But the problem remains that there's no viable "true conservative" waiting in the wings.
Newt and Fred won't get off their backsides and make a decision. The others don't really have a prayer of gaining the nomination.
I've said multiple times that Rudy was not my first choice (but my first choice imploded). And there's a lot I disagree with Rudy about and some things I don't like.
But of those who are in the race I think his leadership, his stance on the War on Terror and yes, his fiscal conservatism are far and above the rest of the crop.
The bottom line is, debate him on the issues. But don't make crap up.
That makes our side no better than the left.
That's a classic. The three current frontrunners are now dealing with the implications of their unprecedented early entrance into the race. But because Fred is smart enough to not join their folly, he won't get off his backside and enter the race?
I believe that Newt and Mr. Thompson are in talks with the Romney or other campaigns for the VP slot. Just a feeling I’m getting. They would be very valuable to whomever gets them as a VP to allay fears Conservatives have about the name on the top of the ticket. Again, just a feeling but, it seems to make sense.
According to the Democrat controlled MSM, they are not frontrunners, right?
We make whomever we want into front runners, by deciding to back them, by getting their names out, by sending links to friends and asking them to pass them on, check them out, etc.
This is the new media. It has brought down old media icons, but that is just strutting around the edge of the nest flapping a fledgeling's wings.
Time to really fly.
We can ill afford to let the Dems tell us who our candidate will be. Hunter looks best to me, but who ever is well enough backed by the grassroots could attract money--which comes to people who look promising.
Let's pick a candidate on the issues, and then push for the exposure.
Granted, some media viability has to be inherent (or taught) the candidate, but someone who resonates with conservatives who can work the whole conservative field.
People who vote party line Republican will get on the bandwagon, and anyone dissatisfied with the latest liberal antics, loss of soverignty, open borders, and who wants to be as secure as we can against terrorism will jump aboard too.
If the significant 'anyone but Hillary' crowd means that, their votes count as well, and there is a chance of bringing in some of the third party right wing on the basis of conservative principles.
Can it be done? Why not?
Who else would you want to get the nomination and why?