Dear Governor, As a Republican, what values do you stand by?

I am a constituent of yours. I have what I think should be some simple questions for you. What does it mean to be a Republican? What are the core values that you believe in? I'm not seeing the same values that the party had 10+ years ago, and I'd truly like to know what it means to be Republican today? What standards do you hold yourself to? What is your definition of a qualified Republican leader? Where do morals, personal history, and ethics belong in leadership? What are the reasons behind the party changes? Why should a lifelong conservative vote for you when they can no longer find fiscal responsibility, small government and individual freedoms the party once stood for? I look forward to your reply.