I think we have to stop waiting for the “perfect” conservative. They don’t exist. No one will be 100% perfect on all the issues. We had several good candidates in the primaries, and we spent so much time tearing them down because they weren’t “true” conservatives, we got stuck with McCain. Granted, the media and crossover Dems and Indys had a lot to do with, as well. Could anyone of them have beaten Obama, I don’t know. Newt is more conservative than not, and his organizational and communication skills would be an asset the RNC.
What you said, and:
Even though he is not the RNC chair, Newt should sound the alarm right now, to get some help for the Republicans who are facing runoffs, need volunteers to observe recounts, etc. He has enough personal cachet to do this...and it would demonstrate that he has the best interests of the party at heart.
This will also mean that a heart to heart talk should be had with the senators involved, reminding them that the only RINOs (sp) in Washington will, hence forth, live at the National Zoo. Lee Atwater could get that message across—Newt (or whomever is chosen) must communicate that message to the minority.
What was the 11th commandment (according to Ronald Reagan)?
What you say about not waiting for the ‘perfect conservative’ makes sense. I might be a little leery of Newt for some of his past actions or associates but there is no fresh young face leaping at the door to take on party leadership. His explanation about why he made the ad with Pelosi makes sense and we have to realize administering a litmus test that would confirm conservative sainthood could result in no one soon in place starting the rebuilding process which needs to start NOW.