"TOP TEN" CONSERVATIVE LIST

The New American ^ | December 3, 2001

[rightwing2]

TOP "TEN" CONSERVATIVE LIST based on 2001 Conservative Index scores published in The New American magazine:

US House
1. Rep. Tancredo (R-CO) 95%
2. Rep. Paul (R-TX) (former Libertarian) 92%
3. Rep. Schaefer (R-CO) 90%
4. Rep. Hostettler (R-IN) 88%
5. Rep. Royce (R-CA) 84%
6. Rep. Rohrbacher (R-CA) 83%
7. Rep. Sensenbrenner (R-WI) 81%
8. Rep. Duncan (R-TN) 79%
9. Rep. Barr (R-GA) Rep. Goode (R-VA) (former Democrat) Rep. Pombo (R-CA) all tied for 9th place with a 78% conservative rating.

US Senate

1. Sen. John Kyl (R-AZ) 74%
2. Sen. Jesse Helms (R-NC) 72%
3. Sen. Robert Smith (R-NH), Sen. James Inhofe & Sen Voinovich (R-OH) 70%
4. Sen. Strom Thurmond 69% (former Democrat)
5. Sen Phil Gramm (R-TX), Sen. Campbell (R-CO) (both former Democrats) & Sen. Frank Murkowski at 67%
6. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS), Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) & Sen. Bob Bennett (R-UT) at 65%

[rightwing2]

Regarding Tancredo, then, how about as a VICE PRESIDENTIAL running mate in 2004 with a more widely known and experienced non-RINO, conservative Republican at the top of the ticket?

Well, Rep. Tancredo would make an excellent VP candidate--the best imaginable in fact from the perspective of like-minded America First conservatives. The question is who do we recruit for the top of the ticket. You need only refer to my list above for the answer for some of the best possibilities--Sen. Kyl, Sen. Inhofe. Rep. Hostettler, Rep. Rohrbacher. Other possibilities are Alan Keyes and the most conservative Governor in America Gov. Mike Foster (R-LA). Ashcroft himself is another contender, but he might be damaged goods as he has come under a lot of fire lately as AG.

[AmericanInTokyo]

Opening up to the possibility of a flame war here, of course, but even though he has thrown in the towel on Presidential politics and running for office for good, I still wonder if in fact BUCHANAN could be coaxed out of that position, considering he is very well known, and his book will (by 2004) assuredly have been borne out or at least a perceived as a clarion call by many. And sad and horrific as it would be, still the prospect of another major Islamic fundamentalist terrorist attack attributable to the pathetic CLINTON-BUSH I.N.S. and federal enforcement policy cannot be ruled out between now and 2004 which could fuel this bid. BUCHANAN-TANCREDO would be assailed far and wide by the Democrats and Republicans and nearly all in the national media; but it undoubtedly would have strong potential at the grassroots in terms of classic political rebellion we are seeing in Europe. You know, the 'EE FACTOR'. "Enough is Enough"

[rightwing2]

Opening up to the possibility of a flame war here, of course, but even though he has thrown in the towel on Presidential politics and running for office for good, I still wonder if in fact BUCHANAN could be coaxed out of that position, considering he is very well known, and his book will (by 2004) assuredly have been borne out or at least a perceived as a clarion call by many. And sad and horrific as it would be, still the prospect of another major Islamic fundamentalist terrorist attack attributable to the pathetic CLINTON-BUSH I.N.S. and federal enforcement policy cannot be ruled out between now and 2004 which could fuel this bid. BUCHANAN-TANCREDO would be assailed far and wide by the Democrats and Republicans and nearly all in the national media; but it undoubtedly would have strong potential at the grassroots in terms of classic political rebellion we are seeing in Europe. You know, the 'EE FACTOR'. "Enough is Enough"

Interesting you bring up Buchanan since he has been my ideal presidential candidate ever since he ran in 1992. I was very dissapointed with his electoral showing in 2000 coming as it did after his two near victories in the GOP presidential primaries in 1992 and 1996. I called for his return to the GOP and though he basically did, he also renounced future runs for public office--another big dissapointment. No one as yet has proven capable of filling his shoes, but I am hoping someone will rise to the occasion to champion the America First Conservative cause. No other presidential candidate has proved nearly as inspiring and well-qualified for the Presidency, not even Alan Keyes. Accordingly, I throw out names and possibilities, but my heart is not set on anyone in particular because no one seems nearly as compelling a candidate. Keyes comes close though so I will support him for President for now and possibly in the 2004 GOP presidential primary. Bush needs a strong conservative challenger like his father had to give him a wake-up call and let him know that conservatives aren't happy with his recent betrayals of the conservative cause and the Republican Party.

