I cleared his comment ... maybe its Ted Nugent, he's a rip roaring conservative.
On a personal note I have family coming in for the next several days through next week and won't be able to post much. So, unless some monumental event occurs, and I feel compelled, I'll be on after that ....
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
We have a FAN!
I want to know who "Ted" is... I have no idea, other than he is a HUGE fan of Sarah Palin as the VP candidate for Mac.
Childish banter aside...
I'm not saying I'm opposed to Romney being on the ticket... but I AM saying that McCain is fighting at a distinct disadvantage in this election. He has no one to blame but himself, because his disadvantage is the result of his repeatedly "bucking" the GOP platform over the last 14 years. Causes aside, he needs to take into account that his choice for VP candidate is far more impacting than Obama's.
Obama will have his "base" support, regardless of his running-mate... but Mac could conceivably screw up his chances even more by picking a "moderate". As much as I like Joe Lieberman, imagine what the hard-core conservative wing of the GOP will do (and say) if he selects him to run?
Romney didn't strike me as very "in your face" about his positions on hot-topic items like the border, national defense, the war, etc. He was calm, clear and concise... but so is Mac. The ticket needs a "no BS" approach to the election, and what Mac can't deliver, his running-mate MUST. If you want to look at other "still fresh in the memory" candidates... then I'd say either Huckabee or Thompson would be better choices (although Thompson brings no Exec experience to the table, either). Both rock-solid conservatives, both with good track records, and both able to give a damn fine "fire-and-brimstone" speech on demand.
Again, I'm sure Romney is on the short list... but I think there are better choices on that same list than Romney. That's all.
Obama will have his "base" support, regardless of his running-mate... but Mac could conceivably screw up his chances even more by picking a "moderate". As much as I like Joe Lieberman, imagine what the hard-core conservative wing of the GOP will do (and say) if he selects him to run?
Romney didn't strike me as very "in your face" about his positions on hot-topic items like the border, national defense, the war, etc. He was calm, clear and concise... but so is Mac. The ticket needs a "no BS" approach to the election, and what Mac can't deliver, his running-mate MUST. If you want to look at other "still fresh in the memory" candidates... then I'd say either Huckabee or Thompson would be better choices (although Thompson brings no Exec experience to the table, either). Both rock-solid conservatives, both with good track records, and both able to give a damn fine "fire-and-brimstone" speech on demand.
Again, I'm sure Romney is on the short list... but I think there are better choices on that same list than Romney. That's all.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Go recite some poems why don't ya!
Or whatever you wine-guzzling people do to gain forgiveness from sin, for THAT was completely uncharitable. And they're Golden PLATES, dufus.
You know who else lost his first primary battle? Ronald Wilson Reagan "The Great." So did George H Bush, and Reagan "The Infallible" turned around and picked him as a VP running mate, and they won sweeping victories, keeping G.H. Bush in the executive branch for a total of 12 years. Don't give me this nonsense about all America will remember is that he lost - hogwash, poppycock. What America will resonate with is that the economy is in trouble and this guy knows what he is doing in terms of it. Not to mention, maybe you knock out Michigan as a red state with Romney (his Dad was governor there and he polls high). Plus he can out-fundraise nearly anyone, and MAC will need that against the Obama campaign's deep pockets.
Sorry buddy - history doesn't bare you out on this one .... that will be 43 Hail Mary's and 67 Our Father's. Go forth and pray my son .....
You know who else lost his first primary battle? Ronald Wilson Reagan "The Great." So did George H Bush, and Reagan "The Infallible" turned around and picked him as a VP running mate, and they won sweeping victories, keeping G.H. Bush in the executive branch for a total of 12 years. Don't give me this nonsense about all America will remember is that he lost - hogwash, poppycock. What America will resonate with is that the economy is in trouble and this guy knows what he is doing in terms of it. Not to mention, maybe you knock out Michigan as a red state with Romney (his Dad was governor there and he polls high). Plus he can out-fundraise nearly anyone, and MAC will need that against the Obama campaign's deep pockets.
Sorry buddy - history doesn't bare you out on this one .... that will be 43 Hail Mary's and 67 Our Father's. Go forth and pray my son .....
Bite my golden tablets, okay?
Sheesh... I have only ONE thing to say about Romney:
LOSER!
