Potential Republican candidates for 2012

[StarPD]

For some time, I was concerned that the Republicans had no viable candidates for 2012 that would be effective. No more. I have recently, after watching and considering politicla analyses of politicians currently in play, I have come up with what I think are people who can win and will return America to its traditional roots. They are, not in order of potential or popularity:

Sarah Palin. She has been the victim of the most vicious, untrue, and insistent campaign of character assassination in modern times. Fact is, the democommies are terrified of her, and what will happen to their Party if she is elected to an office of power. That campaign has been so intense that even conservative Repubicans have fallen for the lies and smears against her on an almost daily basis. Unfortunately for even establishment Repubicans who also fear her, her popularity and influence grow daily too, in some part thanks to the very campaign against her intended to render her meaningless, but which serve as platforms to elevate her effectivness.

John Bolton. His international expertise, coupled with his plain speaking and insight into world politics give him an edge over most other potential candidates. Further, he has a solid awareness and understanding of domestic issues. He can and does articulate both in a convincing manner, exhibiting a wisdom rarely seen in politics in general. He has already stated his interest in running for President, and would make an excellent all-around effective CEO of government who has no axe to grind beyond returning America to a position of fiscal and global power and security.

John Boehner. Would make the most effective and positive Speaker of the House when Republicans win big in November. Such would put him in a good position to run for the Presidency or VP slot in the future, and he's young and energetic enough to pursue such a goal as his long term strategy. He is respected for his astuteness and sharp political wisdom.

Jim DeMint. Another in the likeness of Boehner, destined to hold high office, dedicated to establish and enhance conservative principles as he progresses through ever higher office.

Pence. Yet another Republican who can oppose and defeat the Marxist regime that has infiltrated and subverted government at all levels. He too is well respected among conservatives, including Independents as well as Tea Party activists.

Other good possibilities:
Ed Christie. His fiscal expertise and courage would make him a natural for President, but not yet. He has already stated he will not run for national office until after he has completed his commitment to return one of the most corrupt of all (except California and Illinois) State governments to fiscal responsibility and financial soundness. His refusal to give in to unions and massive democommie efforts to defeat his intent to save his State are unequaled in American politics has granted him unexpected success in doing so. Democommie hate him, but even the left wing majority in New Jersey have been ubable to stop him. He is a man to watch.

Sharon Angle. Victim of one of the most vicious smear campaigns in American politics, second only to the lies and distortions waged on a near daily basis against Sarah Palin and O'Donnell. She will defeat the lying democommie Reid, and in doing so, humiliating Reid and his fellow corrupt democommie Party hacks.

Christine O'Donnell. Her State is a very small one, but it has political importance far out of proportion to its size. She too has been the victim of some of the most nasty lies and distortions ever seen in State politics. Even Republicans have written her off, yet she continues to fight using truth as her best weapon. The lies and distortions levied against her have even convinced Republican establishment that she cannot win, but the position that Castle would have been a better candidate dismisses the simple fact that he would not have benefited the Republican Party. He votes almost exclusively democommie, and if he won, it would have been a net loss for Republicans. Wisely, O'Donnell has decided to set aside national efforts in her campaign, concentrating on local efforts to win the hearts and minds of the residents of her State, who are the ones who will determine whether or not she wins. She has explained the truth of the distortions and half-truths leveledn against her, and has done so effectively. I predict she will close the gap between her and her admitted and avowed Marxist opponent, and has a good chance of winning as election day approaches.

The rest of the Republican candidates are showing growing leads in their races for victory. If the Republicans win enough seats to take back the House, and enough Republicans gain seats in the Senate, OHHHH Bama and his democommie regime will be left powerless against decent honest politicians who will reverse the democommies who have nearly destroyed America with their tax and spend big government agenda that is based on Marxist principles.

Yes, I know that even many here oppose many if not most of these candidates. But wait and watch as dedicated patriots take back an America which has been so distorted as to be nearly unrecognizable as the bastion of freedom that it once was. After Tea Party supported candidates win big this election, the tide will turn against a Chicago style political subversion that has led us into near bankruptcy and loss of liberty never seen in America before, not even during FDR's disastrous rule.

