Can a Hoosier farmer produce another Massachusetts miracle for Republicans?

The Washington Examiner ^ | February 20, 2010 | Ken Tomlinson

[campaignPete R-CT]

when Bush ran in 2000, the REP GOV conference informally agreed on ONE candidate and got behind him. The rest is history.

If they do the same this time, Daniels might be out. I keep askin’, if Palin doesn’t make a big push in NHampshire ... and it turns into a Pawlenty v. Romney battle, how motivated will I be, or should I be, to work the rural grassroots for T-Paw?

For Palin, the obvious concern, of course, is that NH conservatives are “unchurched” types and also tend to have a aversion to candidates that aren’t “Easterners”. There is a subtle bigotry there that is not so subtle.

At the same time, the populist instinct is very strong, hence Pat Buchanan beating Dole in ‘96. The McCain victories in ‘00 and ‘08 are often painted as “moderate Republicans and independents” flexing their muscle, but he pulled support from many of the same folks who were Buchanan ‘92 & ‘96. (McCain’s military patriotism vs. GWB & Mitt.) So Palin could work a strategy there around that idea.

[yongin]

{when Bush ran in 2000, the REP GOV conference informally agreed on ONE candidate and got behind him. The rest is history.}

Didn’t know that. Interesting. T-Paw is Vice Chair of the Republican Governors Association. Haley Barbour is the Chair.

[Impy]

He’s definitely a possibility.

[yongin]

Today, My Man Mitch is backtracking a bit. He said there are 100 reasons for him not to consider running for President. He also criticized the tone of CPAC. He said Republicans need to provide solutions for America than say No to Obama.

[Impy]

I bet he can’t name more than 15.

[chimera]

He also criticized the tone of CPAC. He said Republicans need to provide solutions for America than say No to Obama.

They need to do both. There is nothing wrong with saying "No" when someone is wrong and/or their ideas are bad for the country. We have a chance to beat these 'Rats to a blood pulp if we stick together, but it looks like we won't. The circular firing squads are already forming.