There is no room in an already heated compaign for any Primary-rejects like Mitt. Palin and Crist are perfectly suitable, and both bring good things to the ticket... but Romney is NOT currently in politics, and all most Americans are going to recall is that he LOST he primary.
This has absolutely NOTHING to do with his pagan faith, by the way... Mac just can't afford any losers associating with him right now.
LOSER!
There is no room in an already heated compaign for any Primary-rejects like Mitt. Palin and Crist are perfectly suitable, and both bring good things to the ticket... but Romney is NOT currently in politics, and all most Americans are going to recall is that he LOST he primary.
This has absolutely NOTHING to do with his pagan faith, by the way... Mac just can't afford any losers associating with him right now.
Anti-Mormon
What's wrong with you? WHERE is Romney on your list, you rabid anti-Mormonite? What, our holy underwear not good enough for you? Our churches not old enough for you? Tisk, tisk. He's on the VERY short list of possibilities, and its well known that he is being "vetted" as we speak. There's really only 3 choices (in my opinion), and I'll rank them in order of most likely to be tapped:
1.) Mitt Romney.
As the economy over takes all other issues on the minds of voters - every poll I see seems to indicate that, including overtaking Iraq in importance - Romney's case is being made for him. He is seen in terms of economic mastery the way MAC is on national security. It's the perfect one-two punch in my estimation.
2.) Crist.
He delivers Florida on a silver platter. Meaning all MAC has to do is add Ohio and its "President-elect McCain."
3.) Sarah Palin.
A woman invigorates the McCain candidacy and demands media attention in a away no other candidate does. Plus you chip off a few disgruntled Hillary supporters, and maybe some South West states leaning blue.
Don't get me wrong, Barbour is undoubtedly more in sync with my politics and that of the GOP base, but in practical application, these are the three, and only three choices. My preference would have been Bobby Jindal. As you might know I've been following this guy for years, since he was running for governor the first time, before he was even a congressman. He is not only down the line conservative on each and every issue - he's a literal genius. And articulate to the point of devastating in any argument ... how nice would that be to have after the last 8 years? ...*sigh*
1.) Mitt Romney.
As the economy over takes all other issues on the minds of voters - every poll I see seems to indicate that, including overtaking Iraq in importance - Romney's case is being made for him. He is seen in terms of economic mastery the way MAC is on national security. It's the perfect one-two punch in my estimation.
2.) Crist.
He delivers Florida on a silver platter. Meaning all MAC has to do is add Ohio and its "President-elect McCain."
3.) Sarah Palin.
A woman invigorates the McCain candidacy and demands media attention in a away no other candidate does. Plus you chip off a few disgruntled Hillary supporters, and maybe some South West states leaning blue.
Don't get me wrong, Barbour is undoubtedly more in sync with my politics and that of the GOP base, but in practical application, these are the three, and only three choices. My preference would have been Bobby Jindal. As you might know I've been following this guy for years, since he was running for governor the first time, before he was even a congressman. He is not only down the line conservative on each and every issue - he's a literal genius. And articulate to the point of devastating in any argument ... how nice would that be to have after the last 8 years? ...*sigh*
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Finally... a VP?
I have reviewed our past posts, and think I can boil down our requirements for a "good" VP for McCain as the following (in no particular order):
1) A strong "conservative", to counter Mac's past "bi-partisan" tendencies
2) A Southerner, to garner the always-important "South" vote
3) An executive (read Governor), to bolster Mac's lack of "executive" experience
4) Youth (in relative terms... anyone looks young compared to Mac)
An argument could be made that selecting a minority would also help... but I don't think it is a priority in the formula. I am convinced that Mac wants to pick on merit more than anything else, and having a "token" anything (black, woman, Latino, etc.) will only leave him open for accusations of pandering.
Other positives (but not requirements):
Strong faith background/moral views (realisticly, I guess I'd have to say that NOT being Catholic is probably also a plus... there's a whole new stigma to being Catholic right now in this country that is unfortunate, but still a measurable reality in politics).
Tough on crime and illegal immigration issues.
Strong military support record.
Good fiscal record/supports low taxes.
More than one political success story.
So, knowing this, who are the OBVIOUS candidates? (I'm not including those that have excluded themselves from the "list"... Jindal, Thompson, etc.)
Charlie Crist (FL) has always been on the list, and is still a good choice. Seriously popular in FL, he brings some real, tangible recognition to the ticket from a key electoral state.
