In a recent US News article, there is discussion of repairing the image of the Republican Party. I say, it's about time - but how exactly do they plan on doing this?

Here's what I've been seeing in the news:

1. Head of RNC Michael Steele apologizes to Rush Limbaugh after making the following remark - “Rush Limbaugh is an entertainer,” he said. “Rush Limbaugh, the whole thing is entertainment. Yes, it’s incendiary, yes, it’s ugly.” Limbaugh went on to berate Steele on his radio show, and Steele quickly apologized. It's clear to see who runs the show (pun intended) when it comes to the G.O.P.
2. I didn't catch much of the CPAC on CSPAN over the weekend, but that which I did see made me gag. If these kids are the future of the Republican party, who's going to tell them that the image is changing?

And changing to what, exactly? After the 2006 and 2008 elections, it's clear that the white southern man no longer prevails on the ballot. Even their diverse selection of Jindal, a Governor from Louisiana of Indian descent, has been criticised.

From US News:
"We forgot those core ideals" that had led to success in the past, such as fiscal discipline, shrinking the size of government, and personal responsibility. "We walked away from the trust of the American people," he says. Steele pledged to not back down from confronting Obama and the Democrats on "basic principles."

Honestly, I wish Steele and the G.O.P. good luck in their quest for a new image. If they can find a way to relate to Generation Y - the youth and future of our country and our world, then good for them. I'm not talking about those who are simply Republicans because their parents are. I'm talking about those who think for themselves, and want to see our world as a better place, without looking back to the "good old days". It's time for a new sense of value in that party. As a proponent of bipartisan competition, I'm rooting for you.