"...the Republican bedrock is compassionate."

Conservatism and compassion

POLITICS | Conservative candidates must change the perception that they do not care and win the hearts of all Americans

Posted Oct. 19, 2013, 10:26 a.m. | MARK RODGERS &  | JEDD MEDEFIND

"To be clear, the point isn’t that Republicans should start pretending like we care. Pretending is the worst thing we could do if we’re serious about leading. The Republican brand must always be built on the bedrock of who we really are.

But in that is truly good news. Because the Republican bedrock is compassionate. We see that clearly in history, personal action, and in policy."