You do realize, of course, that much as I admire what he was in 1964, the whole Goldwater thing didn’t work out so well, though...right?
So you're saying...we should just quit trying to nominate conservatives? Is that your point?
I personally believe Goldwater's "problem' was the country was voting a sympathy vote after the Kennedy assassination, and no Republican could have won that year...it was a long time ago and I was very small, but that is my impression.
I will say I believe the population of this country has a conservative majority that would rally around a decent, honest conservative candidate that openly spelled out their vision for America. Some one with clearly defined values and a love of this country as it was founded. Add an incredible family and a track record of accomplishments (that are going unnoticed now...wait for the campaign!) and she can win in a landslide.
My dream ticket: Palin/Rubio ... the two hottest rising stars in conservative America.
Well I could certainly live with your ticket.
I like Palin. I agree with her I suspect on 90% of the issues....and am far to the right of her on the remaining 10%. That said, the cultlike quality of her following here is a bit strange.
If she gets the nomination I’ll root like hell for her. I’d work for her if it helps, but I live in Texas and the GOP nominee with carry Texas whomever is chosen. Alas, I fear the numbers show she simply cannot win. There was a Quinnipiac poll released today that showed she has over 50% unfavorables with independents, something like 50% disapprove to 30% approve. That doesn’t bode well. She’d better turn that around if we’re to avoid a route.
It’s really odd that voicing any reservations about Palin, no matter how grounded in fact, brand you as an Enemy of the People to some here. Hey, I like Gingrich but the same applies to him as Palin as far as electability is concerned. I happen to think he’s brilliant....but he probably can’t win either. Though I’d LOVE to see him debate Obummer. Palin, not so much.
Cheers,
Hank