Posted on 11/10/2014 7:24:58 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
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As the jockeying for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination begins, a familiar debate will be playing out: Should the party pick somebody ideologically pure, or go with somebody more centrist to win independents?
This analysis of the choice confronting voters is misguided, however. The two possibilities are not mutually exclusive. The reality is that the only way Republicans can win the White House and make a play for independents is if they nominate somebody who is a real conservative.
No, this isnt about assuming a fantasy world in which independents overwhelmingly support every major conservative policy goal. Nor is it about crafting a strategy geared toward firing up the base of the party.
Its true that typically, when this argument is made, its based on the idea that in any election, the most important element of a winning campaign is to be able to energize supporters around a message. Those are the people who will be donating, knocking on doors, putting up signs, posting on social media, persuading their friends and relatives, and making phone calls on Election Day....
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...
The headline should be corrected to read: The GOP can win the Presidency only by nominating Gov Sarah Palin
Gov Palin can take all 50
Well we fundamentally disagree then.
I believe our government is obliged to lead our country, in such a way as to build up American businesses.
I don’t see that now. From either party.
Our government is as big a problem, as everyone else. Our government needs to change sides, and start to lead for America.
That means, not leading for American companies who operate overseas.
We have sold out American businesses through four presidents, for over one entire generation.
Just one generation ago, America was on top of the world.
Now China is (rapidly) gaining strength.
They are second in military spending, and that is growing fast.
They now are the premier industrial power, on the entire planet.
Someone stand up for America.
Would that be any fun? It would only be worth losing the talk show if he went off on a regular basis on that idot Chuck you Schumer.
Nice image if you just reverse the ticket:
Palin/Cruz
1. Palin is older.
2. Palin has 10 years of public sector executive experience
3. Palin learned A LOT about running a national race - both what to do and what NOT to do - from being on the 2008 ticket.
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