Posted on 06/09/2010 3:00:59 PM PDT by Syncro
SARAH PALIN: PLEASE ENDORSE ROB SIMMONS
June 9, 2010
Sarah Palin endorsed three dark-horse candidates in Republican match-ups this year, and all three won their primaries yesterday: Nikki Haley in South Carolina, Sharron Angle in Nevada and Carly Fiorina in California. No wonder Sarah's being stalked by Joe McGinniss.
Now, she's got to endorse Rob Simmons for U.S. Senate. Otherwise, Republicans can kiss the possibility of a major upset in Connecticut goodbye.
I wouldn't ask, but the country is at stake. We have a mere 100 senators; only 17 Senate seats currently held by Democrats are up this year; and only about six of those could possibly go Republican, even in Newt Gingrich's wildest fantasies.
Republicans have done a fantastic job predicting a landslide in the November elections, but not such a good job of doing anything that will actually help them achieve victory.
Which may explain why Connecticut Republicans rolled the dice and said: Let's run a professional wrestling "impresario" for the U.S. Senate! ... You never know.
Except in this case, you know. Running a professional wrestler in the richest, most highly educated state in the nation is going to force voters to hold their noses and vote for the Democrat, Richard Blumenthal (who's already been endorsed by a leading group of Connecticut men who lied about serving in Vietnam).
Until recent revelations about Blumenthal's boasting of his nonexistent service in Vietnam -- and the Harvard swim team -- Republicans didn't have a snowball's chance to pick up Chris Dodd's old seat anyway.
But now The New York Times has splashed on its front page the news that Blumenthal has been lying about his Vietnam War service. Even knee-jerk Democratic partisans, such as Chris Matthews and Bill Press, refused to defend him.
Blumenthal immediately resigned and pulled out of the Senate race ... ha ha, just kidding! That man will never voluntarily stop annoying us. Blumenthal is so churning with ambition that he probably had his first ulcer at age 9.
But no matter how much the local press flacks for Blumenthal, people won't soon forget that he lied about his Vietnam service. It's like finding out he likes to wear diapers or he cheated the Girl Scouts out of cookie money -- but enough about Frank Rich.
Connecticut Republicans have done nothing to deserve this gift. All they need to do is field a candidate who isn't inextricably linked to professional frigging wrestling.
Instead, last month, a majority of Republican caucus-goers favored professional wrestling impresario Linda McMahon, based on her offer to spend "up to" $50 million of her own money on the campaign.
McMahon would be a fantastic choice if money were associated with electoral victory. But it's not.
We know this because rich dilettantes are constantly thinking to themselves: "I have $300 million, I've bought everything I can buy ... I think I'd like to be a senator!"
In 1994, Michael Huffington spent $30 million in his bid for a Senate seat from California against Democrat Dianne Feinstein. He lost.
In 2002, Tom Golisano spent more than $74 million of his own money running for governor of New York. He received 14 percent of the vote. That same year, Democrat Tony Sanchez spent $60 million of his own money trying to become the governor of Texas -- and lost to Rick Perry.
In 2004, John Kerry spent $6.4 million of John Heinz's money on his presidential race, and still lost.
Read more at AnnCoulter.Com
Read the rest at AnnCoulter.ComIf only we had some popular former governor, preferably a moose-hunter, whose endorsements are gold ... Then we'd show 'em.
Any half-wit knows Connecticut will not vote for a professional wrestling "impresario" for the U.S. Senate. So unless Republicans have secret information that Blumenthal does enjoy dressing up in diapers, Republicans are forfeiting a Senate seat for no reason.
Republicans have done a fantastic job predicting a landslide in the November elections, but not such a good job of doing anything that will actually help them achieve victory.Yep, too much talk and not enough action.
I hope Sarah hears Ann but principles determine Sarahs support not how much you dislike wrestling.
I am not so sure Ms. Coulter is right on this one. As Bill Chrystal said about NV lastnight you must presume the cadidate that wins is the best candidate in a primary.
