Comments on: Veeptalk http://www.theamericanconservative.com/larison/2008/03/28/veeptalk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=veeptalk n. the principle of good order<br /><br /> "Observe the strange inversion of all order and sense! Dignity debased; how vilely is the function of a consul prostituted!" ~The Craftsman Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:25:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Eunomia » No To Mitt http://www.theamericanconservative.com/larison/2008/03/28/veeptalk/comment-page-1/#comment-9916 Eunomia » No To Mitt Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:53:09 +0000 http://www.amconmag.com/larison/2008/03/28/veeptalk/#comment-9916 [...] The good times are here: anti-Romney ads and petitions seem to be everywhere these days.  The idea of selecting Romney as VP never made much sense to me, but then I was never exactly what you could call a big fan of the former governor.  When the speculation about selecting Romney first started, it seemed clear to me that Romney’s baggage would hinder McCain, who already had a reputation for neglecting social conservative concerns, so it made no sense to bring on someone who might alienate many pro-life, Christian conservatives.  Further, Romney would be a liability in a general election that will probably hinge on Rust Belt states.  Any possible benefit in Michigan from the Romney name would be offset by demoralised voters simply not turning out in other states, and in some swing states with large evangelical populations (e.g., Colorado, Missouri) it could end up costing McCain the election.  These advertisements and petitions are the first clear indications of just how big of a problem a Romney selection would create for McCain.  If the fundamental rule of VP selections is, “first, do no harm,” Romney would seem to be simply out of the question, and I don’t think you have to dislike Romney to recognise that millions of conservatives really do dislike him and some might sit out the election.  Ironically, because of his desire to appear independent, McCain may be instinctively driven to reject the demands of social conservative leaders and will select Romney for the sake of “party unity,” unwittingly fragmenting the party with this choice.  Then again, given how much he personally dislikes Romney, this protest against a Romney selection is probably a lot of agitation over nothing.  [...] [...] The good times are here: anti-Romney ads and petitions seem to be everywhere these days.  The idea of selecting Romney as VP never made much sense to me, but then I was never exactly what you could call a big fan of the former governor.  When the speculation about selecting Romney first started, it seemed clear to me that Romney’s baggage would hinder McCain, who already had a reputation for neglecting social conservative concerns, so it made no sense to bring on someone who might alienate many pro-life, Christian conservatives.  Further, Romney would be a liability in a general election that will probably hinge on Rust Belt states.  Any possible benefit in Michigan from the Romney name would be offset by demoralised voters simply not turning out in other states, and in some swing states with large evangelical populations (e.g., Colorado, Missouri) it could end up costing McCain the election.  These advertisements and petitions are the first clear indications of just how big of a problem a Romney selection would create for McCain.  If the fundamental rule of VP selections is, “first, do no harm,” Romney would seem to be simply out of the question, and I don’t think you have to dislike Romney to recognise that millions of conservatives really do dislike him and some might sit out the election.  Ironically, because of his desire to appear independent, McCain may be instinctively driven to reject the demands of social conservative leaders and will select Romney for the sake of “party unity,” unwittingly fragmenting the party with this choice.  Then again, given how much he personally dislikes Romney, this protest against a Romney selection is probably a lot of agitation over nothing.  [...]

]]> By: Eunomia » Not All Obamacons Are This Obnoxious http://www.theamericanconservative.com/larison/2008/03/28/veeptalk/comment-page-1/#comment-9822 Eunomia » Not All Obamacons Are This Obnoxious Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:45:08 +0000 http://www.amconmag.com/larison/2008/03/28/veeptalk/#comment-9822 [...] Veeptalk  1 tz [...] [...] Veeptalk  1 tz [...]

]]> By: tz http://www.theamericanconservative.com/larison/2008/03/28/veeptalk/comment-page-1/#comment-9812 tz Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:37:19 +0000 http://www.amconmag.com/larison/2008/03/28/veeptalk/#comment-9812 Ron Paul will have Texas and Money. And a lot of supporters, many at the convention. Mostly praying the 25th amendment will have to be used early in 2009. And then Paul will have the power to conduct war on the government from his secret 4th branch headquarters, currently occupied by Cheney. I know, just re-elect Cheney to VP! Ron Paul will have Texas and Money. And a lot of supporters, many at the convention. Mostly praying the 25th amendment will have to be used early in 2009.

And then Paul will have the power to conduct war on the government from his secret 4th branch headquarters, currently occupied by Cheney.

I know, just re-elect Cheney to VP!

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