Democommies here on the Files will weep and gnash their teeth when Republicans take their candy from them. Maybe DABTL has left the Files because even he sees what the future portends for democommies and their Marxist goals.

As I said, wait and watch. It will be interesting.

[martin35]

After you cast your vote "wait and watch" is all you are intitled to do until next go'a'round, step up and don't waste your one ballot bullet.

[StarPD]

Thanks for the response, Martin.

Some 40 days till the election, where I have to make my final decision.
Until then, I will watch and wait, as politics today can be extremely volatile and change in a very few days. One boo-boo can cripple a candidate and put them out of the running. Ya never know, and I'd be remiss if I didn't utter that old adage: "It ain't over till the fat lady sings".

We'll see how right or wrong I am on election day.

BTW, what are your views and/or guesses on those I mentioned?

[Douglas S Graham]

Palin does not stand a chance. We will lose. We can't have the Dumbler for 4 more years because we choose Palin.

[davedude]

Palin would win in a landslide.


Dave Dude

[JM]

How about Alan Keyes and Obama in a cage match--winner takes all! lol

[308bolt]

Whoever the Rs choose I just hope it's someone who appears to be a put upon minority.

A woman a hispanic or a black should fill the bill but a black woman with hispanic ancestry would be even better.

It's in style.

[Sailor553]

Ain't gonna happen bolt. Gotta be white bread.

[maxhush]

I've never been all that impressed with Bolton when I've seen him in interviews. I just don't see that he has the right cut to make a good one (which is to say he'd still be infinitely better than he who shall not be named). Yeah, I agree with some of what he says, but I don't see it. I doubt anyone would get excited about him as a candidate either. I couldn't actually believe he wasn't joking when he said he was entertaining the notion of running.

[juanni]

It needs to be someone who hasn't been corrupted by the rep establishment.


Of your list, Jim DeMint so far is the closest.
The Teap Partiers maybe after they have shown their true colors. ;)



.................juanni

[308bolt]

Originally posted by Sailor553
Ain't gonna happen bolt. Gotta be white bread.

Maybe gay then?

There has to be some perceived disadvantage.

They can't just go nominating anyone who's worked for it.

It should be a protected species to prove there's no prejudice.

[JM]

OK--Palin and Obama in a cage match-winner takes all--It can take place in Palins hometown --call it The Thrilla from Wasilla. Give them both a skinning knife and see who comes out of the cage alive!

[tuck0411]

From what I've read, I like DeMint and Pence. Both have been consistently solid on key issues and have no baggage that I'm aware of. Palin has too much baggage. Bolton seems to be solid on some key issues, the 2nd Amendment being one of them, but I think he's relatively unknown to most Americans and the white 'stache and glasses aren't going to help his image. Boehner strikes me as bordering on RINOistic, and at least comes across as too much the polished, career politician. I could be persuaded, though. Christie is wishy-washy on some core issues, such as immigration. Angle isn't even elected to the Senate yet, and I don't call two years in it, should she get there, as enough experience for the oval office. Ditto for O'Donnell and she's rapidly accumulating baggage, too.

Kudos for not mentioning Romney or Huckabee, a couple of RINO lusters after power if there ever were any.

[101ABN327]

Originally posted by 308bolt


Maybe gay then?

There has to be some perceived disadvantage.

They can't just go nominating anyone who's worked for it.

It should be a protected species to prove there's no prejudice.

The "Tail Pipe" Party???:uhoh:

[JohnnyV1966]

I think John Bolton was an exceptional advocate for the United States at the UN.

I think he might be a viable candidate if other information proves favorable.

[shortround]

What about Bobby Jindal?

[SWOHFAL]

Originally posted by JohnnyV1966
I think John Bolton was an exceptional advocate for the United States at the UN.

I think he might be a viable candidate if other information proves favorable.


I think so too, but AFAIK, he's never been an elected politician (not that that's so bad) and is going to be behind the curve without at least some prior experience in office and campaigning.

[black sheep]

Sarah Palin gets my nod......did great things in Alaska, knows how to speak to the people and , most importantly, has a core set of values that this country DESPERATELY needs at this time in life....definately not an insider and would certainly not abuse the constitution or the American public like this goofball in the White House does........


Black Sheep

[308bolt]

Originally posted by shortround
What about Bobby Jindal?

