by electing him as the nominee. Our base seems to talk big until it is time to actually vote. Then we vote the establishment guy with the most money. I say this because I was listening to Herman Cain on the radio this morning and wondering how in the world he lost to Johnny Isaakson.

by electing him as the nominee. Our base seems to talk big until it is time to actually vote. Then we vote the establishment guy with the most money. I say this because I was listening to Herman Cain on the radio this morning and wondering how in the world he lost to Johnny Isaakson.

http://www.redstate.com/aceintx/2009/05/27/march-of-the-rinos-part-2-specter-to-face-democrat-primary-challenge-nrsc-duplicity-in-pa/

The “Big Tent” analogy isn’t the correct one…the correct one is a MAGNET…we need to be a MAGNET that draws these independents in who are sick and tired of what’s going on in Washington—Fred Thompson

Their goal (in my opinion) is for Crist to win the primary and then lose the general election. They probably figure he’s a shoe-in for the primary, so they have skipped that step and are already mud-slinging for the general. Although I like the wording of the headline, the spirit behind it is different from ours.

We are going to have this same type of fight in Texas with Cornyn in a few years. He has really disappointed many here with his support of Crist. He is of the mindset we need to win at all cost, and that the only requirement is to have an “R” after your name.
And to all of you who think he maybe a hero….our governor is much the same way…

In FL Republicans control the Governorship, the House and the Senate, yet they seek to repeat at the state level the disastrous first six years of the Bush administration where we had complete Republican control. If that control can only return with people like Crist then we are doomed to repeat that history.

Got an e-mail yesterday from the Rubio campaign / Jeb Bush stating his endorsement of Rubio. I have not seen this reported anywhere yet. Shouldn’t this be getting bigger play within the state?

The Liberal Campaign setup Headline Gov. Crist signs $66.5 billion budget, breaks tax pledge – By Marc Caputo, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau

I understand those of you more than happy to tout this are doing so in the name of RUBIO….. Amazing how little you care to damage who may be the General Election candidate and yet will DEMAND he (Crist) work with us Conservatives for the GOP (still Conservative) Platform once (yes, “IF”) elected.

from the news-story:
Also, the budget includes $2.2 billion in new fees and taxes. Much of the new revenue comes from a $1-a-pack cigarette tax and higher fees on driving licenses and motor vehicle tags. Those who use the court system, visit state parks and even those who fish from beaches and bridges will pay more in fees.

The cigarette tax and most of the fees go into effect July 1.

Crist, who had repeatedly promised not to raise taxes, said Wednesday that the budget does not include “broad-based tax increases” — even though fees for the 15.6 million Florida driver licenses and 18.8 million registered vehicles will rise.

I don’t want Taxes raised on anyone, but as usual only part of the story is told (see: Crist and taxes [includes press-links] for more on it)….. The Republican Legislature (many of whom some of you would be more than happy to put up as wonderful Republican examples) were more than happy to send this to the Governor. Cigarette tax increases have become very acceptable (the Democrat CLASS-WARFARE and Health Care Nationalization rhetoric/tactics have made it far too acceptable among the masses – while Crist and FL Republicans resisted the latest direction Democrats insist on Taxing Foods/Drink (Fat Tax)…. Many other States, including some with Republican support have done these.

Vehicle related fees always go up, it is of course the “steepness” by which they climb and/or how much PROPOGANDA USE the Democrats can/will get out of pushing that narrative….. They thank you for helping them with that message!

more from the news-story….
Democrats, particularly in the House, assailed the tax hikes. They said Republicans did too little to close tax loopholes and made too many cuts to programs helping seniors and foster kids. “This budget was balanced on the backs of the middle class, the working men and women of our state,” said Rep. Martin Kiar, D-Davie.

Democrats crowed that next year’s budget will be propped up with $5.3 billion in federal stimulus money made available by a Democratic Congress and president. Without it, the state’s $6 billion budget hole would have been far harder to fill. The current year budget is $69.5 billion, including $4 billion in stimulus money.

Before I go on…. For the Record… I have donated to RUBIO, hopefully he can raise enough funds and carry enough momentum into the Primary to win and go on to win the General Election…. I’m not willing to engage in the degree of BURN DOWN THE OTHERS HOUSE so they also won’t win I believe others have committed to. Those who feel those shoes fit them will no doubt want to parade around in them and chime in again as we have gone around on this DAILY with each DAILY new anti-Crist/anti-NRSC Diary that comes along…. Because I am willing to CONSIDER the STRATEGY of Crist, well… I’ll stop there and let all RS readers decide based on the Diaries and the responses they are seeing….

The Democrats of course on and on with more Class Warfare…. The “loopholes” BS, sending the message that despite the other “hurts the Middle-Class and Poor” rhetoric play up the other end too “Crist and Republicans are protecting the Rich” …. amazing how they will again have it both ways…. and with Republican help, in the name of Fighting the Primary battle!

As promised, I will put forth (am again now) providing the “whole story” for people of FL to decide for themselves…..

Crist/Rubio 12pts – Crist/Rubio 12 points [with links] (since it has some links, I’m not going to try and recreate it all with cut/paste) /// Crist & taxes – Crist and taxes [includes press-links] /// sitting out elections banter – in depth Sit-It-Out discussion /// can one catch RINOvirus?
/// working together Post Election, or burnt bridges – standing up about working together /// Deli-story – Deli-story /// ZERO-strategy – ZERO-strategy /// Red-Dogs – Red-Dogs, RINOs, CINOs, DINOs, PLINOs, and Blue-Dogs, oh my… The Political Zoo – what/who are they? /// BLUE-ism – BLUE-ism /// Bi-Partisan – again, Bi-Partisanship has really been Democrats joining with Republicans (here) and here /// Primary McLame – going at McCain in a Primary, finally /// using Primaries to build up future candidates – using Primaries to build up future candidates

more from news-story….
Crist and Republican legislators acknowledged that the federal money was a must. But they said they needed to raise other revenues, trim about $1 billion in spending and beef up savings to $1.7 billion to protect the state’s bond rating and ensure there’s enough cash in the bank if times toughen.

Democrats, of course, demand that FL like CA just spend, spend, spend, well beyond its means and then qualify for yet more Federal BAILOUT that will come down the pike later….. This is NOT a DEMOCRAT TAX AND SPEND PLAN thanks to the FL REPUBLICANS! They DID CAVE beyond what anyone would want of Republicans – wanting more cuts and NO TAXES but this is hardly worse than many other States and in some cases FAR BETTER!

My apologies to those who DEMAND I not bother to look at this from all angles, and an eye to objectively viewing the best overall STRATEGY to move forward.

if he was just going to explain it away later. What he did is nothing different than Bush 41′s “read my lips” statement.

And of course he signed the pledge again for his Senate race. That plus $5 might get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks.

to show why you can’t build a party movement around ‘squishes’. Thanks for p**sing away yet another campaign issue Charlie (and John). We can add this to the Porkulus/Cap & Trade/No Drilling/Bailout/Spending issues that the NSRC has apparently decided they don’t need in order to draw a distinction between the GOP & Obama.

Why do I constantly have nausea these days?