Here is what I believe to be an accurate summary of the discussion of my posting of 11/18/09. Correct me if I am wrong on anything and/or elaborate if you wish. (Items listed in no particular order).
1. No 2008 GOP presidential candidate was satisfactory (one exception was favorable to Huckabee). None of these people woulld be acceptable as 2012 presidential candidates.
2. The GOP should conduct closed primaries - only registered Republicans could vote in the primaries.
3. No voter registrations on election days.
4. As many people who desire to be a candidate in GOP primaries should be allowed into the fray.
5. There should be an intensive effort to register conservative Republicans and Libertarians.
6a. Sarah Palin seems very popular among those who responded to my posting.
6b. A number of folks in our discussion indicated a belief that the Liberals, or Obama, or our political “enemies” selected the GOP presidential candidates for 2008 and might do so again. (I asked for some evidence for this belief but have not yet received any).
7. All people in our discussion want candidates with solid conservattive beliefs and values.
8. I would like to ask each of you to post a list of 3 or 4 people you would consider acceptable Conservative presidential candidates for 2012.
Thanks again to all of you posted replies and joined the discussion. Have a wonderful day!
FRegards
Jim DeMint
Haley Barbour
Steve King
A strong bench:
Bobby Jindal
Sarah Palin
Mike Pence
6b. A number of folks in our discussion indicated a belief that the Liberals, or Obama, or our political “enemies” selected the GOP presidential candidates for 2008 and might do so again. (I asked for some evidence for this belief but have not yet received any).
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Open primaries. Thats why Freepers want item #2.
If you need documentable proof, I suggest you review who the media endorsed (NYTimes endorsed McCain before it endorsed Obama)
Gen Petreus (Pres)
Michelle Bachmann (V. Pres.) or Duncan Hunter (V. Pres)
John Bolton (Sec. of State) (would be interesting)
Guliani (Home Land Security)
Sarah Palin (Sec. Energy or Interior)
Romney (Commerce)
Judd Greg (Treasury)
“The Judge” Andrew P. Napolitano (Attorney General)