Posted on 03/10/2006 9:54:42 PM PST by WKB
We knew that Trent Lott was getting cozy with John McCain, but after just listening to Haley Barbour speak is there another Mississippian ready to get on board the Straight Talk Express?
Addressing a not-quite-full ballroom in the after-dinner slot, Barbour picked up the McCain banner of the weekend: all the straw polls in the world pale in comparison to the task ahead in '06.
And later, in emotional remarks about the impact of Katrina upon his native state, the governor singled out McCain for praise, saying that the "deficit hawk" came to the aid of Mississipi as they sought federal relief to rebuild the coast. Barbour said that McCain carried the message that the package that Sen's Lott and Cochran were pushing was "really a conservative solution."
The mentions of McCain, though, won little applause from the audience. In fact, Barbour seemed to in general almost lecture the group, directly prodding them for applause at one point.
Beyond the McCain bouquet, Barbour spoke of two necessary components for the GOP to be successful this fall. First, "big turnouts help Republicans." Barbour alluded to his own race in '03, which drew the most voters in the history of the state, and Pres Bush's 04 re-elect as examples.
Second, he said "when campaigns are about issues, Republicans win." Barbour asserted "that most Americans agree with us on the issues." Dems, Barbour said, want to focus elections on "emotion, scandal and personalities."
Also notable was Barbour's taking two direct knocks at the news media -- of which there were many prominent members in the back of the room. He said that it was they, the press, who were driving the unhealthy obsession with '08 WH politicking. Further, he praised the Bush admin's response to Katrina, saying that the feds were of great assistance -- "despite the complaints of the news media." Incidentally, Barbour also said that "faith-based group have been the backbone of our recovery," drawing immeditate and sustained applause from the true-believing audience.
Clearly still consumed (and for good reason) by all things Katrina, Barbour closed his remarks by saying that "it may be years, but the Mississippi Gulf Coast will be back bigger and better than ever before." At this, Barbour won his biggest and longest ovation yet.
I prefer to call a spade a spade and let
the chips fall. The old
"can't we all just get along" won't work
with baby killers.
" I'm surprised that the South did NOT appreciate good leadership during 9/11"
What in the world are you talking about?
Times,dates,examples and sources please.
You have made very good point regarding the judicial branch. I bow to your debating points and humbly agree with you. :)
"That is why it would behoove us to turn the phrase on them."
I totally agree.
They are pro-abort.
"I will ignore your insult. It does not put you in a good light and I do not wish to think ill of you."
I did not mean that as an insult.
Those were your words, so I put them in quotes.
I'd never vote for McCain
McCain and Goolee are stay home or 3 party for me.
"What in the world are you talking about?
Times,dates,examples and sources please."
Yessir...thanky sir.
"Didn't quite know what he meant, so I went fishing."
You seem to "fish" a lot.
So "some" think because Rudy DID GOOD after 9\11
we are supposed to forget our convictions?
You have some strange ideas about conservatives.
I could handle those hut Haley has
said he is NOT running in "08"
because he won't leave MS in the
Katrina mess
and Haley is no Bill Clinton.
Actually, Rudy "sells" quite well in the South and all over America. Look it up, but find a better "fishing hole".
I was responding to this post in a friendly kind of way.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1594342/posts?page=9#9
No...you ARE short sighted, and have blinders on.
That's a statement of fact...not an insult.
He can't possibly win the South.
He's too liberal, and that's all there is to it.
As I said, I would be extremely happy to see him have a leadership role as a member of the cabinet.
Take what you want as an insult, but I know the South.
They won't vote for him for President.
What do you think will be forgotten?
I do not get your BJ comparison. Of course he is no BJ what do you mean?
BJ Promised the people of Ark if they would
reelect him Gov he wouldn't run for Prez.
Guess what?
That WAS a ridiculous post. Sorry, I didn't see that one first.
Uh sorry no way... McCain will never get my vote.
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