Republican Governors Pick Sanford as Chairman

Wall Street Journal ^ | 11/14/2008 | Susan Davis

[Al B.]

The Republican Governors Association announced its new leadership lineup today after their annual meeting concluded Thursday in Miami.

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford was voted RGA chairman, taking over the top job from Texas Gov. Rick Perry who will now serve as finance chairman. Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour is vice-chairman, while Florida Gov. Charlie Crist will serve as chair for the annual RGA gala, and Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue will head up the recruitment effort.
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Not on the list? Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who also attended the Miami meeting.

Some Republican governors grumbled to CNN that Palin’s presence at the meeting distracted from the broader display of unity they were seeking.

[SMCC1]

Good Choice. Though the little wussies complaining about Palin need to grow a pair.

[GOPsterinMA]

This man will be the next Republican president.

However, I don’t know if it will be 2012 or 2016...that’s the tough one to call.

[Hoodat]

WOO HOO !!!

I hope Sanford runs for the Whitehouse in 2012. It would be nice to have an actual Conservative representing the GOP for a change.

[Diogenesis]

If this is true, and Gov. Palin was treated as such,
I propose we begin a new party, the CONSERVATIVE PARTY.

[PhiKapMom]

I wanted Sanford to run for President this time after some of you on here recommended him. Now I am glad he didn’t because I don’t think we stood much of a chance although he would have been a better fighter.

Heading the RGA is perfect!

[Bahbah]

If this is true, and Gov. Palin was treated as such....

I don't think it's true, Dio. They are doing their "unnamed sources" again to get those of us who like Palin all upset and angry at the other ones. They want to keep us divided, that's all.

[MBB1984]

Superb choice. Sanford is a true conservative and has six years experience as governor. No current governor in the US is a better budget cutter than Sanford.

[gov_bean_ counter]

What is your take on Gov Palin?

[Cicero]

It’s Susan Davis who raises the point about Sarah Palin. Another trouble-making liberal feminist reporter. Sarah doesn’t need this position. She needs to govern Alaska, do a good job in the energy and fiscal areas, and prepare for 2012 if things work out that way.

To me it looks like a good choice. RINO Charlie Crist was thrown a bone, but not a big one. The others are all good choices. Notice that Bobby Jindal wasn’t chosen, either. Why should he be? He, too, is a freshman governor, who needs more seasoning first.

[AU72]

I would like to see Palin as Energy Secretary in the next Republican administration.

If she can do for national energy policy what she did in Alaska she'll be a shoe-in for President.

[ellery]

Excellent choice!

[org.whodat]

This man will be the next Republican president.

However, I don’t know if it will be 2012 or 2016...that’s the tough one to call.

Probably a good bet!!!

[Al B.]

If this is true, and Gov. Palin was treated as such,...

I don't know if it's true or not, but it's JMO that it is.

She seems to have gotten the same sort of reaction from entrenched interests down here in the lower 48 that has already been documented up in Alaska in her rise to the governorship there.

[xjcsa]

He’s a Warmist though.

[org.whodat]

She needs to take Ted’s seat in the senate.

[St. Louis Conservative]

Sanford is an excellent choice. He is a true 1994 principled conservative.

[tbpiper]

The GOP governors spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity

. Which probably means CNN made the whole thing up. If not, any republican governor grumbling to CNN ought to be horsewhipped.

[roses of sharon]

But what do you think about Sanford's “global warming” pronouncements?

Thanks!

[Pantera]

They are all southern and mostly conservative.

Given the monopoly in the federal government, I believe that we may be entering a new power struggle where state's are going to have to band together and refuse to enforce/accept the unconstitutional laws that will be passed this year and next.

I think that this i the only way to combat a central government gone mad, and it is the next level of checks and balances that our founder's had in mind.

[11th Commandment]

Some Republican governors grumbled to CNN

You can fix a lot of things, but you can't fix stupid.

[Godsgirl]

AN UNNAMED SOURCE??? What is up with all of these unnamed -anonymous sources that keep slamming Sarah!? These people are either a bunch ninny pickin’ cowards or the media themselves are just stirring the pot.

[TAdams8591]

"Not on the list? Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who also attended the Miami meeting."

All the top spots went to men I see. Men do control the Republican Party. They had better move over and give women and minorities some growing room.

[roses of sharon]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/22/AR2007022201455.html

Why the Right Needs to Get Invested in the Search for Climate Change Solutions

By Mark Sanford
Friday, February 23, 2007; Page A19

[org.whodat]

"If you want to deal with issues of global warming, address the issue in places like Beijing, where you said, “The last time I was in Beijing on a trade trip, we happened to be there on a bad smog day. When I went outside I could see no more than a quarter of a mile and my eyes watered.”

I’m in no way stating that the environment is not important. I don’t know anyone who is not for clean air and water and natural resources, but let’s not cause the eyes of South Carolinians to water any more because of tears of economic distress brought on by government overregulation."

His statment!!http://scconservative.wordpress.com/2008/10/08/sanford-global-warming/

[TAdams8591]

Pushing for a third party, continually lying about one of the R’s top stars, molish behavior buddy.

[9YearLurker]

Looks like a Southern Cabal to me—though Sanford is a good choice, Barbour too. Beyond that I think they should have branched out a little.

[elpadre]

good choices but started of on the wrong foot by criticizing Sarah Palin - and another unnamed source. We must get out of that mode. If you are unwilling to use your name then don't say it.

