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Will Republicans Blow It? (Thomas Sowell)
Creators Syndicate ^ | November 15, 2011 | Thomas Sowell

Posted on 11/14/2011 12:58:56 PM PST by jazusamo

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To: jazusamo

I usually agree with Sowell, but I disagree with his point that Cain’s surge is over.

Cain is still leading in key states: IA, FL, SC, as well as NC ,TN, OH, SD, NE, PA, ME, WV, VA, GA, TX, AZ, HI, WI, IL.

It is WAY too early to count him out.


21 posted on 11/14/2011 1:24:35 PM PST by justsaynomore (http://teamcain.hermancain.com)
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To: jazusamo

blow it? yes, of course. without question

there is only one way to keep progressives out of the WH in 2012


22 posted on 11/14/2011 1:26:29 PM PST by sten (fighting tyranny never goes out of style)
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To: MNJohnnie

I think he’s a hell of a lot smarter than you. People pay him to learn his opinion. Your opinion just pisses most people off.


23 posted on 11/14/2011 1:27:02 PM PST by ez ("Abashed the Devil stood and felt how awful goodness is." - Milton, "Paradise Lost")
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To: jazusamo
Obama is no FDR.

The GOP now controls the House, will retake the Senate and controls most State Governments.

Such was not the case in 1932-44.

When the GOP made a strong comeback in the Congressional elections in 1938, unseating many New Dealers, the New Deal was over and FDR switched to foreign policy.

The War kept FDR in power after that.

24 posted on 11/14/2011 1:27:52 PM PST by fortheDeclaration (All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. Burke)
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To: jazusamo

Republicans are like the Texas Rangers, they’ll blow it when they are one strike away from winning it all.


25 posted on 11/14/2011 1:28:02 PM PST by dfwgator (I stand with Herman Cain.)
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To: onyx

“PAGING GOVERNOR SARAH PALIN!”

Would that it was possible!


26 posted on 11/14/2011 1:29:09 PM PST by Forty-Niner (The barely bare, berry bear formerly known as..........Ursus Arctos Horribilis.)
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To: fortheDeclaration
Obama is no FDR.
That's true.

And the "silent majority" is smarter this time around.

27 posted on 11/14/2011 1:29:52 PM PST by samtheman
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To: justsaynomore

Regarding Herman, the trend is not his friend. I, for one, find him a little slow on his feet. Sort of the anti-Gingrich, if you will.
This task is too important for someone who still has plenty of on-the-job training ahead of him.


28 posted on 11/14/2011 1:30:24 PM PST by ez ("Abashed the Devil stood and felt how awful goodness is." - Milton, "Paradise Lost")
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To: jazusamo

Where is Palin on these ridiculous charges against Cain?


29 posted on 11/14/2011 1:32:14 PM PST by dfwgator (I stand with Herman Cain.)
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To: af_vet_rr

You are 100% correct. The Tea Party is the genesis of a new American Conservative Party if the RINOS are stupid enough to stick it to us just one more time.


30 posted on 11/14/2011 1:32:25 PM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: dfwgator

I haven’t heard that she’s said anything but I wish she’d step forward and support him on what I consider false charges.


31 posted on 11/14/2011 1:36:14 PM PST by jazusamo (The real minimum wage is zero: Thomas Sowell)
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To: jazusamo

The question should be asked of the Blue state liberal lemmings in Ohio, Mich, Minn.etal if they still want to stick with a failed socialist liberal secularist who is a wuss on free enterprise, jobs, energy , borders and beating the Islamofasicsts. It is not Pubs unless they continue to elect RINOS for their nominees. It seems that with Indies, TEAS,maybe Libertarians and Reagan Dems once more not wanting a repeat of Obamaism, perhaps the GOP will unite and select a good duo of conservs who are tough minded with real solutions. Whoa, that sounds like Newt and a Perry or Bolton,or even Jeb Bush ticket. Hmmm.


32 posted on 11/14/2011 1:36:37 PM PST by phillyfanatic
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To: ez

Okay here is the trend:

In Iowa, Cain has gone from being behind behind Romney by 3 points in a CNN/Time Poll taken 10/20 - 10/25 to being ahead by 4 points in an Insider Advantage Poll taken 11/8.

In Florida, Cain has gone from being behind behind Romney by 12 points in a CNN/Time Poll taken 10/20 - 10/25 to being ahead by 6 points in Rasmussen Reports poll conducted 11/8 - 11/8.

In South Carolina, Cain has gone from being behind behind Romney by 2 points in a CNN/Time Poll taken 10/20 - 10/25 and behind 2 points in a Clemson poll taken 10/27 - 11/7 to being ahead by 7 points in an Insider Advantage Poll taken 11/8.

In Ohio, Cain has increased his lead from 5 points over Romney in a Quinnipiac poll taken 10/31 - 11/7 to a 14 point lead over Romney taken 11/4- 11/6.


33 posted on 11/14/2011 1:37:06 PM PST by justsaynomore (http://teamcain.hermancain.com)
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To: Forty-Niner

Then you’d just have to deal with the Glen Rice story. Can’t believe the ugliness of politics.


34 posted on 11/14/2011 1:37:28 PM PST by sanjuanbob (Festina Lente)
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To: Forty-Niner

I doubt it.

:(


35 posted on 11/14/2011 1:42:09 PM PST by onyx (PLEASE SUPPORT FREE REPUBLIC BY DONATING NOW! Sarah's New Ping List - tell me if you want on it.)
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To: jazusamo
...throw their support to another conservative candidate.

I just want to know who in the world he's talking about as the "other" conservative candidate?

36 posted on 11/14/2011 1:43:56 PM PST by absalom01 (You should do your duty in all things. You can never do more, you should never wish to do less.)
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To: dfwgator
Where is Palin on these ridiculous charges against Cain

Huh?

Does she personally know him?

How can she vouch for him?

Where were all the people when she was 24/7 - 365 attacks?

The Tuscon shootings, just for one example? *Crickets*

37 posted on 11/14/2011 1:45:56 PM PST by onyx (PLEASE SUPPORT FREE REPUBLIC BY DONATING NOW! Sarah's New Ping List - tell me if you want on it.)
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To: samtheman

Oh gosh! I hope she doesn’t endorse!
Do you really want her to endorse?


38 posted on 11/14/2011 1:48:06 PM PST by onyx (PLEASE SUPPORT FREE REPUBLIC BY DONATING NOW! Sarah's New Ping List - tell me if you want on it.)
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To: absalom01
Thomas seems to be trying to assert that all the Conservatives need to get together and avoid another split vote which in essence he is saying will open the door for Romney.

One needs to take charge and the rest who have no chance, need to step aside for the cause of taking Obama out of office. The problem with that is, none of them seem willing to get together to pick our best candidate.

39 posted on 11/14/2011 1:51:02 PM PST by PSYCHO-FREEP (If you come to a fork in the road, take it........)
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To: onyx

Yes. I want her to make an endorsement.

Not right now, but when the time is right.

The time is not right.

But at some point, we need to rally round a candidate and Sarah Palin will be a big help in getting us to do that.


40 posted on 11/14/2011 1:52:01 PM PST by samtheman
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