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Michael Steele says the idea of a late entrant into the presidential sweepstakes is “stupid.” If Steele says it stupid, that must mean it’s one helluva good idea…… Mitch Daniels, Paul Ryan, Bobby Jindal, take note: This is as good an indicator that it’s doable as any actual endorsement of the idea you’ll ever see.
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Salt Lake Ken| 1.25.12 @ 12:39PM
Understandably since Mitt is heading for the exit. A Swiss Bank account, 3 aides lobbying for Freddie Mac and the height of hypocrisy money invested in Freddie & Fannie. No wonder he didn't want to release tax returns. One Mormon to another Mormon get out of the race.
somnolence| 1.25.12 @ 12:40PM
If it becomes realistic, believe me, it will be an automatic third or fourth party vote for me (Libertarian or Constitutional Party) in November. I no longer want to be associated with a party that is that desperate and disparate. I intend to go that direction anyway if Gingrich becomes the nominee(even if Mitt conceded to him). The GOP probably is better off going the way of the Whigs anyway. When we have Republicans being afraid to chastise Lugar for supporting Sotomayer and Kagan(Mitch "The Wimp" Daniels does exactly this; refuses to go after his mentor, Lugar), then I really don't see much damn difference in the present dictator and the potential dictator, Gingrich. But a brokered convention is the sure fire sign of a defeated party, a pansy party, A PARTY IN RETREAT!
Dai Alanye | 1.25.12 @ 3:10PM
If Obama is re-elected we can be sure of at least one more far-left justice on the Supreme Court. A true conservative will vote for anyone running against Blessed Handsome. As for me -- Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Rom Emanuel, Slick Willy if we can get an Amendment rushed through, the ghost of Sammy Davis Jr, or even Tons o' Fun himself, Chris Christie.
And seventy Repub Senators to make sure we can prevent bad judges if BO is re-elected. (Seventy, because we need to cover for Mr Brown, the Maine ladies, and Lindsey Graham.)
RJ| 1.25.12 @ 3:36PM
Right on - Any true conservative (as well as anyone who values individual freedom) will vote for whoever the GOP nominee is against Obama. I do not understand anyone who poses as a conservative but then states that they will sit this election out if their favorite candidate does not win the nomination.
Ed| 1.25.12 @ 12:51PM
The columnist has zero credibility on issues Gingrich and calls for a new entrant, with Gingrich doing well, continues this track.
Al Adab| 1.25.12 @ 1:35PM
The GOP has spent months damaging each and ebvery candidate in the running, with no small help from the Left. This has demonstrated clearly the failures of the primary system as we spent too much time and treasure harming one another instead of harming the enemy. It is time, with the stakes as high for the future of liberty as they are, for all the candidates to put their egos aside, meet in a smoke filled room, pick a nominee and allow the convention to regain its intended meaning and purpose.
The primary system has delivered failure after failure for unlike the DEMS our party is unable to overcome the damage we do each other and unite around the ultimate nominee. The opposition does it year after year as they have no principle but power while Conservatives remain bound by honor and principle. Lets find our nominee, get behind him/her, raise the millions needed and fight it out on this line if it takes forever.
Gaspar| 1.25.12 @ 2:11PM
So your view is that conservatives spend "too much time and treasure harming one another" because they can't put their egos aside ... but that conservatives are "bound by honor and principle."
Because what's more honorable and principled than candidates who are so ego-centric that they put their political ambitions ahead of everything else and would gladly destroy their primary opponents and hurt the GOP's chances against Obama in exchange for a few percentage points in the polls.
Al Adab| 1.25.12 @ 2:55PM
The GOP dear friend is not the Conservative Movement. Republicans have been damaging Conservatives among them since Rockefeller and Romney (George) teamed up to damage Goldwater and the founding of the Conservative Movement.
That the GOP has damaged itself and its candidates during this primary process is beyond doubt. The question is whether any person having suffered thus is capable of carrying the states needed for election in November. Simply put, the internicine war between the republicans and Conservatives for the GOP nomination has harmed the prospects of success. An undamaged nominee may be the solution.
Keep them primaries rollin'!| 1.25.12 @ 5:12PM
Al Adab, you've posted something similar to this in various places in recent spaces after similar articles.
Maybe I can (try) to put you at ease, or, at least lessen or decrease your concerns?
Most Americans who are voters really aren't paying that much attention to what has been going on since July 2010. They really only vaguely know the names and faces of the final 8, 6, and now 4 GOP contenders. People don't know the difference between a straw poll in Florida and one in Iowa, a caucus vs. a primary, an open primary vs. a closed one. Most are still unaware of what date their state will hold its primary. THAT's A FACT.
