...yeah, I've heard this guy speak about a few things and he's generally spot on...he's ex-military, so that's a plus for me...sharp, but simple individual.
As long as he doesn't turn into another Biden (enthusiastic around election time, silent during term), I'll be fine with him.
I like this guy & I loved the quote about Lions & sheep because it was spot on. And someone should have told that guy in the background to sit his ass down because with a speech like that Mr West didn't need a cheer leader standing behind him.
Huckabee doesn't have a prayer....he's a big govt/social program guy. Santorum has good conservative chops and that blue collar steel town appeal, but he's way too Jesus freak for independents. West is an interesting guy, but he's not gonna get you black votes, he's been called out by NAACP as an uncle Tom. Veeps have to be strategic...either pull a demographic or a swing state. Carly Fiorina and Haley Barber are top GOP Women, plus don't forget Condi Rice. Rubio-Cruz, Cruz-Rubio as the Latino slate is another intriguing combo. In the end, follow the money. Outside of Hillbilly and Jeb, Ted Cruz and newcomer Scott Walker are taking in big bucks. Money is staying power and adds in the early primary states. I'll state for the record, Cruz is my early favorite...he's articulate w/o a teleprompter and has an amazing record in bringing cases before the Supreme court. In particular he wrote the amicus brief signed by 31 states in Heller vs DC, a landmark decision where the court affirmed the 2A as a right to protect oneself at home. If there is any one guy that can untangle us from the 8 year hell of Obama...Cruz is the guy that can deliver. Plus the next 8 years should see 4 placements to the court, this is critical to undo the grips of socialism.
Could be time for the country to have a taste of a sharp, confident, to the point, shaker and mover who isn't afraid to tell it like it is and knows a thing or two about getting things done and isn't interested in putting political correctness, reading from the 21st century professional politician's handbook and will be so able to think on his feet, field questions without standard prepared professor pabulum being served......this man is being "sent" right on time, just in time...before a second generation of indoctrinated marshmallow jellyfish jerkoffs are completely lost in space. Could be time for the country to have a "taste" from another type of big city guy with a message which isn't delivered from a radical left-wing prototypical new age "very smart" (lol) socialist who never had a job or enough experience to "run" a telephone booth and doesn't feel the need to impress the media with long winded eloquent answers demonstrating what a "deep thinker" he is which is really just a ruse and technique to use up press conference time and avoid and reduce the risk of having a question which isn't the usual softball tossed in his lap.......and the media will be kept on THEIR toes! This man isn't and won't be afraid to tell "them" where they should "go". lol
You think Huckabee is big govt & social programs? He seems like the opposite to me... I'd be OK with Cruz or Walker.. I think Rand Paul rubs too many people the wrong way... Christie even more so & don't think Jeb has a prayer....
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/05/mike-huckabee-big-government-117608.html#.VbJpq-jn_MI Huckabee the talk show host fit a fox mold. The politician....was more big gov. My starting points are: gut IRS, EPA and DOE. Then boot the TSA from Homeland Security, privatize it. No more outsourcing legislation to bureaucracies. I want judicial review/impeachments throughout the federal system. Rand is right about the FED messing our economy, that needs to be fixed. Obama Care tax/mandate go away. Roll federal exchanges into state exchanges and build as social safety net for impoverished. And convert mechanisms for state run/federal mental health facilities and prisons. No amnesty...codified into law. Parents must be recognized as us citizen or citizen ",in process" for children born here to be Americans.....applied retroactively. Illegals here now with criminal records are deported. Others may apply for work permits, their employers pay the fines. All jobs held be illegals must be posted for 30 days and go to citizens/legals first. No job...you are deported. All work permit people must have a sponsor that is financially responsible for them. Lastly, English proficiency required. All signage and instructions may only be printed/recorded in English. Border wall to be built by work permit holders as their penalty. Massively upscale domestic energy production...drive global prices down. No more climate change crap. Restore NASA to its rightful place. That plus my previous gun rights legislation covers domestic. As far as foreign policy....ramp up missile defense, both in Europe and Asia. Retaliation pact with Israel...us will attack and country or group that attacks Israel. Fast track next gen B2, successor to Ohio class subs, restart F22 program in parallel to F23 as a gen6 fighter. Tax incentives for us companies to move from China to other Asian venues....China must disarm NK and cease aggressive posture. Thats a start....
Completed a survey of my own views and upon completion I was on much of the same pages with Cruz, Santorum, and Rubio.
I'll tell you it seems like every mothers son has thrown there hats on the republican ticket. What's it up to 17 now?
If the next gen Stealth Bomber, was to begin 2 years ago, we'd see the B3 in a year or two in the skies, traditionally a 4 yr venture, from drawing board, to the skies...... and like you tote; I can't say enough about getting on with the G6, which IMO, the YF-23 was just that.......sad; when politics make multi-billion dollar decisions, and don't land the best Vehicle, for their money. Esp, when the runoff includes a dog, which couldn't make it 100% thru Flight Testing, before crashing both prototypes......
PS: Seriously Tom, you need to run for a Political Position. Your still young enough, and wouldn't have to quit your day job, well not right away, but soon. How's Mayor Of San Diego, fit...? ... (hey if Pete Wilson could win the Gov's throne, as Mayor of CA); You too could do the same., the biggest prob in Political campaigns is no doubt the money to run and last til the end...... You've got your Platform down pat, and would have my vote....
...why would West or his running mate be concerned about garnering the "black vote"?...he's a republican. ...the black voters who are already dependent on the government, will vote democratic regardless of the race of the nominee. ...and conversely, the blacks who are republicans will certainly vote for him.
Great question Ron. Unfortunately GOP leadership still doesn't get. You are completely correct, running black candidates will not swing the black vote to the Republicans. Now I do believe a conservative can connect with traditional democratic minorities, but its going to require some bold super-pac ads that are more akin to public service announcements. History has been so distorted that most blacks don't understand that GOP in the party of Lincoln. Or that MLK marched against democrat controlled states with Jim Crow laws. Or that Republicans were equally despised by the KKK. Basically equate a vote for Hillary as a vote to stay bound to the plantation. And I won't be surprised to see Trump go here.
