Speaking at the Iowa Republican Party's Lincoln Day Dinner, 2008 Presidential Candidate and Chicago businessman John Cox discusses his view on Republican Party principles.
Discussion Questions
- Which Republican principles does Mr. Cox advocate? Why does he say that Republicans in Congress haven't kept to these principles?
- Why do you think Mr. Cox refers to Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign when discussing his own candidacy?
- Describe Mr. Cox's views on taxes and the Internal Revenue Service. What other political issues does he list and what are his positions on these issues?
- Discuss Mr. Cox's background and political experience. Do you think he is a strong candidate for president in 2008?
Keywords
Campaigns and Elections, Climate Change, Foreign Relations, INTERNATIONAL, Iraq War, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, Political Parties, Republican