Comments on: House Conservatives Now Free to Rally to Hoffman

By: USNJIMRET

USNJIMRET — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:02:43 +0000

Perhaps some feel “safe” now to endorse Hoffman?
But is “Safe” the kind of bold, decisive, fearless and strong leadership the GOP needs if it is to return to Conservative Principles?
Is “Safe” in politics to be celebrated and cheered on?
Or is some version of “Safe” what got the GOP into the Democrat Lite mess it’s in now?

By: Scope

Scope — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:57:28 +0000

He should have been saying what he did along, for Hoffman. In saying what he did now, makes him look even more confused, and unprincipled. I think he saw this as a chance to make himself heard and important, but, it backfired. This will not help him in the least in his 2012 run for the presidency. Add that to his support for Crap and Tax, and, saying the era of Reagan is over, and, well Newt, I’d say don’t waste your money.

By: morstar150

morstar150 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:52:30 +0000

can’t add much except to remind all to contribute, $5, $10, $50, $100, oh why not just drop a few K’s. GO DOUG!

By: Scope

Scope — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:43:12 +0000

and Senate Conservatives and all Conservatives everywhere should be “FREE” to endorse or support anyone they choose, and at any time. They shouldn’t need the OK from anyone to do what is right. Sen. Jim SeMint didn’t wait around to see how the wind was blowing because he is a principled man, not a party hack.

By: thej762000

thej762000 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:38:16 +0000

From Newt’s website,

“Scozzafava did the statesmanlike thing in dropping out.

Clearly the race has evolved into a contest between a conservative and a pro-Pelosi, tax increase, big government liberal Democrat.

This is both a tribute to the power of the national conservative movement to define an issue and a commentary on the populist anger against politics-as-usual.

The New York GOP has now had two troubled special elections and it is clear they should go to a primary nominating system so everyone will feel it was fair and open.

The age of party leaders picking people is over.

I am endorsing Doug Hoffman and believe everyone who wants to create jobs with lower taxes and to control spending and deficits should vote for Doug Hoffman Tuesday.”

Now that is backing the right candidate, I would suggest that we give Newt a pass for endorsing Scozzafava. All things considered he’s still a better conservative than the likes of McCain or Romney.

By: janis

janis — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:35:18 +0000

up to preach about global warming. Usually the temp heads towards zero and all the giant puppet heads, including Al’s, end up with a layer of snow and ice on them.

So, yeah, c’mon Barrack, head to NY. We dare you…..

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:27:50 +0000

Until the next time he goes all wobbly, which could be at any time.

Newt’s stock is trading so low among true conservatives it’s about to be de-listed, as well it should be.

-Dave

By: Scope

Scope — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:25:01 +0000

a$$hole. If he didn’t come out so vocally and publically for Scozzafava, she may have seen the light alot sooner. He had little to no credibility for me long ago, now he’s one to be told to just shut up and sit down.

By: archer52

archer52 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:20:13 +0000

This allows the likes of Newt and Graham to slide in behind Hoffman, if they choose to. We’ll see how big a man he is, or whether pettiness controls his life like it does Pelosi and Obama

By: Scope

Scope — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:19:17 +0000

ACORN is only effective in races that are close, such as in NJ. Think Coleman/Franken and Perriello/Goode. They have no zip zada nada chance of doing their dirty deeds in VA. The VA Republican trifecta will all win in landslides. If we want to see a landslide for Hoffman in NY, then I suggest Obama spend his next few days in NY. Every time he came to VA, McDonnells numbers went up.

By: janis

janis — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:47:38 +0000

will have chosen their own hill to die on. We know that Deeds is going to lose by every single poll that’s been done and by the actions of the DNC themselves as well as those rushing to cover Obama’s sorry butt from the appearance of failure.

So if ACORN is stupid enough to overplay their dirty hands in VA, let them. The ensuing recounts, lawsuits, arrests and chaos will focus attention even more on those who support this lawlessness. I’m looking at you, Obama, Holder, and Emmauel.

By: ZeusKingoftheGods

ZeusKingoftheGods — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:47:00 +0000

Erick-

I must again caution you. Be very careful not to look like the gloating victor. Hoffman needs our help.

Hoffman is going to get all of the Republican endorsements now, maybe even from the Republican Party bosses who chose Scozzafava in an attempt by them to save face. But DO NOT attack her anymore. Pretend like she doesn’t exist other than to say that she was gracious in her withdrawal, and that Hoffman would love to prove that he deserves the support of those who had supported her.

I sense that you feel this race is more difficult without her. And you may be right. On the political spectrum, she was the far lefty, Owens might be more of the center-left candidate & Hoffman was the candidate of the right. It’s not guaranteed that her support will go to Hoffman. In fact, if they actually supported Scazzafava based upon her beliefs, her supporters would obviously fit better into the Democrat camp.

But they may have been supporting her just because of the “R” after her name. We will see. And we will hope & pray that Hoffman pulls this thing off and doesn’t set back the conservative movement at all by losing. It’s time to work. G.O.T.V. & 72 hour task force for Hoffman! Winning now is more important than it was before Scazzafava dropped out. A loss would only embolden liberal Republicans.

By: From ME to You

From ME to You — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:41:16 +0000

As seen in a comment at Michelle Malkin’s site:

On October 31st, 2009 at 12:01 pm, pedro4 said:
Erick Erickson at Red State is now officially a kingmaker. The GOP better start consulting with him like the Dims do with Kos. I trust people like Erick and Michelle to remain true to their ideals.

Congratulations on your promotion!!!!

By: perceptorii

perceptorii — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:35:04 +0000

“Scozzafava dropping out leaves hoffman as only anti-tax anti-pelosi vote in ny 23 Every voter opposed to tax increases support doug hoffman”

–Newt Gingrich, via Twitter

By: redtillimdead

redtillimdead — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:34:26 +0000

Rep. Darrel Issa of CA. He originally supporter Scozzafava, but did not give her money. Last night, he endorsed Hoffman and sent him a $5,000 check. He was the first one to man up and say he made a mistake

By: jeannieology

jeannieology — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:26:55 +0000

then the fix is in and there is trouble ahead. I’m not convinced that that Obamatrons aren’t working behind the scenes to prove that America is in love with everything he is doing…in spite of the polls…I’m not so sure we’ll win in NJ, VA or even NY because ACORN has gone underground but is still at work.