tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591018003444406729.post2180683447760256557..comments2023-10-25T06:13:28.265-04:00Comments on The Conservative Wahoo: Day 1: Romney HQ Des Moines IowaThe Conservative Wahoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17818674434286683162noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591018003444406729.post-15946453757780744012011-08-16T15:50:51.496-04:002011-08-16T15:50:51.496-04:00NavyAustin, we know Perry can throw a punch. But ...NavyAustin, we know Perry can throw a punch. But do we know if he in fact can take a punch? I'm in Camp Romney too so I'm biased, but if Perry has a few more days like yesterday he won't last a week. He better get some discipline. <br /><br />The biggest virtues I see with Perry is I'm sure he can attract Hispanic voters with his Texas version of the Dream Act, and he can destroy Bachmann.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02676433619034511319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591018003444406729.post-67542645960952387832011-08-16T14:05:17.284-04:002011-08-16T14:05:17.284-04:00Here's why I am supporting Romney.
1. I'...Here's why I am supporting Romney. <br />1. I'm a big fan of the William F. Buckley method of picking candidates, which is to go with the most conservative electable candidate in the race. To me, that is Romney.<br /><br />2. The world got "excited" about Barack Obama--and look where it got us. I want steady, I want experienced. I'm not looking for a girlfriend here--I'm looking for a "banker". <br /><br />3. I think Perry will be a strong candidate--but to win this time, the Republican candidate is going to have to do well with moderates--steal them from Obama. I don't see Perry doing that. I see him painted as the second coming of George Bush and I think that will resonate with moderate voters. Again--I think Perry is a strong candidate with an excellent record. He also wears cowboy boots and talks with a twang. I see that as a liability for victory in this election.<br /><br />4. I only have so much give a damn to go around. I want this party to win in 2012, and to that end, I'm going with the guy who I believe has the best chance of beating Obama.The Conservative Wahoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818674434286683162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591018003444406729.post-5292302664027191252011-08-16T13:52:15.633-04:002011-08-16T13:52:15.633-04:00Bryan - you can moderate this, of course, but I...Bryan - you can moderate this, of course, but I'm wondering what you see in Romney.<br /><br />I'm not in the tank for Perry because he's from Texas. But he seems like the only electable candidate.<br /><br />I know, reams of data show Romney over Obama, Generic GOP over Obama, anyone over Obama. But POTUS can raise some serious money, Bin Laden got killed on his watch, and if he gets a little of his rhetorical mojo back, Obama will win a second term - unless there is someone who can get people excited, offers a clear vision, and has a track record.<br /><br />Here's my issues with Romney:<br /><br />GET PEOPLE EXCITED: Seems entitled, not hungry. In a rather John Kerry type way, he strikes me as if he thinks he's owed. And not in a "paid my dues for the party/country and now it's my turn (Dole, McCain)" way, more "It's my birthright" way. People don't like smug.<br /><br />GET PEOPLE EXCITED: Will Romney be able to throw a punch or take a punch? Perry can, and will. He already is. Obama can make a speech, but can't take a punch well.<br /><br />CLEAR VISION: Romney seems smart, but in a technocrat, policy kind of way. Passionless. Bland. And his nuanced conservatism seems a lot like Obama.<br /><br />TRACK RECORD: Perry - more jobs in Texas than Obama created in the US. Romney - Mass miracle was a while ago, and was in the good times.<br /><br />TRACK RECORD: Mass. healthcare law seems an awful lot like Obamacare - an entitlement we can't afford unconstitutionally tagged as a "right" (hint: rights don't impose a burden on me).<br /><br />I'm sure Romney is a good guy. Help me get excited about him!NavyAustinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591018003444406729.post-73163015822755974392011-08-15T22:20:21.285-04:002011-08-15T22:20:21.285-04:00Bryan,
Love the blog and appreciate your help but...Bryan,<br /><br />Love the blog and appreciate your help but when you pick up my morning coffee, please bring me a glazed doughnut and a paper.Saranoreply@blogger.com