I’m very worried that at this point as to who will be the nominee. Hunter, who I did support, hasn’t shown any organizational ability. Part of this is because of being shut out by the media, but still, I can’t see him winning.
Huckabee is at least a good social conservative. The “checking kids lunch boxes” scares me most but he is the only social conservative who represents a challenge to the big four (McCain can come back). He has a lot of positives but with Hunter effectively out he seems to be the only conservative (though not conservative on all issues) with a fighting chance. If Hunter suddenly surges, something that just doesn’t look possible, I’ll be ecstatic. ‘til then we’ve got to go with someone who has at least an outside shot.
No. If you like a candidate and believe he is fully qualified on every issue, you stick with him through the primaries. That way he has a good chance to take the nomination. Then you work your heart out to get him elected. That is the way it works. You don’t settle for less when elections are this far down the road.
OK. Well, you have a right to your opinion although I respectfully and strongly disagree, but hey, that’s why we have FR, to debate the points, right? The Huckster epitomizes exactly what’s wrong with the GOP now. He’s not really either a social nor fiscal conservative anymore. He’s whatever you want him to be. I should know. I’ve lived under his governorship his total career in Arkansas. What he started out as (conservatively) and what he’s developed into, are two very different political animals. But hey, support him if you will, but don’t say I didn’t warn you. Ciao - OB1