I wonder why

There's nothing more Republican than cutting taxes, so when I posted yesterday on Crist's economic policy plan and then read this piece this morning, I really starting wondering about Gallagher - Why didn't Gallagher do this already?

He has, from the begininning, tried to position himself as "the Repulican" in the Republican Primary by running to the social right, but (and this may just be my bad memory here) I can't remember Gallagher making any serious policy statements regarding taxes. Certainly none that lead to major news outlets posting stories about promises for "massive" tax cuts.

Why not?

Furthermore, how does Gallagher's team respond to a tax cutting proposal?

Gallagher's campaign squad ripped Crist for not guaranteeing property tax relief and instead leaving it up to counties as an option.

Gallagher spokesman Albert Martinez said the plan was lacking "in both details and leadership."

And Gallagher himself? Well, he doesn't actually say anything, but Stan Mayfield, you know, a state Rep supporting Tom but not actually the candidate, Stan said,

The harshest criticism came from Gallagher supporter Rep. Stan Mayfield, R-Vero Beach. In a prepared statement distributed by Gallagher's campaign, Mayfield called the plan "shallow" and "the mark of someone not ready to be governor."

Let's recap. Crist unveils massive tax cutting proposals, the Gallagher campaign criticizes them for being what exactly? Not detailed? Are leaders supposed to be detailed or are they supposed to propose big ideas and then lead?

It's important, because I don't think the Gallagher campaign is really getting what's wrong with their campaign.

Tell me again who the "real Republican" is in this race?

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Comments

[Bob]

Tom Gallagher is a good candidate. Or at the very least, he deserves better than a 19-point deficit. His campaign staff clearly is not getting the job done.

[Mr. C]

I'm taking a second look at this. Check back for another post on TG.

[kate]

You wrote: There's nothing more Republican than cutting taxes.

I thought there was nothing more Republican than keeping a stiff upper lip at parties, muttering "Let's bomb those sons of b*tches" on the way to church and dancing the night away to Hootie and the Blowfish.

[Mr. C]

No, Kate, you've got it confused. That's how the teachers celebrate after openhouse or Parent/Teacher night... when they aren't goin at it on the desk that is.

Conservatives are normally reclining in their smoking coats on, wife at their side with cigars in hand, enjoying a sniffer of fine whiskey, scotch or brandy whilst enjoying a fine celloist - Yo Yo Ma perhaps?

Young Republicans, that's another story. But youthful indulgence is a completely different subject.