Conservatism is a hard choice for a society that has become accustomed to big government and big entitlements promoted by liberals.
The Tea Party claims to want small government.
We expect to foster a conservative governing philosophy consisting of limited government and respect for traditional American virtues.
Big-government proponents embrace both the power of the federal government and the idea that millions of Americans ought to be dependent on its largesse. It's time to return to our Founders' love for small government. More is not always better.
On the issues the Tea Party cares about, I land right in their bull's-eye.
One of those promises was to limit the size of government and to have the government serve the people - and not the other way around.
Republicans should simply focus on first principles and give the American people what they want - an honest party dedicated to common sense, fiscal responsibility and limited government. If we govern to save the country, we'll do well as a party.
The only problem with Republican principles is no one's following them.
I think, as Republicans, we need to stick by what we believe in. And that is fiscal conservatism and individual freedom.
We are moving the debate in a more limited government direction. And in a more rule of law direction, a more conservative direction.
It's very easy for the candidates to talk about how conservative they are, how conservative they will be.
I don't believe we need the government's help as much as some think we do. That belief sets me apart from the Democrats, since their way of dealing with everything is to tax and spend.
We should have a very limited federal government.
I'm not an extravagant person. You don't get a chance to spend money when you're working on a TV show.
I have dear friends of mine who represent real Republicans. Goldwater Republicans. Strong on defense. Tough on immigration. Fiscal conservatives.
I pay my rent and my bills and I buy food and toys for my dog and that's it.
I am a believer in smaller government, limited government, less regulation, less taxes, because I think to have more of those things, we suffocate the entrepreneurial spirit of this nation.
I buy food and gasoline - that's it.
It is time we passed a balanced budget amendment and return this government to limited spending.
Not only the candidate should not be required, he should not be permitted, to incur any but a limited and trifling expense for his election.
