Posted on 05/11/2010 7:01:40 PM PDT by TitansAFC
The Buzz gets quite a few interesting 2012 thoughts from Jim DeMint that go with his new role as something of a self-appointed kingmaker.
On the 2012 presidential race: "I hope I can be part of finding a president who's got some real substance and managerial skills, but I don't even want to think about that until after 2010. I think we'll see some of the potential candidates deal with this tension within the Republican party and we're looking for ones that come down on the right side."
Romney, his candidate in 2008: "People are going to be looking for a grownup next that's accomplished things in life, and I think Mitt is going to be in that mix. But he is attached to the Massachussetts health plan to some degree and I think that's a liability....Some of us were talking about Mitch Daniels this morning. He's proved he can manage a state and make some hard decisions, so I think that 2012 might not be the year of charisma, it might be the year of real leadership and management."
Jeb Bush? "He would be a great president. He'd probably be the best on the list, if he didn't have the Bush name. It may not work in 2012, although the longer Obama is in office the better the Bush name looks. Maybe not in 2012 - you know, maybe I shouldn't say that. Jeb Bush has been very bold, and principled, and you never know. If he is interested, I'd sure be interested in talking to him."
Can you please correct the date on this thread. Thanks
Republican bullets aimed at their own feet—per usual.
/johnny
I think I’m bushed.
Grrr.....
3-7-10 should be the date.
I’m not sure how the heck I messed that one up!
Ping for future reference.
Yeah and his brother might have been a decent prez if he had made even a nominal effort to secure the borders and rid America of crimigrants.
“Stay Outta Da Bushes!”
He is right. Jeb is the best of the Bushes, unfortunately no one wants another Bush. The name gives the Progs too much energy and desire to win.
Well, gee darn. Has Senator DeMint revised or extended his remarks since March?
Da Mint is tacking to the center. Bush happily increased the size of Florida Government for years. Adding stacks of new rules regulations and taxes.
/johnny
Thanks ... :-)
The last two Republicans to manage to build a coalition and lead this country were both Bushes. So why not another Bush to lead us out of abyss we’re currently in?
LOL ...
Oh GOSH no. There may have been a time when Jeb Bush could have fit the bill if his brother had not run, but we are long past that point.
LOL
Numbnuts is desperate
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