Posted on 05/08/2010 7:08:55 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Normally I wouldn’t ask, but since Huck and Sarahcuda have both anted up — he for DeVore, she for Fiorina — I think it’s about time everyone shows their cards, no? This has been a constant source of irritation with Romney, exercising prudence to a fault in not endorsing Doug Hoffman or Marco Rubio until it became politically “safe” to do so. Grassroots conservatives want to see some nerve; a principled candidate who’s out for more than his own political self-interest should find someone to like between Campbell, Fiorina, and DeVore.
Assuming that Romney’s only out for his self-interest, though, which candidate should he endorse? DeVore would give him “true conservative” cred that he needs but DeVore’s a likely loser at this point. Why alienate Campbell and Fiorina when they’re more likely to be in a position to help him in the Cali presidential primary? Campbell’s the front-runner at the moment, but he also has an “Israel problem” and Romney doesn’t need any headaches on that front. As for Fiorina, a reciprocal endorsement from her isn’t guaranteed if Palin also runs in 2012. If he wants to lock someone up, Campbell’s the obvious pick.
I think DeVore’s the smart choice since it’ll buy Mitt some grassroots cred vis-a-vis Sarahcuda, which he’ll desperately need if 2012 turns into a race between the two of them. Granted, if Fiorina wins the race she’ll be in a position to help Palin, but who cares? A Republican senator’s endorsement won’t be determinative in California, and by backing DeVore, Romney neutralizes Huckabee’s gesture to the base. An easy call here, right?
If Fiorina wins, she will never endorse Palin, if Palin runs in 2012
Yes, Meg Whitman not a real fan of Carley and pushed Muzzy loving Campbell out of the Gov. race to the Senate race.
Just one more reason to support Carly Fiorina
Michelle Malkin, the California Republican Assembly, Tea Party Express, Lee Rodgers, Jim DeMint, Tom McClintock, among others have endorsed DeVore.
I will remind you and others reading this thread, that the last Republican to be elected to the US Senate from CA was “pro-abortion” Pete Wilson in ‘82 and again in ‘88 and the seat has been democrat for 22 years!!!
DeMint who supported RINO Romney
The others are not known nationally in politics.
Romney’s guy, incumbent Bennett, lost in Utah today.
Maybe Romney has suspended his endorsements to reload.
and surprising that Romney hasn’t endorsed in the Senate race since his home is here in San Diego in the La Jolla area
Has he unpacked yet?
Romney’s itching to endorse Campbell. Do it, Mittens...LOL.
He can’t - Campbell is pro-abortion. Mitt has had a conversion.
Good question.
If Mitt supports DeVore, that will really be a riot.
But DeVore is already toast.
One half of property taxes were due April 10, 2010...lol.
A mega million dollar home overlooking the Pacific Ocean
here should brings in large bucks in taxes
When will Romney endorse someone in California’s Senate race?
Better yet, when will he get off the national stage?
Yea I suspect Mitt is all in with Meg and won’t want to overexpose with a Senate campaign as well. He did endorse 4 Reps though.
I have looked and looked but I can't find where Duncan Sr. nor Duncan D. Hunter have endorsed in this race yet.
Duncan D. has endorsed for one of the CA Senate seats (Joel Anderson) on his website.
Any one else find an official endorsement from either Hunter???
Even a wharf rat want’s to win. A Romney endorsement is the kiss of political death.
We saw ‘nerve’ alright. The nerve of Sybil to endorse Gnarly was appalling.
There is that non California guy who thinks Hunter has endorsed DeVore even though those Conservatives at the function last night stated - hope Fiorina beats Boxer.
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