for candidates who did not subscribe to all the core principles, party officials said.

Michael H. Drucker
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The 'Purity' Test

One of the top items of business for the Republican National Committee, as it gathers in HI, is to pass a so-called “purity” resolution being put forth by some of its more conservative members.

The resolution, named after former President Ronald Reagan, would require that Republican candidates agree on at least eight listed conservative positions – like gun control, same-sex marriage and abortion financing – or face a cut-off of party money and support.

If the resolution had been in place, would the national committee have been barred from doing anything to help Mr. Brown in his campaign against Martha Coakley, the Democratic attorney general?

Use the above link to read the article by ADAM NAGOURNEY, The New York Times.

Michael H. Drucker
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