Conservative core seeks a contender

The Los Angeles Times ^ | January 20, 2007 | Mark Z. Barabak

[onyx]

I agree, that would be cool!

[Reagan Man]

I don't know where to start. Frankly, your post is a crock of $hit. Where were you in the late 1970`s when Ronald Reagan was building a new Republican Party? A new Republican Party based on a coalition of social and fiscal conservatives, that included not only Republicans, but independents and Democrats. That coalition drove the GOP to many historic election victories. That coalition worked together very well and led to a huge powershift starting in 1980, continuing with successful election wins in 1984, 1994 and even in 2000.

You seem to be promoting a shift away from advancing conservatism, towards advancing a more moderate-centrist policy for the GOP. That will not work. If the last six years proved anything, its that Republicans can't out liberal the Democrats. They shouldn't ever attempt such nonsense. Promoting the status quo, is promoting liberalism. America has had 40 years of liberalism. We don't need anymore liberal policies from WashDC.

[onyx]

LOL! :0)

[onyx]

I like the way you typed Tommy FRanks.

[Noumenon]

If we had had someone other than gutless, 'gelded Age' Republicans running, Nov 2006 would have turned out very differently.

As it stands, unless we see someone of the stature of Ronald Reagan enter the fray, we're going to get the Anti-Christ for a president in 2008.

[David Isaac]

That would be the ideal situation, but wouldn't that result in the death or incapacitance of someone.

I think Hunter could be pushed into prominence by the effort of a sufficient number of dedicated conservatives (and most are).

[onyx]

Good job, and I recall reading even nastier comments of glee following Rick's defeat.

[airborne]

The media downplayed the Vietnam protester. They campaigned for Kerry using his service and 3 PH's as selling points, and attacked the Swift Vets for questioning his military service.

In fact, they said Kerry was better qualified to be CiC than Bush because he was in Vietnam and Bush wasn't!

[PSYCHO-FREEP]

onyx? Dog Gone?

That does it, Third Party for sure!

Er, How about 4th Party, Does anybody bid the 5th?

Look, if we are going to mess this next election up, we might as well make it fun, don't you think?

[MagUSNRET]

btt

[David Isaac]

Are not Romney, Rudy, and McCain "stars" because the MSM has made them so. Last time I checked they had not done me any real favors, the MSM that is (none of the three amigos either, for that matter).

If we let the media define who can run and who cannot, we are well and truly screwed.

[Dog Gone]

There's going to be a vocal, but disappointed, group here at FR that is going to be mighty angry that Hunter's campaign never got going.

Face it. He's unknown outside of his district and FR. Dennis Kucinich is far better known, and what kind of a chance do you give him?

Hunter is a solid conservative, no doubt about it. And in the spirit of transparency, I will mention that I disagree with him on trade matters, but I think AT BEST he might get a cabinet position if a Republican wins the presidency in 2008.

Adding him to the VP ticket won't carry California for the GOP, and there's no way you jump from being an invisible congressman to President in a state you can't even carry.

[Leonine]

"Look, if we are going to mess this next election up, we might as well make it fun, don't you think?"

Yes, a circus is meant to be enjoyed. Don't worry, be happy.

[onyx]

Let's see how powerful we are here at FR. Surely we can elect some of our own! How about Howlin/(you)PSYCHO_FREEP?

*Howlin is sitting on the the beach in Destin. FL as I type this.*

[PSYCHO-FREEP]

Right, I'm one of those EVIL Globalist, Immigrant loving RINO, Rudy lovers!

And, you're HILARIOUS!

[NormsRevenge]

It's a branding technique I picked up a long time ago. ;-)

[David Isaac]

RIGHT- FREAKING-ON!!!! Thank you very much.

[Dog Gone]

onyx, I'm not seeing the campaign donations pouring in....

[Leonine]

I thought so; I try.

[NormsRevenge]

The one positive I see is that as long as he stays in the hunt , he will be raising issues and providing views that others may not be as eager to tackle.

This is gonna be one helluva gutcheck run to the '08 election for many, including voters.