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Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« on: September 22, 2009, 03:50:47 AM »
Hi, I'm new.

I'm sure most of you are aware that former Governor Mike Huckabee came first with Mitt Romney in second place in the Values Voters Straw Poll.

I like both of these guys but I frankly don't think either of them can win, and I have some minor issues with them. Romney wasn't that great of a Governor, making some poor decisions and flip-flopping, but he has solid business credentials. Huckabee strikes me as a true compassionate conservative, I love his show on Fox, and he was a very popular Governor with a good record, but I don't think he has what it takes to win.

Sarah Palin came in fourth.
She's great, but again I don't think she can win. She is an extremely polarizing figure, frankly I think people are intimidated by a conservative woman, the same way liberals love to attack minority conservatives.

I would gladly vote for any of the above and even campaign for them, but I think we need someone that can win.
I would like to see a young conservative with executive experience run for the big job. Basically a JFK type for the GOP, someone who is attractive, young, idealistic, and most importantly a great debater who has Karl Rove running his/her campaign.
Obama is a horrible debater in case people haven't noticed, all this "gifted orator" stuff is garbage, I think he is long-winded when he gives his monologues. All Obama knows is "yes we can" and "change we can believe in".
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2009, 03:59:30 AM »
Huckabee and Romney don't strike me as tough on foreign policy. If I'm wrong, please correct me.
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2009, 04:10:28 AM »
Quote from: Casey on September 22, 2009, 03:59:30 AM
Huckabee and Romney don't strike me as tough on foreign policy. If I'm wrong, please correct me.

To be honest with you, I am not aware at all what their foreign policy views are like.
But Mike Huckabee was on Sean Hannity on Friday and he blasted Obama over dismantling our missile defense shield in Eastern Europe.

But I totally agree with you Sir, we need someone with tough foreign policy.

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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2009, 04:39:06 AM »
If only we could have two Presidents; one for foreign policy/national security, and one for domestic policy.
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2009, 04:59:41 AM »
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2009, 05:16:15 AM »
If I was President, my foreign policy would be like this:

1. kick out the dictators that visit the U.N.

2. Strip all our funding from the U.N.

3. Have the C.I.A. take care of first rate scumbags like Chavez, Gadaffi, Castro, Jong Il, and Ahmedinijad.

4. Boost troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan by 25%

5. Have Attorney General Eric Holder arrested for treason
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2009, 05:31:49 AM »
Quote from: djones520 on September 22, 2009, 04:59:41 AM
http://www.issues2000.org/2008/Mike_Huckabee_Foreign_Policy.htm

Alright. I like most of his foreign policy. I don't like how he wants to make the world like us (I mean, I want that too, but it's wishful thinking, and it implies it's our fault the "international community" doesn't like us), or his wanting to shut down Gitmo.
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2009, 05:37:26 AM »
Dick Cheney
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2009, 06:32:56 AM »
I second that.
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2009, 07:25:17 AM »
Palin/Romney

Duncan Hunter as SecDef

Rudy as DHS chief
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2009, 07:33:04 AM »
Myself, or as close to someone like me as possible.  I agree with almost every aspects of my politics.  I would be perfect for myself. 

Since I am not available, I want to have a president in tune with Sarah Palin and/or that Arizona sheriff who irritates the liberals no end.  I don't care if it is someone no one has heard of yet.
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2009, 08:10:57 AM »
Winston Churchill - Augusto Pinochet...or I'm sitting the next one out.
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2009, 08:43:48 AM »
We need a real conservative. No RINO's or moderates that want to redefine conservatism and move the GOP to the left.  
Moderates don't win elections. Like Rush says, show me a book about Great Moderates of American History.

Obama is the most liberal president this nation has ever had, so we need someone who is the polar opposite of him.

We need some one who believes in Reaganism with a consistent record. Someone who can slam Obama in a debate, which wouldn't be so hard since Obama sucks at debate. Show Obama for his true colors, a socialist who doesn't even want to debate his opponents but just to get rid of them.

Whoever is the next GOP nominee, they will need Karl Rove. Because they will need to face the challenge of reversing the brainwashing of
"hope", "change we can believe in", and "Yes we can".

Whoever the next GOP nominee is, they will have plenty of political ammo, if they screw it up, God help us if we have to go through 4 additional years of Obama-state.
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2009, 09:29:56 AM »
Rush Limbaugh/Carl Rove
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2009, 09:40:37 AM »
Quote from: Mustang on September 22, 2009, 05:16:15 AM
If I was President, my foreign policy would be like this:

1. kick out the dictators that visit the U.N.

2. Strip all our funding from the U.N.

3. Have the C.I.A. take care of first rate scumbags like Chavez, Gadaffi, Castro, Jong Il, and Ahmedinijad.

4. Boost troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan by 25%

5. Have Attorney General Eric Holder arrested for treason

Based on your foreign policy, I would vote for you. 
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #15 on: September 22, 2009, 11:08:38 AM »
Quote from: Mr Snuggle Bunny on September 22, 2009, 08:10:57 AM
Winston Churchill - Augusto Pinochet...or I'm sitting the next one out.

