Posted on 10/28/2015 9:17:28 AM PDT by BlackFemaleArmyColonel
Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill would back Ben Carson if he wins the GOP presidential nomination. Carson has overtaken billionaire Donald Trump in some polls, and congressional Republicans said Tuesday that they would support the new front-runner if he secured the nomination next spring.
A day before Carson and the rest of the GOP field is set to debate for a third time, in Boulder, Colo., nearly every member of Congress who spoke to the Washington Examiner said Carson could count on them for support. "I'm going to support whoever's the GOP nominee, and I know Ben Carson and I like him," said Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt, the Republican Conference's vice chairman.
In the past week, Carson, a world-renowned surgeon but political novice, has usurped Trump's lead in Iowa, with four separate polls showing him ahead. Trump was also seen trailing Carson in the latest CBS/New York Times national poll released Tuesday. It is first time Trump has not led the field since July. Blunt's comments were mirrored by three other senators when asked whether they would get behind Carson as the nominee if he won it. Sens. Pat Roberts, Tom Cotton and John Barrasso, who serves as the GOP's Policy Committee chair in leadership, all answered in the affirmative.
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Exactly- I’m gonna go ahead and post my previous thread’s content here because it shows that Carson has some mighty liberal ideology- As well, He’s stated on numerous occasions that he sides with the criminal black protestors, and he comes out against the police who are doing their jobs- We’ve just had 7 years of divisive racial tensions under current administration, we don’t need another 8 years of it- our country can’t stand another 8 years of a racist president like we’ve had
Carson at a Glance
Moral Issues:
Carson agreed with the courts that Kim Davis was wrong for taking a stand on her religious beliefs (A court just found in favor of a muslim truck driver who refused to deliver alcohol based on religious belief- but bakers apparently aren’t allowed to object on religious beliefs, nor are county clerks according to Carson) http://talkingpointsmemo.com/dc/armstrong-williams-ben-carson-kentucky-clerk
Carson Thinks same sex marriages are just ducky- declaring the ruling the “law of the land.” - http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/carson-huckabee-gay-marriage/2015/06/26/id/652379/
Carson apparently thinks abortions are just ducky too- he said that he “would never advocate it’s illegal for a person to get an abortion.” - http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1992-09-30/news/1992274113_1_abortions-obstetrics-dr
Carson approves of using baby parts from ‘tissue banks’ “To not use the tissue that is in a tissue bank, regardless of where it comes from, would be foolish. Why would anybody not do that?” - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ben-carson-says-it-is-foolish-not-to-use-already-aborted-babies-tissues-in
Carson apparently refers mothers with fetuses with birth defects to abortion clinics- “he [Carson] believes in quality medical care, No. 1, and secondly, he believes in people making their own decisions based on facts and information.” - http://www.politico.com/story/2015/08/ben-carson-abortion-stance-121456.html?hp=t3_r
Carson believes abortions for rape are just ducky- “I would hope that they would very quickly avail themselves of the emergency room, and in the emergency room, they have the ability to administer RU-486 and other possibilities before you have a developing fetus.” - http://www.politico.com/story/2015/08/ben-carson-abortion-stance-121456.html?hp=t3_r
Gun Control:
Carson is for banning “Assault Rifles” http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/05/28/dr-ben-carson-on-gun-rights-some-weapons-probably-not-appropriate-like-tanks/
Carson has stated conservatives need to be open to the idea of compromise on gun control measures - http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/05/28/dr-ben-carson-on-gun-rights-some-weapons-probably-not-appropriate-like-tanks/
Carson has stated that local governments should be allowed to ban guns under certain conditions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NM0lldmplM
Carson thinks guns should only be allowed in certain places:
“I had hoped that my NRA speech this year would clarify my position on the second amendment, which I believe is vital to our freedom. As I stated in that speech, Thomas Hobbes, a 17th-century English philosopher when talking about tyranny in Europe, stated that America would never suffer such tyranny because the people were armed. The point that I clumsily was trying to make on the Beck show was that, we should be looking for ways to keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of unstable individuals. It was not a well thought out comment by any stretch of the imagination. All of my writings and in-depth statements clearly state that in no way do I wish to compromise the second amendment. I have subsequently had meaningful discussions with the leadership of the NRA concluded that any law-abiding American should have access to any legal weapon for protection, recreation or whatever other legal purpose they may desire. I am now a lifetime member of the NRA. I realize that some people will never believe that and will not go back and research my writings and statements to satisfy themselves.” - https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2015/05/exclusive-ten-questions-with-dr-ben-carson
Energy:
“I don’t particularly like the idea of government subsidies for anything because it interferes with the natural free market,” but then Carson continued, “therefore, I would probably be in favor of taking that $4 billion a year we spend on oil subsidies and using that in new fueling stations.” - http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/kathie-obradovich/caucus/2015/05/05/ben-carson-climate-change-renewable-fuel-standard/26945261/
Personal Gain:
“it is naive to count on the honesty and integrity of people responsible for our markets when they stand to gain so much by manipulating the system to their advantage.” (Ben Carson, America the Beautiful, 78-79) -
Taxes:
Carson has stated that he’s for government wage control- http://www.cnbc.com/id/102658083
More on Carson at the following link: https://www.conservativereview.com/2016-presidential-candidates/candidates/ben-carson
Are you kidding about Fiorina Sec. of State? She is doe amnesty and the NWO! Anybody but her! Allen West maybe .
Great article!!!
Something I’ve wondered about: If we elect a black Republican President this time around, will the Democrats be able to criticize his policies without being called racists?
For the past seven years, President OBOLA’s policies have been unassailable without being called a racist. I’m sick of being hamstrung by political correctness and hypocrisy. I’m sick of a politician that hides behind his skin color. And, I’m not alone.
I’m sure Cruz would be attacked by the Left without any hesitation.
:)
Blunt is my Senator and is a HUGE Rino
They want Hillary to win. More business as usual. The GOPe is self-destructing before our eyes.
"I'm going to support whoever's the GOP nominee..."
Yes, Carson's name was mentioned, but this makes it clear any nominee would get their support.
The person could be lying too. Just saying...
BTW, I agree about Blunt.
More stories about Carson’s poll numbers. Still no stories about Carson’s policies, speeches, interviews etc...
Without question!
There are DOZENS of stories about Carson’s poll numbers. Every day.
There are never any stories about Carson’s policies, speeches, interviews etc...That’s because he’s the current “take out Trump” guy and that’s how they plan to do it.
Of course the Hive would support Carson. He has zero chance to win a general election and the uniparty would retain their control and place at the table.
They like that he’s pro-amnesty.
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