The latest slugfest between Obama and Clinton should remind those of us who find either candidate upsetting, that we have much work to do if we are to not only win the White House in November but also pick up some seats in the House of Representatives.  As the Democratic nomination winds its way through toward the summer months, we need to be registering voters, organizing the grass roots and identifying the key issues that will compel the American people to support the mature, responsible and experienced candidate, Senator John McCain.

As the Senator continues to hone his message to the American people, we who are active in the party and in conservative and pro-life circles, must connect with our constituencies and develop the networks and the people power to get out the vote for the primary and general elections. Now is not the time to weary or lose hope. The needs of the nation call upon us to stand in the gap against the pro-abortion, anti-American, collectivist mentality espoused by either democrat.

But our leaders must not be timid either. Republican senatorial leadership must demand up and down votes on judicial candidates.  The House leadership must propose a real and tangible response to the energy crisis. The American people must know that the Democratic leadership in this Congress has FAILED to respond to the pressing needs of the day.

Winning in November is not an option. To protect this nation from those who dismantle it and curtail our freedom, it is an imperative.