tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798384274350519179.post7240841254990939501..comments2024-01-25T10:00:55.190-05:00Comments on DE Conservative: Republicans Outshine Preseason OpenerDEConservativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231652091582676707noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798384274350519179.post-4648236986573132402011-08-12T17:08:45.672-04:002011-08-12T17:08:45.672-04:00Thanks, I re-posted over at my place.Thanks, I re-posted over at my place.Saltwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05500812713496746332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798384274350519179.post-3859660252715783232011-08-12T16:39:28.048-04:002011-08-12T16:39:28.048-04:00Saltwater, I LOVE the NASCAR references (especiall...Saltwater, I LOVE the NASCAR references (especially since I'm watching Glen practice now). I think you're right in these assessments. <br /><br />Gonna be interesting when the political Trevor Bayne jumps into the Daytona 500 this weekend...Perry's got a shot to jump right up front and bypass most of the field. I wish he'd gotten in in time for this debate but hopefully before the next one they will have weeded out the field.DEConservativehttp://www.deconservative.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798384274350519179.post-82150072601568893112011-08-12T16:19:39.240-04:002011-08-12T16:19:39.240-04:00Although many pundits tout Romney as the winner in...Although many pundits tout Romney as the winner in the Iowa debate, I prefer to rate the contenders by how they improved their positions in relationship to the others in the field. I saw the debate much like a NASCAR midrace pit stop.<br /><br />Big winner out of the pits: <br />Newt Gingrich - Speaker Gingrich demonstrated a superior command of facts and knowledge of history, along with the ability to articulate his stance on issues. His "take no prisoners" chastising of Wallace was classic. He has the horsepower if he can keep it on the track.<br /><br />Next out: <br />Herman Cain – Mr. Cain entered the debate pegged as the also ran with a sputtering engine due to missteps and poorly phrased responses during recent interviews. While many expected him to falter again, Cain had done his homework, and came race prepared with a surety of purpose.<br /><br />Following by a whisker: <br />Michele Bachmann – Representative Bachmann continued to gain on presumptive leader, Romney, with her poise under attack. While seeming imperturbable in her response to York’s misogynistic question about her marriage, she showed she was not afraid to mix it up in the corners when she put Pawlenty into the retaining wall.<br /><br />Maintaining their positions: <br />Rick Santorum – Senator Santorum exited unscathed, with his conservative credentials intact and still in the trophy hunt.<br />Jon Huntsman – Governor Huntsman gave no indication he was ever serious about his run. He entered in last place, and seemed content with cruising along as if he were going for a Sunday drive.<br /><br />Falling back:<br />Mitt Romney – Well, falling back may be a bit strong. Governor Romney looked and sounded Presidential. He did himself no harm. He came in as the overall points leader and left as the points leader. However, he did lose ground to the hard charging Bachmann.<br /><br />Dropping way back:<br />Ron Paul – Representative Paul blew a tire with his assertions that Iran having nuclear weapons would be no threat, and they had the “right” because other nations possessed them. He has no chance, but his spin-outs keep the race interesting.<br /><br />Behind the wall: <br />Tim Pawlenty – Governor Pawlenty tried desperately to make a move, but playing bumper tag with Bachmann and Romney proved a poor strategy.<br /><br />On the infield grass picking flowers:<br />Gary Johnson – Mentioned only because you rated him.Saltwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05500812713496746332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798384274350519179.post-26641392231871037042011-08-12T12:51:53.104-04:002011-08-12T12:51:53.104-04:00Thanks Andrew! Please feel free to repost this, I...Thanks Andrew! Please feel free to repost this, I think that would be great! I'm not big on the Bretton Woods thing, not that I don't KNOW about it, I just don't know how much of it I buy...but hey if my 3rd place choice (and Santorum would be higher if it weren't for the "who can win" argument) is our only bone of contention, I'm with it!DEConservativehttp://www.deconservative.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798384274350519179.post-13569717882749857512011-08-12T12:42:04.061-04:002011-08-12T12:42:04.061-04:00I can't support Romney because of his stance o...I can't support Romney because of his stance on global warming (a deal breaker for me no matter what) and the fact that Romney is too financially comfortable with George Soros. (see jet blue, bretton woods). Soros bought the white house for BHO but knows BHO is spent so he is supporting several of the "cap and trade" republicans. <br /><br />Good post and I would put these in same order except for Romney.<br />Would you like me to repost this on my blog (Www.Alliedlibertynews.com)? Your theme is very similar to the theme we are considering)Andrew33https://www.blogger.com/profile/12727106195950368976noreply@blogger.com