Red for Red state (Did you notice the Left hung red on us way back when "because we always use red for the incumbent", unless of course he actually is a communist)
The ¢ sign as a symbol of what makes sense (*groan*, I know), and frugality, and a c for conservative. As well as something of a derivative of Ayn Rands gold $ symbol.
Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute...
Just my 2¢
*sigh* hit post too quickly.
Meant to say:
Millions for defense not One Red Cent for tribute.
I like it. Easy to produce. Anyone could print it and put it in their window.