tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post552716427698098810..comments2024-03-29T03:23:34.859-04:00Comments on RIGHT SPEAK: The current political landscapeBOSMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13613253160155525089noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-51131299975136525562011-10-08T21:24:51.089-04:002011-10-08T21:24:51.089-04:00Thanks OJThanks OJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-57229454029868137322011-10-08T06:13:34.466-04:002011-10-08T06:13:34.466-04:00Well, I honestly do not see myself voting for Mr. ...Well, I honestly do not see myself voting for Mr. Romney in the primary, but I should not entirely rule in out either. He is certainly better than Mr. Huntsman and Mr. Gingrich. If it truly came down to just Mr. Romney and Mr. Perry by the time the first Tuesday in March came along, I'd have to do some serious thinking, so I'll be watching both men in the meantime. I always knew that Mr. Perry had both positives and negatives, but his negatives are a bit high right now, so we will see.Ohio JOEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487408376861656109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-18368081525981201712011-10-08T00:32:42.287-04:002011-10-08T00:32:42.287-04:00OJ,
Hi OJ, just wanted to know, have you official...OJ,<br /><br />Hi OJ, just wanted to know, have you officially ruled out Mr Romney?<br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-33569585414167146542011-10-07T15:56:11.789-04:002011-10-07T15:56:11.789-04:00Good to see you Get Real. To clarify, I have not ...Good to see you Get Real. To clarify, I have not been tracking Mr. Christie for a month because he shut the door on running a while ago (before he made it an official certainty.) I am still tracking Mr. Guiliani. Yes, much of his support would go to Mr. Romney (if anybody) when he decides to officially exit the race.<br /><br />I cannot speak for Palinites as a group and I actually have not even spoken much to my fellow Palinites over to past few days, but yes, I for one am considering Mr. Cain. I had written him off earlier in part because he is Pro-TARP and in part because he failed to sign the SBA pledge, but he gotten his act toghether despite a few loose cannon remarks. <br /><br />Ideoligically, the next best thing for me would be either Mrs. Bachmann or Mr. Santorum (who has done well lately,) but neither have a good chance. I am also considering holding my nose and voting for Dr, Paul (who'd of thought that 4 years ago.) However, I still find him a bit much despite the fact that he has been doing a decent job lately. I have not entirely ruled out Mr. Perry, but he has got some issues too. He is not as bad as people say, but I expect better in America. I'd rather support American style real McCoy Conservatives instead of European type Conservatives, but I guess we have what we have. Finally, one reason I will not officially join a campaign yet is that I will wait for Mrs. Palin to advise. I won't automatically back the candidate who she endorses, but I will certainly listen to her.Ohio JOEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487408376861656109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-38820518387219623002011-10-07T15:33:34.627-04:002011-10-07T15:33:34.627-04:00Well done, OJ. I agree with Martha that Christie&...Well done, OJ. I agree with Martha that Christie's support will probably go mostly to Romney, while Cain will likely take more of Palin's supporters, at least the hardcore ones who don't like Romney.<br /><br />They are pretty similar on most issues that I've seen, but I can't find Cain's positions on everything just yet. With him getting more notice and rising in the polls, perhaps he'll get more opportunities to elaborate in interviews.<br /><br />Oh, and the likely delegate count you kept track of in this piece was a nice touch.GetRealnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-20877940101720762902011-10-07T10:13:19.412-04:002011-10-07T10:13:19.412-04:00AZ,
I think the big money will start falling in ...AZ,<br /><br /><br />I think the big money will start falling in behind Romney, especially in light of his ability to beat Obama in national and swing state polls.<br /><br /><br />http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/07/us/politics/romney-rounds-up-backing-among-key-gop-donors.html?_r=1Doug NYC GOPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457483710583021449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-34060015100828248682011-10-07T10:10:30.642-04:002011-10-07T10:10:30.642-04:00OJ,