Most people are kind of put off by all political shennanigans: local, state, national. So, if a GOP barb or real dig has hit home against candidate A or B, um, well, most in the voting population are completely unaware of it.
Just like the voters are unaware of how precious little the Joe and Jill Bidens donate to charities (or at least then claim on tax returns).
And they expect politicians to bicker back and forth with one another.
Remember: Whether they are about 80% faking it or not, those dropping out of a race for the White House (within a party) are usually seen in photographs with arms clasped in triumph poses with the eventual party nominee.
Sure, 4 months ago the two were locked in a war of words over voting records, hypocrisy, etc.
Don't let this ongoing tit for tat bug you much. Really. Sure, we'd all love a man with whistle-clean personal ethics and a life to match, one espousing Reagan/Kemp language and a life record to back it up.
The GOP has not damaged itself so much in this primary campaign (a primary campaign which is just now getting started, as a matter of fact) as the GOP has damaged itself with very poor minority leadership/fighting efforts under U.S. House Speaker Boehner's weak tenure so far.
He keeps caving; this is what hurts the GOP. Not the bickering between Bachmann-Pawlenty; Romney - Gingrich.
Two things to remember:
Most people might want to say they are paying attention, but they are not. People lead very busy lives. Only 5 - 8% of the electorate reads a political news journal even once per month. Most people tell themselves that, "Well, I'll get serious and really start paying attention once they get to the conventions.....or, more likely once Labor Day is over and they are all in final campaign mode."
Second, never forget: And this is most important. People will vote their wallets, job situation, and bank accounts on November 6, 2012. People will vote their housing situation and mortgage situation (foreclosed). And all those things are all rather bleak right now. And will remain so.
The incumbent party sitting in the White House suffers when the economy is down. Fair or not, the incumbent gets the blame. The very bleak economic situation is as down now (and will not rise/improve in 2012) as it has been in the lives of all under the age of 65.
Barbs and attacks are perfectly normal. Scaring one another is just part of it. And people expect some of this.
In the end it will come down to two people. And last night -- if people were paying attention, the president deceived and lied to them -- again -- on well over a dozen very significant issues.
Obama's quote from Abe Lincoln even made dyed in the wool Democrats choke.
tonypal| 1.25.12 @ 2:59PM
We have everything we need already in Ron Paul. As a recent convert, I've been up to the mother ship and met with the high priests. I even thought I saw Clint and cbowen inside cut and paste central. Wise up and become a Paulbot. Life is much easier when tasks are assigned and decisions made for you.
tonypal| 1.25.12 @ 3:05PM
Now for some serious commentary. Far too many highly qualified people declined to run for reasons I cannot fathom. This is a golden year for a committed, true believer conservative to make his or her move.
I saw a great article over at American Thinker yesterday that gave an overview on what Obama will do to Romney and his Mormon faith. It will be straight out of Alinsky, it will be ugly and Romney will be totally marginalized. In spite of his considerable baggage, Newt is a far better candidate.
As for the sudden love for Mitch Daniels, are we really supposed swoon over a single speech. I don't recall Daniels lighting it up last year when he was considering a run. In fact, I seem to recall conservatives being put to sleep by the guy.
I'd love a brokered convention if it means a true conservative who is able to articulate the message with passion and conviction, while simultaneously laying waste to Obama in particular and liberalism in general.
Oldefarte| 1.25.12 @ 3:16PM
I agree with Steele on this one. A late entrant would resemble that involving anything, and as such would as he stated be view with suspicion and resentment. There's no need for same as the now field of four is adequate for choice, and if the establishment is dissatisfied with same, too bad. As the old saying goes, HE WHO HESITATES IS LOST!!!!!!!!!!!
somnolence| 1.25.12 @ 4:19PM
That warning about SCOTUS picks doesn't work anymore; not with people like Lugar voting for Sotamayer and Kagan. That is a lame warning. I'm telling you all: This is nothing like 1980, and there is no Reagan, and Obama is keener and more, far more politically savvy than Carter ever was. No, whether Mitt or Newt is isn't going to be easy, and Obama already has large electoral states in his grip.
somnolence| 1.25.12 @ 11:28PM
Why go for Daniels when the stupid party blew it by not picking Quayle in 2000? I say this because I really wonder if we would be in such dire predicament today if Quayle had been chosen instead of Bush.