Media Mash: Sniping at Newt Edition
"There were 1,365 evening news stories" during the 2008 Democratic primary cycle and not one mentioned then-Senator Obama's connections to Bill Ayers. By contrast, the media have been doggedly determined to aggressively vet GOP primary candidates like Herman Cain, Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich this cycle, NewsBusters publisher Brent Bozell told Fox News's Sean Hannity during a "Media Mash" segment last night.
Of course in Gingrich's case, the media have been particularly sloppy and unfair, Bozell observed, citing NBC's Lisa Myers who insisted Gingrich "shut down the government" when in fact it was a Clinton veto of spending bills that did that. What's more, the media have often raised a long-settled IRS investigation of Gingrich, without mentioning that the investigation cleared him of wrongdoing (video follows page break):
Here's a number for you. It was exactly 4,691 days ago that the IRS came out with this result and it completely vindicated him of everything.... Trivia: how long has it been since ABC, NBC or CBS reported that fact? Answer? Four thousand six hundred ninety-one days.
Also discussed on the December 8 edition of Hannity was media ire over former Speaker Gingrich saying that students in schools could be allowed to help keep those schools clean to teach them work ethic and help them make some money.
"This is what happens when you go after the liberal welfare state," Bozell observed. "Newt's trying to do something good" but the media are not playing fairly and in fact are acting as "political hit squads" and "snipers" waiting to take Gingrich's "head off."
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Newt is a slimemeball
Submitted by melvin on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 9:56am.
First and foremost. There's no ducking away from that story Brent.
Not even close
Submitted by jon_torlin on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 10:51am.
That's where you are wrong, melvin. Your fave president is the biggest slimeball in all of history, but I guess if you think Newt is a slimeball, then your fave president is the biggest savior of America in all of history.
-Jon
Obama's a "slimemeball"
Submitted by Blonde on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 1:46pm.
So there, little driveby!
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
So let's see if the hit and run liberal insult machine can
Submitted by gmaniac1 on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 3:34pm.
answer this question... Newt is a "slimeball" as you childishly stated melvin but according to what standard? Please list them for us but I can guarantee one thing, but it will be more of a compliment to the liberal condition than it will be an insult to Newt.
Here it is, from Newt, in a nutshell
Submitted by motherbelt on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 10:18am.
84 Charges, 83 Acquittals
But I guess it's not the nature of the evidence, [or the verdict] it's the seriousness of the charge[s]
what? you mean work?
Submitted by ohio granny on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 10:23am.
You mean I should work, really work? Like cleaning blackboards (even if no one uses them anymore), sweeping floors, taking out trash? How dare you suggest something so awful? Don't you know I am a school kid?
A long time ago, maybe 20 - 30 years, kids used to do all these things on a routine basis, and not for pay. No wonder too many of these kids today think everything their little hearts want should be provided by someone, anyone.
Newt is right. How in the world did we ever get to this point. Oh, I think I know. Libs/dems need voters so they want to give them more and more and the people actually working should just shut up and keep working so the parasites can have everything handed to them. What do these idiots think will happen when the money runs out? That day is fast approaching.
It truely is an Obama world. Shame on all of us if we allow this to continue.
I know, I'm old...
Submitted by Secret Conservative on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:08pm.
I know this comment will totally give away my age, but I remember when it was an HONOR when the teacher asked you to clean the blackboard, or you were chosen to go outside and clap erasers. It meant you were special, and you really had to behave in order to be chosen. Of course, that was also a time when there was only one teacher in the room, and she (usually she) had 25 kids in there and there was discipline. Step out of line and you got to know the principal up close and personal. If your parents were called there would be hell to pay when you got home. My how things have changed...
Yes, this used to be considered a priviledge
Submitted by Rover on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:28pm.
I was going to say the same thing, but you beat me to it. It was considered a priviledge when I was in school, and we competed for the choice assignments.
"But this is a walk on the wild side."
Submitted by vrwc13 on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 10:46am.
Some highlights from WSJ:
I believe author Peggy Noonan is spot on here.
