Posted on 02/24/2007 10:59:07 PM PST by FairOpinion
Ignoring the real pressure group is the Sheehan wing of the demonrat party. Soros funded and determined to bring downt he United States of America, sooner rather than later.
I'm sure you're referring to Rudy. Rudy is not my favorite candidate, but you are correct. His positions on topics that offend conservative Republicans would not affect his running the country. But too many people on this forum and elsewere demand ideological perfection. Which means that a ideological pure candidate might be nominated in 2008. And get crushed by Hillary.
I personally don't agree with Rudy on those hot button social issues, but he is electable. The main reason is that he is right on economics and defense, and simply many apolitical Americans like Rudy. Many times the election comes down to that. Likability. Nobody knows who Mitt Romney is. When nominating a candidate, the ability of a candidate to actually win the election has to be accounted for. I hope Republican delegates keep this in mind next year.
bump for later reading, adding Duncan Hunter keyword
Tells us something about how Republican Catholics feel, but what about Republicans in general? If the Social Conservatives aren't even in tune with the rest of Republican voters, what chance does a candidate who meets Social Conservative standards have in a general election?
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