Posted on 02/08/2007 6:25:20 PM PST by NormsRevenge
Thanks! :-)
I will note that there are some exceptions to the case, and there are some who have a single issue as a litmus test (pro-Life comes to mind). But I am tired of seeing folks dismissed as one-note Charlie's for being passionate about a host of issues. The GOP platform, and the ideals behind it, seem to be abandoned in the debates.
From where I sit, the Rudyites are the biggest foot stompers among us.
If the GOP runs a liberal for pres., we will end up with a democrat pres.
That Rudy never finished it IS a big deal. If he's nominated, you can expect him to throw the general election to Hillary right on cue.
I hope they do do the right thing. We may just disagree as to what that is. ;-)
In that scenario, only one thing is certain: we'll end up with a liberal pres.
It is NOT "staying home" or voting "third party" (same thing).
I admit that a pro-life candidate is number one on my hit parade, but I look for a host of issues for choosing a candidate. As of now, Duncan Hunter comes absolutely the closest to my ideal candidate. I could get real excited by his possibilities. The closest to Reagan I have seen.
Everyone has their limits, Lancey.
The GOP has crossed the line.
With the choice of being shot in the head, or jumping off the 500 ft. building, which would you choose?
What if I don't like him on my ten favorite issues? Can I "bash" him then?
Single issue ... "conservatism" ;-)
Heh...
The governor needs to feel conservative pressure from within his party. It has an effect. He knows where his bread is buttered and he needs to be reminded sometimes.
I've heard others also say that Arnold didn't do enough for the other candidates. That may be true. However, I do believe that he helped the Republicans in California's House delegation from being decimated - particularly John Doolittle and Brian Bilbray.
He no longer needs to bow to their pressure, as long as he makes others buy into his tax is a fee approach.. it certainly hasn't stopped him from his other acts that are in line with the dem agenda.. he has capitulated on enough items already, imo. it's too late. he has chosen his path.
not sure he helped bilbray that much, doolittle either, jmo.
I don't recall him helping Bilbray, and certainly not Doolittle.
I do remember him refusing to say that he would support Pombo (which generated plenty of negative press for Pombo), who subsequently lost.
I agree with NR... Arnold now counts on 100% support from the Dem legislators and needs to pick off only a few moderate pubbies to get the 2/3 majority vote to get his new taxes passed (errr... fees). He will continue to ignore and marginalize Conservatives and paint them as obstructionists, or worse. The (R) label meant nothing to Arnold, other than an opportunity to hijack a party to spread his own liberal agenda.
I'm going to see Ron tonight. I'll ask him.
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