Is there any reason to prefer one of these candidates over the other? I mean any reason other than a preconceived notion that peoplein CN are so snooty they will never vote for a woman because he business was promoting professional wrestling?
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She didn’t say why Linda McMahon was bad. She just said that McMahon is a professional wrestling impresario.
I agree with Ann in spirit, but if he already had to suspend his campaign, does he really have what it’s going to take anyway?
ann coulter haven’t been keeping up with the news. Robs Simmons has pulled out. Its just Peter Schiff and that Mcmahon lady
Mark Lindsey BUMP....
Well, I read the whole article, and Ann Coulter didn’t say a damned thing about what Rob Simmons actually stands for. Only that he’s won several times in a very liberal district.
Is he pro life? Is he pro family? Is he a fiscal conservative?
I doubt it. It sounds to me as if the CT Republicans screwed this one up, and it’s too late to do anything about it. The solution is NOT to vote for some liberal because he’s more “electable.” That’s what we tried the last couple of times, and it didn’t work.
rob simmons is a career politican as well, yuck
"...Now, she's got to endorse Rob Simmons for U.S. Senate. Otherwise, Republicans can kiss the possibility of a major upset in Connecticut goodbye.And, from joinrobsimmons.com:I wouldn't ask, but the country is at stake." - Ann Coulter
10 Reasons to Support Rob SimmonsA PROVEN WINNER. Rob Simmons has a proven record of beating entrenched Democrat incumbents. In 2000, he came back from a double-digit deficit to beat 10-term Democrat incumbent Congressman Sam Gejdenson.
A WINNING MESSAGE. Rob has successfully taken a Republican message into heavily Democrat territory … AND WON! He won three races in a congressional district that was over 60% Democrat. No Republican in Congress during his tenure had a tougher district.
A DECORATED VETERAN. Rob is a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served 37 years of active and reserve duty, attaining the rank of Colonel. He spent 19 months in Vietnam where he earned two Bronze Star Medals. He believes in “peace through strength” and supports the military and our veterans.
STRONG INTELLIGENCE BACKGROUND. Rob spent a decade as a CIA officer, including five years working on dangerous overseas assignments in East Asia to help keep America safe and secure. He understands the challenges facing our intelligence community and what it takes to improve our defense intelligence infrastructure.
LEARNED THE RIGHT WAY. Rob’s mentor was former U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater. Rob was Goldwater’s top aide on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE. Rob is a strong fiscal conservative who voted against the Connecticut state income tax, supported the 2001 and 2003 federal tax cuts, and opposed the "stimulus" package and failed bailouts.
LOYAL REPUBLICAN. Rob has been a loyal and tireless workhorse for our local and state GOP committees and candidates for many years.
INTEGRITY. Rob will bring honor and integrity to the U.S. Senate. In 1998, Rob received the Knowlton Award for "Integrity, Moral Character, Professional Competence and Selflessness" in recognition of his contributions to the Military Intelligence Corps.
BUSINESS ADVOCATE. Rob was appointed by Governor Rell as Connecticut’s first Business Advocate. For two years he worked to support our state’s small businesses and to make Connecticut friendlier for job creation.
DEVOTED. Rob is committed to the people of Connecticut and believes voters are seeking real changes in the way government operates. He is the only candidate who has the broad experience and track record to deliver for the state and nation.
Rob Simmons is a pretty bad RINO. There was only one real conservative in that race, Vinny Forras. He lost bad. Right now it is just McMahon versus Schiff if the latter can get enough legitimate signatures (there is some funny business going on with his signature collection).
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Simmons is a HUGE RINO, unfortunately.
he is AWSOME on national defense, but otherwise, he is to the left of Barney Frank...and I aint kidding!
Sarah picks winners. Devore would've been better than Fiorini or Campbell.
OTOH, two rich Rinettes bought themselves primary victories in CA.
Peter Schiff!!
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