I like that.
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #16 on: September 22, 2009, 11:23:56 AM »
Considering that I think that the GOP needs to be gutted to the bare bones and re-built on it's former Constitutional values, there's nobody in the GOP today that would get my vote.  Sarah Palin comes the closest, but I wouldn't throw her into a fight like the one we face - for our country's future - knowing that the rest of the asshats in the party are going to be collaborating with the enemy, and undermining her positions everywhere.  Same goes for just about any other single GOP "rising star" you could name in her place. 

One name isn't going to make this all go away this time around.
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #17 on: September 22, 2009, 11:35:24 AM »
I'd like to see someone who isn't a politician....
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #18 on: September 22, 2009, 04:00:01 PM »
Joe Wilson might be able to get it done, but I fear he's already shot himself in the foot.

George Allen would be my first choice if he could put that "macaca" nonsense behind him.

Huckabee is out of the question after the backstabbing play he and McCain pulled in WV.

It's actually up for grabs, but if a solid conservative would stand up and start screaming at both parties like Rush, Beck, and Levin do, then get some face time, I think the time is ripe to take us back to the great country we once were. Ya know, kinda like the Reagan years?
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #19 on: September 22, 2009, 04:22:32 PM »
Hi,

You have asked a good question, one that I have pondered many times.  First of all the guy (assuming it is not a woman) must have kept his damn fly zipped up and be squeaky clean.  If not you know that will be the subject the media deals with on a daily basis.

There has been some talk about Patraeus or Tommy Frank.  I have met Schwartzkof and he would have been a great president but I fear now he is too old. 

Colin Powell would have been electable until he came out for Obama which I was kind of glad he did because now we know who he really is.

My guess is a general would be a good choice if he were a strong conservative and if we experience some type of terror attack on the US.  At the same time, then I would love the VP to have a good understanding of domestic policy, a history of working in private industry, and a clear understanding of economics. 

Whoever they are they must have the moral authority to lead because they will have to start by getting several laws and regulations repealed.  It cannot be a McCain type who is more concerned about consensus that conservative values.

Right now the republican party is in such disarray it is pathetic.  I don't know if they even know what they stand for anymore.

I do not want Romney.  At one time he was on the top of my list.  His healthcare in MA which he prides himself on is a disaster.  Unless he can show that the libs screwed it up after he set it up, he would have a real credibility gap with a lot of folks.

Better it is not a career politician; but rather someone who can relate to the real world.

I could get interested in Huckabee.

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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #20 on: September 22, 2009, 04:51:16 PM »
Newt Gingrich.

He would eat Obama in a debate and spit him out in pieces.
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #21 on: September 22, 2009, 04:53:45 PM »
Quote from: Hawkgirl on September 22, 2009, 04:51:16 PM
Newt Gingrich.

He would eat Obama in a debate and spit him out in pieces.

Newt's way to Rino for me.

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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #22 on: September 22, 2009, 07:32:16 PM »
Quote from: Hawkgirl on September 22, 2009, 04:51:16 PM
Newt Gingrich.

He would eat Obama in a debate and spit him out in pieces.

Hi,

You hit on a good point.  One of the things about McCain that really po'd me was he refused to attack Obama and go after some real character and association issues.  He was afraid of being called racist or something.  At the same time I also know McCain had some dirty linen of his own and they likely threatened him with that if he opened up.

Next candidate must not be afraid of anything.  He/she has to ask the questions Glenn Beck is currently asking and not back off.  The ads they run must be specific and to the point.  I think that it is part of a candidates job to educate the voters, not only how he/she feels about an issue but also how thier opponent feels.  I can be done simply by showing the candidate in a public forum making a speech, then countering with "I disagree on this issue and here is how I feel" rhetoric.

My biggest fear after watching Beck tonight is there may not be an election in 2012 if we are not careful. 

regards,
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #23 on: September 22, 2009, 07:51:42 PM »
Quote from: Wineslob on September 22, 2009, 09:29:56 AM
Rush Limbaugh/Carl Rove

I second that. That would be my dream ticket.

Quote from: Hawkgirl on September 22, 2009, 04:51:16 PM
Newt Gingrich.

He would eat Obama in a debate and spit him out in pieces.

Newt...uh....no thanks!

Quote from: IassaFTots on September 22, 2009, 09:40:37 AM
Based on your foreign policy, I would vote for you. 

Thank you.
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Re: Who would you like to see to be the next GOP president?
« Reply #24 on: September 22, 2009, 08:04:47 PM »
Quote from: Ree on September 22, 2009, 11:35:24 AM
I'd like to see someone who isn't a politician....

My first thought too  :-)  Someone like Donald Trump !  But I don't think he'd take the pay cut  :(
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