Saturday, January 26, 2008
Vice-President Thompson?
It's been reported that all along Fred Thompson was just jockeying to become the VP candidate and never was interested in being the GOP nominee for president.
If Fred Thompson were to be the GOP nominee, it would be a blessing and a curse.
It's a blessing because even the non-politically astute know who he is since he appeared on Law and Order. He has a lot of fans who don't give a flying crap about politics who will vote for him anyway. Also, we all know that carrying the South is an essential element to any successful nationwide GOP effort. A Southerner on the ticket will do this.
But it's also a curse; after running a shoddy campaign, do we really want him on board as the VP candidate? This would come up as a big liability, since we all know the VP is "only a heartbeat away."
Barring hell or high water, Mitt Romney or John McCain will be the GOP nominee. Since candidates almost always select a running mate from a different geography, it's very likely a Southerner will hop on board as VP (and McCain and Romney will NOT select each other). And since candidates often look to the field, this leaves Huckleberry and Fred Thompson, neither of whom are attractive, for obvious reasons.
When the time comes, conservatives should look at South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford or Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue.
Even better yet, let's revive Reagan.
If Fred Thompson were to be the GOP nominee, it would be a blessing and a curse.
It's a blessing because even the non-politically astute know who he is since he appeared on Law and Order. He has a lot of fans who don't give a flying crap about politics who will vote for him anyway. Also, we all know that carrying the South is an essential element to any successful nationwide GOP effort. A Southerner on the ticket will do this.
But it's also a curse; after running a shoddy campaign, do we really want him on board as the VP candidate? This would come up as a big liability, since we all know the VP is "only a heartbeat away."
Barring hell or high water, Mitt Romney or John McCain will be the GOP nominee. Since candidates almost always select a running mate from a different geography, it's very likely a Southerner will hop on board as VP (and McCain and Romney will NOT select each other). And since candidates often look to the field, this leaves Huckleberry and Fred Thompson, neither of whom are attractive, for obvious reasons.
When the time comes, conservatives should look at South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford or Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue.
Even better yet, let's revive Reagan.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Thoughts on Governor Romney
I don't know for certain why this is, but recently I've really warmed up to Mitt Romney in the Republican field. Funny, because I used to not like him. But ever since Tom Tancredo left back in December, my #2 slot has been vacant. While I admire Mitt Romney, he still will not receive my vote in the Virginia primary: that belongs to Congressman Paul. It is my policy to vote for the candidate I agree with the most, so Ron Paul gets my vote.
One reason I think I like Mitt more than I used to is that I have realized that in comparison (contrast?) to other politicians, his flip-flops could have been worse. Romney changed his mind on several key issues, but while he was in office. Rudy "changed" his policies on immigration, etc, in between his mayorality and his candidacy for President; the same applies for Huckleberry, etc.
As far as conservatives in the race, right now it's Paul, Fred, and Romney. I'm hearing rumors Thompson is done (which I believe is the case), and I don't see Ron Paul doing any better than the 8-10% he's been getting.
That leaves Romney.
One reason I think I like Mitt more than I used to is that I have realized that in comparison (contrast?) to other politicians, his flip-flops could have been worse. Romney changed his mind on several key issues, but while he was in office. Rudy "changed" his policies on immigration, etc, in between his mayorality and his candidacy for President; the same applies for Huckleberry, etc.
As far as conservatives in the race, right now it's Paul, Fred, and Romney. I'm hearing rumors Thompson is done (which I believe is the case), and I don't see Ron Paul doing any better than the 8-10% he's been getting.
That leaves Romney.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
R.I.P. Carrell Brooks (1922-2008)
My strapping grandfather, Carrell "Papa" Brooks just passed away in Florida where lived the past 20 years. He was 85. He will be buried in Arlington with full military honors.
RIP
RIP
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