‘Deal killer’: Here’s why Dana Loesch can’t support a Ben Carson campaign

Twitchy.com ^ | 3-8-2014 | Twitchy Staff

[servo1969]

So what do u think. Would you like to see Dr Carson run for president? #RunBenRun—
Kira Davis (@KiraAynDavis) March 08, 2014

The CPAC audience loved Dr. Ben Carson’s fired-up speech on Saturday. As always, Twitter buzz shifted to talk about 2016.

“@KiraAynDavis: So what do u think. Would you like to see Dr Carson run for president? #RunBenRun”He can actually say things that need sayin—
Clarisse Ediss (@ClarisseEdiss) March 08, 2014

Carson-Rubio 2016……that's a ticket I would love to see—
Rj Diego (@RJ_Diego11) March 08, 2014

Ben Carson is an awesome advocate for conservatism. There doesn’t need to be any presidential strings attached. Just let him talk. Sheesh.—
RB (@RBPundit) March 08, 2014

I think Ben Carson would be great as a guy who goes around giving good speeches.—
NathanNotNate (@NathanWurtzel) March 08, 2014

Carson: I Don't Want to Run for President, but I Might Have To natl.re/1nsSxEp—
National Review (@NROcorner) March 08, 2014

Carson is an accomplished man and he delivers a rousing speech. But it takes more than that to make a great president. TheBlaze’s Dana Loesch raises concerns about Carson’s position on gun rights.

A lot of ppl like Ben Carson. I've spoken with him before. His belief in restriction of gun rights is a deal killer for me, tho. #CPAC2014—
Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) March 08, 2014

See that, liberal tolerance mob? You can disagree with Carson without calling him an “Uncle Tom.” How ’bout that?

Carson's past remarks on how gun rights should be determined by geographical location was unacceptable. realclearpolitics.com/video/2013/03/… #CPAC2014—
Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) March 08, 2014

Here’s what Carson told Glenn Beck last year, via RCP:

It depends on where you live. I think if you live in the midst of a lot of people, and I’m afraid that that semi-automatic weapon is going to fall into the hands of a crazy person, I would rather you not have it. If you live out in the country somewhere by yourself, I have no problem.

Carson offered more on his position a few months ago in an op-ed titled “Why did the founders give us the Second Amendment?”

And yes, one issue that is a CIVIL LIBERTY is big enough to cancel out a campaign.—
Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) March 08, 2014

@DLoesch One issue does not a Politician define!—
Michael R. Wimberly (@Michaelmrw) March 08, 2014

@Michaelmrw It isn't an "issue." It's a civil right.—
Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) March 08, 2014

Gun rights isn't an "issue." It's a freaking civil right.—
Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) March 08, 2014

@DLoesch You're right, however, I think he would make a good Surgeon Gen. or HHS Secretary. POTUS is out of the question, though! #CPAC2014—
Ruben D. Sanchez Jr (@rdsanchezjr) March 08, 2014

@rdsanchezjr I wouldn't disagree there.—
Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) March 08, 2014

Again, judge for yourself. realclearpolitics.com/video/2013/03/…—
Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) March 08, 2014

Always dislike when these politicos are lionized before wider audience learns ALL of their positions.—
Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) March 08, 2014

@DLoesch Give Carson a chance! He is SO right on everything else. Truly believe he could be the next Ronald Reagan. No litmus tests, please.—
Donna Coghlan (@donnac1188) March 08, 2014

@donnac1188 Again, it isn't a "litmus test" or an "issue." It is a civil right.—
Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) March 08, 2014

Any candidate or potential who thinks civil rights are conditional should be discounted from wider office realclearpolitics.com/video/2013/03/… #cpac2014—
Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) March 08, 2014

These are things about which we should be fierce.—
Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) March 08, 2014

[servo1969]

I really don't want that particular attitude to be in the White House. I still like him, though. But not for President.

[ConservativeMan55]

Maybe he could be in a cabinet position in charge of dismantling Obamacare lol

[TBP]

That is disturbing, but I’d still love for him to be my senator.

[lee martell]

Until Obama hit the proverbial fan, American Presidents used to campaign and say, “This is what I believe, but if am elected, I will follow the will of the people.” Most other presidents knew it was not their job to dictate policy, but to implement it as only one of the three branches of government. If Carson or someone like him were to run, and say that he would respect the will of the people, even with the second ammendment, this may allow voters like Dana to reconsider him.

