Posted on 02/22/2012 9:59:28 AM PST by libertarian neocon
Nope. With absolute statistical certitude I can promise that in the campaign Newt will say something crazy like “John Wilkes Booth was right” or “Let’s invade Canada” and sink himself.
“he makes gaffes that are logically defendable”
That’s what politics is based on: logic. Right.
Santorum is the last conservative standing.
“Nope. With absolute statistical certitude I can promise that in the campaign Newt will say something crazy like “John Wilkes Booth was right” or “Let’s invade Canada” and sink himself.”
I actually dont think he would say anything like that or anything that could come close to “Satan has infiltrated protestant churches”. By the way, nice name, brother :-)
There's yer problem right there....Nothing of the sort in my book, expescially on the Democrat side, I might add. As much as I want Newt to get the nomination, wishful thinking and ostrich imitation on a few factors are critically important.
Newt has to get MONEY, Newt has to stop whining, and since Arizona will be the last GOP debate, he has to be Charlie Hustle and be everywhere at once, fresh and bright as a daisy....it's a tough order to fill.
“...social fascism...divider, not a uniter...”
If I didn’t know better, I’d think the author was engaged in standard, out-of-the-book, left-wing, arm-flapping hyperventilation.
Really complete nonsense about Santorum. I don’t know the answer as between Santorum and Gingrich. The author’s positive case about Gingrich is interesting. But the case he presents against Santorum is just a bunch of silly buzzwords strung together.
No, Newt is not likely to say something stupid like you suggest. But experience tells us he is prone to inexplicably sit on a couch with the vilest of creatures and spout nonsense. He has to stop this - dispell it convincingly besides explaining “I was trying to do something....”....
“Santorum is the last conservative standing.”
Clearly Santorum’s Satan comments just added to his own baggage payload. As did his prenatal diagonstic comments. And bestiality comments. And Boston being liberal contributed to child molestation comments...
Get real....Newt is the only one who can reverse some of the cr** that Obama has dished out. Being a conservative isn’t enough...You need an expanse of knowledge and the uumph to make it work for us.
“If I didn’t know better, I’d think the author was engaged in standard, out-of-the-book, left-wing, arm-flapping hyperventilation.”
I’ve considered myself a Republican since I first saw Reagan speak when I was 6 and have never ever voted for a Democrat. So not really left wing. I just don’t like government telling me what to do, especially if I am not hurting anyone by doing it. Santorum has made it clear that he is willing to use the government to clean up society. It’s one thing if it is about abortion as I am pro-Life, but he expands it to an unreasonable level.
Saw this last night on Fox news:
January Campaign Contributions
Romney $5.6 million
Newt $4.5 million
Santorum $4.1 million
Paul $4.1 million
Plus Newt has the backing of a benefactor with his SuperPacwho has recently stated he might be prepared to spend up to $100 million in this election cycle.
Well, I hope so..I hope he is using it wisely...he still will have to hustle and be everywhere. He won’t get another chance after tonight to have is South Carolina moment on National TV...................
I didn’t have time to read your entire post, but I agree with your title. I have followed Newt since the 80’s and have always thought he would be a great president.
About this buzz word “baggage”, It’s not baggage, it’s battle scars, and we need somebody who is hardened for the battle with Obama. Romney and Santorum are too “goody-two-shoes” Newt is the only one with “True Grit”. vote Newt!
If the headline is true, the GOP ain’t got a chance.
Those 60% unfavotables notwithstanding.
You know how you can tell which candidate is the “most electable”? He wins the election. He polls well. He gets momentum, and people gravitate to him.
If that happens for Newt, great. He’ll be elected, and I’m sure he’ll be a fine president.
I’m not sure I see any signs that he is “electable”, as measured by polling, opinions, or actual election results. But maybe things will be different in a week.
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