Posted on 11/16/2004 10:00:30 AM PST by RockinRight
To: South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford
In the face of soaring deficits and skyrocketing federal spending, America needs a leader who can say "NO!" to Washington tax-and-spenders.
During his six years in Congress, Mark Sanford earned straight "A" ratings from the National Taxpayers Union. When he was elected Governor of South Carolina, he cut taxes by a third and convinced the legislature to pay off 90% of the state's debt.
He even vetoed parts of his own party's budget, saying there was simply too much unnecessary spending. When the legislature overrode 105 of his 106 line-item vetoes, he protested by entering the capital building with two squeeling piglets under his arms, demanding to know why there was enough money for pork-barrel spending but not enough to pay the remainder of the state's debt.
Meanwhile, George W. Bush, as of July 2004, has not used his veto power even once. He has rubber-stamped every pork-laden bill sent to him by his Republican Congress. He has increased federal discretionary spending by 24% and has increased the federal deficit by about 900% since he took office. Compare this to Governor Sanford, who successfully controlled state government growth to 1% and who slashed deficits by 90%.
Sanford holds true to Republican principles on other issues, as well. While President Bush was echoing John Kerry and Al Gore's position on background checks at gun shows, Sanford was fighting them vigorously in Congress. While President Bush was parroting Kerry's desire to see the assault weapons ban renewed, Sanford was helping lead the fight against unconstitutional gun bans. While Bush promised to sign most gun bills that land on his desk, Sanford was signing a repeal of his state's one-gun-a-month law, making South Carolina a much friendlier place to gun owners and collectors. His time in Congress earned him an "A" rating from both the National Rifle Association and the Gun Owners of America. He was endorsed by the "We Vote Pro-Life" Political Action Committee and won praises from the American Conservative Union as the "Most Conservative Governor in America."
Therefore, we, the undersigned, strongly urge and implore Governor Sanford to consider a Presidential run in 2008 on a platform of fiscal conservatism, responsible government, and the preservation of Constitutional rights.
It's sorta like betting on horse races. The best jockeys ride the best horses. The best horses are trained by the best managers.
There will be a slew of "vanity" candidates in 2008 who have no chance of winning and don't bother even hiring a good campaign manager. Losers are a waste of time.
Y'all got my vote!
Tought I'd have a bit of fun for right now! :0)
"Eeh, Mitt's OK, but I question how conservative the guy actually is. I think he is more so than people think, they assume since he's from Massachusetts that he's another Pataki or Chaffee, but I dunno. He was born in Utah, so that might mean something."
Mitt's got the same problem as Kerry, but in reverse. He ran as a moderate to win in Massachusetts (just short of being a RINO), and now is going to have to run to the right to win nationally as a Republican.
We will benefit greatly from running somebody with a strong, CONSISTENT position on the issues. As of today, Mitt is a pro-choice, pro-gay-rights fiscal conservative. I don't think Mitt is that guy. He does have a very successful business background, and a very photogenic family.
I volunteer to be his first lady!
But seriously, I'm waiting to see who surfaces as a viable candidate for pres in '08 and see what his/her stance is on certian issues like Stem cell research and abortion (he/she must be pro-life to get my vote)
But that's not to say that the above mentioned issue is the only issue I vote on.
But if Sanford's looking for a companion of the female persuasion, I'm single ans almost 48! :0)
Alright. Cabinet or Ambassador?
Sanford is married (Jenny) and has 4 young boys, Marshall, Landon, Bolton, and Blake.
He looks presidential enough.
He's only 44 as well, so he has youth appeal (he'll of course be 48 by the time the next election comes around).
Sanford is definintely my early favorite. If you have a ping list for him, please put me on it.
Not yet but I'm working on it.
Hehe I was waiting for that!
Mitt Romney is NOT pro-gay-rights.
President!
I guess my irreverant homur was not appreciated, but I was serious about the pro-life issue and waiting for a really viabl candidate appears but it's only been 2 weeks since President Bush was re-elected and I feel it's too early for me to even think about 2008 for right now, I'll be more serious about a year from now. but to tell the truth, I find none of the ones mentioned right now not appealing because they are all pro-choice.
It's a pity since I like some of them for different reasons.
How can you be President and vote for us for President? Are you running too?
You meant me!
Okay, Cabinet!
How about Sec. of Humor?
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