Posted on 11/16/2004 10:00:30 AM PST by RockinRight
To: South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford
In the face of soaring deficits and skyrocketing federal spending, America needs a leader who can say "NO!" to Washington tax-and-spenders.
During his six years in Congress, Mark Sanford earned straight "A" ratings from the National Taxpayers Union. When he was elected Governor of South Carolina, he cut taxes by a third and convinced the legislature to pay off 90% of the state's debt.
He even vetoed parts of his own party's budget, saying there was simply too much unnecessary spending. When the legislature overrode 105 of his 106 line-item vetoes, he protested by entering the capital building with two squeeling piglets under his arms, demanding to know why there was enough money for pork-barrel spending but not enough to pay the remainder of the state's debt.
Meanwhile, George W. Bush, as of July 2004, has not used his veto power even once. He has rubber-stamped every pork-laden bill sent to him by his Republican Congress. He has increased federal discretionary spending by 24% and has increased the federal deficit by about 900% since he took office. Compare this to Governor Sanford, who successfully controlled state government growth to 1% and who slashed deficits by 90%.
Sanford holds true to Republican principles on other issues, as well. While President Bush was echoing John Kerry and Al Gore's position on background checks at gun shows, Sanford was fighting them vigorously in Congress. While President Bush was parroting Kerry's desire to see the assault weapons ban renewed, Sanford was helping lead the fight against unconstitutional gun bans. While Bush promised to sign most gun bills that land on his desk, Sanford was signing a repeal of his state's one-gun-a-month law, making South Carolina a much friendlier place to gun owners and collectors. His time in Congress earned him an "A" rating from both the National Rifle Association and the Gun Owners of America. He was endorsed by the "We Vote Pro-Life" Political Action Committee and won praises from the American Conservative Union as the "Most Conservative Governor in America."
Therefore, we, the undersigned, strongly urge and implore Governor Sanford to consider a Presidential run in 2008 on a platform of fiscal conservatism, responsible government, and the preservation of Constitutional rights.
For now jtminton is pres because he can photoshop. But we have a little problem. He doesn't meet the age requirement. So we are gonna sort of not mention it. I'm 50 now but he is a good bit less.
Great.
That is if the Conspiracy Guy ticket doesn't make the ballot.
Of course. We must first and foremost support fellow Freepers!
As good a reason as any!
But we have a little problem. He doesn't meet the age requirement. So we are gonna sort of not mention it. I'm 50 now but he is a good bit less.
Register Dem and then run. Dems don't care about pesky rules and regulations anyway. The constitution is a LIVING document dontcha know!
Signed it. If you want a man of integrity, vote Sanford.
We are really soul searching on the issue. If he gets asked he will tell the truth. He could get a fake ID, but that is too Democrat for sure. We think we may have too much at stake to take the risk. I would give him his choice of cabinet spots or ambassadorships then he could run in 2016 after my second term. We have a while to think about it.
Thank you!
I understand Sanford is unmarried. I like his stances and I think he would make a wonderful President, but how will this weigh in with the whole "Family Values" crowd that got President Bush elected this time around?
I think Sanford is one of our best contenders out there...How does he stand with the population that elected him? Who would Sanford run with? I think a good solid candidate from the West or Midwest? Maybe Senator Thune or Ensign or Gordon Smith? Or if he manages to win...Governor Rossi?
Yes, you can count on my support for Gov. Sanford...
If true, that's his only negative, but his record is pro-family to a 'T.' A good running mate can solve that issue.
That is just hilarious! Could you imagine this guy walking into the Capitol building doing this?? It would be great!
I'd pick either Tim Pawlenty or Rick Santorum as a running mate if it were up to me.
Sanford is married and has children.
"Mitt Romney/Condi Rice 2008."
Hate to be cynical, but how does he play on television? Does he have a Southern accent?
OK, I thought that was a bit odd hearing that.
jtminton and I are outsiders. We are not too busy to say no to business as usual. But Sanford would do OK with me as a running mate.
BACKING candidates maybe. But now is the time to make sure we encourage good candidates to get in the race when 2006 rolls around. Or else we'll be looking at a field of Hagel, Giuliani, Romney and Olympia Snowe and thinking where the hell are all the good choices?
Sanford is New South. Born in Florida, brilliant white smile, casual manner, southern accent.
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