That's a good question.
At least he's brown. (sorta)
That should give him an advantage.

[FAL freek]

In all honesty does it make a difference what the personal character of the candidates is? Both Republicans AND Democrats have shown their eagerness to throw members under the bus if it will advance the parties in the voting blocks so they can get the biggest piece of the pie. What America really does need is another Ronald Reagan but in todays political environment even he would be unelectable.

The only benefit of Obumbler getting reelected is the same as Dubyah did, mobilized the opposition (conservative Americans). Now if the voting public who DO actually believe in a conservative candidate get out and force the parties to endorse conservative candidats and keep the momentum going, then they'll stop presenting the least offensive candidate.

The political landscape in this country is getting downright scary. Slick Willies liberal administration cost Al Bore the election. Dubyah got smacked by the libs for being "to the right of the Reagan administration" and probably in no small part got the current occupant of the oval office elected. Now the conservative base is mobilized. Only so long a tire can go being unbalanced.

[JasonB]

Probably run McCain again or someone similar. Perhaps Colin Powell.

[Bruce Allen]

I do not think Palin will run.

She has shown an effectiveness in supporting decent conservative candidates which fills a vital role that the Repubs have not had in a looong time.


Jim DeMint.

He is from my state - S.C. - and has the honest to God conservative credentials already and a lengthy history in politics.
He picks his battles wisely and speaks his mind well.

One real important thing about him: I have never heard anything bad about him. My law enforcement history here allows one to be privy to information that sometimes never reaches the public ear.
You can bet if he was screwing up privately somebody in law enforcement would know about it and tell their friends and the would spread thru the grapevine.
As far as I know he is squeaky clean.
Of course so was our Governor Sanford, who fell in love with a piece of South American tail and subsequently lost his mind..

[Heat]

Wow, almost all of these 'candidates' are media picks..doesent ANYONE have the balls to pick someone out of the mainstream?
These are all neo-con media darlings..I'll pass

[torquemada055]

Perhaps Colin Powell.

great choice, another political whore anti gunner who approves of murder in the womb....

Why dont you quit looking at dem/rep and look for one who will do what's correct for the Country as opposed ot one who will serve his political masters..

[Munster30]

Originally posted by JohnnyV1966
I think John Bolton was an exceptional advocate for the United States at the UN.

I think he might be a viable candidate if other information proves favorable. I think Bolton would make a heck of a good Sec of State!

[308bolt]

Originally posted by torquemada055


great choice, another political whore anti gunner who approves of murder in the womb....



At least he's a republican and a minority.

[tuck0411]

Originally posted by 308bolt


At least he's a republican and a minority.

Powell supported Obama. Some Republican.

[308bolt]

Originally posted by tuck0411


Powell supported Obama. Some Republican.

You don't actually believe there are two parties, do you?

[tuck0411]

Originally posted by 308bolt


You don't actually believe there are two parties, do you?

Ok, I missed your sarcasm, but reading your earlier posts in this thread, I see it. Never mind.

And yeah, I guess hope springs eternal that the Repubs will somehow get their collective act together and start reflecting their platform, but given the level of RINOism within their ranks, that's probably unlikely to happen.

[juanni]

Originally posted by tuck0411


Ok, I missed your sarcasm, but reading your earlier posts in this thread, I see it. Never mind.

And yeah, I guess hope springs eternal that the Repubs will somehow get their collective act together and start reflecting their platform, but given the level of RINOism within their ranks, that's probably unlikely to happen.

Given the embracing of RINOs in poster's preferred candidates, that won't be happening. :uhoh:


.............juanni

[308bolt]

Originally posted by juanni


Given the embracing of RINOs in poster's preferred candidates, that won't be happening. :uhoh:


.............juanni

There's a small possibility that encouraged by Tea Party wins that an actual conservative could step forward and be nominated.

The timing would be right.

Truth is they'll probably nominate an illegal alien, half black, half hispanic lesbian.

[JasonB]

Originally posted by torquemada055


great choice, another political whore anti gunner who approves of murder in the womb....

Why dont you quit looking at dem/rep and look for one who will do what's correct for the Country as opposed ot one who will serve his political masters..

