Posted on 02/06/2008 12:58:16 PM PST by GoodTimes
The Great RINO Revolt of 2008 - An Open Letter To Republican Primary and Caucus Voters
This is an open letter to all Republicans who live in states that have not yet voted or engaged in open caucus. Do you feel disappointment over our current choice of candidates for the nomination of our party? Are you still looking for a candidate that speaks for you? If so, you may not be alone. It is clear that there are large numbers of Republicans who are not satisfied with the current field of party candidates. None of the current candidates seem to be speaking to disaffected conservative voters in any meaningful way. This election cycle we have Republican candidates mocking private enterprise, demonizing the idea of "profit", advocating nationalized health care plans, promoting presidential management of the economy, more federal funding for education and the list goes on... the resurgence of the RINO (Republicans In Name Only) Republicans has a lot of conservatives wondering, where did all of the Republicans go?
In addition, a lot of Americans are deeply troubled by the media rush to judgement about the Republican Party and their assessment that John McCain has somehow locked up the nomination. Many of you may feel the same way. A lot of you probably wish there was something you can do about it. There is, in fact, something you can still do actively do to promote conservatism within the party, so long as there are still 4 candidates in this race.
This is a call to fellow Republicans to consider the following:
Strategic Overview: Utlizing a strategic mindset, millions of Republicans in yet-to-vote states can still cast their ballots to effectively block the nomination of John McCain. Senator McCain requires 1191 delegates to win the nomination. So long as McCain is unable to attain 50% of the delegate count, rank and file republicans can still force a brokered convention and thus create an opportunity to nominate an alternate candidate.
Tactical Implementation: This is very simple. If you are a primary voter, take a look at the polling data as you approach election day in your state. Examine which candidate has the most support, outside of John McCain, and then vote for that person.(www.Realclearpolitics.com is a recommended resource for this activity.)
Should you happen to be in a caucus state (or in Washington State which has both a caucus and a Primary) then pick yourself up and head to your local caucus. The caucus is a high energy process and well worth your time in order to meet like minded neighbors, regardless of how you vote. Before you cast your Caucus ballot try to gauge which candidate (aside from John McCain) has the most support in your precinct and side with that candidate (Yes, even if it means voting for Ron Paul.) Remember, the entire idea of this strategy is to deny McCain the delegates he requires for a majority and thus force a 2nd (open) ballot on the national convention floor.
Outlook: Admittedly, this scenario does fall in the "long bomb" category, yet I believe it is healthy for our party bring this debate all the way to the convention. It is certain that our party would benefit from an intense convention debate and the chance that it could result in an alternate candidate to emerge from fray.
While millions of votes have been cast there are still millions of votes yet to be counted. Please consider utilizing your vote to split the delegate count and bring the debate about the future leader of our party to the floor of the Republican National Convention this September.
Best Regards,
Mike B. (Registered Voter)
(Please feel free to circulate this letter on other websites, blogs and personal homepages.)
My city committee has a RINO problem. Five of the eight Ward chairs are on the public payroll.
Since Feb 6, 2008
I would add, if anyone has real pull around here, that a winning favorite son candidate in a state who explicitely runs to get a contested convention and a “dark horse” choice for the nomination would help . . . a lot.
I would amend this recommendation. Clearly Huckabee is working with McCain, so there’s no point in voting for him.
That pretty much leaves Romney.
Or...
You could accept reality.
I suggest Romney, because Huckster is going to be McStain’s VP anyway.
(welcome to FR)
“Before you cast your Caucus ballot try to gauge which candidate (aside from John McCain) has the most support in your precinct and side with that candidate (Yes, even if it means voting for Ron Paul.) “
Now THAT says a lot, lol.
Anyone BUT mclame!!!
What does that matter? He’s got a good point.
One way to stop McCain: Huckabee/Romney 2008
Hilarious.
As you copy this letter and print it elsewhere, realize that you are operating in the same dream world as I am.
haha thanks! I miserable about this election, but I’m trying to find a reason to laugh, at McCain’s expense of course.
All this since “today?”
You could make a monthly donation to Free Republic....it might help make a new member more credible......
As long as the vote is not for Huckster. Huckabee is now on track to be McCain's VP, so a vote for the Huckster is a vote for McCain/Huckabee.
Nod. I’ll stay cheerful. He just might win the nomination, pick a solid conservative VP, win the Presidency, and then get so mad at conservative opposition to one of his proposals that his chest explodes. Presto. A conservative President for the first time since Reagan.
Hmmm. IBTZ?
Yep, and that reality is that a bunch of blue state morons who have not been able to elect a decent republican in thier states have foisted a terrible load of crap on the rest of us that will result in the entire country becoming the same third world socialist cesspools the blue states morons have turned their own into.
You could accept reality.
Yep, and that reality is that a bunch of blue state morons who have not been able to elect a decent republican in thier states have foisted a terrible load of crap on the rest of us that will result in the entire country becoming the same third world socialist cesspools the blue states morons have turned their own into.
I like that! Something to cling to if he does select a conservative VP. I'll make a campaign poster if he does.."one heartbeat away from a conservative" haha
or...you could come back to reality........don’t you guys get it..Romney spent MILLLIONS and got nowhere........WE DON’T WANT HIM!
We voted; you lost; move on
“That pretty much leaves Romney.”
No it does NOT. Let me suggest there only ONE conservative still in the running.
RON PAUL. RON PAUL. RON PAUL.
The strategy suggested in this post is fairly sound and the only way to stop McCain now. Besides, having Ron Paul a leg up from McCain would drive the DBM/liberals into a mental meltdown for a few eeks. That’s reason enough.
This plan is so crazy it just might work!
Anything to give us hope.
Face it, we are getting McCrazy as the nominee. A McCain/Thompson ticket is the only way to bring the conservatives on board.
Might as well embrace the horror. We are getting McCain. The only way to salvage anything out of this is a McCain/Thompson ticket. Then McCain’s age and general health could be seen as a positive.
Wow....I said the same thing after Florida!!
McCain’s already had cancer and may not survive a full term. His VP is probably more inportant than with any other President.
(Not that I wish anyone...even Juan McAmnesty...bad health. But you HAVE to consider everything here.)
Huck may want Romney’s delegates to be the President and thereby promote pro-life issues.
Welcome to Free Republic.
Reality, in this case, is a nightmare.
And how the hell would you know if he did??
Thompson was my choice in the SC primary. I would be very disappointed if Thompson accepted the position, and it would not make me any more inclined to vote for McCain. The VP's job is to parrot the agenda of the President.
I'm not going to believe McCain's lies any more if Fred Thompson is repeating them.
His user ID would show up on the list of donors - THATS HOW!
Ah. Didn’t know there was one. Ya learn something new everyday!
That’s OK - took me awhile to find out, too....
Thanks for all of the great responses to this post. It was my first post here but I’m sure it won’t be my last!
Given that Romney has decided to bow out it is clear that there is now now viable alternative to John McCain. Clearly, given it was a longshot to begin with, any attempt to split the delegate vote is impossible now.
I would encourage everyone who is dissappointed (as I am) to take a few days to let this development sink in. I do NOT agree with those who are advocating a boycott of the general election or voting third party in protest. I have always personally intended that when the campaign flags are reduced to one that I will support the Republican nominee.
Thanks again for the feedback to this post. I really enjoyed the responses.
-Mike
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