I will probably vote for Paul in protest (no write ins in VA).
Gingrich. He will tear the federal establishment asunder. A House member is always preferable to a Senator.
I'm voting for Newt in March.
Santorum hands down.
I am leaning Santorum because he doesn’t carry the baggage Gingrich does. I am speaking of his time as a “consultant” for Freddy mac and his prior endorsements of RINO candidates, especially in NY.
Gingrich can’t carry the base and is too polarizing. This isn’t 1968 and you just can’t be like that these days.
Santorum has far less exploitable baggage than Gingrich, and wouldn’t have to play defense throughout the general election. With Gingrich as his GOP opponent, Obama and his media allies would keep a constant focus on Newt’s flaws — and therefore keep Obama’s own miserable record in the background. If Perry is out, Santorum is looking to me like the best alternative to a Romney debacle.
Gingrich has more problems than I can Count. Santorum lost his reelection to a certified idiot by 18% and 2 years earlier supported pro-abortion Arlen Specter against Conservative Pat Toomey in the Rep. Primary. He also has been a prolific user of Earmarks. Did you ever notice that Santorum looks like a guy out of Hollywood Central Casting. Not a hair out of place and clothes fit like custom made and with no wrinkles.
Santorum is my choice and would certainly fight against the evil DC powers that destroy all America.
Here is my prediction (as an FR amateur pundit):
I see a repeat of 2008, where the winner of SC wins the nomination.
Therefore, Romney cannot allow Santorum to get momentum, therefore, Santorum will get bloodied up between now and Jan 21 (SC). But Romney wants Santorum to split the conservative vote with Gingrich in SC, so he will be bloodied enough to depress his vote.
I predict that by Romney beating up Santorum, Gingrich can stage a win in SC (like McCain) and carry the flag to the end.
Either Santorum or Gingrich beats OBozo...as will Ron Paul as a LAST resort!
I LIKE Santorum but I think Newt would DESTORY Obama (and the media idiot questioners) in a way I dont think Santorum ever could.
Gingrich/Santorum or Gingrich/Bachman or even Satorum/(Bachman or Gingrich) tickets would be pretty cool.
Besides I want to spend the next year going around saying “’e turned me into a Newt!”
Definitely Santorum as he believes climate change is junk science just like Perry. If Perry is indeed out, I will be behind Santorum.
Neither one is my first choice, but Newt gets my vote between the two.
I have a strong feeling it won't matter because I think the powers that be actually want Obama to win again. After all, he doles out our money to them and they haven't squeezed us dry yet.
Whether this nation thrives or falls depends upon 1 thing, and one thing only... God’s judgment or blessing.
If you look around at our culture today, it is extremely hard to make the case that this nation deserves to be blessed.
Obama’s rise to office is clear evidence that we are not on God’s good side right now.
I don’t really know where Newt stands with God.
Rick’s position is pretty clear.
If Rick can pull off the nomination, It will be strong evidence that this nation is on the mend.
Let’s see a few more primaries and debates to see if Santorum grows. He has the credentials but needs to show he can get aggressive and be a formidable foe to Obama.
Could live with either, but my preference is Gingrich. I’m afraid Santorum doesnt have the spine and will be weak on limiting government. Newt has the spine and know how to take on the establishment, hopefully he has the will....
It will be interesting to see how the Perry, Bachman, and Huntsman voters break. If they go for Gingrich, this is going to be very interesting. I seriously doubt great numbers of them will break for Romney.
Pro-Life, Faithful to wife.
Santorum.