Heart-ache: Joe the Plumber endorses Jindal?
posted at 7:15 pm on November 18, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Not exactly, although the door is open. The money quote from his Tufts interview, according to Jonathan Martin:
Q: The Republican Party was dealt another devastating blow [on Nov. 4]. In your opinion, what do you feel the party needs to do in order to successfully regain control of the government? Also, what should disappointed conservatives like yourself do following the election?
A: The party should remember that they are conservative Republicans — that has been forgotten. They no longer hold to their ideals. They blow with the wind on just about every public opinion poll. So they are not right-wing; they are trying to show that they’re middle or even left-of-middle sometimes. You have to remember two years ago, the Democrats loved John McCain. That is not what this is about. If you’re a party, you have to stick to your ideals. The frontrunners in the Republican Party have definitely seem to forgotten that. Governor [Bobby] Jindal of Louisiana seems to have the right idea. We have got to get back to the grassroots of the Republican Party and not apologize for being conservative …
And the money quote according to yours truly:
Q: As a Republican, do you feel that Gov. Sarah Palin was the right vice-presidential selection?
A: Honestly, I think she shines too much. I think vice president no, president definitely. She has moral values. She has a record of change that … John McCain had supposedly … Sarah was actually too big of a personality, too big of a person to be vice president.
No congressional run or country music career according to this, either. Exit provocative assertion: Dude, there can be only one solution in 2012. Huckabee.
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Sarah is not Prez material. I don’t get the con hard cores.
Do they wanna win again?
mylegsareswollen on November 18, 2008 at 7:16 PM
Palin/Jindal
Jindal/Palin
Interesting either way,
ThePrez on November 18, 2008 at 7:17 PM
True, it`s so hard being me. Sometimes it`s a burden even
have trouble dealing with.
ThePrez on November 18, 2008 at 7:19 PM
Palin/Jindal 2012
Firebird on November 18, 2008 at 7:20 PM
Joe, you sir are a gentlemen and have more integrity than almost any Republican politician. You are a good man sir.
portlandon on November 18, 2008 at 7:21 PM
An Exit Solution-Huckabee. Go back to Arkansas. And SHUT THE HUCK UP!
HornetSting on November 18, 2008 at 7:22 PM
Allah, nice try.
Doesn’t JTP actually endorse Palin for president here? He says Palin should be “president definitely. She has moral values. She has a record of change that … John McCain had supposedly … Sarah was actually too big of a personality, too big of a person to be vice president”.
All he says about Jindal is that he agrees with his idea to get back to the grassroots.
Norwegian on November 18, 2008 at 7:22 PM
Please, God, no; don’t do this to us. We still have four years to decide this, but we need to get out of this mess soon. I don’t care who runs in 2012 as long as they’re competent, a raging capitalist, and have respect for national security and the Constitution. And, of course, able to beat the One.
Achilles on November 18, 2008 at 7:24 PM
What if we bred Palin Jindal hybrid and let Fred and Jeri Thompson raise it and then sent it to learn the dark arts of politics from the Huckster. We call it THE RIGHT ONE and run him/her in 2044.
D0WNT0WN on November 18, 2008 at 7:24 PM
Dude, no. I watched some of his show the other day–he just doesn’t have the sort of rugged conservatism that will be needed to overcome Obama in ‘12.
Honestly, does anyone believe Huck can energize anything?
m064404 on November 18, 2008 at 7:27 PM
Let’s all push Jindal ‘12 for a while. If nothing else, it will force the trolls to come up with a new meme. The Palin is dumb thing is so boring. I’d like to see them work on some new material.
Y-not on November 18, 2008 at 7:27 PM
fify
Y-not on November 18, 2008 at 7:28 PM
See also: Piper Palin.
Abby Adams on November 18, 2008 at 7:29 PM
I don’t think anyone will be able to predict how polished Palin will, or will not be in four years. She has character, integrity, smarts and the one thing most politicians can only fake … a true understanding of what America, and who the average American is.
Add the fact that she’s not tainted with the D.C. crud and in four years you may see someone who even the doubters may not be able to resist.
darwin on November 18, 2008 at 7:32 PM
Sounds good to me.