Haley Barbour (MS) is well-known to all of us. His success as the "leader" of post-Katrina MS is well-documented and easily comparable to the record of LA's former governor. Lacking in youth, he brings a whole lot to the ticket... from the South, proven unwaivering conservative views, and a track record of solid fiscal responsibility, mainstream Protestant Christian with no (known) baggage.
Bob Riley (AL) would be the "youthful" version of Barbour, in my opinion, with a lot less of the recognition nationally. Outstanding record of keeping the State of AL's books in the black through the judicious application of low-taxes and lottery revenues.
Sarah Palin (AK) is another growing name in the GOP world. The single most popular governor currently in office, she is half-way through her two-term max as Governor of Alaska. There is NO more staunch supporter of "drill now" than Palin... she defines the "conservationist conservative". No one could call her name on the ticket "pandering"... she is a raging success story from the word GO.
Rick Perry (TX) is well-spoken, good-looking and popular with his State. He has only one drawback... he may look "soft" on border issues when compared to other "border State" Gov's. He ahsn't made the name for himself as tough on illegals the same way the rest of the Southwest has... but he is a rock-solid conservative with a great record as governor of TX.
So, who ISN'T on MY list of VP choices?
Tim Pawlenty (MN) does NOT have the record of conservative consistancy that the above do. He did balance MN's $4.3 billion budget deficit without raising taxes... but he lost a lot of ground to the public and the polls by cutting the way he did. He has almost NO national name recognition... and coming from the heart of DFL land, he isn't going to bring a whole lot of popularity to the ticket from the Upper Midwest. I think Mac can do WAY better here.
Let me think about the Dem choices...
1) A strong "conservative", to counter Mac's past "bi-partisan" tendencies
2) A Southerner, to garner the always-important "South" vote
3) An executive (read Governor), to bolster Mac's lack of "executive" experience
4) Youth (in relative terms... anyone looks young compared to Mac)
An argument could be made that selecting a minority would also help... but I don't think it is a priority in the formula. I am convinced that Mac wants to pick on merit more than anything else, and having a "token" anything (black, woman, Latino, etc.) will only leave him open for accusations of pandering.
Other positives (but not requirements):
Strong faith background/moral views (realisticly, I guess I'd have to say that NOT being Catholic is probably also a plus... there's a whole new stigma to being Catholic right now in this country that is unfortunate, but still a measurable reality in politics).
Tough on crime and illegal immigration issues.
Strong military support record.
Good fiscal record/supports low taxes.
More than one political success story.
So, knowing this, who are the OBVIOUS candidates? (I'm not including those that have excluded themselves from the "list"... Jindal, Thompson, etc.)
Charlie Crist (FL) has always been on the list, and is still a good choice. Seriously popular in FL, he brings some real, tangible recognition to the ticket from a key electoral state.
Haley Barbour (MS) is well-known to all of us. His success as the "leader" of post-Katrina MS is well-documented and easily comparable to the record of LA's former governor. Lacking in youth, he brings a whole lot to the ticket... from the South, proven unwaivering conservative views, and a track record of solid fiscal responsibility, mainstream Protestant Christian with no (known) baggage.
Bob Riley (AL) would be the "youthful" version of Barbour, in my opinion, with a lot less of the recognition nationally. Outstanding record of keeping the State of AL's books in the black through the judicious application of low-taxes and lottery revenues.
Sarah Palin (AK) is another growing name in the GOP world. The single most popular governor currently in office, she is half-way through her two-term max as Governor of Alaska. There is NO more staunch supporter of "drill now" than Palin... she defines the "conservationist conservative". No one could call her name on the ticket "pandering"... she is a raging success story from the word GO.
Rick Perry (TX) is well-spoken, good-looking and popular with his State. He has only one drawback... he may look "soft" on border issues when compared to other "border State" Gov's. He ahsn't made the name for himself as tough on illegals the same way the rest of the Southwest has... but he is a rock-solid conservative with a great record as governor of TX.
So, who ISN'T on MY list of VP choices?
Tim Pawlenty (MN) does NOT have the record of conservative consistancy that the above do. He did balance MN's $4.3 billion budget deficit without raising taxes... but he lost a lot of ground to the public and the polls by cutting the way he did. He has almost NO national name recognition... and coming from the heart of DFL land, he isn't going to bring a whole lot of popularity to the ticket from the Upper Midwest. I think Mac can do WAY better here.
Let me think about the Dem choices...
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