Posted on 09/01/2008 1:06:41 PM PDT by Zman
There are some new kids in town, and none too soon. Fred isn’t going to run again.
Somehow, I doubt that is what he’s doing. More likely he’s setting this up for the stated purposes of electing conservatives to the House, Senate, etc.
I don’t think Fred is so short-sighted that he couldn’t see he has no chance for 2012. I’d also place Hunter, Tancredo, Romney, Giuliani, Schmuckabee and the others in that category. More than likely, they’re all going to be so far out of the picture by then as to not have a prayer. There is a whole new generation of GOP leaders warming up right now, starting with Jindal and Palin.
Fred would be doing a great service to be behind the new generation, as a mentor on Federalism and the law, and so on. Not to mention creating a better stronger organization behind them in terms of financial and media support.
Mitt just stated on Fox that he is not interested in a Cabinet post. Said that his dad did that, and wasnt what he wants, having to deal with a bureaucracy that constantly undercuts what you want to do.
Will his nap be over by then?
Not sure why everyone thinks MCCain will hang it up after 4, not likely unless health a real issue!
I’d like to see Santorum come back in 2010 and take out that Rino Spector - then run for VP with Palin in either 2016 or 2012.. Between Palin and Santorum, this country might actually survive and flourish.
No.
It’s not that it’s never too early. It really is too late.
I supported Fred this go-round, but not again. He never seemed to have his heart in it.
We need to see new faces, fresh ideas, and a hearty commitment to Conservatism.
Sarah Palin may be a good step in that direction.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Pat Toomey decides to run again for Senator Spector’s seat, whether Rick Santorum also decides to do this or not. If not, then Toomey will possibly run for Pennsylvania Governor, and I doubt that Santorum wants to run for Pennsylvania Governor.
I was Mitt head.. However, if runs in 2012 against Palin, I’m supporting Palin..
No - he barely woke up this time around. I liked what he said, when he could be roused to say it, but I don’t think he has any fire in his belly.
Like someone said Fred has his chance and showed contempt towards all of us by being lackluster.
He said his PAC would assist conservatives of principle and then admitted he could support a Joe Liberman on the ticket.
I agree. I went to 2 rallies for Thompson, had the signs and buttons and gave the guy money. For all of the folks who say they wanted a conservative, he just didn't catch on. And for prez in 2012? I don't think so.
Palin/Jindal 2012
I don't believe Fred is gearing up to run for President in 2012. I think he's doing exactly what I'd hope he would do - he's taking a more active role in speaking out about consevative ideas and lending financial as well as personal support to conservative candidates and causes. Go FRed!
Thanks for the effort Fred, but real change requires young minds.
FNC just said that FRed has been re-scheduled to speak tonight at 9PM.
As we now know, he's completely disqualified because he got a girl pregnant before they were married.
He can serve no public office ever again as a Republican.
We must keep the party pure as the wind driven snow. No sinners, or parents of sinners allowed.
End of story.
So did the great Ronald Reagan.
Darn. He did, didn't he.
Can we go back and unelect him? Erase him form the history books?
We can't let anyone know that any Republican, or their kids has ever sinned. The purge must be complete!
Onward Christian solders!!!
You do realize it’s the people you consider the “purists” of the party who have been the most understanding and compassionate to Gov. Palin, don’t you?
You left out Duncan Hunter as SecDef.
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