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The “Perfect” GOP Presidential Candidate for 2012
I recently told one of my fabulous co-Potluck bloggers that I wasn’t looking for the “perfect” 2012 GOP presidential candidate, but I thought it would be fun to imagine what such a creature would like. Here’s what I came up with (while responding to a post over at Big Government):
We need someone with the mind and manner of Paul Ryan, the fierce patriotism and pride in American exceptionalism of Colonel West (our military certainly deserves a CIC they can be proud of), the principled and no-nonsense leadership of Governor Christie, and the foreign policy knowledge, skills, and experience of Condi Rice.
No problem, right?
just a conservative girl, 
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Janelle 10:20 AM on 01/08/2011 Permalink |
That’s a lot of qualified shoes to fill.
fuzislippers 10:21 AM on 01/08/2011 Permalink |
heh, yeah, that’s kind of the point. Fun isn’t it?
zillaoftheresistance 10:37 AM on 01/08/2011 Permalink |
I’ve got West fever, as you know, he is THE ONE for me for POTUS. I have a feeling that people are going to find this aspect of me quite annoying in the next two years. LOL
Allen West has a charming manner, he is an excellent speaker, he is no-nonsense, fearless and also a supporter of small government in addition to the obvious things that make him awesome, like the fact that he has a clear eyed understanding of the islamist threat and the importance of presenting a STRONG America on the world stage (unlike the weak and castrated America that Obama favors). He is a combat veteran who is not afraid to lead by example, you won’t see President West frolicking on our dime while the rest of us are suffering and struggling, unlike Barry. Also,I have a feeling that, much like Chris Christie, Allen West would not tolerate union bullying, he would not be in their pocket the way Barry is.
I believe he’d decimate Obama in debates and as a bonus, we’d neuter the race-baiting left who says it’s RAAAAACIST to not support Obama.
Heh.
Allen West has everything I want in a president, and everything that the leftists and islamic supremacists would fear. He is the strongest man I have seen in American politics since Ronald Reagan.
fuzislippers 10:44 AM on 01/08/2011 Permalink |
I like West a lot, too. He’s still getting used to reporters and the way the left spins, but he’s got a year or so to work that out. I wouldn’t mind seeing him run; after all, he can always appoint Paul Ryan to something economic and beg Condi to come back as Secretary of State (she might do it, right?). Then Christie can finish mopping up that horrible mess in NJ and prepare to run in 2020 (after President West’s second term, of course). :)
zillaoftheresistance 11:46 AM on 01/08/2011 Permalink |
Of course!
just a conservative girl 2:37 PM on 01/08/2011 Permalink |
Zilla:
The country already took a chance on someone with a slim resume. Why would they do it again? While I agree that the military gives many experiences, the reality remains that the general public will not see it that way. They will see a man who has held office for a brief period of time, with little less to back it up. He isn’t ready. Neither is Rubio. They both need more seasoning.
Also, I would like to see West take some hard votes first. I don’t think he will go back on his words, but I don’t think the idea of trust but verify is bad thing here.
zillaoftheresistance 5:43 PM on 01/08/2011 Permalink |
No, the public elected a guy with NO resume, no past, no school records and no birth certificate. Congressman West is easily vetted and already well documented.
People think Sarah Palin is a good choice (I don’t) but she only served half her term as governor.
Honestly, I’ve had all I can stand from career politicians and ivy league lawyers and MUCH prefer REAL WORLD experience.
Jill 10:54 AM on 01/08/2011 Permalink |
I would add two more requirements:
zillaoftheresistance 11:47 AM on 01/08/2011 Permalink |
Would West’s command experience in the military count as “executive”? If not, maybe he can get a good VP to fit the bill. :)
Jill 12:00 PM on 01/08/2011 Permalink |
Yes, for sure.
I love Mike Pence but I think he’s missing the exec. exp. But he’s certainly pro-life. Same for Marco Rubio.
Jim DeMint, so loathed by the left for his social conservatism, has both. So does John Boehner.
Carol 11:29 AM on 01/08/2011 Permalink |
Ryan, West and Rice-oh, my! That would be a team, wouldn’t it! I see a lot of potential on the Republican side. I would echo Jill’s comment that we need someone who will stand up for the sanctity of life. I would like to see more executive experience but I am willing to look beyond just the various governors. Obama’s problem isn’t just that he’s never done much of anything but he has also surrounded himself with people who are more “teachers rather than doers”.
I would add Marco Rubio to the above list. He wears his love and pride for country right on his sleeve where all can see. I could easily vote for a Ryan/West or Ryan/Rubio ticket.
zillaoftheresistance 11:48 AM on 01/08/2011 Permalink |
Also, Allen West IS pro-life. :)
zillaoftheresistance 11:49 AM on 01/08/2011 Permalink |
Marco Rubio is super cool, and he well understands the problem with socialism – considering his parents’ experience.
Jill 12:04 PM on 01/08/2011 Permalink |
Last I knew, Condi called herself “mildly pro-choice.”