Thus the problem is this, Romney and Paul are not my favorites for many reasons. I like Perry as an established leader and man of character, and Tea Partiers need to get over it. But I am still open for another real conservative, proven leader as in the possibility here: 2012 Republican Race: The Field May Not Be Closed
We don't need obama, we don't need another RINO, and we don't need a someone who may not be able to control his emotions well. This time we need someone who we know who he is and he knows who he is.
v
The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne
Not that the LSM has taken
Submitted by Scuba Dude on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 10:41am.
Now that the LSM has taken out Herman Cain they are now setting their sights on the person that threatens who they want to be the GOP nominee and that person is Newt.
They want either Mitt Romney or Huntsman and Newt is just creaming them in the polls like Herman was before the LSM decided he must go.
I think Newt will survive the scrutiny and I really hope this brings the LSM closer towards extinction.
Cain
Submitted by Secret Conservative on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:13pm.
I saw Cain last night on Hannity and was glad to hear him say what I've been thinking for several weeks. That is, he cannot categorically state that the personal attacks against him came from the Obama camp. They could also have come from his own party. I don't dispute Ann Coulter's revelations that one of the women who made (false) accusations about Cain most likely came through Axelrod (since she had personal connections to him and was seeking a media job at the time) but I would not put it past the GOP to be behind some of it as well. I was also glad to hear him say that he and his attorney are looking into this, and intend to take action after their investigation is complete. I hope this is true, and I hope they go public with whatever they find. Call me crazy, but I have liked Herman Cain for years, I support Herman Cain and I believe that this was a hit job and these women were lying. I sincerely hope that Herman can and will prove it. This crap has to stop.
I agree with the premise of this piece, but
Submitted by bkeyser on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 10:51am.
I'm definitely not on the Newt train at this point of the trip.
Came across this at Hot Air
Submitted by motherbelt on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 11:59am.
Came across this at Hot Air this AM...I suppose it's a real long-shot, but you never know.
After a long comparison of the race to "Animal House" The Other McCain says:
If there is anywhere on the planet where social conservatives still have anything to say about electing Republicans, it’s the Iowa caucuses, and there were two events last week that got my attention — first, Sarah Palin singled out Rick Santorum for praise on Hannity’s Fox News show. And second, Santorum was endorsed by Pastor Cary Gordon.
Pastor Who?
Yeah, I know. I never heard of the guy until he endorsed Santorum, but he’s the Sioux City evangelical minister who led a successful fight to defeat the re-election of three Iowa state supreme court justices who had voted to make gay marriage the law of that Midwestern land.
Stranger things have happened in politics.
And the final graf:
And if Sarah Palin should follow up her praise for Santorum’s consistent conservatism by answering the prayers of his supporters and actually giving him her public endorsement, she would be like D-Day inside the Delta Tau Chi Deathmobile: “Ramming speed!”
I like Santorum, mb
Submitted by bkeyser on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:15pm.
for his stance on social issues, but he's got a bit of a "what about me" thing going on -at least in the debates. I guess that's to be expected when you're polling where he is. My guess is that's why SP hasn't endorsed him; she does have a brand to protect and she probably won't endorse until after the first four primaries. (And an endorsement could seem contradictory if she either decides to jump in really late, or if she's again selected for a VP slot.)
I like New too, but I've been saying since the start of the debates he should be the nominee's Chief of Staff. He's got the insider knowledge and the right temperament to deal with the scumbags on the other side of the aisle. Pelosi would resign.
I think it'll be Romney only because I still think the media has that much power to influence. But while I'm sure they've already been briefed by the DNC on how to deal with a Romney nomination, I think they'll ultimately be unpleasantly surprised at how well the Tea Party will hold his feet to the fire. They all thought it was a novelty that Scott Brown won in Mass, and were pleased at his willingness to "work with the other side" but he's about to lose his seat because the Tea Party won't support him for betraying them. That's in Romney's home state. That's a strong message. If he wins, I think he'll heed it.
Good morning Bk, MB and vr
Submitted by cocodrie on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:26pm.
I leave you with Yogi Berra's "It ain't over til it"s over".
