What happened to Family Values and Conservatism???

You're correct on this. On the flip side, the Democrats have traditionally made people think they were - not doing so well financially. And they have always tried to instill fear and unrest in the nation's economy, even when it's doing very well. This is how the Democrats get uninformed people to their side. They're still doing it now. Both parties have their propoganda schedules. "I feel your pain."