The Republican Party is seeking your input as we develop the policies and principles upon which we should stand for the next four years. On this website, you can share your thoughts, participate in polls, and communicate directly with the policymakers who will be shaping the party's agenda. All comments and feedback will be reviewed and taken into full consideration as we prepare for our convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul.The site includes introductory remarks from RNC Chairman Mike Duncan, platoform chairman Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and co-chair Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC).
The site represents another attempt by Republicans to close the technological gap with their Democratic counterparts. But the early reviews aren't entirely positive. TechRepublican founder David All writes of his first impressions:
"Input" from the American people can be interpreted anyway you like. Will any of this "input" make it to the actual platform? To be determined.
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Just a quick FYI - I submitted my text entry under Jobs & Economy >> Technology Policy and it hasn't yet surfaced so there's clearly a moderation policy.
UPDATE: Just chatted with David All, who offers some additional thoughts. When I asked him if opening up the platform to public imput could send mixed signals, All said, "A lot of people are wondering what Republicans stand for. This is a great opportunity to 'take the temperature,' on a number of issues like immigration. Anything that lowers the barrier to entry for voters is good and helps get everyone together in the same room."
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