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
I think Yogi...
Submitted by vrwc13 on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:29pm.
...knew the 'fat lady'!
v
The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne
vr
Submitted by cocodrie on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:37pm.
When I was young all we had was radio. I was blessed with listening to most of the Yankee games. Yogi was the greatest in everything.
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
"I really didn't say everything I said."
Submitted by vrwc13 on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:50pm.
a tribute to Yogi (from Wiki):
v
The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne
but he's got a bit of a "what
Submitted by motherbelt on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 3:48pm.
but he's got a bit of a "what about me" thing going on -at least in the debates.
Would you prefer he just shut up and accept being ignored?
You can bet that if he does well in Iowa, other people will be saying "What about Santorum?"
I think you give the media too much credit, bk...
Submitted by Jer on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 4:34pm.
I think it'll be Romney only because I still think the media has that much power to influence.
Really? That much power, huh? Six months ago, much of the meda--including much of the conservative media--was sticking the proverbial fork into Newt's candidacy. How did that political obituary turn out? In retrospect, it seems to have proved remarkably un-influential.
Jer
au contraire Jer...
Submitted by vrwc13 on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 4:44pm.
How do you explain this?
note: Romney and Paul have their usual flatline support
v
The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne
Jer
Submitted by MrShy on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 5:32pm.
"Really? That much power, huh?"
Yes. Jer. Really.
That much power.
Why do you think NB exists? And its parent, MRC? Why are you still here poking at us after all these years hanging out in this joint, when you clearly don't seem to allow any of this truth to sink in about... THE. MEDIA.?
Don't answer them all at once.
- shy on vinyl
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I'll answer them in order:
Submitted by Jer on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 6:17pm.
Based on my early browsing, it appeared to be a website dedicated to the commercial promotion of "Shy Wear"--such as your gentleman thongs--and I believed NB might be an ideal vehicle for marketing my competing line.
Who better to ensure discipline? And I understand Bozell loves administering a good spanking.
Great minds think alike. And like minds tend to think they're not only great but also invariably right. A little variety never hurts.
Jer
Yeah, Jer, I do
Submitted by bkeyser on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 5:47pm.
And the reason is because it's likely only 20 or 25% of eventual voters are really paying attention right now, and when so much of the news is targeted, it eventually has an effect. As bad as things are in the country at the moment, the media may still buy Obama a win next year.
bk...I've been hearing the liberal media complaints
Submitted by Jer on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 6:22pm.
for the past fifty years. Somehow the Republicans have still managed to win the majority of the presidential elections during that time.
Jer
That's true Jer
Submitted by bkeyser on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 6:28pm.
but that is merely in spite of what the liberal media has been selling. We've won, because the country is in fact, a plurality of conservatives. The only reason progressivism even exists as a political force is because the media has been spinning it into something less threatening.
Name one progressive platform -sold entirely on face value- that has been accepted by the majority of Americans.
bk
Submitted by MrShy on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 7:08pm.
BINGO!
"LIKE"
:)
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bk...
Submitted by Jer on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 7:36pm.
Do you mean measures such as child labor laws, anti-trust legislation, securities regulation, food and drug administration, workplace safety, social security, medicare, civil rights acts, minimum wage, environmental protection, and the like?
I'm not sure what you have in mind by "one progressive platform--sold entirely on face value..."
Jer
Jer
Submitted by MrShy on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 8:44pm.
"one progressive platform--sold entirely on face value..."
Not that you don't truly understand what BK meant by that, but I'll play along. Think..... dishonesty, with respects to how progressives package the gook they try to sell to the public.
And yes, that nagging word comes up again, Jer.
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Shy...
Submitted by Jer on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 9:26pm.
If I truly understood what he meant, I wouldn't have asked the question. So, if you don't mind, I'll wait until he responds.
Jer
What a bunch of crap
Submitted by Boudin on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 9:04pm.
Just like a lib. So I guess we can gather that Conservative are FOR child labor unsafe work places, slavery, and rotten food. Good freakin grief, what a bunch of crap!
Boudin
Submitted by MrShy on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 9:32pm.
