Conservatives4Palin Interviews Matt Latimer

Conservatives4Palin ^ | 10-26-09 | The editors

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There has recently been quite a bit of discussion in the blogosphere and in political circles about a book by a speechwriter for former President George W. Bush and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. The book, Speech-less: Tales of a White House Survivor, was written by Matt Latimer. He subsequently wrote a piece for The Daily Beast, “Why Palin Mania Won’t Die,” which helped lead C4P to an email interview with him.

Conservatives 4 Palin asked Mr. Latimer questions ranging from his views on the future of the Republican Party to his response to the criticism he’s faced as a result of writing his book. The full Q&A follows (C4P’s questions are labeled “C4P” and are in italics; Mr. Latimer’s responses are labeled “Latimer” and are not italicized):

[LoveUSA]

In my book, I called making John McCain the leader of the Republican Party the same as putting Camilla Parker Bowles as head of the Princess Diana Foundation.

I love this guy!

[o_zarkman44]

This is an excellent interview.

From the interview “Latimer: NO. I am so delighted that these strategists – from Ed Gillespie to Pete Wehner and others – have outed themselves. They blame conservatives for Republican losses. These were the same types of gurus who told Dick Cheney to be silent in the face of criticism (while leaking against him.) They trashed Governor Palin after the election (after she was no longer of use to them.) And now they are telling Rush and Glenn and the tea partiers to shut up while they drive us off a cliff again. Even National Review – imagine this – is applauding candidates who pursue “non-ideological” campaigns and hide their conservatism. How absurd.

Everyone knows that these people were the ones who led George W. Bush to a 22 percent approval rating and gave us Speaker Pelosi and President Obama. I’ll pass on their advice.”

The last paragraph says it all about what the Republican Party will continue to do if we keep electing their endorsed ilks.

[newfreep]

Latimer: "I am so delighted that these strategists – from Ed Gillespie to Pete Wehner and others – have outed themselves. They blame conservatives for Republican losses. These were the same types of gurus who told Dick Cheney to be silent in the face of criticism (while leaking against him.) They trashed Governor Palin after the election (after she was no longer of use to them.) And now they are telling Rush and Glenn and the tea partiers to shut up while they drive us off a cliff again. Even National Review – imagine this – is applauding candidates who pursue “non-ideological” campaigns and hide their conservatism. How absurd."

"Everyone knows that these people were the ones who led George W. Bush to a 22 percent approval rating and gave us Speaker Pelosi and President Obama. I’ll pass on their advice."