Norm is moderate rino, exactly what the Republican leadership thinks is the winning ideal. The Dems and independents rallied to reelect Norm... or Not.
Norm's problem is that he played "prevent defense" while, in my opinion, Franken Democrats were busily playing offense and creating found votes. If Franken "found" a thousand votes, Norm should have "found" two thousand votes.
SirchTruth posted: Personally, I could care less if the rino Coleman wins or looses. We have a bigger problem in the GOP/RNC of getting rid of the moderate/rino's of which Coleman is one!
With all respect, these type of statements do not reflect the situation or the position of the New GOP. The New GOPs platform will be disclosed after CPAC 2009. The Papa Bush Cartel destroyed the National GOP, not Norm Coleman or other specific moderate Republicans. We got stuck with John RINO & Traitor McCain for President because of the PBC and no other reason. As of today, the PBCs control of the National GOP is history and its a new era for Republicans that truly care about our great Country. Below is a re-post of the Coleman election and related facts in this matter. Hope this is of benefit. Excellent post Owen. ~ TAB
01.07.09 FlAttorney Says: # SNIP # . . . many of the comments bashing both Republican Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and Senator Coleman ignore the facts that both are moderate Republicans in a liberal Democrat State. It is important to remember that both Republicans Governor Pawlenty and Lieutenant Governor Carol Molnau have significant combined Minnesota political experience. However, Minnesota has continued to become an increasingly ultra liberal Democrat State this decade. As MN Secretary of State Democrat Mark former? Communist and Soros Puppet Ritchie, both MN Attorney General Democrat Lori Swanson and MNs other U.S. Senator, Democrat Amy Klobuchar, were only elected to office on Nov. 7, 2006. Klobuchar was elected as a freshman Senator to the 110th U.S. Congress and is a major ultra liberal. The facts that Minnesota is a liberal Democrat State is further demonstrated:
Minnesota Presidential Winners
1992: Bill Clinton(D)
1996: Bill Clinton(D)
2000: Al Gore(D)
2004: John Kerry(D)
2008: Barack Obama(D)
Does anyone really believe that an FR approved conservative Republican can get elected as MN Governor or U.S. Senator? Does anyone really believe that if Norm Coleman was more conservative he would have beaten Al Franken, and the National GOP would not be in this mess? It is also important to understand that until Governor Pawlenty certifies the election results, the Coleman-Franken U.S. Senate seat will remain vacant. Pawlenty will not certify the election until the conclusion of the legal process. If Coleman cannot obtain appropriate legal relief in the State Courts, then he will go to the Federal Courts, which is what many GOP Interests are gearing up for.
One week after the November 4, 2008 elections, Gov. Pawlenty was here in Miami for the Republican Governors Conference. I assure everyone, the private discussions with him were not about our nice weather, Gov. Palin, or Pawlentys ideology for the New GOP. To-date, he is doing what is both responsible and necessary in this Coleman-Franken fiasco. Further, Pawlenty is not going to do anything stupid in this matter, nor would he be asked to on Colemans account.
Further, Gov. Pawlenty is one of 16 of 22 State Governors who terms expire in 2010. Eight cannot seek reelection due to term limits. While he has not made an official statement, Pawlenty is expected to run for MN Governor in 2010. The Democrats-Soros Shadow Party are already gearing up to drag Pawlenty down and elect a Democrat as Governor. Like many States, Pawlenty is currently dealing with a major MN State budget deficit of $426 million, with even deeper deficit projected for the next two years. Of the 2010 Governor races, Pawlentys will be one of the most difficult and very expensive. In short, political capital and strategies must be evaluated on both a macro and micro basis. # SNIP # - FlA
Source: 01.08.09: The Stealing the (Minnesota U.S. Senate) Election Project + Latest Coleman News & FlAttorney's Comments
TAB