[AmericanInTokyo]

We read, as it were, more or less, from the same page......

[GraniteStateConservative]

People who serve on the SCOTUS are called justices, not judges. Also, there's nothing keeping someone from getting elected to office-- regardless of party. A candidate only needs to win a plurality (in most cases) of the votes. The hard part is prosletyzing door-to-door in neighborhoods to convince people to support your message and your candidate. You just need hoardes of volunteers for that.

[Bagehot]

There are at least three non-members of these two 'syndicates' in the House, and one (turncoat) in the Senate.

I agree that America is a duopoly that requires a wake up call, but it is not impossible to be elected from without the main parties.

Ask Jesse Ventura.

[Protagoras]

Re: Post #78

Great post

[GraniteStateConservative]

Actually, you bring up the subjects of corruption and voter stupidity which still fall under my solution. If Ralph Nader had been elected President after every VNS survey showed he was lucky to poll 5% on Election Day, the tens of millions of people who voted for Gore and Bush would have revolted. The voice of those millions of voters wouldn't be silenced.

Under my solution, the huge numbers of people who did vote would be outraged at the obvious fraud in Gephardt's district. There weren't hoardes of people eager to vote out Gephardt-- though Gephardt may have padded his margin.

Also, the stupidity is answered that it just makes the job of the volunteers harder. Conservatism is a salty pill to swallow. It requires someone to vote opposite their self-interest (the Southern states benefit from tax dollars more than they pay out, but vote GOP for President-- it's actually pretty amazing). New York should be the most Republican state in the country-- they pay out much more than they receive.

Same for the people who are scared of losing their jobs-- no one said doing the right thing was easy or fun. It just makes the sell much tougher.

[the bottle let me down]

Actually, Goode left the Dems about 4 years ago. He is officially listed as Independent, not as a Republican. However, I think that he votes with the Republicans on organizing the House. The only other "indepndent" in the House is, of course, socialist Bernie Sanders.

[cva66snipe]

Well my two so called senators made the list. Yes man Frist and lazy when's lunch Fred. Fred is not going to seek re-election thank goodness. But the White House choice to replace Fred is no better either. That being Lamar Alexander. Personally I'll push for Ed Bryant then if Alexander wins will vote Independent. I refuse to vote for anymore RINO's. I refuse to encourage the GOP to keep on pushing them off on us as take this or else choices. Only proven Conservatives and new ones will get my vote till the current RINO's are gone. No not even a moderate will get my consideration. We have a plenty of them now that's the problem.

[Askel5]

It is far and away more accurate than the much discredited American Conservative Union "Conservative Rating" listing which ends up measuring party loyalty (voting with the GOP House or Senate leadership) rather than votes that tend to show adherence to conservative principles.

[RightOnGOP]

Rep. Tom Tancredo is a well-spoken representative of the issues surrouding immigration, both pre-9/11 and post-9/11. He spoke at CPAC in Washington earlier this year, and his comments show much work on his part to investigate the serious problems that exist, in many areas (borders, illegals, INS unenforcement, etc.). He knows this issue well.

Recently, John McCaslin who writes the Inside the Beltway column for the Washington Times, featured several true (and unbelievable!) immigration stories, passed on to him from Rep. Tancredo. Maybe someone saw this, maybe someone has it archived, WTimes does not have material available beyond 7 days back.

After hearing him there at CPAC and even though his remarks were limited to immigration issues, it does not surprise me to find him at the top of this list. He represents his district (and all conservatives) well!

[Phillip Augustus]

I'd like to think Eastern Europe won't get hit, but I probably am too optimistic. In fact, I can hear the liberals and neo-cons in the future:

"Poland has ALWAYS been a nation of immigrants!" or "Diversity made Lithuania great!".