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Gallup: 59% of Republicans want GOP to become more conservative
HotAir.com ^ | 11/20/08 | Allahpundit

Posted on 11/20/2008 3:25:07 PM PST by KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle

No specifics on the how and why, but since party orthodoxy’s already firmly hawkish, pro-life, anti-gay marriage, and anti-amnesty (among the grassroots, at least, on that last one), presumably what we’re talking about here is spending and bailout backlash. Shouldn’t be a problem: The One will give the GOP’s congressional minority plenty to dislike, including a bailout of the Big Three to pound the table about. No?

The House, at least, is heading right:

Pence, who was unanimously voted in as the Republican Conference Chairman on Wednesday, told CNSNews.com that conservatism is the current trend among House Republicans.

“What I saw today in the Republican conference was an affirmation that the way back for the Republican Party is a return to timeless principles,” Pence told CNSNews.com. “My unanimous selection was not so much an affirmation of me as a person, but my conservative principles.”

Both Mica and Flake also told CNSNews.com that the conference is experiencing a shift towards the right. “Sure,” Flake told CNSNews.com when asked if there had been a shift. “Fiscal conservatives have more of a voice here now.”

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KEYWORDS: 2008polls; conservatism; conservatives; gallup; rinohunting
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To: KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle

“Gallup: 59% of Republicans want GOP to become more conservative”

Which the GOP ptb will take as the perfect opportunity to slink even further left.


41 posted on 11/20/2008 4:50:19 PM PST by Grunthor (bush04 - 62, 040, 610 mccain08 - 58, 164, 693.......Moving left is NOT the answer!)
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To: kesg; KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle

“What I want to know is this: who are the knuckleheads that are in the other 41%??”

Wait, they’ll be along on this thread as they have been on many election post mort. threads to tell us all how we are not inclusive enough.


42 posted on 11/20/2008 4:52:07 PM PST by Grunthor (bush04 - 62, 040, 610 mccain08 - 58, 164, 693.......Moving left is NOT the answer!)
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To: KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle
Actual headline:

41% of GOP want GOP to LOSE!

43 posted on 11/20/2008 4:57:01 PM PST by Doc Savage ("Are you saying Jesus can't hit a curve ball? - Harris to Cerrano - Major League)
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To: KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle

KentTrappedinLiberalSeattle, I might just be BobTrappedinLiberalMassachusetts.

I am not one of those 59%. EVERY single conservatives up here that I know feel the same way.

And I know a lot of them.


44 posted on 11/20/2008 5:01:11 PM PST by rlmorel ("A barrel of monkeys is not fun. In fact, a barrel of monkeys can be quite terrifying!")
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To: kesg
What I want to know is this: who are the knuckleheads that are in the other 41%??

Schwarzenegger, Giuliani, McCain, Martinez, Crist, Perry... etc. etc. etc.

45 posted on 11/20/2008 5:12:29 PM PST by calcowgirl ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P. J. O'Rourke)
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To: KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle

Gallup: 59% of Republicans want GOP to become more conservative,
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Yeppers

That means no RINO/liberals like Romney, McCain, Guliani, Paul, Huckabee..

The only redeeming factor for McCain, Paul and Huckabee was their proven record as pro-lifers...

There’s up and coming conservative leaders out there ...

And we desparately need them now...

Palin, Cantor, Jindal, Steele...


46 posted on 11/20/2008 5:38:06 PM PST by Tennessee Nana
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To: cpforlife.org

Thanks so much for this!


47 posted on 11/20/2008 6:44:10 PM PST by tuckrdout (~ 'Daily example is the most subtle of poisons.' ~)
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To: KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle

Traditional values are timeless and will always be appealing - except to those who want to destroy them.


48 posted on 11/20/2008 7:00:25 PM PST by mtntop3
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To: Tennessee Nana

It never fails to amaze how some consider themselves self-appointed high-priests of conservative political correctness.

It may be that they are the biggest RHINOs of all.

