It prefers his small government, pro-market philosophy.

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If Republicans can do a better job promoting the freedom philosophy and pro-growth policies, enabling entrepreneurs to create more businesses and jobs, then it might be perceived as the party of real opportunity, which would help it become politically competitive again.

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And despite their troubles with the IRS, they have no intention of abandoning their do-it-yourself philosophy and hiring a tax pro.

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In fact, having served on the Kemp Commission on Economic Growth and Tax Reform he almost certainly is more knowledgeable about the economics of taxation and more principled in his pro-growth, small-government philosophy than any other Republican presidential candidate in the race, save Ron Paul.

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