Where Have All the Conservatives Gone? Right Runs Out of Potential Presidents (Susan Estrich Alert)

Fox News ^ | Sunday , December 03, 2006 | Susan Estrich

[streetpreacher]

Where Have All the Conservatives Gone? Right Runs Out of Potential Presidents

Sunday , December 03, 2006

By Susan Estrich

Where have all the conservatives gone?

Are there going to be any running for President?

First it was Virginia’s George Allen, the great white hope, the George on a horse, the governor with a smile, on his way to a White House run, once he got past that frisky re-election campaign.

He was, less than a short year ago, the Hotline’s unknown front-runner, the insider’s best guess, the neocon’s next new best friend.

Now, thanks to a Macaca joke, a ham sandwich joke, a terrible campaign, and some smart moves by senator-elect Jim Webb, he’s toast.

Then there was Rick Santorum. Mr. Conservative. Surely he would at least make a run. Give the hard core a place to be. Just as soon as he got past his Senate re-election campaign in Pennsylvania. The number three Senate Republican and conservative stalwart is as good a friend as conservatives have in the Senate.

Correction: Had. History.

Hello Bob Casey. Goodbye Rick Santorum. Another one bites the dust.

[streetpreacher]

Another earlier FR thread by the same title (Human Events):

Where Have All the Conservatives Gone?

[roses of sharon]

Rightwing non-voters brilliant political strategy of "sending a message".

Got it.

[Long Island Pete]

HELLO NEWT!

[streetpreacher]

Does either article advocate that?

[Quilla]

Whenever I hear Ms. Estrich's name, one thought comes to mind.

[streetpreacher]

I don't think Newt will run because of his personal life. You can bet as Speaker that he was prime target numero uno regarding those FBI files.

Speaking of which; Hey Susan, I think we can answer where all the conservatives have gone!

[streetpreacher]

You're too kind.

[Obie Wan]

"Now, thanks to a Macaca joke"

Basically that joke got him bounced.Shows what little pin point minds many American voters have !!!

[SeeSalt]

"HELLO NEWT!"


He is working on it! And Newt will be the next President of US!

[JRochelle]

Her whole article is bogus.

She says Mitt is a conservative Mormon. Mormon, yes, conservative, NO!

McCain has a better conservative social record then Mitt.

[Wormwood]

Basically that joke got him bounced.Shows what little pin point minds many American voters have !!!

Doesn't say much about Allen's ability to think on his feet or engage in competent spin-control.

A better communicator could have countered the media's obsession with the 'macaca' thing...but not Allen. He just dug a hole and kept digging.

I'm only glad that we found out what a political incompetent he was *now*, before he could cost us a presidency.

[Mo1]

Hey Susan .. try being honest about YOUR party before you start commenting on out party

[Brilliant]

Gotta say that this really is Bush's fault. He chose a VP who is not going to run.

[zarf]

Allen is a marshmallow; always has been and always will be.

He was exposed as an intellectual and organizational lightweight.

Good riddance.

[Obie Wan]

I don't judge a politician by how they counter a ridiculous issue like "macaca" but apparently a lot of people do,however your posting does bring up a question,how did George Bush ever get elected ???

[streetpreacher]

Allen was pathetic, especially on Russert. I would have thrown it right back into that snake's face.

Allen 2008: He cost us the Senate, He'll do the same for President.

I still think Santorum would have a decent shot although I think Fred Barnes referred to him in glowing terms as a "big government conservative" which sends red flags up everywhere.

I think a new litmus test should be that if Fred Barnes supports your candidacy, then the faithful should vote for your opponent.

[zarf]

McCain is going to become more and more attractive in spite of the whining on FR.

Of course I'm sure 30 per cent of the Freeper faithful will sit home in 08 to send a message...lol.

[streetpreacher]

I don't think Cheney or anyone associated with the President is electable.

[zarf]

how did George Bush ever get elected ???

Algore, JohnKerry

[Savage Beast]

The Leftists can hardly believe their good fortune and are overcome with glee. The Republican Congress and Administration dressed up like Santa Clause and delivered the 2006 election to the Democrats as an early Christmas present.

Meanwhile, sane Americans--the Republican base support--are looking at their empty stockings with bewilderment--and fury!

Thanks a lot, Republicans! Thanks to you, America heads toward a trainwreck with Democrats at the helm of the Ship of State.