Wars are won by focusing on the enemy and growing the forces against it, not by feverishly and foolishly attacking one’s own forces.


49 posted on 11/20/2008 7:07:34 PM PST by mtntop3
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To: mtntop3

Wars are won by focusing on the enemy and growing the forces against it, not by feverishly and foolishly attacking one’s own forces.
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Wars are also won by promoting only proven, worthy leaders..


50 posted on 11/20/2008 7:26:13 PM PST by Tennessee Nana
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To: KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle; informavoracious; larose; RJR_fan; Prospero; ...
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Freep-mail me to get on or off my pro-life and Catholic List:

Add me / Remove me

Please ping me to note-worthy Pro-Life or Catholic threads, or other threads of interest.

Obama Says A Baby Is A Punishment

Obama: “If they make a mistake, I don’t want them punished with a baby.”

51 posted on 11/20/2008 7:26:56 PM PST by narses (http://www.theobamadisaster.com/)
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To: KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle
Obama won because GOP voters stayed home, in droves.

Palin could have beaten Obama. No kidding.

52 posted on 11/20/2008 7:31:41 PM PST by caddie
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To: Chet 99; DesertRhino; ExTexasRedhead; Frantzie; GOP_Lady; HamiltonJay; impeachedrapist; ...

ping


53 posted on 11/20/2008 7:34:27 PM PST by Perdogg (01-20-2013 Obama's last day)
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To: KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle

Gallup forgot to mention that 30% of the people he polled were democrats.

Hunt the RINO’S state by state, if you’re a conservative politician in Arizona reading this, run against McCain in the 2010 primary.

I and 1000 other FReepers will drop everything and go to work for ACORN for you signing up “voters” in Arizona.


55 posted on 11/20/2008 7:42:52 PM PST by word_warrior_bob (You can now see my amazing doggie and new puppy on my homepage!! Come say hello to Jake & Sonny)
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To: KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle

Tell Arnoold, Chuckie Hagel, David Brooks, Kathleen Parker, David Frum


56 posted on 11/20/2008 9:26:52 PM PST by TheEaglehasLanded
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To: Tennessee Nana

No doubt about it.


57 posted on 11/20/2008 9:32:34 PM PST by mtntop3
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To: narses

Regarding the title . . . uh, yeah. The ‘pubs have been spending like mad. Look at what we are left with. Lord.


58 posted on 11/20/2008 9:40:26 PM PST by GOP Poet
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To: KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle

EMail from Congressman Eric Cantor, VA (R)... Nov 20

Dear Friend,

Yesterday I was elected Republican Whip by my colleagues in Congress. The Whip is the second ranking Republican position in the U.S. House. I want to again thank you for all your help and support. With out you, none of this is possible.

My number one priority is and always will be serving Virginia’s Seventh District. My commitment to excellent constituent service and attention to the people I represent will never change.

It is my hope that this leadership position will provide a broader platform to advocate for the values and principles the people of the Seventh District believe in.

The Whip position will allow me to refocus our party on fiscal discipline, smaller government and increasing our families’ prosperity. I firmly believe that we need to focus on commonsense solutions to the problems facing middle class Americans.

When the new Congress convenes in January, our nation will still be faced with economic turmoil at home and challenges abroad. We need leadership not partisanship in Washington. Our role as Republicans is to work with the new President where we can find common ground. It is also our role to serve as a check and balance on the excesses of the Obama-Pelosi team in Washington.

I thank you again for all your help and support and I look forward to seeing you soon.

(Signed)


59 posted on 11/20/2008 10:22:08 PM PST by Tennessee Nana
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To: Tennessee Nana

Vague promises of “excellent constituent service,” “attention to the people I represent,” “values and principles,” “fiscal discipline,” “smaller government,” “prosperity,” “commonsense solutions.”

Bleh. Any Democrat could dish out the same meaningless pap. And they do, every day.


60 posted on 11/20/2008 10:26:54 PM PST by EternalVigilance ("Why lawyer up when you can pony up?" - IYAS9YAS)
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