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If McCain loses, what next for conservatives?
Reuters ^ | Oct 26, 2008 | Ed Stoddard

Posted on 10/26/2008 7:57:44 AM PDT by TheNewPundit

DALLAS (Reuters) - If Republican John McCain loses the November 4 election as most polls predict, his party may be in for a rough period of soul searching.

Analysts and some party activists say losing the White House will highlight the pitfalls of relying too heavily on a narrow foundation of conservative Christians whose support has nonetheless become crucial to Republican electoral success.

But some social conservatives say a victory for Democrat Barack Obama, whom they regard as an "ultra-liberal," will energize them for the 2010 congressional "mid-term" races and the 2012 White House battle.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; 2010; conservative; mccain; nomorerinos; obama; sarahpalin2012
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To: TheNewPundit

Here’s the real question:

are you knowingly or unwittingly undermining McCain’s effort to save us from a Marxist?


21 posted on 10/26/2008 8:04:57 AM PDT by Cedric
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To: TheNewPundit
I prefer to think McCain will pull it out, but if he doesn't, re-energize, regroup, gather our energy and resources. Watch the opposition carefully; sooner or later, they'll go too far and make a mistake. They can't help it. Their character is such that they do not know limits - abortion and same sex marriage are proof of that. When they do, strike hard. Make a stand. And more importantly, remember who deserted the McCain ticket. Marines have a motto, “Payback is a Mother*****.” One hates to be ruthless, but we on the Right must remember who we're dealing with: unscrupulous people who do not respect the truth, who crave power, and will destroy this country if they get the chance.
If Barry wins, the war has just started. Do not loose hope.
22 posted on 10/26/2008 8:06:12 AM PDT by quadrant
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To: vox_freedom

ping


23 posted on 10/26/2008 8:06:24 AM PDT by Daveinyork
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To: wolfpat

There won’t be a second chance. One party rule will be final and voters won’t be able to overturn it with ACORN types controlling the outcomes. Voter intimidation will be replaced by candidate intimidation. You oppose, and you and your family will be ruined...or worse.


24 posted on 10/26/2008 8:06:31 AM PDT by damper99
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To: TheNewPundit

Obama/Pelosi/Reid will undoubtedly over-reach, and (I hope) set back the Democrats for decades.....a severe spanking in the mid-terms and a guaranteed one-termer.


25 posted on 10/26/2008 8:06:44 AM PDT by clintonh8r ("My friends, we've got them just where we want them." McCain. Or Custer.)
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To: DogBarkTree

Now thats the rub...trust in the process. Well I will predict this, if if Obama wins, with all his henchmen in place Acorn etc...you will see an election 2012 but never see a conservative president in the oval again and you can take that to the bank. I am convinced of this.


26 posted on 10/26/2008 8:07:17 AM PDT by waxer1 ( What is the difference between a pitbull and a hockey mom? lipstick-Gov Palin)
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To: stevem

Exactly, this speculation is nonsense.

There are 8 days to go, we have other battles to fight first, and this plays into the Axelrod narrative.

Wise up folks.


27 posted on 10/26/2008 8:07:55 AM PDT by padre35 (Sarah Palin is the one we've been waiting for..Rom 10.10..)
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To: DogBarkTree

Your assuming that by 2010 we’d be playing by the same rules. I wouldn’t make that assumption.


28 posted on 10/26/2008 8:08:23 AM PDT by Rational Thought
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To: TheNewPundit
Analysts and some party activists say losing the White House will highlight the pitfalls of relying too heavily on a narrow foundation of conservative Christians whose support has nonetheless become crucial to Republican electoral success.

This is the disconnect liberals (including the writer) have with reality. When you say you are Republican or conservative, what it means to them is that you are a fundamentalist Christian.

29 posted on 10/26/2008 8:08:46 AM PDT by bkepley
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To: TheNewPundit

Well let’s just say I’m heading to a gun show today - with cash.


30 posted on 10/26/2008 8:10:55 AM PDT by gotribe (obama just sucks)
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To: TheNewPundit
Carter led to Reagan and Dinkens led to Giuliani so things will shift back, but we're still paying for the damage that Carter did so it's America that's going to suffer.
31 posted on 10/26/2008 8:11:04 AM PDT by Question_Assumptions
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To: TheNewPundit

Palin / Hunter in 2012


32 posted on 10/26/2008 8:11:22 AM PDT by taxcontrol
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To: Captain Peter Blood
"...Or perhaps the time has come to close the door on the Republican Party and start a new Conservative Party where the Principles of Conservatism espoused by Buckley, Goldwater, and Reagan can guide us. Liberals, RINO’s and Moderate Centrists can please go somewhere else."

I hold little hope for the Republican party returning to its core principles. I hold little hope for the Libertarian party getting off the ground in the foreseeable future. When McPalin wins in November, the hope I have is for a Palin/Thompson or equally conservative ticket in 2012. McCain couldn't, wouldn't, shouldn't run for re-election and Sarah Palin is our true hope for a new start to a new conservative party in 2012.

33 posted on 10/26/2008 8:11:33 AM PDT by LakeLady (I am a Female Alpha Dog Activist!! I hunt & tree demonRATS! THEN I bite!)
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To: PajamaTruthMafia

Shed the liberal images of Bush, the negative images of the immigration albatross around our necks, etc. Start fresh, on principles. That is something that the GOP abandoned long ago.


34 posted on 10/26/2008 8:11:41 AM PDT by TommyDale (I) (Never forget the Republicans who voted for illegal immigrant amnesty in 2007!)
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To: TheNewPundit
The most obvious result regardless of who wins will be a centrist party composed of PUMA Democrats and RINOs. Most likely a platform of abortions in the 1st trimester/mother's health, limited 2nd Amendment, some social programs and a private retirement plan option.
35 posted on 10/26/2008 8:12:57 AM PDT by fortunate sun (Hand out the arms and ammo, We're going to blast our way through here)
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To: TommyDale

Exactly. well said...


36 posted on 10/26/2008 8:13:47 AM PDT by PajamaTruthMafia
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To: waxer1; Rational Thought

You forget what strong willed people there are in this country. It took a while but we eventually got off our a$$es and kicked out the Brits, slapped down our own rebellion, and taught Hirihito and Hitler the meaning of the word respect. We rose up in many other occasions and those on the wrong side of our wrath lived or died in regret their actions. Yes, I know it will take a lot but Im confident that Americans are the most free people on earth not because of our laws and government. We are free because there is only so much $hit we will take from anyone.


37 posted on 10/26/2008 8:14:05 AM PDT by DogBarkTree (That sharp pain to the LibRat's groin is called the Palin Effect.)
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To: TheNewPundit
>>>>>If McCain loses, what next for conservatives?

Same as its always been. Find conservatives to vote for. McCain is no conservative.

38 posted on 10/26/2008 8:14:58 AM PDT by Reagan Man ("In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.")
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To: TheNewPundit

Whea’s next? For starters, purge Congress—and in particular, dump Boner.


39 posted on 10/26/2008 8:15:21 AM PDT by Fiji Hill
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To: PajamaTruthMafia

That’s exactly what the Democrats want - divide conservatives between two or more parties. Can’t you see that?


40 posted on 10/26/2008 8:15:36 AM PDT by Norman Bates (Freepmail me to be part of the McCain List!)
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