Comments on: Republican Hardliners Not Happy About McCain’s Florida Win

By: DLS

DLS — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:58:17 +0000

It's not just “hard-liners” but many others. He's often behaved as a Dem and as a liberal rather than as a conservative — which means he offers no alternative to the tired and oft-tiring Dems. Moreover, some of his “maverick” behavior just draws attention to himself. It's about him, not about principle or “standing up to” the GOP leadership.

More libertarianism and less government in Washington is long overdue and would be most welcome!

By: Rudi

Rudi — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:07:25 +0000

For all the talk of a "conservative base", there seems to be a trend in Florida and the West from the party elite.

The West now has a streak of libertarianism. After Barry Goldwater retired he became more libertarian himself.

Governor Crist is now making himself in the mold of Mitten's father(Geogre Romney) and Georges successor the Liberal Bill Milliken. At this time the pro-environmental and anti-Schiavo(Jeb Bush) is more popular than either Bush in Florida.

Maybe Mitten's should have ran as his fathers son instead of pandering to the "conservative base". Bill Milliken endorsed McClown over Mitten's.

By: Chad

Chad — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:38:14 +0000

Well, you're right about one thing, D. He's certainly more conservative than he is liberal. However, he does hold some rather liberal positions on key issues, not the least of which is immigration. I also think it's interesting that the ultra-liberal New York Times has endorsed the man. Another interesting observation is the fact that both moderate and liberal Republicans, as well as independents are largely supporting him. Personally, I would classify him as a moderate with strong neocon (only without the neo) tendencies. He's no classical conservative for sure, but then, none of the Republican front runners are. All of them have some holes in their “conservative” armor. As a conservative myself, I say we throw 'em back and toss out another line. Anyway, the fact that he's come down on the wrong side of some big issues (conservatively speaking) a few too many times is a red flag for any die hard wingnut. Unless you''re a Kool-Aid drinker, I think at the end of the day you cast your vote for the candidate who pisses you off the least and then hope for the best.