You choose platform over record?
Did no one tell you that politicians tell voters only what the voters want to hear?
(shakes head at the stupidity of taking a politician’s words at face value)
Hey, Herb Cain was hugely popular with conservatives and ALL he did was talk. These days an actual conservative governing record is meaningless. Say the right things, tear up a bit, wear anti-abortion on your sleeve and you’re in.
Suckers.
If I wanted fiscal conservativism/social liberalism, I’d vote Paul.
Frankly, Newt’s track record is terrible. Between Santorum and Perry, Santorum’s the better social conservative and he’s acceptable as a fiscal conservative. So he gets my vote.