Posted on 10/24/2009 8:51:21 AM PDT by cc2k
Atlanta
Pitting conservative purists against party pragmatists, a growing number of national Republican figures are bucking the party standard and backing a third-party candidate in the sole congressional election scheduled this year, upstate New York’s 23rd congressional district.
Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, former Senator Rick Santorum, former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, current Minnesota Rep. Michelle Bachmann, former Tennessee Senator and presidential candidate Fred Thompson, and former presidential candidate Steve Forbes have all backed Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman over Republican Dede Scozzafava.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty — a potential presidential candidate in 2012 — suggested Friday on ABC News that he’s strongly considering backing Hoffman, as well.
“Our nation is at a crossroads, and this is once again a time for choosing,” Ms. Palin, author of the upcoming book, “Going Rogue,” wrote Thursday on her Facebook page. “This is the game-changer,” added Dick Armey, whose Freedom Works organization has supported the Tea Party movement.
Palin, et al. represent what can only be called the Tea Party insurgency, whose adherents point to mainstream Republicans — including party philosopher Newt Gingrich — and their support of Ms. Scozzafava as another sign that the GOP has strayed from its core principles.
(Excerpt) Read more at features.csmonitor.com ...
Agree completely. It's for the marbles.
Anybody who wants to regain control of the GOP would be advised to contribute to Hoffman -- even if it is the only contribution they make all year.
Plus most Freepers!
Years ago the Christian Science Monitor and U.S. News and World Report were solidly conservative publications. Since they have been slowly penetrated by The Left so they are now almost like all the others.
The question is whether people are willing to vote party, or belief. We will then know if New York, and by extrapolation, our country, will survive, in peace, or become another socialist disaster, with the attendant civil war.
[If Hoffman looses,]
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I don't recall Armey supporting amnesty. Regardless, he is definitely a conservative. Per your tagline, the same with Palin. I don't remember her supporting amnesty either. Do you not think she is a conservative?
Are you sure you are not one of the troll one issue dividers that elected Obama? Just asking!
I think we can assume most R’s in upstate NY watch Fox, so they should be getting the info on Dede. The poll I quoted is from Oct 13-15, and I expect now, ten days later, that Dede’s numbers have dropped significantly. I saw the numbers again...D 33, R 29, C 23. Hoffman needs 11 percent to overcome the D, but complicating matters, 15 percent are undecided.
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“They’re making New York 23 a last stand,” blogger Erick Erickson tells Politico. “New York should be a hill to die on for conservative activists.”
I only 30 minutes ago sent a donation to Russell. It did not hurt that he was endorsed by Sarah. Indeed, I have ceased giving monies to the RNC and instead am targetting my money to candidates more in line with my beliefs and mores. I will continue to do this throughout the coming year and pray that by taking responsibility for my actions in this regard, the Lord may Bless me.
God Bless you and your fervor. I do support anti-abortion causes as well.
We should see it more like Bunker Hill....
The CD is the Tug Hill Plateau.
Does that district include the east bay towns of Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, Walnut Creek? I admit I haven't been out there in awhile, but have family members who live there. I think it's a pretty BLUE area. Does Harmer have a chance?
The Battle of Tug Hill Plateau! It has a nice ring to it...
Yeah, I have a friend who is walking precincts in Lafayette today. The other ones probably are too, but you never know with gerrymandering.
I have many pleasant memories of summers at a “camp” in the metropolis of Redfield, NY
That district used to be held by a Republican until Tauscher took over, then was secured for her by gerrymandering. But Harmer might have a chance.
Great question!
WOW, I think I just... ;)
Interesting... thanks, CounterCounterCulture.
I hate gerrymandering. That's one reason why we ended up with a 'RAT congress critter (John Larson, D-CT) as well.
Links for David Harmer:
Yes, I do believe the Lib MoveOn Soros Machine has infiltrated the RePUBIC Party. I believe MANY PALMS are being WELL-GREASED in Satan’s private “GREENROOMS.” Despite what Rush, Levin, Hannity, et al say...I believe it will be necessary to abandon it, sooner rather than later. A “Conservative Party” win here will def. be a game-changer.
And Michael Steele will be quaking in his shoes.
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