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In an article published by National Review, Mitt Romney points out the need for Republicans to lead the way “A Republican Stimulus plan.” This I agree. If we let the Democrats have their way, it will be the same old tax and spend.

http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=NTdlNDlmMGYzYWJlMzFkMDhiOTE4YWMyYmUyNDA4ZTQ=

What a Republican Stimulus plan should look like.

1. Cut taxes. The more money in the average American hands the better.

   a) Middle Class tax cut

   b) Eliminate taxes on Savings for middle class

   c) Eliminate taxes on Dividends for middle class

   d) Eliminate taxes on Capital Gains for the middle class

2. Align Corporate Taxes with other nations.

   a) The fair tax would be the best thing

   b) Alternatively lower Corporate Taxes to expand growth

3. Stop Unions from forcing employees to join them

   a) we should have a right to work nation

4. Federal Spending

   a) Spend on infrastructures (Roads and Bridges)

   b) Spend on updating Military Equipment

5. Fund basic research into

   a) Improving Fuel production

   b) Sensible alternative Fuel sources

   c) Nuclear Reprocessing

   d) Cleaner Coal plants

   e) Practical Batteries for Electrical Cars

6. Federal Projects should be initiated by responsible Federal Agency (Not congressmen/women) who want to direct projects to their constitutes.

   a) Eliminate Ear Marks

   b) Agencies should justify expenditures.

   c) Greater scrutiny of Omnibus bills

   d) Line item veto for spending bills

7. Reduce and eliminate as many entitlements as possible.

   a) Work fare, not welfare

   b) Eliminate Corporate Welfare

   c) Stop bailing out irresponsible corporations.

   d) Stop trying to save corporations simpling because many of their works are loyal voters (I.e Union workers)

   e) Scale back entitlement for government works.

8. Congress should lead the way

   a) insist on a tax cut for the congress themselves

9. Scale back government employment.

   a) institute a government Hiring freeze

10. Immigration.

    a) Stop bringing in cheaper works to replace American works. (This is especially true in the Information Technology areas.

    b) Stop illegal immigration. Institute temporary worker visas for areas needed (like farm labor)

11. Equalize the playing field with other nations

    a) Nations that don’t allow the US Citizens to buy property in their country shouldn’t be able to purchase property here (aka Mexico)

    b) encourage foreign investment, especially in real estate. (see A above for exemption). Individuals with financial resources should be given preference with long term visa’s.

Lets start with saying that Republicans have a history of nominating the 2nd place finisher in the previous primary season. That has a lot to do with why McCain won the nomination. Looking at the last primary season one could reasonable argue that either Romney or Huckabee was number 2, depending on a what point in the cycle you look at. So, in normal situation you would see these two go head to head.

However, Huckabee has all but taken himself out. The normal way a future candidate waits things out, is they hits the lecture circuits, put together PACs, etc. However, in Huckabee’s case, he has decided to go for the money. He has his own show on Fox News and is now working on a deal for Radio. This means he is going to have to express opinions that would come back to haunt him should he run for president again. Now, there is nothing wrong with going for the money, but that all but puts him out of 2012. He will not have the time to start up a campaign, and do all the things a candidate needs to do to run for President. Huckabee will however remain a powerful voice for Social conservatives and that is where his future is.

Some argue that Palin is the likely choice. But there are several problems with this. #1, she has been badly beaten up by the press (rightly or wrongly). #2. She has to run for re-election in two years. That doesn’t give her time to organize a campaign for President. #3, where is she going to get the money? Any money she raises will go for re-election for Governor. She may not even be a shoe in for that. Surely the Democrats will try to target her. If for any other reason than to take out a potential Presidential candidate. So for practical reasons, it is unlikely she will run in 2012. It is more likely she will mount a future campaign for Senate. Since it looks like Steven’s is going to lose when all the ballets are counted in the Senate race, Palin has a perfect scenario for getting re-elected for Governor, then in six years, running for Senate. Giving her plenty of time to launch a future run for President.

Some say Jindal is a likely presidential candidate, and certainly he has all the makings of a future president. But like Palin, he needs to run for re-elect in two years, and will have not have time to mount a campaign. He is young enough that he has time. There is no doubt that Jindal will be a powerful voice in the Party for years to come, and frankly one the best governors the Republicans have.

Some voices say Gingrich. There is no way Gingrich has pray after his affair during the Clint scandal. Gingrich will remain an idea man for the Party, but nothing more. He has no future as a candidate.

Then there is the cadre of other potential candidates. Pawlenty being one. Mark Sanford being another. These guys are well known to those who keep close tabs on politics, but for those who don’t, they are unknowns. We are likely to see a few candidates run for president in 2012, not that they think they can win in 2012, but so they can get their names out there for a future run.

This leaves Romney, who will have the organization, the money, and the name recognition for 2012. He is likely to take the air out of any other candidate. Social Conservatives will have to come into line for a couple of reasons. After 2 years of Obama, suddenly winning will be more important than religious differences (which is really why most Huckabee supports where so anti Romney). Secondly, Huckabee, who is now a TV commentary and radio voice, will have no choice but to support a Romney campaign. He will not be able to afford to buck the trend of a Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, etc. Third, with no other horse in the race, they will need to back someone or risk losing any voice at all.

