To tell the truth, I am as concerned with Newt's flirtations with the left regarding global warming, etc. than I am with his immoral past, as long as he has repented (which he claims he has, and others who know him also support). I hope both his moral and politcal wobbliness are behind him.
What I have rejected, and you consider 'nonsense,' is the idea that looking for morality in a candidate is stupid......looking for one to lead us who submits to God's leadership. That goal has been belittled repeatedly by anti-Santorum folks.
I assume you don't really believe that, and if you don't, then we are in agreement, and you are as nonsensical as I am.
Good morning ohio!
I had the same dilemma, only between Perry and Gingrich.
Perry made it easy for me by dropping, but I had pretty much decided on Newt.
Even though I am not a Newt fan and do not consider him that conservative, he can take the fight to the MSM and Obama...he proved that to me over the last 60 days. IMHO, Obama cannot be defeated without a strong offense.
It will be up to us (hopefully the ones that get him elected) to keep conservative pressure on him. No matter what he does, it will be far better for our nation than if Obama keeps the Presidency.
BUT SHE'S NOT RUNNING. She, like Santorum, have NO CHANCE of winning the South Carolina primary.
Newt can be controlled. Newt considers himself an environmentalist. Good, so am I. He has said in effect that for example, nuclear energy reduces our dependence on foreign oil and reduces green house gasses. Everybody wins. I'm okay with that. Do I think that man made pollution is contributing to global warming? NO! Maybe Newt does. Who cares. He has said he thinks the jury is still out on it. He is persuadable on it, he is not an ideologue about it.
If Newt wants to make bio fuel from Algae (actually promising) instead of corn, I'm all for it. He is a “reasonable” environmentalist. So am I.
Newt perfect? Hardly. He is the ONLY real choice we have. Warts and all he is still the best qualified, most intelligent, most conservative, best funded, best speaking, most likely to beat Romney & Obama choice we have.
Swallow hard and vote for Newt.