Newt’s been saying that? I’ve been trying to make the same point here too. This is something I posted to Freeper shield a few days ago, but I would address it to anyone:
“...I could live with a president Perry and a Tea Party Congress. A Tea Party Congress will keep his feet to the fire, and Perry has shown that he will respond if his constituents raise enough Hell...Many on this site have become myopically obssessed with the federal presidency. Although this office is [clearly] important, our top priority has to be to elect as many Tea Party candidates to as many offices as possible. This is our best chance influence events. My motto for coming elections: when possible, VOTE HOBBIT!!”
Having followed the Perry/Palin/other threads over the last few days—and I say this as a long-time Freeper and contributor—I’ve been disheartened by the wretched and at times abysmal level of discussion and commentary. I think we can all agree that we MUST support and promote the ascendancy of the Tea Party at ALL levels of government. Whoever one supports for the nomination (I’m inclining towards Perry at the moment), we shouldn’t forget the overall goal. It’s not just about defeating Obama. It’s about promoting the restoration of constitutional governance everywhere it’s still possible. At this time that means supporting Tea Party candidates wherever this is feasible.
Sorry if this sounds preachy.
exactumundo, as the fonz would say.