How Republicans Can Turn Us vs. Them Into Strength From Within

Democrats have finally reached their inflection point. They no longer have a message of hope or healing for a nation that can’t refrain from a short but storied history of perseverance, determination, and sacrifice.

Instead, they find themselves between a rock and a hard place with the everyday American, tightening their grip on a fractured narrative, relying on division and delusion rather than unity and common sense. Meanwhile, Republicans have a rare but unique opportunity: to shift from the politics of polarization to a message that seeks strength in unity.

The far-left faction of the Democrat Party are the architects of a chaotic and callused slogan of “Us vs. Them” — a dangerous strategy that pairs well with their subsidized-everything approach to government. But in a nation facing complex challenges — global instability, an ever-changing economy, and cultural shifts — this strategy is unsustainable at least and unruly at best.

The current Democrat playbook of finger-pointing and violent domestic diversion tactics has failed to meet our desperate need to rediscover our national purpose. It has ultimately rendered their message weak and their bench shallow, leaving many Americans disconnected from the political process and, most notably, from each other.

It is imperative that Republicans seize this moment and capitalize on a message of unity and resilience, finding ways to return a sense of commonality amongst communities who have forgotten our shared purpose of exceptionalism in a country that has the scars to prove its destiny.

The Party can hold the gold on policies that reignite the American Dream, support families, and rebuilds trust in The People’s government. Republicans have the heroic opportunity to save our Republic and preserve a two-and-a-half century old idea of what George Washington posed as “…the last great experiment for promoting human happiness.”

As the midterms approach and Republicans attempt to increase their gains and seek a path to victory, it is crucial to our future as a Party that we refrain from getting bogged down in winning debates or dominating headlines, but invoking a nationwide movement that inspires Americans to see their strength in each other, a once cherished observance of individual efforts that forge a strong nation.

It is up to Republicans now to forbid our legacy be relinquished to a weak-minded and catastrophic ideology that Democrats have stolen from failed, extinct nations. It’s time to disavow “Us vs. Them” and embrace our strength from within.

Corey Stevens is a seasoned campaign operative and respected national strategist having worked on successful local, state, and federal races throughout the southwest and western United States. He serves as Director of Accounts at Connector, Inc. — a boutique government relations and political affairs firm with offices in Washington, D.C., and Dallas, Texas. He is also a member of The Steamboat Institute’s Emerging Leaders Council.