clayton: it is because of a abeoln, the log cabin is lincoln. it goes back to how they think conservatism and as intertwining as one of the same. a lot of them talk about abe lincoln as an abolitionist, a favor of rights. he is a wartime president, they also talk about his stock individualism -- staunch individualism. in what ways do they work within the republican party. ? clayton: they go to conferences. sometimes they set up booths, if they are invited. meetings tot of talk to people, letter writing campaigns. a number of them, particularly in the 1980's, ran for office. they would be the lone republican in the democratic district. the respect of other republicans by running in this uphill battle. that is another way they reached out to people. >> how has their strategies changed over time? clayton: they have been pretty consistent in terms of the education. i said earlier they line up with the larger mission of the gop, in part because they want to demonstrate they are loyal republican voters and other republicans can see them as part of the