The guy is correct in the thread title. Romney governed in Massachusetts, which is, as the article author characterized it by way of ridicule, a bright blue state. Just as Scott Brown is a senator in that same bright blue state.
Anyone thinking you can in any way govern or represent Massachusetts as one would govern or represent a very red state has an agenda not connected to politics.
As a reminder, politics is what this forum is all about. We need to operate in the land of reality to have any hope of making a difference. Such as advocating for conservative candidates in political primaries.
However, it now looks to be sure that Romney will be the Republican nominee for president. That being the case, we should push for a very conservative nominee for vice-president. One that would represent conservative values and also be electable in ‘16 or ‘20.
At this point, continuing to bash the soon-to-be R nominee only helps Obama and the Dims. Not a smart strategy if we want to get Obama removed. Which is Priority Number One.
I wrote the article, and I think you’re a 1000% right.
I think it’s an absolute shame that I’m being forced to think this way. Given my druthers, I would have preferred to have someone that we could all get behind without a second thought. (I also wish RuPaul would have retired and went home to Iran before he inserted himself into this mess, but I digress.)
Getting rid of Obama is obviously our number one goal, but at the same time we can’t replace him with someone slightly different. We need a radical right turn back to the Constitution. I think either Gingrich or Santorum could do that, but I think Romney or Paul would be a complete and total disaster.
I also think it’s perfectly acceptable to take off the gloves during the primary process. The eventual election winner is never harmed by a tough primary. A weak candidate will always be weak no matter how much his people try to hide it, and a strong candidate will always win no matter how much he’s attacked.
Now, if Romney wins, I’ll shut up. Same goes for Paul. When it’s all said and done, I’m a member of the Republican party, as I have been my whole life. (I still have no idea why I voted for Pat Buchanan in ‘00, but it’s not like I voted for Ralph Nader or anything.)
Good thought provoking response.
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