Check my sig line. I am not in favor of either McCain or Powell because of their positions, just simply recognizing the fact what ideology is favored in the (R) pres. primaries every cycle.

Apparently you also read about about Powell's positions on abortion and gun control way back in the mid 90's since that was when he stated them. Most thought he was a swell guy until the fall of 2008.

[JasonB]

Originally posted by tuck0411


Powell supported Obama. Some Republican.

Powell was stating his leftist positions back in the mid 1990's, but stayed the darling of (R) commentators until the fall of 2008. As far as the RINO/overbearing government thing goes, the (R) parties first big win was Abe Lincoln so (R) politicians who want to increase the size and scope of government are in fact adhering to their roots and can be considered (R) in deed and position.

[Heat]

left/right. left/right--yawn..trying marching to a different drummer fellas--these guys are NOT OUR FRIENDS even more than LE/FEDagents/police of any sort--they look down upon us as if we are pond scum--we keep giving them the authority to screw us at every election. It will continue till we wake up and take responsibility for who we vote for--get past what the media coughs up for us--they are part of the problem to, they all socialize/intermarry/sleep with one another--they send their kids to the same schools, they live in the same neighbor-hoods, they go to the same parties and vacation together--look at your average sat/sunday talk show on television--it's a love-fest, all giggles and teasing one another--sure they squabble, just like siblings--then momma or daddy step in to mediate--they are a close knit clan and we aint invited!

[JasonB]

Originally posted by Heat
left/right. left/right--yawn..trying marching to a different drummer fellas--these guys are NOT OUR FRIENDS even more than LE/FEDagents/police of any sort--they look down upon us as if we are pond scum--we keep giving them the authority to screw us at every election. It will continue till we wake up and take responsibility for who we vote for--get past what the media coughs up for us--they are part of the problem to, they all socialize/intermarry/sleep with one another--they send their kids to the same schools, they live in the same neighbor-hoods, they go to the same parties and vacation together--look at your average sat/sunday talk show on television--it's a love-fest, all giggles and teasing one another--sure they squabble, just like siblings--then momma or daddy step in to mediate--they are a close knit clan and we aint invited!

Left/right, conservative/liberal, and (D)/(R) are just names for the same thing. There are some people that are different and they can be identified by the hatred those sides of the same coin express towards the non-standard folks.

[wpsuth]

Everyone seems to have forgotten advice from the great Ronald Reagan:
1. Thou shalt not speak ill of another Republican; and,
2. In order to govern, one must first be elected.

Pawlenty and Jindahl are potentially electable. The others mentioned in this thread, not so much. Ideological purity is not a national election positive.

[juanni]

Originally posted by wpsuth
Everyone seems to have forgotten advice from the great Ronald Reagan:
1. Thou shalt not speak ill of another Republican; and,
2. In order to govern, one must first be elected.


1. Without driving the RINO's out of the party,and restoring CREDIBILITY there will be no viable party that produces conservative results.
2. Electing RINO's with an (R) produces the same results as electing a (D).
See, the "governing" record of Snowe, Collins, etc.......


.............juanni

[Heat]

Originally posted by wpsuth
Everyone seems to have forgotten advice from the great Ronald Reagan:
1. Thou shalt not speak ill of another Republican; and,
2. In order to govern, one must first be elected.

Pawlenty and Jindahl are potentially electable. The others mentioned in this thread, not so much. Ideological purity is not a national election positive.

please stop envoking Ronald Reagan as if he is some messiah..he raised taxes 19 times and gave us gun control among other things..he was no better than the other porkers on capital hill, he expanded gov just like the rest and operated well outside of the authority of the constitution

[grandpa]

As a lifelong resident of Louisiana, PLEASE don't drag Jindal into the Presidiential Elections. He hasn't been horrible, but he hasn't been great either. Much like Obama (when he has the TOTUS) he gives good speeches. After that things start to fall apart. I have serious doubts as to whether or not he will be re-elected. Personally, I am still waiting to see a genuine, small government, clean up the waste and corruption conservative.

[JasonB]

Originally posted by Heat


please stop envoking Ronald Reagan as if he is some messiah..he raised taxes 19 times and gave us gun control among other things..he was no better than the other porkers on capital hill, he expanded gov just like the rest and operated well outside of the authority of the constitution

+1

[wpsuth]

OK, lemme' take another run at this. I'll lay aside the subtlety.