And there ‘ya go.
amerpundit on November 18, 2008 at 7:32 PM
Your so right. The moderates cleaned house in the last election. Nothing like a moderate.
Big Orange on November 18, 2008 at 7:33 PM
If you’re a baseball fan going back to the seventies, you will understand what I mean when I say that Sarah Palin is the political equivalent of David Clyde.
L.N. Smithee on November 18, 2008 at 7:33 PM
No, you are wrong, she is among the last in the party whom ARE presidential material, if not THE LAST. I don’t care if the repulican party wins anything ever again, what I do care about is that real conservatives, which she is, run for office, and not socialist republican turds, which she is not.
Chris37 on November 18, 2008 at 7:33 PM
Alright… someone take Allah out. It said that “H” name thou shalt not need mentioning.
BAD ALLAH, BAD!
You go to my room!
upinak on November 18, 2008 at 7:34 PM
Huckabee was the solution to Republican’s stranglehold on the executive branch of government. If you considered that a problem.
thecountofincognito on November 18, 2008 at 7:37 PM
For my part, I’m not gonna say this one or that one is THE one at this point. But this is a good time to take measure of our ideals, maybe come up with a short list. Jindal and Palin are definitely on it. Steele and Pawlenty, most likely. Thompson, hey I’m sorry, he’s gotta stop playing hard to get and actually want the damn job. Then we’ll talk. Huckabee… Huckabee…
I’m trying, I just can’t do it. But it doesn’t matter. Standards first, standard bearers next.
manwithblackhat on November 18, 2008 at 7:38 PM
Please just say “No.”
ColtsFan on November 18, 2008 at 7:42 PM
I support Jindal.
ColtsFan on November 18, 2008 at 7:43 PM
Some people were born with silver spoons in their mouths; AP was born with a silver spoon in his hands and loves to stir it up.
He’s just messin’ with you! Get a clew, crew.
Palin for president; Joe the Plumber for RNC head honcho!
davidk on November 18, 2008 at 7:43 PM
Gingrich/Jindal maybe?
AnthonyK on November 18, 2008 at 7:43 PM
Jindal and Palin, in any order, works just fine.
profitsbeard on November 18, 2008 at 7:44 PM
why don’t we try the 11th commandment by Reagon for a little while? Instead of tearing the one we disagree with why not explain why we agree with someone for a chang?!!
lwssdd on November 18, 2008 at 7:44 PM
You naughty girl.
davidk on November 18, 2008 at 7:44 PM
Yeah, you’re right. But I am very gullible when it comes to The Worst Possible Situation ever, especially after buying into that poll-conspiracy nonsense during the election.
Achilles on November 18, 2008 at 7:45 PM
That’s not provocative, it’s downright moronic.
I don’t think that Palin is the right choice (or going to be in contention by 2012) but JTP is right. Time for Republicans to stop apologizing for having the right (no pun intended) views on the issues. The GOP needs to stop pussyfooting around and showing deference to political traitors like McCain. The RINOS and CHINOs need to figure out where their loyalties lie.
Jindal or Palin may not ultimately be successful in 2012 but I’d rather lose fighting that battle than having another cranky liberal “Republican” on us. As long as the nation is so polarized, the McCain wing of the GOP is as good as dead (and many are actually knocking on death’s door). Time to be the party where real conservatives can come to be conservatives without accomodating political traitors like McCain.
I can only hope that the next four years of utterly unadulterated liberalism and socialism will make the bitter clingers to RINO Quislings see just how irrelevant they are in the political process. The Democrats ignore them and the real Republicans have nothing but utter contempt for them.
highhopes on November 18, 2008 at 7:46 PM
The Alaskan Torture Chamber:
No Latte’s, No real Mexican Burritos, No mixed Drinks, Only Spike TV.. or real Cable/Sat shows.. like BowHunting to Turkey Hunting, no whimpy beer, no showering for long periods of time. And yes you have to fart!
It is a East Coast persons worst fear… and a Red Neck/Grizzly man’s dream.
upinak on November 18, 2008 at 7:48 PM
Dude:Huckerbee!
Good gawd,Huckerbee was on the View,and from what I
came away with,in Huck’s first comments, was as if the
civil rights were,like yesterday!
