How many candidates we got that have done this?
They aren’t talking about the weather…
How many candidates we got that have done this?
They aren’t talking about the weather…
In 1983, he founded the Conservative Opportunity Society (COS), a group that included young conservative House Republicans. Early COS members included Robert Smith Walker, Judd Gregg, Dan Coats and Connie Mack III. The group expanded over time to comprise several dozen representatives who met each week to exchange and develop ideas. Gingrich’s analysis of polls and public opinion identified the group’s initial focus.
Ronald Reagan adopted the “opportunity society” ideas for his 1984 re-election campaign, supporting the group’s conservative goals on economic growth, education, crime, space exploration and social issues, which he had not emphasized during his first term.Reagan also referenced an “opportunity” society in the first State of the Union address of his second term.
Yes, he worked with Reagan. But, he also supported TARP, supported the federal mandate for me to purchase (insert item/service here), supported Cap/Trade, had an affair with a federal subordinate, has problems keeping the most sacred vows made to his multiple wives, and effectively threw Paul Ryan under the bus this year and last week.
I can keep going, but these are my main issues with Newt, with the support of the main pillar of Obamacare being the biggest. Will I vote for him if he's the nominee? Probably. But as of right now, I cannot support him. But, I don't think it will come to that, as he has no organization, no money, and has missed ballot deadlines for the primary.