I like how you measured the race not only in ...OJ,<br /><br />I like how you measured the race not only in percentages, but estimating the delegate stregnth as well.<br /><br />While the landscape has been tumultous to say the least these past few months, I think the path will smooth out now and Romney will benefit from inevitability.<br /><br />Good post. Please do more.Doug NYC GOPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457483710583021449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-68213262594162353212011-10-07T10:09:54.884-04:002011-10-07T10:09:54.884-04:00Nice analysis, OJ. Thanks for taking the time to ...Nice analysis, OJ. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.<br /><br />Many primary voters--besides us political junkies--are just beginning to pay attention to the GOP Presidential race. More people will be deciding who to vote for. Until now, the media meme is that voters are dissatisfied with the field. Some of that is just media hype. Many voters haven't even been paying attention to the field. We will be seeing a change in that as we get closer to the primaries.<br /><br />It will be interesting to see where the big money is heading with Christie and Palin out of the race. There are articles about some of the big money Christie supporters who are mostly breaking for Romney. I wonder about Palin's big money supporters. With Perry dropping in the polls, will his donors choose other candidates?<br /><br />Anyway, thanks again.<br /><br />AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-62820277218106263882011-10-07T07:56:54.566-04:002011-10-07T07:56:54.566-04:00Bosman,
I would agree with you about those endors...Bosman,<br /><br />I would agree with you about those endorsements being the big ones. I would even add Huckabee and Haley as well.<br /><br />A.J.R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-31285608756910288202011-10-07T07:55:21.974-04:002011-10-07T07:55:21.974-04:00OJ,
Nice piece. I hope you continue to write here...OJ,<br /><br />Nice piece. I hope you continue to write here.<br /><br />A.J.R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-32407631585452718722011-10-06T23:21:52.492-04:002011-10-06T23:21:52.492-04:00O.J.
May I add my compliments on a great analysis...O.J.<br /><br />May I add my compliments on a great analysis. Thanks.<br /><br />I was not particularly happy when Gov. Palin announced she wasn't running. I had predicted it to be sure, but it gave me no joy. However, if thoughtful, unbiased commentary like this is a by-product of her exiting stage right, then that has to be a plus.marKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-74771072694914546752011-10-06T23:08:55.753-04:002011-10-06T23:08:55.753-04:00Thanks for this informative piece, OJ.Thanks for this informative piece, OJ.hamacahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236317902162863355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-38886355055321290432011-10-06T22:56:40.986-04:002011-10-06T22:56:40.986-04:00OJ: Craig can't change his name around here l...OJ: Craig can't change his name around here like he can at R412. <br /><br />Btw, I, as a strong Romney supporter, knowing you are not, I do agree with your analysis of the situation. Good job.<br /><br />It certainly has been a good week for Romney and his fans. But there are still 3-4 months before the voting frenzy dies down a bit.Machtynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970086356341341480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-3368992850787201822011-10-06T21:24:53.863-04:002011-10-06T21:24:53.863-04:00OJ, nice job.
I don't think Perry will get m...OJ, nice job. <br /><br />I don't think Perry will get much of the Palin or Christie supporters. I suspect Cain will get a lot of Palin, and Romney will get a lot of Christie.<br /><br />Anyway you slice it, I don't think anyone can overcome Romney at this point. But stranger things have happened.<br /><br />-MarthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-8936895295127990812011-10-06T21:16:46.260-04:002011-10-06T21:16:46.260-04:00and huckabeeand huckabeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-29385154565986151912011-10-06T20:51:13.102-04:002011-10-06T20:51:13.102-04:00Nice analysis OJ.
You need to do this more often ...Nice analysis OJ.<br /><br />You need to do this more often (c;)<br /><br />I think that endorsements could be the game changer or at least give a needed boost to help someone break out of the pack:<br /><br />DeMint<br />Palin<br />Rubio<br />Christie<br />Bush(es)<br /><br />I believe those are the biggies!BOSMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613253160155525089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-85248826164955873912011-10-06T20:30:34.427-04:002011-10-06T20:30:34.427-04:00Ah, I see, Craig has found this site, but does not...Ah, I see, Craig has found this site, but does not want to be known as Craig. Interesting.Ohio JOEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487408376861656109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-2297708253272691552011-10-06T20:25:31.643-04:002011-10-06T20:25:31.643-04:00Palin "exited" the race? wouldn't th...Palin "exited" the race? wouldn't that imply she was in it in the first place? <br /><br />But you're right. She would have quit the race. That is what she does. shes quits. <br /><br />Perry 2012!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-85582378480016217072011-10-06T20:16:53.657-04:002011-10-06T20:16:53.657-04:00nice OJ!nice OJ!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com