[MadIsh32]

Mark Sanford needs to be on the 2012 ticket. He GETS it in every single way, he is on point both in regards to the role of the federal gov't, to deficits, to right to life issues and is very intelligent

He will beat Obama in 2012

[Da Coyote]

“...Conservatives didn’t loose election, GOP did.”

Amen, ditto, bravo.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

I love Mark Sanford and I love my second home (soon to be only home) in the perfect state of South Carolina.

I’m happy to see him throw his hat in the 2012 race. DeMint too, if he wants. The more conservatives, the merrier.

I still lean towards Sarah, but I really like all of the guys in the running so far. Much better than 2008.

[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

But Tuesday was not in fact a rejection of those principles -- it was a rejection of Republicans' failure to live up to those principles.

Bingo.

[Force of Truth]

I agree that the base is more important than independents, but the Republicans have to welcome in more libertarian ideas in order to win over the younger voters, who are now active in a larger block.

[NordP]

Headline = TOTAL TRUTH

[fieldmarshaldj]

One of our best and brightest Governors, period.

[thesetruths]

Why do we have this endless trotting out of “I wish him every success.”

I do NOT wish him every or any success with his agenda of overturning every single abortion restriction in this land, and robbing the rich to “spread the wealth.” I also do not wish him success with his domestic army, nor anything else I can think of.

I am going to blow a gasket if I read that one more time and I’m sure I shall so....gasket, consider yourself blown.

[word_warrior_bob]

I’ve been all for Sanford, Mark Sanford AND Fred Sanford. I’m big fans of both.

[WatchYourself]

Yeah, McCain lost because he was not a conservative, and though he tried to fake it, wasn’t able to convey conservative ideals. The easiest way McCain could have destroyed O’s 95% argument was to counter with “100% of Americans will not see their taxes raised.... 100%”

[ZULU]

A MASTERFUL speech.

I LOVE this guy. He hit the nail right on the head.

I think its really time for Sandford, Palin, Pence, Jindal, etc to cut themselves loose from the sinking Titanic that is the GOP and strike out to form a new party - one which more closely reflects the principles the GOP is alleged to represent.

[ThomasMore]

Sanford and Mom for President/Veep 2012

[HardStarboard]

>>>South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford: Conservatives didn't lose election, GOP did<<<

My vote for CNN truthful headline of the political year!!

It should be our mantra until Hell Freezes!

[Revolting cat!]

The election of the first black president is an inspiring and transformational moment for our country.

Barbra Streisand. And through such shallowness, Guvnor, you got yourself a committed communist as POTUS!

[Rudder]

Somebody here should start a petition to demand that non-conservatives Republicans immediately resign from the party.

Sure.

[Admin Moderator]

The Activism sidebar is reserved for News/Activism of the FR chapters. Not this.

[bigbob]

An excellent piece. Thanks.

I think there is a need to educate people about what the Conservative principles really are. The last thing we need is for folks to equate Conservatism with the GOP, at least not unless and until the party gets it’s act together.

Talk radio does this to some extent - but for the most part they preach to the choir. We need to evangelize in order to get the message to young people, Hispanics, women, and others who are not going to listen to AM radio three hours a day to figure it out for themselves.

Straight talk from people like Sanford and Palin will be important, we need to make sure they have a platform.

[Antoninus]

Like this guy. He strikes me as the Anti-Mitt.

He's also given me a new tag line.

[CaribouCrossing]

This fella’s good. Palin/Sanford? ;)

[FreeAtlanta]

We need to unite behind the Constitution Party. Get Mark Levin and other pundits to sign on. We can do it. We can make history, and we can take back this country from the damned communist.

[kingattax]

The election of the first black president is an inspiring and transformational moment for our country.

im tired of hearing this factually inaccurate statement.