That's Jerry for ya'.
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Yep,
Submitted by Boudin on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 9:47pm.
Kinda puts a ! on BK's point dont it?
Jer
Submitted by bkeyser on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 10:29pm.
You're not implying that labor is one-party issue, are you? It's not like conservatives have been going around for years saying, "get those hard hats off those kids and get their sickly butts back to work!"
I'm talking about single-payer health care, elimination of all oil and coal-fired power plants, elimination of nuclear power, etc. The kind of thing that progressives champion but are never able to get completely enact because their actual agenda is eventually outed and deemed to be too extreme.
Abortion for example; progressives rarely call it abortion, they call it women's health, or access to women's health, or even parental planning, when what it is is removing of a viable (in most cases) fetus from the mother's body, often because the fetus would develop into an unwanted baby. They don't even call it a fetus; instead they try to fool the mother by calling it a lump of cells, or some other less than truthful description.
The point I'm trying to make, as I'm sure you;re aware, is that in most cases, the progressive agenda must be re-branded and re-packaged in order to generate any kind of sales in this country -precisely because we are and have always been center-right politically. The media often does that bidding. The Plan-B pill is an example; the media plays it off as a victory for conservatives as though the pressure from pro-life groups was too much for the White House and HHS to bear; we all know this isn't true. It was a political hot potato during an election year, so HHS tabled it. You can bet if Obama wins re-election, Plan-B will be sold at Wal-Mart and distributed by doting school nurses to 12 year old girls in inner-city schools.
I'm sure you can come up with examples of how conservatives do the same thing, to some degree, but I'm asking you to provide one original progressive policy or platform rung that was enacted completely on face value. You could almost say ObamaCare, but even Nancy Pelosi made my point with her "pass it to find out what's in it" remark.
[Edit: Actually, I found one for you- repeal of DADT. Now you get to find another one.]
bk...
Submitted by Jer on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 1:04am.
Of course I'm not implying labor is a one-party issue, if for no other reason than progressivism is not a one-party phenomenon. In fact, it has deep roots within a Republican Party which produced a great number of its fiercest proponents. [Fighting Bob Lafollette comes readily to mind.] And of course Teddy Roosevelt embraced some, albeit certainly not all, of the core elements of progressivism. Lafollette probably embodied progressive philosophy in its purest turn-of-the [twentieth] century form: pro-labor/farmer, anti-corporate, anti-banking, consumer advocacy, support for civil liberties and minority rights, and anti-war/non-interventionism. That last point resulted in serious friction with TR and later an irreparable breach with the Wilson administration.
But there were numerous legislative victories for the progressives of that era, and in conjunction with FDR's New Deal and during subsequent administrations, while admittedly far less success for progressives of contemporary vintage. So I think you need to define your time periods with a bit more precision. However, your assertion of a permanent center-right majority is historically suspect, although no doubt accurate if intended as a general ideological identifier of the American populace in recent decades.
Jer
Republican does not equal ...
Submitted by NL207 on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 6:33pm.
Conservative. America has a Conservative plurality. We have had only one Conservative President in the last 50 years.
NL...Are you implying the conservative base of the Republican
Submitted by Jer on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 7:22pm.
Party so slavishly bows to the will of the liberal media that it declines to nominate bona fide conservative candidates for the US presidency?
Jer
We can only nominate them if they run
Submitted by Boudin on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 9:06pm.
Other then Thompson, who else has there been since Reagan?
You think Fred Thompson is the ONLY conservative since
Submitted by Jer on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 9:39pm.
Reagan who has campaigned to be the Republican nominee for President? Are you serious, Boudin? Do you even vote? You are astonishingly ill-informed.
Jer
Name another,
Submitted by Boudin on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 9:44pm.
I have a feeling your definition of Conservatism is lacking
Well, Boudin
Submitted by Jer on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 10:05pm.
Steve Forbes, Pat Buchanan, Ron Paul, Duncan Hunter, Alan Keyes, Tom Tancredo, Orrin Hatch, Phil Graham, Pat Robertson, Bob Dornan for starters.
