Tea Party USA - Modern Day Paul Reveres - Growing by the Day!
Posted on 03/25/2011 5:44:32 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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RUSH: Craig in central Florida. You are on Open Line Friday. Hi.
CALLER: Hey, Rush. Dittos. It's great to talk to you.
RUSH: Thank you, sir, very much.
CALLER: I'll get right to my point here. I just have a simple question for you. Are you going to endorse a GOP candidate?
RUSH: You mean in the primaries?
CALLER: Yes.
RUSH: It would only be the second time if I did it. I know, the pressure is on, the pressure is on. Everybody says look what happened last time when I didn't, I know.
CALLER: If you don't plan to, I beg you to do it, you know, considering the circumstances in the country right now, and based on the results from last time, getting McCain.
RUSH: Yeah, I know. You're blaming me for that?
CALLER: No, no, no, I'm not blaming you. I mean, everybody has a reason for what they do but, you know, the country needs conservatives, in particular need that kind of leadership.
RUSH: Let me ask you a question. I'm gonna turn it around on you. You know who the field is right now pretty much, right?
CALLER: Yeah.
RUSH: Who do you endorse?
CALLER: If I had to vote for somebody right now I'd probably vote for Bachmann.
RUSH: Michele Bachmann.
CALLER: I mean I like Palin. I don't really understand all the hatred for Palin. I think it's almost like an infection that a lot of even conservatives buy into that --
RUSH: Fear. It's fear.
CALLER: I don't understand it, but I would vote for Bachmann. But you know it's gonna save the candidates a ton of money, a tone of hard feelings and backbiting. And it's gonna allow them to save their money to go up against Obama who's gonna have, they say, a billion dollars in the bank.
RUSH: Well, some of that goes beyond the scope of my responsibilities here, saving money. But nevertheless, I understand your concerns. It's a question I've been asked by many. If you look at the way this field is shaping up, you've got Bachmann, you have Palin, Christie, Trump, any number of people here that you could coalesce behind. It will be an interesting period of time. Did I hear you say that you like McCain or did you say Palin?
CALLER: No, no, no, I like Palin.
RUSH: Palin.
CALLER: McCain, I feel the same way that you do about McCain. I mean I voted for him but I held my nose when I did it, though.
RUSH: Well, the real question is who is Colin Powell going to endorse because he is said to be the prototypical Republican and he's not gonna be running and we've always been told that General Powell, keep a sharp eye on how he's thinking, who he endorses, that's probably the best route the Republican Party could take.
CALLER: Well, I could kinda care less about that, but I think you're ducking me here. You're really not gonna give me a yes or no?
RUSH: (laughing) I'm just having fun with you.
CALLER: I know.
RUSH: No, I don't know. Look, what do you want me to do? If there's nobody in the field that I am jazzed about, which is entirely possible, if there's nobody in the field, what I'm gonna have to do then is say, okay, this election had better be about Obama, and I think it ought to be anyway. This election should be all about Obama because, frankly, I would vote for Elmer Fudd than Obama. I would vote for whoever the Republicans nominate.
CALLER: Of course.
RUSH: I don't care.
CALLER: Everybody would. Any conservative would, but you're in a unique position to just clean out the field, allow all these candidates to back up the person --
RUSH: No. No wait a minute, now. Wait a minute -- (crosstalk)
CALLER: -- spending their money trashing them.
RUSH: I'm not trying to slither out of this. I'm trying to tell you as honestly as I can, what if there isn't anybody I'm passionate about? I could do that, I could pick somebody, but if I don't have passion about it, I can't. I'm not a liar. I can't come in here and tell you I'm razzmatazz, rolled, and ready to go.
CALLER: Nah, you don't have to be passionate to endorse somebody.
RUSH: Thanks to you my own staff is ganging up on me in here.
CALLER: Good.
