Posted on 03/08/2010 11:24:15 AM PST by Free ThinkerNY
Don’t expect the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) to rescind its endorsement of Gov. Charlie Crist for Florida’s Senate seat.
“I’m honor-bound to leave it as it is,” NRSC chairman Sen. John Cornyn said of the endorsement Monday morning during a meeting with reporters at the committee’s headquarters.
Last spring, the NRSC threw its support behind Crist, who according to polls is in a losing battle against the momentum of Marco Rubio’s insurgent campaign in the Republican primary.
Cornyn defended the endorsement as “selfish.” After meeting with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who opted out of running for the seat, he said Crist was seen as “the ideal candidate” because he’s a good fundraiser.
“I didn’t want to have to spend any money in Florida if we didn’t have to,” he said.
Still, Cornyn said the endorsement “had nothing to do with Marco Rubio,” and that if Rubio wins the primary, he has every reason to believe he will beat Democrat Rep. Kendrick Meek in the general election.
Back in May, Cornyn said, “while I believe Marco Rubio has a very bright future within the Republican party, Charlie Crist is the best candidate in 2010 to ensure that we maintain the checks and balances that Floridians deserve in the United States Senate.”
Tea Party activists have hailed Rubio as a hero. Cornyn, asked his thoughts on the grassroots movement, said “Republicans should try to channel that energy into our races” and take advantage of independents who “hate” President Obama’s health-care bill.
“Third parties are not a good thing,” he said.
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Cornyn has to go. Both our Texas Senators are stains.
RINO’s do not forward conservatism.
When will we learn??
And those of us at Free Republic are honor bound to support the best person available for that job.
That means we oppose you and your stupid RNC.
Screw principles...it's all about raising the $$$$. Senator Cornhole is such a disappointment.
Don't you have to actually have "honor" before you can be honor-bound?
Well, then, perhaps you should embrace Tea Party recommendations instead of trying to incorporate the Tea Party into the GOP.
Yup.
I agree with you. I hope we have good conservatives run against both our RINO senators in Texas.
Repubicans have a party of men, not ideas.
Cornyn said, “while I believe Marco Rubio has a very bright future within the Republican party, Charlie Crist is the best candidate in 2010 to ensure that we maintain the checks and balances that Floridians deserve in the United States Senate.”
Senator, let us in Florida determine that...you just stick to Texas, ok?
sorry, Corny. Floridians don't agree with your stupid statement. and by the way, with garbage like this, you might want to check your OWN future.
The same John Cornyn : “I’m honor-bound to leave it as it is”
What the heck does being able to raise money(mostly from special interests), have to do with honor?
I’m not too happy with Pete Sessions and the guys in the House for supporting Dede Scozzafava either. I bet they already donated to Crist and McCain too.
And back in April, Cornyn said...
If Cornyn, by his own admission, can't win a majority without Specter, he needs to resign his position at the NRSC and make room for somebody who can.
Is Cornyn still honor bound if Crist becomes a Dimrat as has been rumored?
THAT made me spew my Coke ...
You're next, Cornyn.
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