Posted on 12/26/2011 1:10:12 PM PST by neverdem
Don’t freak out.
The only reason Obama’s approval is rising right now, is because the GOP are stupidly attempting to destroy each other.
At some point, one will win. Then the real contest begins.
If Romney doesn't get the nomination, his supporters will probably vote for Obama, just as they did in 2008.
Reread what you quoted. David’s first choice was Santorum. Newt was at best his 2nd choice and “maybe” his 4th. The only argument I hear against Santorum is “he can’t win,” which is always based on the circular logic that no body is saying he can win. In a year in which the majority of the one time leaders in the race were previously deemed unelectable for the then same reasons, and in when no real votes have yet been cast, the case against Santorum is incredibly weak.
Though recognizing his weaknesses, I prefer Newt Gingrich over Mitt, and Rick Santorum and maybe Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann over both.
I will write in my dog, rather than vote for Romney. If I am to have a socialist, I want one that is outed.
After a lot of back-and-forth on the subject, that’s the conclusion I’ve come to. If a socialist is going to take this nation down (and if either Romney or Obama get elected this is a given), let the left take all the responsibility for it. I don’t want even the name of conservativism anywhere near this coming fiasco.
I doubt that because they share a last name would automatically mean that they endorse the same person.
Rush will get behind the GOP frontrunner. He didn’t like McCain but in the end, urged his voters to pull the lever for him. I just hope he doesn’t try to launch another Operation Chaos. Maharushi dropped the ball on that one.
Like us, he is aware of the danger of reelecting the Kenyan.
God help our Republic.
Guaranteed, he would lose. Id rather he lose by a HUGE margin than a moderate margin, to teach the #@&*%##!! GOP elitists not to force liberal Rs on us every again.
But Im hoping that someone else makes it to the slot.
So do I, although Gingrich only looks 'conservative' next to socialist Romney.
MISread it ..however, I do not consider Santorum or Bachmann as even a possibility so that leaves...Perry and Newt. So far Newt is doing better in the polls so that would leave Newt or Romney. lol..okay I am looking on the bright side here.
Oh how I remember that POS Webb
There is a substantial portion of the Republican Party whose political identity centers around its ability to “work with” the Democrats. If the Democrats were totally defeated, this faction of the party would lose its political identity. Consequently, this faction of the Republican Party can be relied upon to oppose anything that would harm the Democrats enough that they’d be at risk of ultimate defeat.
The dominance of 'progressives' in the Republican establishment is fairly obvious. Unfortunately, the party has moved so far 'left' that a quasi-progressive, e.g., Gingrich, is legitimately labeled as 'conservative'. Thus the 'moderate'/'conservative' designations. However, like most FReepers, I'm well aware of the difference.
I am prepared to vote for any candidate, except Romney. And, unfortunately, I believe Obama will win.
I didn't post the 1st link as archeological chat because archeology in Jerusalem is politcal. This is a tough nut for the Muzzies to swallow because it undermines their claim of Jewish Israelis just being European colonists. This ancient seal is important to the Israelis' public relations argument to the rest of the world, IMHO.
Ancient seal found in Jerusalem linked to ritual
We Know More About Jesus's Birth Than Obama's Which Hawaiian hospital was Obama born in now?!
The Danger of a New Medical Care 'Bioethics'
State of Denial: How New York May Squander Its Energy Boom Junior Hamlet on the Hudson has to pick between the environazis and the people!
Some noteworthy articles about politics, foreign or military affairs, IMHO, FReepmail me if you want on or off my list.
Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah & Happy New Year!
Here’s the real truth, in my NSHO....
We’re lost. Most people in the country are naturally conservative, yet liberals elites run everything.
Tell me, what conservatives are out there to vote for, Republican OR third party????
None.
They’ve all been successfully attacked and killed politically (Palin, Cain, etc) by the elites or flipped to the liberal elite side (Nikki Haley, for example).
Face it folks, you have to be a liberal to be president of the United States. The elites, epsecially in Hollywood and the media, will not suffer a conservative to be successful nationally.
The cold, stark truth is 2012 is a bust for us. We either go with the RINO, or we’re stuck with Obama. There is no good choice at all.
I believe I am going to write in Palin; but that won’t be enough. My state will vote for the RINO over Obama, so I won’t be throwing my vote away, like some would say.
My prediction is Obama wins reelection. The RINO will not get the votes, and the Hollywood and media types will rip him to shreds anyway. We are SO screwed!
I can’t stand nor do I trust Gingrich. At all.
I'm not sure about that. I've posted articles about exit polls for 2006, 2008 & 2010. IIRC, moderates and independents swung 2006, and independents swung 2008 & 2010. Enter 20xxexitpoll as a keyword where xx is 06, 08 or 10. Check my posts and see for yourself.
Well, I made up my mind. Im voting for Rick Perry, whatever the outcome. He is a strong conservative who never cheated on his wife. The guy may not the be the most polished talker of the bunch, but his core beliefs are sound and he is authentic. He is not perfect, but I like him the most of the weaklings we have running for the GOP nomination, and thats it!
This is not some damned hillbilly state with the KKK running things (although maybe it is considering Webb won).
It is profoundly stupid for this state to be part of Super Tuesday but none of the people here get a shot at voting for their candidates.
2006 was controlled by people who don’t approve of Republican homosexuals.
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