Posted on 12/02/2011 1:50:20 PM PST by libertarian neocon
The folks at Club for Growth has white papers on all the GOP candidates summarizing their public records and does a pretty objective job. Looking at Newt's I really was struck by how conservative Newt's actual voting record was (which of course was mischaracterized by Jennifer Rubin, who I think must have been offered a post in a Romney administration. How else do you explain her going full spittle in support of Romney and anti-Newt?)., with most of the worrisome aspects of his record coming from speeches AFTER he left public office. This is pretty much the exact opposite of Romney, who has a very questionable record from his limited time in elected office, with most of his conservatism coming from campaign speeches. Anyway, let's look at Newt's actual record:
Is his record perfect? Nope. Not even close. But the point is that on the big issues, he voted Conservative and helped champion balanced budgets and tax reform. Focusing on that actual voting record really makes me more comfortable with him. Especially when his main opponent is someone whose main accomplishment is a massive government healthcare program.
Thanks for posting these figures. Newt is not perfect, but is a far cry better than Romney and miles ahead of Obama.
Just a side note...I supported and wanted Palin (she decided not to run)...I supported and thought Bachmann would be a good candidate (she has cooked her own goose, although I would vote for her if she became the nominee)...I supported and hoped the best for Herman Cain, but he has lost it as well.
The best I see in the field is Newt, based on REAL records and NOT "taken out of context" records. So here I am: I will support Newt because I think he can beat Obama, the Evil One.