What a suck-up!
No wonder,the Liberals(except Elizabeth!) were all
in awe of Huck!!
At least SarahCuda,would’ve kept her dignity in
comparison to (now what party does Huckerbee
represent!)-(Sarc.)
—————————————————-
Okay,JTPlumber,is endorseing Jindal!
It’s a win/win!
One Republican supporting another Republican!
canopfor on November 18, 2008 at 7:49 PM
Huckabee is a disaster, not a solution.
It's Vintage, Duh on November 18, 2008 at 7:50 PM
Gingrich – Jindal 2012
Time to quit effin around
Brains on November 18, 2008 at 7:54 PM
The Alaskan Torture Chamber:
upinak on Nov.18,2008 at 7:48PM.
upinak: Sounds like a bear dragging the bear-trap into
a cave!(Btw,Upinak,I’m a hunter,we’ll partridge,
does that count?):)
Or,Liberal Journalists doing a story in Alaska!
Haha:)
canopfor on November 18, 2008 at 7:56 PM
Huckabee will crush EVERYONE in 2012. Hell, he’ll also crush his wife if he doesn’t stop gaining back that weight.
marklmail on November 18, 2008 at 7:57 PM
O Creator of Worlds, Star-Pasturer, what is your preffered ticket for 2012? Who would have the best chance of winning?
matoko_chan on November 18, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Idea?
Now don’t anyone have kittens!
What about,’Contract with America,Part Deux’,
like Newt’s first one!
Or,something that has a clear-cut vision of the
Party’s future!
Like a design,a road map!
Or is everybody going to be wandering in the
desert for forty years,oops,scratch that,I
mean about 48 months!:)
canopfor on November 18, 2008 at 8:04 PM
Was it? Again, this country switches parties every 8 years, so it was a long shot. And in 4 to 8 years, the GOP will again be in the WH. That’s why I think all this b.s. that we have to overhaul the party is, well, b.s.
Blake on November 18, 2008 at 8:06 PM
I second this.
Tacitus_SGL on November 18, 2008 at 8:07 PM
“Dude, there can be only one solution in 2012. Huckabee.”
No way in hell would I vote for Huckabee. If Republicans can’t come up with someone better than this guy, than the Dems will win again.
katieanne on November 18, 2008 at 8:10 PM
Looks like Jindal will not be running in 2012 according to this http://www.wwltv.com/video/news-index.html?nvid=304462
So is Palin the one for 2012?
goldeagle11 on November 18, 2008 at 8:13 PM
Surely you jest.
I see in the comments that for some, Sarah is not a consideration for President. Name another person capable of restoring the Party. Who else fires up the voters like she does? She’s way better qualified to be President than the one we just elected.
If not Sarah then who? And don’t say Jindal. I think he would make a fine candidate but I don’t see him really exiting the base much.
Guardian on November 18, 2008 at 8:14 PM
Translation: I am bored. Please entertain me with your rantings.
TheUnrepentantGeek on November 18, 2008 at 8:15 PM
With all due respect, aside from a campaign tool for bludgeoning Obama, why do I care about this guy?
SouthernDem on November 18, 2008 at 8:17 PM
http://www.lauraingraham.com/messageboards/viewmessages?topicID=-881252811358964766
grtflmark on November 18, 2008 at 8:18 PM
Huckabee is a disaster looking for a solution. There probably is a time and place for his brand of genial socialism but Bill Clinton already occupied that time and place. Huckabee only appeals to Mormon haters and 1990’s throwbacks.
highhopes on November 18, 2008 at 8:19 PM
Joe the P. speaks with a seeming clarity of thought. Maybe he should run for office.
I’m a huge Palin fan. And I’m a big Jindal (and those who show similar promise) fan also.
Right now, what looks good to me is Palin-Jindal or Jindal-Palin in 2012, with a big Congressional victory in 2010.
petefrt on November 18, 2008 at 8:23 PM
Bingo! When Allah can’t cobble together a legitimate issue of faith, he just throws something like this issue out in the hopes that Christians will trash one another in the manner that let his man Obama gain the White House by disqualifying all those who have a legitimate record of living up to their professed faith.