[Maelstorm]

I agree. I like Carson but the gun control issue is problematic. I still think he’s heads and tails above the so called establishment front runners Bush and Christie. I prefer Cruz and Paul to any of the others. I want someone that knows how to sell conservatism and liberty not some “manager” that wants to merely slow down the advance of the left. We need someone who will present a stark appealing contrast to the leftist/corporatist power structure. Reagan did that to a large extent. Right now the GOP counts on being the bland alternative to an out of control progressive agenda which is pathetic given the power of the ideas on which this country was founded. How in the world can we not win arguments against people that want to control every aspect of a person’s life. They want to control how many children you can have, they want to control how much energy you can use, how big your car can be, what kind of food you can eat, how you run your business, how and on what terms you can worship, what kind of speech is acceptable, and on and on. How is it that our so called leadership can not make the case against the control freak left?

[DoodleDawg]

Where does Carson stand exactly on questions like taxes, entitlements, defense, foreign affairs, etc., etc.

[digger48]

I loves me some Dana...

[SaxxonWoods]

It’s a wrongheaded idea to think that such restrictions will do any good.

Nobody’s perfect, something will come out every candidate.

You’ll have to vote for an imperfect candidate if you vote.

I’ll worry about all that the night before election day. In the meantime I’ll keep track of my options.

[Stentor]

You’ll have to vote for an imperfect candidate if you vote.

What part of "shall not be infringed" does he not understand. Fatally imperfect.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Deal killer for sure.

[G Larry]

Dr. Ben simply needs a little education on the subject of guns and the Second Amendment.

His attitude is the type that creates hell holes like Chicago and D.C., where only the criminals are armed.

[Cen-Tejas]

.......love Carson but didn’t know he was queasy on gun control rights. So.....me too.

[cripplecreek]

I would support him for Mayor of Detroit. He’s already a hero there and would be powerless on the guns issue because of state supremacy. Plus at the rate locals are taking out the thugs in the city it might cause him to change his mind.

[workerbee]

You’ll have to vote for an imperfect candidate if you vote.

No doubt; something we all need to accept as reality.

I really wouldn't consider Carson as a serious presidential contender, regardless of his gun views. I say this as someone who respects him completely as the brilliant surgeon and scientist he is. I've personally known two families whose children received his care, and they rave about him. But not all conservatives -- perfect, imperfect, whatever -- are fit for public office. Certainly not the presidency. Carson, while an asset to conservatism in general, is not presidential material IMHO.

[MHGinTN]

It isn’t about ‘reconsidering’ a good man. It is about tainting a good man to clear him out of the way of GOPe control. The Blaze will work to eliminate Mitt’s competition even as Glenn Beck claims he would not vote for Romney.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

I don’t get these people who don’t get the 2nd amendment. Too damned educated maybe.

[Cyclone59]

I love Dana - she is a St. Louis gal and one hell of a conservative. But as usual, the right throws the baby out with the bath water over one point. A big one yes, but still, just one point. Perhaps that is why we don’t win elections that matter.

[BfloGuy]

I still like him, though. But not for President.

Well, of course.

We don't need to latch onto every intelligent-sounding conservative who makes the news. Carson isn't a politician. Now, that's good -- very good -- in one respect, but a losing proposition for a presidential candidate.

[Kenny]

Dr. Carson advocates intelligent discussions on important issues, discussions between the people and their leaders. Yet because he makes one remark about not wanting some nut case in the Big Apple to be sporting a machine gun he’s suddenly totally disqualified.

I’m 100% 2nd Amendment but remember how they crucified Gov. Perry on his debate performance and that too was a deal-killer. Even though it came out later that he was still on pain killers from his back surgery he was done.

Personally, I think we need to get all sides of the story before we disqualify possible candidates this go-round. Let’s hear the details of how Dr. Carson views this issue. Just because he’d rather the nut case not have a weapon doesn’t mean he’d favor gun control.

We knocked all our guys down last time one by one on some single statement or issue and were left with Romney. Time to really explore our candidates.

[zerosix]

I, too, love most of what I've heard Dr. Carson say but unlike you, I don't want him any where elected office where his statement or vote could be to remove or restrict the Second Amendment, or the First Amendment, the Fourth, Fifth, etc.

He has a truly great story, a wonderful role model not only for any black person or white coming from an underprivileged position!

That being said, I'm not sure that I'd be thrilled for him to be a cabinet secretary either but he'd make an awesome Surgeon General!