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Title: Only one GOP candidate can defeat Obama: Ron Paul
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The Collegian
URL Source: http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2011 ... ate-can-defeat-obama-ron-paul/
Published: Apr 29, 2011
Author: Tony Petersen
Post Date: 2011-04-29 01:23:45 by Hondo68
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Keywords: emulate George W. Bush, probable nominee is Romney, nation of liberty once again
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Earlier this month, President Barack Obama, unsurprisingly, announced his bid to keep the same job for four more years. Though the president hasn’t had exactly what you could call a smooth first term, he will be a formidable foe to the Republican nominee. And just who might that Republican be? Answer: nobody knows. Many fringe candidates have either thrown their hat into the ring or have been talked about as potential candidates. The list is as long as it is yawn-worthy: Gary Johnson, the pro-choice, pot smoking former governor of New Mexico; Jon Huntsman, the U.S. ambassador to China under the Obama administration. There’s Rick Santorum, who the last time we heard from him was busy losing a Senate seat in Pennsylvania by 18 points; Herman Cain, the Tea Party phenomenon that no Tea Partier has heard of; Tim Pawlenty, the former governor of Minnesota, whose campaign strategy has been to emulate George W. Bush’s policy positions. There’s Mitch Daniels, the Indiana governor who would fit better in a classroom than in a political campaign; and John Bolton, the ultra-hawk Bush-era ambassador to the United Nations. These candidates, frankly, do not have a chance. There are a few who have legitimate opportunities to win the nomination, but every potential candidate has a fatal flaw that will doom him or her in a race against the politically adept Obama. Newt Gingrich, the Clinton-era Speaker of the House, is likely running. His infidelities will be a big problem, but his biggest problem is that he’s likely the most unpopular Republican in America. Sarah Palin probably won’t run, but she has a lot of support among social conservatives. Her problem is that she is incredibly partisan, which may result in notoriety and huge support from her base, but also results in incredibly high negatives. She won’t get independent support, which is needed in a general election. Donald Trump should not be seen as a legitimate candidate, but alas, according to polls, he cannot be ignored. He likely is just trying to get attention, but he will not survive a vetting process by the media and the opposition. I suspect there is too much in his past. The two who, according to polls and the media, have the best chance of winning are Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney, the two men who finished second and third behind John McCain the last time around. Huckabee is very popular among Republicans and independents, and his Fox News show has kept him in the spotlight. However, he has proven to be gaffe-prone, and has not shown whether he can increase his support outside his evangelical base. Don’t bet on Huckabee. The probable nominee is Romney. He is the most politically savvy of the bunch, and he certainly looks the part. However, even if he does win the nomination, he has one huge problem — Romneycare. He will not be able to successfully combat Obama in the general election when the single biggest policy the president passed was based partly on legislation Romney passed as governor of Massachusetts. Who then could actually challenge Obama? Who could actually bring change to the government? The one man who could is Ron Paul. Before you scoff and say that Paul could never get elected, know this: Paul does better than every candidate except Huckabee and Romney in the polls against Obama. According to Public Policy Polling, his favorability rating in Iowa, an important early caucus state, is better than every candidate except Huckabee. In New Hampshire, an important early primary state, his favorability rating is better than every candidate except Romney. In one poll last year, he lost to Obama by just one point. Paul, who announced the formation of an exploratory committee yesterday, is a serious candidate with serious ideas, whether it be opposing military intervention overseas, advocating a strong dollar or promoting a balanced budget. Most of all, as his new book “Liberty Defined” makes plenty clear, he knows how to make America a nation of liberty once again. “We must come to imagine liberty again,” says Paul, “and believe that it can be a reality. In order to do this, we do not need songs, slogans, rallies, programs, or even a political party. All we need is access to good ideas, some degree of idealism, and the courage to embrace the liberty that so many great people of the past have embraced.” One way to embrace it is by supporting one of the great people of the present — Ron Paul.
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#8. To: hondo68 (#0)
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If we're sitting at 9% unemployment, less than 2% economic growth, and gas prices over $4 a gallon, Bozo the Clown will be able to beat Obama. That's exactly where we are today. I don't see things getting better.
Better hope Trump runs then.