In person, Allah must be a decent human being. I make that assumption based on the fact that he remains despite his clear hatred of Christians and Christianity. Should the Dems get the “Fairness Doctrine” through, my first act will be to demand HA be tolerant of all faiths (not just Ed’s Catholicism and Allah’s attacks on anything Christian).
highhopes on November 18, 2008 at 8:24 PM
I count two votes for Gingrich-Jindal 2012.
Mine and
AnthonyK on November 18, 2008 at 8:24 PM
Palin/Jindal 2016. I don’t want to see Palin or Jindal lose to Obama in 2012 which is likely if he doesn’t go off the rails. Both are much too promising for the GOP. No Huck, No Romney.
V15J on November 18, 2008 at 8:25 PM
Huckabee is a lot more likeable as a FNC host than he was as a candidate.
petefrt on November 18, 2008 at 8:26 PM
I fail to see why an endorsement for Jindal is heart-ache.
It's Vintage, Duh on November 18, 2008 at 8:26 PM
JtP is smarter than 94.61% of political pundits, and than a relatively large number of voluble and repetitive HotAir commenters.
Please stop fantasizing about Palin at the bottom of someone else’s ticket. She’s not going to use up her celebrity doing that again, and Jtp is 100% correct: She already outshines, purely on the level of charisma or as JtP puts it size of her personality, anyone else in the party. Period.
It’s P or nothing for her. This isn’t a judgment of her policies or her electability. Call it an aesthetic judgment from someone who spent 20 years in the entertainment industry: She’s never going to run for VP again barring nuclear war or some other incredible series of events. To suggest anything else is naive and maybe even sexist. If you like Jindal so much that you want to bracket him with a VP running mate, please try to come up with a sensible suggestion.
You can stuff your Couric interview or the rest of your borrowed-from-Kos attacks. You can fantasize or theorize or pretend or weigh or insult or slime or whatever – it’s not going to change the fact that Palin has the strongest base in the party if she wants it. She’ll duke it out with someone for the top spot if she decides 2012 is looking promising and 2016 too far off, but she can afford to keep her options open longer than anyone else. The only thing that might force her hand would be Huck or someone else with a base of support among So Cons building up too much momentum, but no one knows whether the nomination is going to look like a prize or a curse in 2012.
CK MacLeod on November 18, 2008 at 8:32 PM
Coughing, cough… coughing… stands up gasping for breaths. I have three words for you. Fab-u-lous! Fab-u-lous!! Woops. *whistles*
apacalyps on November 18, 2008 at 8:40 PM
As a Christian myself, may I respectfully disagree here?
AP hasn’t banned me for writing counter-arguments to his professed atheism.
He tolerates Huckabee bashing because he knows many of us Christians, myself included, have a big theological problem with Huckabee, not to mention his populism and statism.
I don’t think AP hates Christians.
ColtsFan on November 18, 2008 at 8:43 PM
I like Palin and Jindal.
But I’m a Jindal gal!
jencab on November 18, 2008 at 8:46 PM
I’m a Jindal guy!
ColtsFan on November 18, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Jindal/Palin 2012!!!
christene on November 18, 2008 at 8:51 PM
Joe the Plumber.
Jindal.
Palin.
Gratuitous Huckabee.
You know who this benefits?
AllahPundit.
Christmas-bonus iPhone3G, come to papa…
sulla on November 18, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Palin/Steele then Steele/Jindal then Jindal/Mattera then Mattera/Piper
- The Cat
MirCat on November 18, 2008 at 9:05 PM
If Palin studies hard and can become a major policy wonk, plus historian, & geographer in the next 4 years, that knowledge plus her pure charisma would be tough to beat.
She is smart, just not knowledgable. She looks too much like she’s “faking it, to make it”. We’ve had that for 8 years.
I think she should to boot camp with Newt for atleast a year.
But Jindal has great potential.
KBH
hashman on November 18, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Who benefits when AP makes provocative assertions? Mitt Romney, of course.
malan89 on November 18, 2008 at 9:08 PM
For the time being, maybe we should focus on Congress in the next two years of the Obamao “rule”. Someone has to inform the public and talk over/through the media’s protective wall of THE ONE.
