Advice for Republicans

There does not seem to be a front runner for the Republican nomination at this point. I would advise them to consider this:

When a clear winner seems to be emergining, take some positive steps to unite the ticket. This most likely can not happen until after the early primaries. When a clear leader emerges, that person should reach out to the other candidates. He, or she, should talk to the others in the race and ask them to be a part of their administration.

If Herman Cain is not the front runner, he should be asked to run as Vice President. This would defuse the race issue. I hate to admit it, but I believe a large number of African Americans will vote for Obama because of his race. With Cain on the ballot they may be comfortable voting for the Republican Ticket.

Others in the race are intelligent people. I believe that Michele Backmann and Ron Paul should be part of the administration. If the leader were to recruit some of these people, and announce that they have agreed to be part of a New Administration I think they will win.

With these divergent ideas about government cabinet meetings might bring forth divergent views. This is good! I don’t think a good leader wants people who are “yes men” as his advisors.

Of course none of this can happen yet, but I believe this would be a very smart move. It could unite the Nation to get behind a winning ticket.

Stan Elrod

Charlotte, NC