Trump is an extraordinarily successful businessman. I hope he does run. He will help inform the debate.
With Trump there will be no debate. It's always his way or no way. The first time he's pressured to answer something he doesn't want to he'll walk out.
Do you like girls??? There have been numerous studies of women that show that they like "confident" men. BUT, what women really mean is that they like arrogant men. Trump is an arrogant SOB. So am I. I voted for Perot in 92. People are more angry today. If Trump runs, he can win. I will support him.
I could vote for him. He is in my top spots at present.
Donald Trump / Rand Paul
I would certainly vote that ticket. It would be a master move by Trump if he makes it that far.
We'll see what happens my friend. I want someone who has the courage to fix the obvious problems. That's not RINO Romney. In 1988, I decided that I won't hold my nose any longer and vote for the lesser evils. I voted for Ron Paul. I voted for Perot in 92. I even voted for Nader in 2004 (he wanted a flat rate tax and out of Iraq). I love Ron and Rand Paul. Trump would help break up the corrupt system. I could support Mitch Daniels too. Haley Barbour is not running. Other than that, no...
I would never vote for Daniels. He hates social conservatives and supports amnesty.
This week Mitch Daniels will sign the first bill in any of the 50 states that eliminates Medicaid funding to Planned Parented Hood. The GOP State House and Senate passed the bill last week. Daniels said that he will sign it this week. Indiana will be the ONLY state that prohibits Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, thanks to Mitch Daniels and the the Indiana GOP legislature.
The GOP State House and Senate passed the bill last week. Daniels said that he will sign it this week. Campaign smoke and mirrors. I just know he supports amnesty and he talks bad about social conservatives. I've never heard of him until recently.
I'm not sure about amnesty. I don't know his record in that area. I certainly don't support this. What does Daniels support? What has he said? What has he done? What is record? I'd like to know.
I'd like to know. Some things are here, not a whole lot though..... ontheissues.org/Mitch_Daniels.ht m Whatever you don't see and you want to know just Google "Mitch Daniels stance on......." and it should bring some things up.
#33. To: CZ82, jwpegler (#32)
http://24ahead.com/indiana-gov-mitch-daniel-immigration-not-good-not-enough-inf An April 12, 2006 article says (link): Daniels also was asked about his opinions on illegal immigrants and the recent marches that took place in Indianapolis and South Bend Monday... "I don’t think I know anyone that doesn’t want the law obeyed,” he said. “But these folks are vital for businesses. I’m hopeful the federal government will find a way to tighten borders and address the issue of citizenship... “I’m all for people with hopes and dreams who want to come here and work, but I think they should have requirements. They need to be a good citizen, a contributing citizen. They need to learn English and pay taxes. “It ought not be under conditions of illegality.” His position on foreign citizens who've defied our laws marching in our streets, making a show of force and making demands is a bit blase, to say the least. The rest of his comments are code words for amnesty and a guest workers program. 2. The Dec 5, 2005 Associated Press article "Guest-worker program supported by governor" says (link, link): President Bush's proposal for a guest-worker program as a way of addressing illegal immigration is gaining support from Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, as well as from organizations to help the growing immigrant population... "These people are here and are prepared to work hard," Daniels told the Post-Tribune of Merrillville. "We need to find a way to deal with those issues" that prevent them from staying legally.
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#13. To: jwpegler (#8)
Bozo the Clown will be able to beat Obama.
#19. To: Skip Intro (#13)
Better hope Trump runs then.
#20. To: jwpegler (#19)
I hope he does run. He will help inform the debate.
#21. To: Skip Intro (#20)
It's always his way or no way
#23. To: jwpegler (#21)
If Trump runs, he can win. I will support him.
#24. To: A K A Stone (#23)
#25. To: jwpegler (#24)
#26. To: A K A Stone (#25)
#27. To: jwpegler (#26)
I could support Mitch Daniels too
#28. To: A K A Stone (#27)
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He hates social conservatives
#29. To: jwpegler (#28)
This week Mitch Daniels will sign the first bill in any of the 50 states that eliminates Medicaid funding to Planned Parented Hood.
#30. To: A K A Stone (#29)
#32. To: jwpegler (#30)
What does Daniels support? What has he said? What has he done? What is record?
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