Here’s a helpful reminder to Republicans seeking higher office. A growing number of young Americans know that spending is out of control. If you want to engage them, embrace that message.

Elizabeth Husmann of The College Fix reports.

College Republicans Offer PR Advice: It’s the Economy, Stupid

Baylor Myers, chairman of the Ohio-based Miami University College Republicans, has a little advice for Republicans who seek the support of young voters as they run for office.

“For young voters, the Republican Party’s greatest appeal is economic policy,” he said.

Most college students and young professionals are well aware of the need for fiscal reform, he told The College Fix – it’s something everyone can get behind.

Myers is not alone. Campus republican leaders at several colleges across the nation told The College Fix that in order to improve the party’s image with young voters, it needs to hone in on something everyone can agree on: fixing the economy.

Forget putting social issues at the top of the platform, Myers said. What matters most are balanced budgets, lower taxes, and reduced Main Street regulation, he said.

“There are plenty of American youth voters who believe in the GOP and who are proud to be a member of the party that ended slavery and promotes individualism and equal opportunity,” he said.

He’s not the only college Republican who feels that way.

“(We’re) very interested and concerned about the current state of the economy and the federal deficit,” said Thomas Bates, chairman of the Idaho State University College Republicans.

Nicholas Chapa, vice chairman of the Shippensburg University College Republicans, echoed those sentiments, saying the Republican Party needs to focus on fiscal policy.