...and a PLAID SHIRT doesn't make you a conservative.
Lamar Alexander supports a strong national defense. He is a strong pro-lifer. A moderate on some issues and right leaning conservative on others. Alexander wants a return to Reagan's original "flatter" tax rates of 15%&28%. He supports privatizing Social Security and returning control of childrens education to local communities and parents. He supports the right of Americans to own fireaems for personal protection and recreation, but agrees with the assault weapons ban. He believes we should enforce existing gun laws before we try to create new ones. On CFR, Alexander is for fewer restrictions and fuller disclosure. He supports voluntary prayer in public schools. Alexander supports stricter enforcement at our borders and supports efforts to control the use of illicit drugs.
Lamar Alexander would be a good choice to replace Fred Thompson in the Senate.