I am pleased she has no leadership role at this time. In Alaska she is too far removed from the give and take of the job.

[Genoa]

I don’t doubt that there were complainers. Any crowd of pols is going to have a few jealous types in it. And maybe a few with a gender problem. It’s stupid, though: She is a Republican governor, no? With the highest approval rating in her home state, no? And she was just the party’s candidate for Vice President, no? Of course she should have been there, and of course she should have addressed them. They should all be grateful for the publicity.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

This is a good choice. You would be hard pressed to find a more conservative governor than Mark Sanford. I love Sarah Palin, but she doesn’t need to be in this position and probably doesn’t want to be.

[MBB1984]

At this point, they don’t bother me. Sanford only said that if conservatives don’t act, they will cede ground to “far left interest groups.” Note, he did not offer a prescription for action.

[WilliamReading]

We need a candidate who isn’t from the South in 2012.

[SoConPubbie]

He’s a Warmist though.

Then until he recants from the false religion of the Global Warming Cult he should be off the Presidential list of any rational conservative.

No compromise on core principles, EVER!

[airborne]

Some Republican governors grumbled to CNN that Palin’s presence at the meeting distracted from the broader display of unity they were seeking.

Any guess which were "grumbling? RINO's maybe?

[SoConPubbie]

We need a candidate who isn’t from the South in 2012.

Could not disagree with you more.

Geography, Demographics, "Compassionate Conservatism", "Big Tent" philosophy, and/or political gamesmanship should NOT be a factor in our selection of a viable Presidential Candidate for 2012.

We as conservatives need to agree on a candidate that acts, speaks, and lives from conservative principals and can communicate.

We need to stop immediately trying to use marketing principles as the primary driver in selecting candidates.

We have now proved conclusively that this does not work for a party whose "brand" is conservative principle.

[airborne]

We need a candidate who isn’t from the South in 2012.

How about we pick a conservative, and not worry about where he or she is from? Or their religion or race, for that matter.

[truthluva]

We need a candidate who isn’t from the South in 2012.

Why? Republicans in the south seem to be more conservative. We lost this time because we threw true conservativism out the window with McCain.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

What we need are less RINO-loving, armchair political strategists, placing idiotic limits on our 2012 nominee.

[GOPsterinMA]

Hmmmm...I'd go so far as to say not from Texas EVER AGAIN. But the entire South? I don't agree. Where are your candidates going to come from then? The Northeast - no. The Upper Midwest - no. The Pacific Northwest - no. The geographical areas be slim pickings.

FWIW, I think the candidate should be either a governor or a Congressman/woman or a SOS/AG from a “red” state. Time to think outside of the box - have a “Co-presidency” -the Pres. handles the domestic side, the VP handles the international side.

[captnorb]

Other than Palin who would you suggest. Note: No RINOS

[9YearLurker]

You have a point there, but Crist over Pawlenty or the govs from HI or WA?

Probably the best thing Sarah can do with this crowd in the next year or two is to make strategic long-weekend fundraising trips for conservative Republican pols across the board. She could really help them—and rack up some relationships and chits along the way.

[Syncro]

I am pleased she has no leadership role at this time.

She has plenty to do in Alaska. Let the "men" be in those leadership positions for now.

In Alaska she is too far removed from the give and take of the job.

I strongly disagree with that. She could do just a good of a job no matter where he state were located.

[SoConPubbie]

Looks like a Southern Cabal to me—though Sanford is a good choice, Barbour too. Beyond that I think they should have branched out a little.

I don't get it, why is someone from the South offensive to you?

[rfp1234]

[9YearLurker]

No, it’s just that all four are men from the South. I’d feel the same way if they were all from one other region too. Part of what the party needs to do is to become successful in a broader geographic region again.

[flattorney]

“Some Republican governors grumbled to CNN that Palin’s presence at the meeting distracted from the broader display of unity they were seeking.”

Yes, Sarah is really “distracting” Gov. Dave Hieneman (R-NE) at the conference yesterday /sarcasm. She probably had to go back to the hotel room and change her blouse after he slobbered on it.

FlAttorney’s FR “Straight Talk” Republican Governors Association

TAB

[flattorney]

On the Issues Scorecard: Governor Mark Sanford(SC)

TAB

[Beamreach]

Capt, remember that alot of the problems the repub party has is that alot of the decisions that are made, are made from dc/beltway people (read good old boy network).Now remember that Sarah went in and cleaned out a nest of “good ol boys” in Alaska. I'm sure that has not been forgotten by some of the good ol boys both in dc and other parts of the u.s. who tow the line for the repub leadership, She beat the old boy system in Alaska but not in the dc/beltway group. What I’m saying is she may have a target on her back from some repub party people, “hence all the backstabbing of Sarah”. you don't go into the repub party and just kick kester with out getting the ok from the top. So Sarah is fighting the, leftist/soc.dems, as well as some in the repub party and the msn clowns. God Bless Sarah's soul, she has a hard up hill battle and needs our help. Further i don't think that the leadership of the repub party really represents the Conservative veiwpoint any more, and I don't expect much help from them when it comes to electing any true conservative people that they (repub party leadership)don't feel are a part of the good ol boy system. “just thinking ya know”

[jwalsh07]

A good sign.

[WilliamReading]

We lost this time because we threw true conservativism out the window with McCain.

Keep dreamin’. We lost this time because your southern boy George W. Bush messed up the economy and mismanaged the Iraq War.