Posted on 11/09/2013 7:33:52 AM PST by re_tail20
Ben Sasse is doing what few Republicans have been able to accomplish: He's uniting the GOP establishment with anti-establishment conservatives in his bid to become the next U.S. senator from Nebraska.
The broad coalition Sasse is building is something the Nebraskan is proud of -- and it's an element of his campaign he's been actively pursuing. "We're building a broad conservative coalition of Nebraskans who want to fix Washington," says Sasse in an email.
"We're grateful that all types of folks across Nebraska are responding to our conservative, solutions-oriented message. This week, for instance, we've sought the support of gun owners, of Christian service organizations, and of the Chamber of Commerce. We want everybody; we want to grow the conservative movement."
The key appears to be Sasse's anti-Obamacare message, which the former Bush official is able to speak about fluidly and persuasively. It's resonating especially well now that the open-enrollment period for the massive health care overhaul has been so disastrous.
“Ben Sasse is the rare candidate who can clearly and forcefully prosecute the case against Obamacare, not only because it’s an unconstitutional assault on our liberty, but also because he’s read every word of it,” Club for Growth president Chris Chocola said this week in a statement endorsing the candidate.
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The “establishment” can’t be trusted much more than the democrats can.
The “establishment” can’t be trusted much more than the democrats can.
McConnell already let the cat out of the bag when he said: “We need the Presidency”. Even if the GOPe takes the Senate they won’t actually do anything about kenyancare. That much is clear now. The kenyan is free to burn the country to the ground for another 3 years while the GOPe stands on the sidelines.
Never heard of him, but he’ll be shredded on FR in 3...2...1..
Sad but true. I hate 'moderates' as much as the next guy but wish FR could let some opposing opinions see the light of day.
No, not talking about Romney, he was my last choice. Still I had to support him once nominated because the alternative was unthinkable.
So you think we should accept that he`s a Conservative without any vetting? The mere fact that he IS a Bush appointee screams for some serious research into his true beliefs and accomplishments.
What there is on his website sounds very attractive but I could not find one word on immigration. I need to hear his stance on that.
As I’ve said on here more than a few times...
Democrats will coalesce around 70% agreement.
Conservatives will part ways over the last 10%.
Right now I’m more worried about the D scheme to fund Libertarians in all close races.
Since he is being supported by the US Chamber of Commerce, Sasse is probably pro-Amnesty
Being supported by the US Chamber is one sure sign this Sasse is not Conservative, and will probably vote against Tea Party. Sounds like a Nebraska Rubio.
Folks do not understand that a GOP dominated Senate is useless if 10-15 GOP senators vote w Dems every time
Christie wouldn’t be much better than Obama, he won’t stand up to the left.
As I’ve said on here more than a few times...
Democrats will coalesce around 70% agreement.
Conservatives will part ways over the last 10%.
So what is your personal red line to abandon the GOPe? Amnesty? A massive increase in legal immigration during a historic unemployment? Socialized Medicine? Let me guess, you don’t have one.
So you expect everyone else to just as be rudderless. Sorry, I won’t support those who won’t defend my Constitutional rights. Corpratists like McConnell care nothing about you or your rights. But go ahead and support them if you want. I won’t be.
Christie wouldn’t be much better than Obama, he won’t stand up to the left.
Cruz or bust. I am done with the GOP establishment. He’s the only one of the potential GOP POTUS candidates willing to stand his ground and fight for Main Street. All the rest are careerist frauds who will be happy to sell us out.
Personally I see no difference in the Rat`s or Crat`s revulsion for our Constitution or the end result of big government tyranny that hatred of Constitutional governnance ultimately delivers to “We the People”.
So depending on what that "10% difference" entails, it may make all the difference.
He has been endorsed by Senate Conservatives Fund. Also, the other candidates in the race seem to be moderates.
What so many of us are sick of is the , "Oh just trust us, he`s a good guy.", attitude.
In God we trust, so unless he happens to have a personal recommendation there, I prefer to know the facts and then make up my own mind.
And as far as I`m concerned, that applies to ALL Republicrats. Given their party`s well established track record as all time sell out, back stabbing, stealth progressives, they need to provide proof and convince or they AND their f-ing party of traitors can go get bent.
I think you ask some excellent questions. On what major issue are we ready to fold and let Republican moderates join Democrats to fundamentally alter the country?
Moderate Republicans seem far more left today than they were 30 years ago. Democrats, too. We aren’t talking about minor tweaks to existing policies. These days, it seems the moderates and the Democrats want huge, comprehensive plans to move the country to the left.
In my opinion, the GOPe isn’t center right anymore. It always seems to vote for more government—not less. That places the GOPe somewhere left of middle on the liberty spectrum.
I’m actually a true moderate myself. I’m certainly ready to support candidates who want to compromise. You see, I want the Department of Education completely eliminated, but I’m willing to settle for just cutting it way back. I’m even willing to compromise a bit on the amount of legal immigration and Dreamer hard cases (ones brought here as infants who have completely or nearly grown up as Americans for example).
You see, I don’t think compromise means giving the Democrats 90% of what they want, and that’s exactly what the GOPe proposes! The GOPe, for example, doesn’t fundamentally oppose a monstrosity like Obamacare. They’re just upset that they didn’t get to tweak it a bit along the way.
Consider the recent EDNA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act) passed by the Senate. The GOPe moderates joined with Democrats. In this case it wasn’t even a surrender. The Republican moderates WANTED the same things as the far left Democrats.
So before some FReepers start complaining that we conservatives are too purist, maybe they should ask what you asked. What fundamental transformation of America are we willing to give up next so that we can play kissy kissy with the moderate Republicans who oppose virtually everything we hold dear?
These moderate Republicans, BTW, don’t seem to be too concerned about compromising with US in the interest of party unity.
Yeah, I’d agree. Any Nebraskan Freepers have some inside knowledge about the race?
Thanks, and I would like to reemphasize the vetting for any Republicrat I will ever vote for again. Unless they can prove their creds, I will judge them by their, Rat want to be, party`s track record of pathological lying and closet progressivism.
He is going to have to make a stance on it.
The Gubernatorial candidate is bringing up the immigration issue.
I think Deb Fischer voted against tuition for Nebraska illegals helping her win the primary.
Also if Steve King comes into the state to help out candidates they cant be silent. I dont think a single elected Republican in Iowa attacked King. I think Branstad said he didnt agree with the Cantaloupes quote.
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