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Here's my dream list for the 2012 nominee:

Domestically:

• Strong on enforcing existing immigration laws

• Strong on making examples of drug runners

• Strongly opposed to any form of amnesty

• Strongly in favor of domestic energy production and a streamlined process

• Willing to cut the budgets of some ‘sacred cow’ programs to reduce the deficit

• Willing to fast-track new nuclear power plants in non-earthquake-prone areas

• Strongly in favor of equal application of justice for all Americans

• Opposed to abortion and willing to sign bills into law that reduce the number of them

• Strong on cracking down on gangs

• Vehemently opposed to union thuggery

• Strong on prosecuting voter fraud, including campaign donation irregularities

• Vocally pro-English language (we all hate to have to “press 1”)

Internationally:

• Big on pushing for American exports and a more balanced trade with China

• All foreign aid must be earned by recipient nation and not simply given

• U.S. out of U.N. and U.N. out of U.S.

• Strong on retaliating against terrorists

• Pro-Israel

• Pro-Taiwan independence

• Willing to use any and all military power if needed -- Nothing is off the table

Personally:

• Honest

• Conservative

• Dignified

• Humble

• Willing to call the media out on their biases and smack them down as needed

• Open about his/her past, no sealing of the personal history and education

• Opposes different standards for different races/religions

• Has actually worked a real job in the real world (prefer they’ve run a successful business)

1 posted on 05/09/2011 1:13:52 PM PDT by Two Kids' Dad
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To: Two Kids' Dad

BALLS.


2 posted on 05/09/2011 1:17:14 PM PDT by GSP.FAN (Some days, it's not even worth chewing through the restraints.)
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To: Two Kids' Dad

I want someone who can fill a football stadium for one of her rallies, any day of the week.


3 posted on 05/09/2011 1:18:06 PM PDT by Migraine (Diversity is great... ...until it happens to YOU.)
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To: Two Kids' Dad
My litmus test will be complete annilhation of the department of Education as a minimum.
4 posted on 05/09/2011 1:18:32 PM PDT by RadiationRomeo (Step into my mind and glimpse the madness that is me)
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To: Two Kids' Dad
COURAGE

"Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others." Winston Churchill.....


5 posted on 05/09/2011 1:19:05 PM PDT by Donald Rumsfeld Fan ("Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts." Richard Feynman father of Quantum Physics)
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To: Two Kids' Dad

I’m sure any candidate that is in the running, will happily promise all those things for your vote.


6 posted on 05/09/2011 1:20:25 PM PDT by stuartcr
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To: Two Kids' Dad

Strong on cutting out fraud and abuse in all government entitlement programs, and getting cheaters and illegals off the rolls.


8 posted on 05/09/2011 1:21:37 PM PDT by NEMDF
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To: Two Kids' Dad

Jan Brewer fits most of that.


13 posted on 05/09/2011 1:30:31 PM PDT by MrEdd (Heck? Geewhiz Cripes, thats the place where people who don't believe in Gosh think they aint going.)
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To: Two Kids' Dad

100% un failing past support of and continued of EVERY one of those issues.

Or It’s better to let the DNC have the ball with Obama.

Because it’s a one down, one game, season with no future seasons.


14 posted on 05/09/2011 1:33:01 PM PDT by NoLibZone (Unless Reagan rises from the dead, we can easily find at least one reason to skip a leading GOPer.)
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Don't you care about the 2nd amendment?

That ahould have been near the top of the list.

17 posted on 05/09/2011 1:41:17 PM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER
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To: Two Kids' Dad

You left out Red Lipstick, Stylish Glasses & Great Legs !!


18 posted on 05/09/2011 1:43:26 PM PDT by TexasCajun
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To: Two Kids' Dad

Three legs of the Conservative stool-

Social-
Be strongly pro life. It is the defining issue of individual liberty. Leaving it up to the States is not an option (although going the State route is a strategy) as State’s rights can’t supersede individual rights.

Economic-
Move toward government limited to its role defined by the Constitution. This would result in budgets being slashed greatly, bringing us in balance. Support of a simplified tax system such as the fair tax or flat tax is a plus. Avoid class warfare jargon. Strong on domestic energy production. Keep us from being held hostage by other nations.

Defense-
The primary role of the President is Commander in Chief of the US Armed Forces and defense is the primary role of the Federal government as outlined by the Constitution. This includes defense along our borders as well as having a realistic outlook on our foreign enemies. Take the fight to them if necessary. None of this ‘the US can be defended by one submarine’ crap.


19 posted on 05/09/2011 1:44:24 PM PDT by mnehring
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To: Two Kids' Dad

How well do you think each candidate or potential candidate matches to your preferences?


24 posted on 05/09/2011 2:16:36 PM PDT by WinOne4TheGipper
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To: Two Kids' Dad
AUTHENTICALLY CONSERVATIVE.


25 posted on 05/09/2011 2:31:10 PM PDT by Servant of the Cross (the Truth will set you free!)
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The EPA moved to the interior department in an advisory position only.
27 posted on 05/09/2011 5:42:43 PM PDT by W. W. SMITH (Islam is an instrument of enslavement)
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To: Two Kids' Dad; Chode

28 posted on 05/09/2011 6:31:27 PM PDT by Morgana (I speak no more)
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