RUSH: The election is going to be about Obama. (interruption) I'm suggesting to you that it is entirely possible a loser candidate will get the nomination. That's what I'm telling you. It has to be about Obama, it has to be. That's what all this is about. It has to be about Obama. We can't handle four more years of this. What do you mean, if it's you-know-who? Who the hell is you-know-who? (laughing) Now they're throwing names at me, folks, they're telling me, "If you know it's such-and-such it's gonna be a disaster and if it's that person it's gonna be a disaster." It may well be. That's what I'm telling you. It may well be a disaster, and regardless what it is, the election has to be about Obama, it's got to be. That's the only logical thing anyway. We have got to stop this, even if it's a stopgap, Elmer Fudd, I don't care, pick a name. This is why I don't understand all this talk, and I hear about people, "I don't think Palin's the one, do you, Rush?" Well, she's a lot better than some of the others already in the field, all right? We could say that about a lot of them. (interruption) Yeah, I know, I know, I need to -- (interruption) No, because nobody knows that.
Snerdley's just said, "You gotta pick the person who can win." I gotta pick the person who could best beat Obama, who has the best chance of beating Obama, that's what you think? Who can win the nomination or beat Obama? Saving the country is about getting rid of Obama, and I'm telling you, you guys are not hearing me. You're not hearing me because you don't want to face the truth. The truth is, the sad reality is we may end up with Milquetoast as a nominee. We still have to get rid of Obama, in which case it has to be, the election has to be about Obama. It has to be. You'll see. You'll see. Staff still doubts me. I know some of you people do, but they know me best, they still doubt me. I'll tell you this. Whoever in this field takes it to Obama the straightest, the hardest, and the most direct is who's gonna win. Somebody's gonna have to take it to Obama. This is not a pussyfoot around type election. This is not, "Well, we gotta worry about what they say about us, gotta worry about our PR, we gotta worry about charges of racism." Somebody's gonna have to be willing to take it to Obama. It's going to be about him and four more years of this stuff, and we'll see if there's anybody in this field willing to do that. All right. Thanks for the call out there. I appreciate it.
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RUSH: I'll tell you something else. This Libya stuff and the Japanese earthquake has created an impression that might not be accurate. Let me just put it this way. Do not believe that the Tea Party has forgotten about this budget business, the spending, what the Republicans on Capitol Hill are doing, make no mistake. They are as focused, they're gonna be as demanding, they're gonna be watching. It's only intensifying. This reluctance on the part of the Republican leadership to deal seriously with spending and defund Obamacare, there is a lot happening, it's not being reported on 'cause the press shoves it aside for this sexier stuff, the Japanese earthquakes, the tsunami, the Japanese syndrome and all that stuff, then Libya and everything else, but the pressure being brought to bear on Republicans regarding spending, Tea Party, they're swelling in their ranks, their enthusiasm's growing, their demands are intensifying. Just 'cause you're not hearing about it doesn't mean that it's been forgotten or the energy or passion has evaporated, because that isn't the case at all.
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It would only be the second time if I did it... If you look at the way this field is shaping up, you've got Bachmann, you have Palin, Christie, Trump, any number of people here that you could coalesce behind... If there's nobody in the field that I am jazzed about, which is entirely possible, if there's nobody in the field, what I'm gonna have to do then is say, okay, this election had better be about Obama, and I think it ought to be anyway. This election should be all about Obama because, frankly, I would vote for Elmer Fudd than Obama. I would vote for whoever the Republicans nominate. ... I'm suggesting to you that it is entirely possible a loser candidate will get the nomination. That's what I'm telling you. It has to be about Obama, it has to be. That's what all this is about. It has to be about Obama. We can't handle four more years of this. What do you mean, if it's you-know-who? Who the hell is you-know-who? ...regardless what it is, the election has to be about Obama, it's got to be. That's the only logical thing anyway. We have got to stop this, even if it's a stopgap, Elmer Fudd, I don't care, pick a name... Saving the country is about getting rid of Obama, and I'm telling you, you guys are not hearing me. You're not hearing me because you don't want to face the truth. The truth is, the sad reality is we may end up with Milquetoast as a nominee. We still have to get rid of Obama, in which case it has to be, the election has to be about Obama. It has to be... Whoever in this field takes it to Obama the straightest, the hardest, and the most direct is who's gonna win...
