During the general election, I reckon most of our infighting will be forgotten, and we’ll separate into two camps: those supporting the Republican, and those who reason that voting for the Democrats is somehow a good thing.

RushBaby on January 9, 2008 at 12:48 PM

I saw the future: During the general election, I reckon most of our infighting will be forgotten, and we’ll separated into two camps: those who supported ing the RepublicanConservatives, and those who reason that voting for the Democrats RINOs is were somehow a good thing.

Brokered convention drafts Newt. That’s what I’m praying for out of this whole mess. Plus, I’ve never seen a brokered convention. Could be real fun. I’m beginning to think that some fun may be the only damned thing I get out of this screwy election.

trigon on January 9, 2008 at 3:56 AM
A brokered convention drafts Newt, who then starts to put together a campaign organization and raise money on September 4, three months before the election?

How’s the delayed entry plan working out for Fred?

LagunaDave on January 9, 2008 at 5:37 AM

Newt already has a national organization. If he can figure out the legalities of using it. Also, don’t overlook the buzz caused by the media scrutiny of a brokered convention and the additional sensation caused by a ‘compromise conservative savior’. The media will eat that stuff up and the dems will be off the front pages. Hillary might have to cry again.

Carter: Uber-leftist on foreign policy, Uber-leftist on fiscal policy, uber-Leftist on
How does that describe Bush?

Buy Danish on January 9, 2008 at 8:36 AM

It doesn’t, but Bush is the Republican Jimmy Carter because he’s done such great damage to the conservative movement that the Republican Party is in disarray and dispirited. Reagan destroyed the Soviet Union and Bush destroyed the Reagan coalition.

It just so discouraging that this is how we conduct ourselves.

geckomon on January 9, 2008 at 12:20 PM

During the general election, I reckon most of our infighting will be forgotten, and we’ll separate into two camps: those supporting the Republican, and those who reason that voting for the Democrats is somehow a good thing.

And you, sir, are an ignoramus.

LagunaDave on January 9, 2008 at 5:48 AM

The brilliance of your argument overwhelms me, genius.

/silver lining.

I’m with you, then! It just so discouraging that this is how we conduct ourselves.

It sounds more us against us than us against them.

geckomon on January 9, 2008 at 12:08 PM

I’ve made that point here too, and gotten singled out for ridicule. Lesson: Come equipped to speak only for yourself. :)

This post reminds me of how the MSM reports their version of news. They twist the facts and focus on non-issues to make it an issue and fabricate outrage. Yet they leave out the information that allows us to say, “But wait, then what you’re saying doesn’t matter!” It’s as if Fred saying he is not campaigning, not expected to win in New Hampshire and just concentrating on South Carolina for now did not happen.

I’m not a Fredhead, but I don’t understand all the misinformation that gets spewed here for the sake of snark.

Why can’t any of you campaign for your own guy, without the dishonest rhetoric? Think about it before you type a retort to anything other than the issues and platforms. It sounds more us against us than us against them.

Here’s to ya bud, Lord I hope your right.

I’ve read a lot of people arguing that Huckabee would be the Republican Jimmy Carter, and I’ve agreed with them, but I don’t think it’s quite right.

Bush is the Republican Jimmy Carter.

FloatingRock on January 9, 2008 at 4:27 AM

No. Bush’s second term, he was the Republican Jimmy Carter.

Huck’s first term, he would also be the Republican Jimmy Carter.

That’s worse.

We may be seeing the makings of a brokered convention.

I seriously doubt it, even though it’d be the best chance for Paulites and FredHeads. I would be really surprised if we don’t know who both the nominees are by midnight on Super Tuesday. But hey, it’d sure be interesting if it happened.

It could be any one’s game, but I’m thinking if Fred and Huck do well enough, McCain might just slip in there for a win.
leanright on January 9, 2008 at 10:33 AM

No way that McCain wins in SC, even with a split vote. The voters here (yep, that’s my location) still haven’t forgiven him for openly courting Democrats to vote in the Republican primary against Bush.

WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH CSDEVEN?

Tim Zank on January 9, 2008 at 9:04 AM
Crap, someone beat me to it. Sorry for the repeat.

samuelrylander on January 9, 2008 at 10:30 AM

Y’all recognize a pimp when you see one.

Among us, there are supporters for all the candidates. Please wipe the rim of the bitter cup before passing it along for the next guy to sip from.

But he MUST be a strong second and get the campaign in full gear.

I’m investing in popcorn futures, hoping for the brokered convention to make me rich.

P.S. Attention lead foot drivers. That Fred sticker got me out of a speeding ticket recently. The cop wanted to talk politics for ten minutes, but I’m all like, ‘hey dude, I’m in a hurry. Why do you think I was speeding in the first place?’

Fred has the message but not the method. He should fire his staff they stink

William Amos on January 9, 2008 at 12:43 AM

He can do that? I thought he was married to his staff.

WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH CSDEVEN?

Tim Zank on January 9, 2008 at 9:04 AM

Crap, someone beat me to it. Sorry for the repeat.

To my Fred buds, I have to say I feel for you, but at the same time, it’s impressive that you can stick with your guy through thick and thin.

But he isn’t done yet and he can still do well in SC.

Peace and cheers.

csdeven on January 9, 2008 at 5:17 AM

Where is csdeven and what have you done with him/her?

If the Republicans are really serious about beating Hillary (and she will get the nomination now…) they need to either put Mitt or Thompson up against her. They are the only two that can beat her. Rudy could probably beat her head-to-head, but her attack dogs could probably find enough meat to keep him out of the White House.