Posted on 12/07/2006 6:12:52 AM PST by FreedomNeocon
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Overall, 52 Republicans, 42 Democrats and one independent voted for Gates. Three lawmakers _ Sens. Joseph Biden, D-Del., Evan Bayh, D-Ind., and Elizabeth Dole, R-N.C. _ did not vote.
Two Bush allies, Sens. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., and Jim Bunning, R-Ky., voted against Gates, citing his criticism of the war and his view that the U.S. should engage Iran as part of a solution.
"Mr. Gates has repeatedly criticized our efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan without providing any viable solutions to the problems our troops currently face," Bunning said. "We need a secretary of defense to think forward with solutions and not backward on history we cannot change."
Santorum, who lost his re-election bid last month, mocked the idea of engaging dictators and talked at length of the evils of "radical Islamic fascism." When it comes to reaching out to Iran to discuss the security of Iraq, Santorum said of Gates, "I think he is in error."
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I'd prefer we won, thanks.
What was the deep red's problem w/Santorum?
Rick is probably out of cash and bruised from his senate defeat, but, he offers the country the only real choice among a group of "Hillary Lites".
I wish there was a way for him to enter the primaries so his message could be compared to the other candidates.
Some "true" conservatives were upset at him over his endorsement of Arlen Specter over Pat Toomey in the 2004? Senate primary election.
I'd prefer we won, thanks.
What would we win if we elect a Republican "Hillary Lite"?
By your logic? Less Hillary.
I'd prefer we won, thanks.
Win with who? McCain? Is that winning? What will we have won? Granted he's hawkish on the war on terror now, but other than than, he's a total RINO. And if he's a total RINO everywhere else, it won't be long before the wheels of the machine start to turn and he cuts and runs on the war too.
I recall hearing that as well. I believe the phrase used was, "pro-lifers demand perfection."
Follow the money
OK, I remember that now.
Regards, Ivan
Excellent!
Santorum is the man.
See my tagline.
I have no idea, since it's a little early.
But Rick Santorum, regardless of his conservative credentials, has made enough politically suicidal statements that he would be toast in a national campaign.
Sorry guys.
A proud "Goldwater Republican" would never settle for less Hillary.
It was your premise, not mine.
If he's still around, he's been quiet.
I doubt if Rick could act as a puppet for a money man. He's really driven by his convictions and beliefs.
During the primary debates, everyone else will be speaking in cliches and platitudes and Rick would be expressing a conservative vision for America and the free world.
My brother who calls himself a conservative and who has always acted and voted as one, voted for Casey. He tried to explain it to me but I won't talk to him about it. I am still in shock.
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