Finally, once Romney secures the nomination, he will need a strong running mate who shares the republican values and who will be hard for the media to destroy. He/she also must be a seen as a potential future president. Right now, that person is Bobby Jindal.

Now a lot can happen between now and 2010/2011 where campaigns for presidents usually start, and certainly a candidate could come out of the wood work like an Obama, but in republican circles, this is unlikely.

So, looking at the crystal ball, all things for now, point to a Romney/Jindal nominee.

During the last election cycle, so many Social Conservatives (Evangelical Christians) stated how important Social Issues are. Now that the Mormon church is going under direct protest for their support of Marriage between a man and woman California Constitution, I see nothing on any this site in support of the Mormon church (Regardless of Religious differences) as they are being subject to protest in California for their support of the California initiative against gay marriage.

The question I find myself asking is this, what is more important to Social Conservatives (Evangelical Christians), Social Issues like abortion or Religious purity?

Unless ALL Social Conservatives stick together regardless of religious belief, there is little chance of Conservative Social Issues will be successful.

Yet I see a petition to call Republican Lepers if they dare be critical Sarah Palin. What is more important, Rumor mill about Sarah Palin, or Social issues like Gay Marriage?

Winners and Losers

Big Loser: John McCain and Moderate Republicans

Its time for the Party to return to it’s Conservative Roots.

Big Winner: Conservatisim.

While it will hurt our nation while we experience a hard left turn, in the end, Conseravatism will re-emerge as the dominate political position. The experiment with Moderatism should be over. Moderates have lost every time they have tried.

Big Winner: Obama and Moderate Democrats.

Even though Obama is a radical leftist, he ran as a centrist. Also, the majority of Democrats elected ran as Centrist. Liberals lose elections, so they must disguise who they are.

Big Loser: Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid

They where the head of the Democrat power base, they now must play second fiddle to Obama.

Big Winner: Mitch McConnell (New Head of the Republican Party)

Who is now the voice of the Republican Party until a new leader is chosen in 2012. As the Minority Senate leader, he is the only republican in place who can slow down the onslaught of Liberalism we are about to face by virtual of the filibuster.

Big Losers: The Clintons

They are history, they can no longer hope to return to the white house. The most they can now hope for is a Senator Clinton.

Big Loser: The American Economy.

Looks like the Jimmy Carters years all over again.

Big Loser: Republican Congress for the years 2008-2010
Big Winner: Republican Congress for the Years 2010-2014

If History is any judge, the Democrats will mess things up so bad that the Republicans will get a chance to redeem themselves in two years.

Small Loser: Palin

Just like other VPs of defeated Republicans Presidential hopefuls, she will take a hit. Right now she needs to return to Alaska and complete her term as Governor. In two years, she can re-evaluate her position. Should she seek the Presidency in the future, she has a small base of support she can draw from. Its not nearly enough to get her nominated, but it is a starting point.

Small Loser: Huckabee

Because of the Rise of Palin among Social conservatives, Huckabee may have to compete with Palin for this important republican group.

Small Winner: Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney, and to a smaller extent, Fred Thompson, Jeb Bush, and Palin.

The race for 2012 has just begun. These are the top 5 candidates who have to be on the top of the list. There will be little room for any other candidates. If the primaries where to being held today, it Would be Huckabee against Romney. But 2 Years (thats right 2 years), is a life time. In two years, candidates who intend to run must start building support. If Palin does decide to make a run, then she and Huckabee must fight for the Social Conservative (Evangelical vote). The fiscal conservative Vote will likely go some where else. And of course, we may yet see the emergence of another candidate, but that is unlikely. History in the Republican party shows that 2nd place winners in the nomination process usually get their shot the second time around. Now, one could argue who was 2nd, but there is little argument that Romney and Huckabee where (2nd and close 3rd) regardless what order you put them in. Of course, there is always a chance that one or both of them may decide not to run in 2012.

There have been a lot of outrages attacks on Sarih Palin, at the same time many in the Republican circles seem to think that Sarih is a combination of Snow White and Ronald Reagan.

However, I prefer to do my own research. The issue that concerns me the most is the TrooperGate. Below is chrononigical list of events. Its obvious not complete but it is as good as I can make it. I have determined not to comment much so that the reader can make up their own mind.

Sarih Palin gives Reference for Wooten (Before Sarih’s Sister Divorce)

http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site163/2008/0721/20080721111415PalinLetterofRecomend.pdf

I have witnessed Mike’s gift of calm and kindness towards many young kids here in Wasilla. I have never seen him raise his voice, nor lose patience, nor become aggitated in the presence of any child. Instead, Mike consistently remains a fine role model for my own children, and other young people in Wasilla.

I believe the United States Air Force has been fortunate to have the services of Mike these past 10 years. His work ethic, his American Patriotism, his obvious dedication to traditional values, and his strong faith in God and truth is witnessed in Mike’s everyday living.

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