January 24, 2006

Kingston's "American Renewal Project"

He's not yet a declared candidate for conference chair -- in part because there's no race yet and there may not be -- but GOP conf. vice-chair Jack Kingston (R-GA) is tending to his reputation as a forward-thinker.

A Dear Colleague letter he sent today is a -- dare we say it -- Contract With America-like agenda for GOPers to drive legislation with in '06 and a guide for winning nationalized midterm contests in November.

Kingston would create a "BRAC-type" commission to find ways to trim the government. He favors zero-based budgeting, sunset provisions attached to all new government programs and unspecified earmark reform.

The second plank speaks for itself: "A balanced immigration policy that secures the nation’s borders and deters illegal immigration and criminal activity."

Kingston also promotes a focus on energy independence, and on a tax code that is "simple, fair and honest."

Oh by the way: It was Newt Gingrich who convinced Kingston to run for GA statehouse and then for Congress. [MARC AMBINDER]

Posted at 04:37 PM

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