Posted on 11/19/2011 1:58:34 PM PST by TitansAFC
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A fair question, though I would argue his record is one of a Conservative who does fight to eliminate government (Welfare Reform, et al). It is, however, an astronomically more difficult task to eliminate federal offices than state or local offices.
My primary concern begins with the SCOTUS, and my secondary concern is the National Debt/Federal Deficit. Aside from Romney, I think all contenders will come through on these things. Shrinking the government begins with starving the beast and forcing unwanted efficiency. Newt is a stalwart on these things.
BTW - I am truly sorry for Perry’s fall; it was not the least bit fair or deserved. He is the one guy in the running who actually took the time to serve his country in the Armed Forces, which does not get enough play these days. Such valor should earn more grace among Conservatives than it does these days.
Yep..another Bush progressive. Navarette seals the deal.
See also: Andy Rooney.
Not going to win. It will be a disaster if he gets the nomination. The left (and the MSM) will have a field day with him.
I would add Cain to that list with Romney. He is a candidate with no record and no firm positions.
If Newt ends up the candidate I will support him. I don't think Perry is done yet. We will see where we are after SC & FL.
You tell me.
The sites I found were applying the word “Conservative” to Ruben.
Of course, they were doing this for Chrissie Matthews several years ago as well.*
Newt and Ruben are buddies, and agree on amnesty for illegals, er I mean a “path to citizenship” (as they fraudulently term it).
Rush Limbaugh attested to that very issue on his radio show recently...the smear on Newt.... and David Limbaugh, wrote an article about the media smears on Newt and Cain. Anyone that thinks the media is pumping up Newt or his poll numbers is not in the real world.
In some ways he's an unpredictable and unreliable RINO and often the same kind of conservative.
But, in the face of Obama, I'll support his effort.
“cranky old spoiled conservatives who would rather eat their own than defeat Obama”
The Bachman, Perry and Romney folks have already read us that warning: “Vote for our guy or lose to Obama!”
whippersnapper ...
He’s not that old, he’s not a “geezer”, and he’d mop the floor with the competition. The left/MSM will have a field day with ANY conservative; surely you understand that. If not, get it now.
Sometimes a nation finds itself in such dire straights that only a low-down dirty bastard has what it takes to fix the problems.
I think Newt has what it takes. I prefer Cain at this point but could support Newt if Cain continues to falter.
What’s in it for La Raza? That’s all Reuben cares about.
As for him not being on our side (that would be Americans), that’s putting it mildly.
The term RINO has lost it’s impact from over-use but surely you don’t deny that Newt has had his serious lapses in judgement that were not “conservative.”
Pelosi and Scozzafava to name two.
What the hell makes you think I am on the Cain Train? He seems like a nice man, but let's face it, he is not ready for prime time. I will vote for him in the general if he is the nominee, but not in the primary.
I am not currently backing any candidate. I can't believe we find ourselves at this point in the campaign with such a weak field. Incredibly disappointing, considering the weakness of Obama and the fact that this election should have been a cake walk for the GOP.
For whom will I vote in the primary? My vote doesn't count because I live in New England. My state will vote for Mitt.
But I still stand by what I said earlier: If Newt is the nominee, Obama will get four more years. And the MSM knows it and is starting to smell blood.
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I wish the bashers would at least be honest enough to tell us who they DO support, how they could beat obummer, and how they could act quickly and decisively enough to save our country.
All they want to do come in and "drive by bash".
That is demeaning to FR.
Appreciate the ping
When Newt wins Iowa, what will that do to you?
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