I'm beginning to warm up to the idea of a Palin/West ticket. My only concern with West, is that he's only just been elected to Congress. I wish like hell that he'd already served at least one full term in the House.
That said, I'm beginning to like the dynamics that ticket offers. Talk about having a bulldog for your VP. I can think of no one better to fill that fire-breathing role for Sarah.
Who knows - he might even swing a few minority votes Sarah's way, or get some Independents to jump off the fence to the right.
Considering his MILITARY service, I think he has served this country far better than any congress critter who has served itself in congress for years. And I would bet that most Conservatives feel exactly the same way. The man has already walked the walk.
He certainly has, and he's got more patriotism in his little finger, than the rest of the Republican presidential hopefuls (with the exception of Bachmann), combined.
It's not often that I suddenly feel that I've gotten a peak into the brilliant inner workings of Sarah's political mind, but now that I look at this closely, I almost can't imagine a better choice of running mate for her. He's exactly the sort of unconventional, and ultimately masterful choice she would make.
I’m enamored with the possibilities of a Cain/Palin 2012 ticket.
I don’t know if Herman would serve more than one term, leaving Palin to run for the top spot in 2016.
As of right now, for me, the field is Sarah Palin, Herman Cain, and Everyone Else.
Although . . . Cain/West would really blow people’s minds, wouldn’t it?
The truth is, the sad reality is we may end up with Milquetoast as a nominee. We still have to get rid of Obama
I think the Milquetoast = Romney. I refuse to vote for Milquetoast. I am voting for Sarah Palin. If her name is not on the ballot, then I will write it in.
Tea Party USA - Modern Day Paul Reveres - Growing by the Day!
Are you crazy? If it means getting rid of Obama, I’ll hold my nose again!
I’m with you. Anything less than Palin is Milquetoast. When in hell is the Republican party going to realize, you don’t get along with dims - you defeat the bastards!!!!
I think Rush should husband his endorsement to draw out the real conservatives. Top four I’m interested in: Palin, West, Bachman, Cain (no particular order). The other names being bandied about fade into the RINO also-rans.
And the same goes for their media whores!!!
Palin/Ryan 2012
I think the same way you do.
I took the pledge. I will never, never vote for a RINO again.
I don't understand why anyone would choose a little-known businessman over an experienced, popular, and successful governor, for the office of president.
Herman Cain has the right conservative credentials, but he doesn't stand a chance of winning the primary. The road to the White House in 2012 leads through the governor's mansion, not the corporate board room.
America elected Barack Obama during a peculiar moment that was perfect for someone of his inexperience, thin resume, but with his Hollywood star power and promise. The stars aligned just right, and America rolled the dice. It won't happen again in our lifetimes.
After the destruction that Obama et al have delivered upon us, the nation is going to revert to form, and demand some honest experience and public sector leadership credentials from the next president.
Our choices for 2012 will boil down to the ex-governors. Everyone else will be an also-ran. Look in that field, and there is only one person we can possibly choose for our nominee.
I love Rush and never miss him but the fact is he has gone the same route as many conservatives—
Given Sarah Palin as a godsend candidate, a for-real conservative with absolute celebrity status (a MUST when running against a celebrity), he backs down when push comes to shove.
I wonder if Rush spoke up for Reagan in 1976 or even 1980 BEFORE he won the nomination. I really wonder.
In any case, it’s all very disappointing and we’re probably gonna end up with Bill Scranton, um, I mean Tim Pawlenty nominated by the Repukes, who will lose 48 states in 2012.
Ryan needs to be where he is, just like Kasich needed to be where he was and for the same reasons. If we are ever going to have a stable economy again, we need the same perserverance that Kasich showed. It paid off.
You can’t strip the good guys fom the senate or the house. It defeats the purpose.
Yes, it would. It would also go over like a lead balloon. Total fail. Obama 2.0
Mega dittos.
I’m enamored with the possibilities of a Cain/Palin 2012 ticket.
Don’t be. Palin won’t run for VP again. Only incumbent VPs do that.
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