Although the candidates appear unconcerned with younger men and women in their party, they are the future. They are disappointed that all of the candidates are failing to talk about the issues, and they believe that Donald Trump’s poll numbers are the result of this fact.

Margaret Hoover is a 38-year-old Republican political strategist and author. “I’d like for us to be a Party that’s known for standing what we are for — not what we’re against.”

Sorry, Ms. Hoover, this year’s offerings of presidential wannabees have never offered positive ideas with the exception of John Kasich.

Young Republicans speak a lot about the ‘soul of the party;’ and they are somewhat afraid. None of the eleven remaining candidates resemble Republicans of the past who were principled and hard-working servants of the American people. They are ambitious and seek public office for their own advantage. The ‘soul of the party’ was not on stage in Iowa last Thursday, it resides in the minds and hearts of voters like myself who valued its service to our nation until the last 15 years when it disappeared.

Younger voters in the Democratic Party look to Bernie Sanders for the future. Sadly, the same group of Republicans lack a candidate who speaks about and will fight for the issues important for the future of our nation.

Policies are important to younger voters. Young Republicans believe that less government is the best government, but it must insure that there is a ‘level playing field.’ They also believe in protecting the rights of the LGBT community, and equal rights for all demographics. They want a stable Middle East, a free market healthcare system, and upward mobility for all by eliminating poverty.

Have you heard any of the GOP candidates say these things? I have watched or listened to most of all seven debates, and I heard nothing but attacks.

Young Democrats and Republicans will be occupying the seats in the House and Senate in a few years; politicians might consider listening to them; they just might learn something.

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By James Turnage

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