John Avlon is a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com. Really ? Avlon : The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of John Avlon . GOP at state and federal levels has put social issues ahead of economy repeatedly . He says GOP focuses on abortion , same-sex marriage , but runs from action on debt . Avlon : It 's clear in past 2 years social conservatism a driving force behind tea party rhetoric .
John Avlon is a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com. Really ? Avlon : GOP at state and federal levels has put social issues ahead of economy repeatedly . He says GOP focuses on abortion , same-sex marriage , but runs from action on debt . Avlon : It 's clear in past 2 years social conservatism a driving force behind tea party rhetoric .