The Case Against Mitt Romney

Well y'all, it is time to get after "Pretty Boy Mitt". The first issue is his rather convenient change of position on political issues. Now I can understand changing your mind, but when it is just a couple of years before you plan to run for President is just too much for me to believe.

Next, is his support of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban. Not only is that an unconstitutional position, but also goes against a long time strong point of the GOP, which is protection of our gun rights.

Next, is the fact that he was Governor of Massachusetts. How can a Republican be Governor of one of the most liberal places in America (Their entire Congressional Delegation is Democratic) claim to be a true conservative?

Last, is the problem of him being a Mormon, according to NEP, Evangelical Christians cast about a third of W's vote in 2004. Without them, Senator Kerry would be President Kerry. I don't think a Mormon could excite them like Bush did.

In closing, Mitt Romney has lots of good points (I will write about them in a few weeks), I don't believe he is "The One".

The Case Against John McCain

Let me start by saying that John McCain is first of all a great American. He has sacrificed tremendously for our nation. Second, he is a good senator, and finally, he is a lousy Republican.

For starters, McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance. All that did was give more power to outside groups. A lot of Republicans believe that it is a restriction of free speech. It is not the government’s job to tell it’s citizens how they can spend their money. If you think that is buying influence, then let the voters un-elect the people who are corrupted.

Next, is the problem of him joining the Dems a few years back when they were filibustering all of Bush’s Judicial nominees, and he joined a few other GOPer’s and some Dems to eliminate the “Nuclear Option”. That really ticked of a lot of Republicans.

Next up is the problem of him rubbin’ wrong with Christians. His gaffe calling Jerry Fallwell a force of evil, I believe will still haunt him this election cycle. As I said in “The case against Rudy” NEP estimates that Christians made up about one third of George Bush’s vote. They are crucial to win an election.

Finally, there is a large amount of truth to the claims that McCain is not a true conservative, major problem.

In short, I don’t believe McCain is the man.

The Case Against Rudy Giuliani

I will be writing about the negative points of all the Republican Presidential Candidates over the next few days, or weeks. I will only talk about announced candidates; I will discuss them in descending order from Gallup Polls.

The Case against Rudy Giuliani

I have many reasons for disliking Rudy. I will start with abortion. Rudy says he personally doesn’t like them. HOWEVER, he says he will uphold a woman’s “right to choose”. (Whatever). Major problem. Being opposed to abortion is one of the key values of the Republican Party. However, Rudy says it would be ok if Roe v. Wade was upheld. Again, major problem. Yes, I do use Abortion as a litmus test.

Next, is Gay Rights. Rudy says he favors Civil Unions, and all other “rights”. This is not so much a Republican issue, as it is a Christian issue. It is estimated by the NEP that Christians cast about one third of Dubya’s votes in 2004. Without them Senator John Kerry would be President John Kerry. With gay rights and abortion, Giuliani would be unable to convince the “Religious Right” to vote for him.

Next, is Gun Control. Rudy is Anti-Gun. There are 80 million (Yes, million) gun owners in America. That is a large chunk of voters. Enough said.

Another problem is his unfaithfulness to his wife. If he was disloyal to her, nothing would keep him from being disloyal to Republicans.

Also, He was Mayor of one of the most liberal places in the U.S. I don't believe voters in the South won’t trust him.

In short, Giuliani is not the man.

Huckabee For President

Well y'all, I am really starting to think that Mike Huckabee is the man for the job. I will volunteer for his campaign when the time comes.
He was Lt. Governor, and Governor of Arkansas. He was also a Baptist minister, and he was President of the Arkansas Baptist Convention. Anyhow, I have got to go, but I will write more about Huckabee later.