The Illinois congressman is arguably the staunchest abortion opponent in Congressman. Hyde would not go along with exceptions for abortion to protect the life of a mother or in cases of rape or incest as George W. Bush would. The fuss among Republicans is, as usual, about abortion. Of the eight subcommittees preparing the platform, only the Family and Community session attracted a media crowd. Lower tax rates.
Personal savings accounts.
No protection from discrimination based on sexual preference. No gay marriage. No gays in the military. English as the official U.S. language is no longer a demand. Immigration reform is.