I have a feeling your knowledge of the most basic details of recent presidential campaigns is lacking.
Jer
Very good,
Submitted by Boudin on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 10:11pm.
Although non of them made it to a ballet here in Louisiana, other then Paul, who is Libertarian. I like Forbes, and Keys though. So for once, your right, congrats.
For once...
Submitted by Jer on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 10:18pm.
a compliment.
Far more appealing than the 'good freakin' grief what a bunch a crap just like a lib' stuff. :-)
Jer
What does the Media do to
Submitted by NL207 on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 10:03pm.
Conservatives AND THEIR FAMILIES who seek the Presidency?
What did these foul propagandists relentlessly do to Sarah Palin and her family until she announced she was not a candidate?
Have you heard a peep out the MSM about Sarah Palin since she announced she would not run for President in 2012? I have not. They are too busy smearing Herman Cain, Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich while they steadfastly ignore two Obama scandals that should send literally dozens to prison. And once they have done what they consider a sufficient hit job on these three, they will go after Romney, unless Santorum, or Bachman surge in the polls.
The Republican rank-and-file would dearly love a conservative candidate. McCain was not and that is why he lost to this empty suit, Obama.
Well, Jer, the media was much
Submitted by NC Cop on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 5:54pm.
Well, Jer, the media was much too busy tearing down Cain. Newt's numbers weren't that high so the media had to spend much of it's time attacking Cain. Now that Cain is out of the game, they're going after the guy who is surging, Newt.
Do I really have to point this out to you???
NC Cop...
Submitted by Jer on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 9:21pm.
Do I really have to point out to you that Herman Cain, despite his personal appeal and his obvious intelligence and his business acumen, was simply not a viable potential nominee for president? And it has nothing to do with the harassment and adultery allegations. George Will, no friend of liberals or the liberal media, methodically eviscerated Herman's candidacy on This Week last Sunday and did so with brutal and convincing clarity. There may be a spot for Cain in a Republican administration but it's not behind the desk in the Oval Office.
If there were media animus against Herman Cain, it's highly unlikely to have been generated by any fear among Democrats of a contest between Obama and Cain. The latter is one opponent who would have virtually assured Obama's re-election.
Jer
More absolute nonsense
Submitted by Boudin on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 9:31pm.
Because Will said so Jer, really. Well the list of stupid things Will has said is just a hair shorter then yours. Jeez
You must admit, Boudin, ---
Submitted by matthewdean on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 10:16pm.
that ol' Jeringo is consistent with both his opinions, and his desire to be seen as a political guru because he, and only he, has the temerity to call out those on both sides of the political aisle.
What a guy !
MD
Well to be honest
Submitted by Boudin on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 10:26pm.
I dissed Will just so I can tout those very same bona fides
The 'fat lady' doesn't sing for quite awhile yet MB...
Submitted by vrwc13 on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:24pm.
Back at January 24, 2008:
It was still anyones game.
And this promotes still another concept of a 'late arrival' still to come!
...the 'fat lady' isn't even warming up yet, sorry Newt your claim doesn't hold any water.
v
The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne
I don't think I said, or even
Submitted by motherbelt on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 3:45pm.
I don't think I said, or even implied, that it's over, vr....my point was there's still time for a dark horse to emerge. A month is an eternity in politics.
Actually MB I was agreeing with you...
Submitted by vrwc13 on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 4:16pm.
I don't think/hope it's going to be either of the two current frontrunners.
RealClearPolitics has the best site for following the polls because it rolls them all together. And even gives a link back to four years ago and the GOP rolling polls.
What is interesting is the volatility of this years versus 4 years ago GOP polling. Which I think 1) begs an explanation (the msm influence?) and 2) tells us that Santorum or even another could still come out of this on top.
It will be interesting to see how this "eternity" finally plays itself out. We may all be surprised.
v
The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne
I knew the Government Shutdown thing
Submitted by Quasi-socialist on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 11:06am.
would be back when I saw Newt in the race. It's not like you're ever going to get the media on-board with realizing when both parties won't yield. It will always be on the conservatives to give in. Government shutdown was on Newt and the downgrade was on the Tea Party. (Ironically, a faction that the press delights in showing at increasingly low popularity is powerful enough to dictate to over half of the representatives in Washington their every action--politicians. You have to believe so many fantastic things, to believe the press!)