Which conservative Republicans are knowledgeable about the economy and business/trade? Can they articulate the principles and get to the cameras and Sunday talk shows?
Which conservative Republicans are knowledgeable about national security and all of the elements that contribute to it? Apply the articulation-media smarts criteria to them.
Which conservative Republicans will servs as attack dogs and call out and demand investigations of Democrats’ criminality or lack of ethics? It helps if such candidates, whether lawyers or not, are savvy about the law and the Constitution. Apply the articulation-media smarts criteria to them.
To those conservative Republicans from outside Congress and DC politics, speak out often about issues in the news. Provide the soundbite that cannot be ignored by the media. Get in front of the cameras. Become familiar to voters well before a presidential election so that the media do not create the narrative.
Conservative Republicans have a number of rising stars such as Palin, Jindal, Steele, etc. We need to support and encourage them.
onlineanalyst on November 18, 2008 at 9:14 PM
Palin/Jindal 2012 is already on my Earth-warming, gas-guzzling vehicle!
SouthernGent on November 18, 2008 at 9:17 PM
I third this, though I want both Palin and Jindal to do well with their governmentship. I want them to do big things (Palin with her oil/gas pipeline and Jindal with the healthcare proposal) and be sucessfull at it.
Dritanian on November 18, 2008 at 9:17 PM
and once it’s not that RHINO from Minisota Mr Sams Club…
Dritanian on November 18, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Allah got it back-asswards again. He has two techniques, one is the use of the work “obligatory” the other is to sensationalize by putting a question mark in the title. The latter is to absolve himself of purposefully distorting reality.
Slimier than a greased MSM journalist.
Geochelone on November 18, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Since we are respectfully disagreeing, here.
You aren’t seeing the overriding agenda. During the primaries, AP literally launched thread after thread that pitted Huckabee supporters against Romney supporters. At one point I counted over twenty threads that had this bias. It was all part of the same process that left evangelical and social conservatives forces to support Obama or McCain.
I don’t have any influence concerning AP’s lack of faith. He’s made his choice to burn in hell and, while I’m not happy with his choice, I am not in a position to change his heart to follow Christ. There are some things that simply don’t happen on the internet and he clearly isn’t among Christians spark the desire to seek salvation.
What I am in a position to do is point out anti-Christian propagandists and AP is definitely one of those. He deliberately sets up topics that result in Christians attacking one another. He does so for his own amusement and the the further assault on Christian faith as a signature tenet of American society.
The reason he doesn’t quash Christian viewpoints because it furthers his very un-Christlike agenda. He uses Christians to undermine Christianity. How on earth could AP get rid of Romney if he got rid of evangelical Christians. The proof is in the way AP attacked the candidates of faith and left CHINO McCain standing.
highhopes on November 18, 2008 at 9:22 PM
I’m liking your plan. Throw in a little ‘Newt Intellect DNA’ and I’m on board.
Red State State of Mind on November 18, 2008 at 9:23 PM
apacalyps is *still cheering*
apacalyps on November 18, 2008 at 9:27 PM
Jeb Bush 2012
He is not going to sit on the bench forever. He has nothing to lose for getting in there and it will only take 1 debate to distinguish himself from the pack.
Bush/Jindal 2012
hashman on November 18, 2008 at 9:31 PM
I’m with Joe.
meltenn on November 18, 2008 at 9:36 PM
Let Palin run for President in ‘12, and let Jeri Thompson be her sole handler. The two of them will make every male liberal in Washington cry.
Sir Corky on November 18, 2008 at 9:41 PM
Shut your filthy mouth. You kiss your mama with that mouth?
juanito on November 18, 2008 at 9:42 PM
Hi highhopes,
I may or may not be seeing the over-riding agenda, as you have defined it above.
Personally, I do not think Allahpundit is an atheist. I do not want to put words in his mouth, but I think he is too smart for that. I think he is aware of the “universal negation” fallacy that accompanies his atheism.
I do believe, however, that AP is an agnostic or skeptic.
And the sick, corrupt, distasteful stuff that occurs in so-called “American Christendom” makes me reel at times, whether it is the pop psychology stuff coming from the pulpits or the “pushing the money” talk…..
