| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
shawa
CNO
Joined: 03 Sep 2004
Posts: 2004
|
 Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 1:49 am Post subject: McCain Deviousness In Straw Poll Embarrassment |
 |
|
From Drudge report:
| Quote: | MCCAIN IN REPUBLICAN STRAW POLL EMBARRASSMENT
Sat Mar 11 2006 12:50:33 ET
Facing a loss at a 2008 straw poll event this weekend, Senator John McCain of Arizona told his supporters to write in President Bush [?] as a sign of support, leaving many sputtering.
"For the next three years, with our country at war, he's our president and the only one who needs our support," McCain told nearly 2,000 party activists from 26 states gathered in Memphis.
McCain, realizing the national political media had descended on the Southern Republican Leadership Conference, moved to discredit the straw poll by asking delegates to vote for Bush, insiders claim.
Instead of stopping the momentum of Majority Leader Bill Frist - widely anticipated to win the straw poll - the move seemed to expose the McCain camp's insincerity about its position with the base.
One activist said, "McCain voted against all the Bush tax cuts... maybe he should have voted for the president then, instead of waiting for a political stunt to try and distract."
Developing... |
http://drudgereport.com/flash2mc.htm
IMO, McCain will never get the nomination because the Conservative Base neither like him nor trust him, no matter how he tries to manipulate them.
_________________
“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.” (Thomas Paine, 1776) |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Schadow
Vice Admiral
Joined: 30 Sep 2004
Posts: 936
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 4:29 am Post subject: |
|
|
Has anyone heard whether Newt Gingrich showed up at this affair?
Schadow
_________________
Capt, 8th U.S. Army, Korea '53 - '54 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
shawa
CNO
Joined: 03 Sep 2004
Posts: 2004
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 5:33 am Post subject: |
|
|
Schadow, can't find any mention of Newt on the Hotline Straw Poll Blog.
It mentions various speakers, but don't see Newt there.
_________________
“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.” (Thomas Paine, 1776) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Schadow
Vice Admiral
Joined: 30 Sep 2004
Posts: 936
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 2:32 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| shawa wrote: | Schadow, can't find any mention of Newt on the Hotline Straw Poll Blog.
It mentions various speakers, but don't see Newt there. |
Thanks for checking. I guess Frist "won" the straw poll. I'm sorry, I just can't see kindly old Marcus Welby, MD, as POTUS.
Schadow
_________________
Capt, 8th U.S. Army, Korea '53 - '54 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Me#1You#10
Site Admin
Joined: 06 May 2004
Posts: 6503
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 3:13 pm Post subject: |
|
|
A victory for a centrist, old-boy's club member, go along to get along, comity transfixed politician like Frist is a victory for the left.
At this point, to my mind, there is but one potential GOP candidate for POTUS that I would vote for tomorrow...Newt Gingrich. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
I B Squidly
Vice Admiral
Joined: 26 Aug 2004
Posts: 879
Location: Cactus Patch
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 8:03 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Frisk is about as bland as it comes. Romney, unknown west of the Alleghenys coming in second indicates a general lack of interest and focus. The only thing they agree on is that McCain should run in the Demo's straw poll. When Newt bellies up to the bar or Condi drops a hint these numbers will be blown away.
_________________
"KILL ALL THE LAWYERS!"
-Wlm Shakespeare |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
USAFE5
PO2
Joined: 23 Aug 2004
Posts: 362
Location: Reno Nevada
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 11:19 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Now that is a ticket I'll vote for Newt and Condi in 08. Should we print bumper stickers now?
_________________
"The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I’m here to help." Ronald Reagan |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Schadow
Vice Admiral
Joined: 30 Sep 2004
Posts: 936
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:09 am Post subject: |
|
|
Does anyone have an address, land or email, where Newt could receive a letter of encouragement and support?
Schadow
_________________
Capt, 8th U.S. Army, Korea '53 - '54 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
shawa
CNO
Joined: 03 Sep 2004
Posts: 2004
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:43 am Post subject: |
|
|
Newt has a website newt.org
Page of contact info here
http://www.newt.org/backpage.asp?art=2689
_________________
“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.” (Thomas Paine, 1776) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Schadow
Vice Admiral
Joined: 30 Sep 2004
Posts: 936
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 2:43 am Post subject: |
|
|
| shawa wrote: | | Newt has a website newt.org |
Thanks for that, shawa. A communication within that site demonstrates Newt's understanding of the war on terror:
http://www.newt.org/backpage.asp?art=2645
I think he is certainly considering a run for the nomination, but is keeping his powder dry for now. Why participate in these useless exercises such as Memphis?
This man is broadly learned and, next to Reagan, has probably the best communication skills I've ever heard, and is solidly conservative. The Democrats hate him second only to their hatred for Bush. (Well, maybe Rove.) What better credentials?
Schadow
EDIT by Schadow: I guess it goes without saying that if anyone in here chooses to write to Newt, no reference should be made to SVPT. Remember, the organization is FOR no one, just against sKerry.
_________________
Capt, 8th U.S. Army, Korea '53 - '54 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
LimaCharlie
PO2
Joined: 25 Aug 2004
Posts: 386
Location: Oregon
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 4:02 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Condi Rice/Ann Coulter - 2008
_________________
I was going to become an anarchist, but they had too many rules. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
AMOS
Senior Chief Petty Officer
Joined: 30 Jul 2004
Posts: 558
Location: IOWA
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:07 pm Post subject: How 'bout? |
|
|
How 'bout JUDGE JUDY?.........Like John Wayne T.P.
She's probably lefter than left. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