They won't ever publish the stories as anything but this. So for all--except those people who can't be shamed away from "Faux News"--Newt Gingrich shut down government. Nuff said.
The propaganda media just doing its job
Submitted by John21 on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:26pm.
Nothing new here the propaganda media just trying to get there elitist incompetent superhero re-elected.
Newt has the spot light so it the propaganda media’s job to do a Perry/Cain attack on him, it keeps them in the good graces of the liberal elite, Democrats, unions, and the morally corrupt (but then I repeat myself).
I have come to the conclusion that the United States needs a news organization; we do not have one in America today.
fools errand
Submitted by MidAmerica on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 1:23pm.
The rise of Newt was made possible by the overzealous promoters of Romney. Romney was going to win. The Conservative vote was split. But now by eliminating Cain, Perry, Bachman, and Palin before she even entered, the old experienced workhorse Newt has captured the Conservative spotlight almost alone. He capable of holding his own against friend and foe alike. If the back-stabbing Republicans and the itchy trigger fingered media had just left the process alone it would have easily been Mitt.
NBC's Lisa Myers
Submitted by Conservator on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 1:28pm.
I think Brent is correct about Lisa Myers being a good journalist, but that was a long time ago and prior to NBC/MSNBC decided the only way for them to compete with FOX NEWS was to become a far-left progressive news outlet. If you didn't change your reporting to meet the new NBC/MSNBC marketing ploy or change the company you work for.
It's time to thin the herd
Submitted by Captain Repus on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 1:43pm.
It's time to thin the herd folks. The non-serious candidates need to take a hike so we can get down to business.
Cain is now gone. He would have been a guaranteed Obama re-election landslide.
Bachman seems to be a very bright and personable person with great conservative credentials, but lacks the gravitas to compete with Obammy. She needs to step out now.
Santorum is too much of a bible-thumper and not enough alpha personality to make it.
The guy from Utah (can never remember his name) comes across as a phony - I see a closet liberal struggling to hide inside him until Jan 21, 2013. Not worth the risk. He is highly favored by MSDNC so that tells me all that I need to know about him.
Ron Paul has his usual spoiler following and poses the greatest single risk to destroying any chance of defeating Obammy.
Perry is severely damaged, but has come across pretty well in recent appearances. Highly unlikely to rehabilitate himself in time but worth listening to for a while longer. A lot of appeal to conservatives and some appeal to independents. He can stick around a while longer.
I have always liked Newt just because of his aggressive style and knowledge base but am concerned about him being destroyed by the media and Chicago crowd. Lets see how bad it gets.
Romney is a sincere guy with liberal baggage but would seem to be our best hope at this time. He needs to become much more agressive with solutions and comparisons to Obammy and don't go to the gutter.
In a nutshell, we need to get some substantive debates going between Romney, Newt and Perry and get serious about this thing. The stakes are enormous and if we get ourselves another McCain our party is doomed.
By their fruits you will know them
Submitted by MidAmerica on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 2:34pm.
Rush has it exactly correct, if Romney wants to come up in the polls he needs to move a lot more to the right. If Romney refuses to appeal to the Conservative base which is not backing him and instead joins the media in trying to take out Newt he's likely to lose, either the primary or the general election.
If Romney can't propose Conservative ideas in a Republican primary then he sure isn't going to be a Conservative during the campaign or in the Whitehouse should he get that.
Just how many more somersaults is Mitt supposed to perform
Submitted by Jer on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 3:58pm.
in order to appeal to the "conservative base". I think he's flipped his last flop.
Jer
Why is he a "slimeball"?
Submitted by NJRightWinger12 on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 3:52pm.
Cause you libs say so? Well, then, it must be true, eh? You people disgust me-meaning the msm and Follyweirdos. NOT "you people" as in "you people"-if any of you saw Tropic Thunder, youd know what I meant!