Maybe AP the skeptic sees that and hates it. Maybe not.
I don’t know.
But I am thankful he is allowed my comments and arguments contra atheism and skepticism to be posted.
I don’t see AP as a threat to Christianity in America or in the West.
I see the greatest threat to Christianity when “faithlessness” becomes the norm and “faithfulness to the Scriptures” is deemed “not relevant” for our culture.
Take care, my friend.
ColtsFan
ColtsFan on November 18, 2008 at 9:50 PM
When are you going to understand. When are you going to realize. We need a movement of sincere people. You wanna get the conservative movement in America energized! You wanna build a movement on the ground! You wanna take this country back!! You team up Huckabee/Palin next time around. You get them out there as a team giving speeches across the nation, and they’ll help build a really right-wing, righteous, idealistic, mass movement, that will STAND UP for righteousness and justice! You get people like that together that will pursue righteousness and justice to the end, and they will energize grass roots conservatives and Christians all over America! You do that and we can still turn the tide no matter who is President, but we’ve gotta build that movement and we’ve gotta do it with the right people! That’s how you do it! That’s how it’s done!! That’s how you spell victory!!!
apacalyps on November 18, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Anyone who told you to be yourself couldn’t have given you worse advice.. slobbering all over your keyboard…eww yuk. Get a grip please, and wash your hands thoroughly before and after — logging in/out.
apacalyps on November 18, 2008 at 10:09 PM
I know Huckabee is your favorite candidate, and you’ll disagree with me on this. But the majority of Republicans do not want him as their nominee.
I’d be fine with Palin. I’m sure there are other candidates you and I could BOTH agree on. Let’s find them, and support them.
sulla on November 18, 2008 at 10:10 PM
I like Palin, but I also like Jindal.
rob verdi on November 18, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Thank you CK!!! Palin is the best person for the job. She’s honest and real. Not a typical talk out of both sides of the mouth politician. If she can keep from getting buried by the corrupt lefty media and the backstabbers in the Rep. party, she’ll be great and do good things.
4shoes on November 18, 2008 at 10:18 PM
How much ya wanna bet he gets Joe the Plumber in some sort of committee? He’d be wise to spin that story to his advantage.
johnnyU on November 18, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Oh, and Huckabee, I think he’s found his calling with his own show. He should keep that job.
4shoes on November 18, 2008 at 10:19 PM
The same sort who say no way Palin can make it seem to have forgotten how hated Regan was and how he was treated by the media back then.
She can do it.
John The Baptist on November 18, 2008 at 10:19 PM
No more politics for Huckabee. Pleeeaaaassssseeeeee
jcheney on November 18, 2008 at 10:22 PM
This is hilarious… JTP will influence the next Republican choice.
mycowardice on November 18, 2008 at 10:23 PM
You guys brought him to prominence. Enjoy the reminders.
Jim Treacher on November 18, 2008 at 10:27 PM
I agree. Palin can indeed do it.
I’d like to see her wait until 2016, maybe 2020. But if conditions are right in ‘12? Go for it.
sulla on November 18, 2008 at 10:27 PM
You guys? You guys as in John McCain?
mycowardice on November 18, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Sorry Allah, I have to agree with Norwegian on this one. This looks like more of an endorsement for Palin than for Jindal. Although JTP likes Jindal. So do I.
That was quite a leap you took there Allah.
So how does one go from twisting JTP words from he likes Jindal… to Palin is presidential material… to Huckabee definitely for President 2012????
We all enjoy taking a leap of faith every once in a while, but this leap is a little long even for the most dedicated supporters.
Last year, in my own personal rankings for President, John McCain was 5th on my list- which was bad enough. Huckabee was seventh.
kcarpenter on November 18, 2008 at 10:29 PM
All politicans have their problems, but yes, Huckabee who is a true conservative on the 2nd Amendment (the first Governor in the country to have a concealed handgun license). Who wants to stay on offense on the war on terror. Who who wants to protect traditional marriage. Who introduced a plan to secure the border without amnesty (satisfying the critics who opposed him on this issue). Who wants to abolish the IRS and institute the Fair Tax, failing that, wants to cut taxes and cut spending. Who who took the no new tax pledge. YES, Huckabee who is a life-long committed pro-life conservative. He is my favourite candidate. But, if somebody else comes along who stands for the same policies I’ll support them too.
