Younger generation offers hope for GOP

I often find myself asking this question: What kind of chance the Republican Party has at taking control of the White House, Congress, our State Legislature or any body of government?

Each time, I come up with the same answer: slim to none. Why? You can't get into office without votes, and the Republican Party has been losing more and more of them each election.

However, one cannot blame the voters. Why would anybody support a party that has become so out of touch with the people, especially the younger generations, the very generations which will have an enormous impact on so many upcoming elections?

When I saw the article regarding Collin Corbett and his recent work with the Lake County Young Republicans, I saw a new beginning for the Republican Party. They finally started to reach out to the voters; the very people they hope will elect them to office. With the creation of this group, they have guaranteed themselves at least a shot at having a solid foundation of Republican voters, which could potentially give the party security in this area for several years.

Now imagine what kind of foundation would be created if these organizations were planted in locations all around the country.

The Republican Party has plenty of good ideas that could benefit people in all sorts of ways. It isn't their policy that people don't like; it is the party itself. The Democratic Party doesn't have any more or less good ideas than Republicans do. The difference between the two is the Democrats actually connect with the people.

Seeing the Republican Party reaching out to voters (especially young voters, whom the party always has difficulty winning) is a sign that the party is taking the hint you need supportive voters to win.

Mitchell Carter, Mundelein