Hard right dingbats WILL NOT be elected on a national basis. Neither will hard left dingbats, except in select Wackadoodle Zones, such as San Francisco.

The American electorate is centrist. Obama's election was an anomaly caused by the political suicide of John McCain, and Bush fatigue.

Wouild I support, say, Colin Powell over Barrack Obama? In a heartbeat.

Art of the possible, and all that.

Or, if you prefer, you can hang around your backwoods lair, and count your MRE's.

Grow up. Work to elect the better candidate.

[Heat]

Originally posted by wpsuth
OK, lemme' take another run at this. I'll lay aside the subtlety.

Hard right dingbats WILL NOT be elected on a national basis. Neither will hard left dingbats, except in select Wackadoodle Zones, such as San Francisco.

The American electorate is centrist. Obama's election was an anomaly caused by the political suicide of John McCain, and Bush fatigue.

Wouild I support, say, Colin Powell over Barrack Obama? In a heartbeat.

Art of the possible, and all that.

Or, if you prefer, you can hang around your backwoods lair, and count your MRE's.

Grow up. Work to elect the better candidate.

Youve been listening to MSM too much..turn off the booby-tube and work on really changing this nation for the best instead of electing a 'party-boy' or some such other turd that will work for the betterment of the party and big.gov

Powell is a big gov turd that would not flinch at restricting your rights and to boot he supported BHO...turn off the blustering FOX News and think outside the sheep pen

[evan price]

Huckabee again maybe? Although that paroled cop killer will bite him in the ass.
Lindsey Graham? I know nothing about him.
Rudy Crist, the "Global Warming" fearmonger?
Jeb Bush (Like another Bush has a chance in hell of winning!)
General Petraeus? A good soldier, but not a President.
Newt Gingrich? Mitt Romney? There's two old skool politicians.
Rudy Guiliani? That would be the Anti-2nd amendment Republican.
Bobby Jindall? Wht has he done that is Presidential?
Palin? No way will she ever be elected. Since she quit her job as governor especially.


Let's face it- there is really nobody who is a "R" candidate who is worth a shyte.

It will be Obamama versus RINO and Obamama for the 2nd term especially if the lame duck session crams illegal alien amnesty up our azzes.

[Pistolwiz]

Ron Paul.

It is not the "Tea Party" that has been the organizing entity. It has been and will be the Campaign for Liberty that has been organizing at the precinct level and up. I can say that near 100% of the candidates that actually speak about how the fed gov is not constitutional are CFL.

It has been the CFL with many, many volunteers canvasing and working it from the real grass roots that has energized a great many within and without the republican party. Most of the Tea Party types you see with home made signs and telling the fedgov where to stick it? CFL.

When most of you wake up....You'll see he's the only national level politician that has voiced the real displeasure of the many.

The CFL convention held at the exact same time in Minneapolis was near as big. If not as big or bigger than the Republican convention. If you are/were still a main stream news believer you would never know that.

CFL is NOT a party! It is a movement. A real one. We are in the democrat side, the republican side and the moderates. We are everywhere.

Ron Paul will most likely run again. As a Republican. This time he won't be so easy to marginalize. By either "side" of the L&R false paradigm.

If you REALLY want the constitution back. He's the only real choice at this time as far as POTUS in 2012.

That's if there is even an election in November 2012........ I have my doubts.

[Skilter]

StarPD for Nomination!

[alant]

Originally posted by StarPD
For some time, I was concerned that the Republicans had no viable candidates for 2012 that would be effective. No more. I have recently, after watching and considering politicla analyses of politicians currently in play, I have come up with what I think are people who can win and will return America to its traditional roots. They are, not in order of potential or popularity:

Sarah Palin.

John Bolton.

John Boner.

Jim DeMint.

Other good possibilities:

Sharon Angle.

Christine O'Donnell.


Sweet Jesus, that's a list of nutjobs if ever there was one. Some of them make Dublya look like a rocket scientist.

When was the last truly right wing President, first third of the last century? Certainly not any of the last 12. Better look at someone like Romney, Collins, Graham, Pawlenty, Snowe or Brown if you actually want to win an election.