Actually, I agree 100% with you on that. Most Republicans don’t support Huckabee. You’re right. But, that’s because most Republicans are not Conservative.
I like Palin too. I think of her as the female version of Huckabee only because they stand up for the same things – truth and justice. Governor Huckabee is our best speaker though, but I do think Palin is very good too. All these two have to do is be bolder with the media. Speak truth to power. The people watching aren’t stupid. They’ll support those type of politicians. On your last point, I’m sure there are other candidates you and I could BOTH agree on. I’m sure of that too. I can’t wait to be on the same team!!! Except, I won’t forsake my principles to do so. That wasn’t a dig, I’m just sayin’… that’s how I roll.
apacalyps on November 18, 2008 at 10:37 PM
You guys as in you guys. And gals, didn’t mean to leave you out.
Jim Treacher on November 18, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Did you not vote for McCain or Palin? Both of them had a “crush” on JTP. McCain started in the debate and never let up. JTP is a McCain/Palin creation.
mycowardice on November 18, 2008 at 10:49 PM
I have got to be honest, Jindal plans to use my tax dollars paid into Medicare to rebuild a broken system. It sounds like a hugely run health care system managed by the government. Using my tax dollars to divvy up payments to private health care providers who are providing a service to low income patients, is not really my idea of a small government health care plan.
I don’t disagree with Jindal’s plan, but I sure would like to hear a lot more about it before signing off on it.
I really admire both Palin and Jindal for the tenacity to attack real problems and try to come up with solutions to real problems in our society.
Health Care and Energy are real problems that Republicans must address and provide some ideas on how to move this country forward.
If we, as Republicans, do not provide some real world solutions to real problems, the Democrats will have government running both of these major issues in the next few years.
Solutions, folks!
By the way, looking for real solutions for our financial systems, check our Congressman Paul Ryan.
I would encourage them all to step forward and lead.
kcarpenter on November 18, 2008 at 10:55 PM
I don’t think Palin has been rushed to the mound like Clyde. Clyde went from a small HS to the show. Palin spent a little time in the minors (Wasilla) and moved up to triple A (Gov.) before trying out as a starter in the majors. Clyde, unlike Palin, got a little lost along the way – in order to fit in, he drank with the older players. Palin may have tried to fit in – briefly – when the McCain handlers tried to wrangle her. Unlike Clyde, she rejected this wrong-headed path, and acted in her own best interest. In the last part of Clyde’s short career he injured his arm because he didn’t care for it. I think Palin has far more life experience & better grounding and she will care for her career.
I don’t think she was called up to soon, but JTP has a point when he says “she shines too brightly”. It seems that the common people want a common president, wrought with flaws and inadequacies. Palin is a decent person in a world of reality shows. She is grounded – a sharp contrast to the wandering masses who voted for Obama. They wander: morally, ethically, and spiritually. When faced with decisions like Trig or her daughter’s pregnancy she lives her words. She shines too brightly because they can’t tear her down. Maybe 4 more years of the public seeing her and understanding that it’s real and not a show will bring them around to embrace her and wish for better than they are.
Anyway – back to the baseball analogy -we need a good team, not just a pitcher to win this game.
batterup on November 18, 2008 at 11:01 PM
The Left mistakenly thought the Big O would expose all the racists in the GOP. In fact, it will be Jindal that exposes them and push them into obscurity – just like he did in Louisiana.
rock the casbah on November 18, 2008 at 11:06 PM
How ’bout… Gary Sinise in 2012? He does have that ‘Friends of Abe’ thing going on in Hollywood, and if memory serves, the last former actor (and I’m not talking about Clinton here,) we ran with turned out pretty well…
CaptFlood on November 18, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Only if Obama has a great first term. Then Huckabee can be sacrificed on the altar to Obama.
Troy Rasmussen on November 18, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Heh, it looks like neither of you voted for McCain.
4shoes on November 18, 2008 at 11:13 PM
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