Kelly Ayotte? You are seriously going to fight the woman who went to the supreme court for her pro-life views?
Seriously?
Tell me, what sounds better to you? A young,conservative woman who leads in the polls or the old washed up has-been old conservative man who trails in all the polls?
Trey Grayson. Show me where he is NOT conservative?
Sorry, but I will not not support someone just because they are backed by the establishment.

God bless your work in California with DeVore, but are you sure that the other two races are good examples? Rand Paul might turn out to be at least as good if not better than Grayson, but Ayotte seems to be the best choice in NH. Is there someone better there?

And happy to give her a second look. But I’m with Rand Paul all the way in Kentucky.

Ah, Erick, you realize that the alternative to Grayson is the Son Of The Most Holy Prophet Himself, right? The Apostle Paul? WeDeserved9/11, The Next Generation? Seriously? And what’s wrong with Grayson in the first place, that makes him unacceptable?

I’m with redtillimdead; I don’t see endorsement by the NRSC as an automatic reason to oppose a candidate. Crist and Fiorina are one thing, but Grayson? Ayotte? Ayotte is the only serious Republican candidate in that race.

What’s wrong with Kelly Ayotte? She is a great shot to hold the seat and I don’t have any issues with her. There is no logic in opposing her run and who would take her place?

As for Fiorna, I am all for supporting strong conservative candidates when it makes sense to, but I’m not sure DeVore is able to win in a state like California. I obviously wouldn’t support Fiorina in Arizona or Nevada or one of the nearby mountain states, but we’re talking about California here. When the last time a conservative anybody won any state wide race in that state?

I’m with you on Grayson. Rand Paul is much more suitable.

It’s been one thing when we’ve taken on folks like Arlen Specter and Frank Murkowski and such. They were so horrible that losing the seat wouldn’t have changed that much anyway. But when you start going after Kelly Ayotte (and maybe Fiorina, I don’t know) I think you begin to cut off your nose to spite your own face.

The NRSC has been a complete joke this year. They have been supporting candidates that they believe will win other than sticking to conservative principles.

The race in Florida between Marco Rubio and Charlie Crist is a perfect example of this indesicsion by the NRSC.

The story I wrote in early November about it is somewhat long but it pulls together a lot of the points that Erick is making.

NRSC Dumps Crist for Now
http://voterubio2010.blogspot.com/2009/11/nrsc-dumps-crist-for-now.html

We can dream on conservative tides, but this fight is far from over. NH is one a few possible gains for the Dems. Paul Hodes ca nwin. Its a two vote swing.

Obama is not going anywhere in 2010. To me, stalling his agends is more important than seeking revenge against the “establishment”.

I feared this. Every ‘ham and egger’ outsider is now going to stick a Tea Party label on their forehead and undiscerning conservatives ar egoing to jump on their bandwagon because they look good on paper from afar.

If Ovide Lamogtagne was so courageous, why has he been a ghost since he was crushed in 1996. He’s done nothing for the party.

Back when NH was a Red State, he lost by 17 points to Jeanne Shaheen in the race for Governor. His pathetic campaign actually helped give power to the Dems and helped turn the state Blue. He’s just not a good candidate. And now he is being opportunistic. I wont be duped. The others are nobodys and moderates.

A two vote swing is too important. Ayotte is fine. Ayotte for Senate. Country first.

Not super informative, but somewhat revealing.

He seems to be putting some distance between himself and senior on some issues. I didn’t care for his answer on the war in Iraq and think it needs some explanation.

I would say the jury is still out- for now.

but I am totally voting for Chuck Devore and I will give him some money too!!! We need to support Conservatives-middle of the road doesn’t cut it anymore.

Take the gloves off…call for the NRSC to help him raise funds as well…do it publicly and do it loudly….and do it without rest…face their duplicity and lies head on…the base is mad as hell…and they are getting madder…this would propel Devore in front of Fiorina faster than any other strategy because the “teach the establishment a lesson” message is what is driving the base tight now…

This is beyond belief!

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

Time to major slam dunk the NRSC. They are not listening and they are not listening that they are not listening.

For the heck of it I just logged on to the NRSC to see what is the first main thing poppoing out in BOLD. Another person they supposedly now aren’t trying to fund.

I will a give you a hint who it is that pops out in BIG BOLD CAPTION WHEN YOU LOG IN.
HINT: HE IS FROM FLORIDA AND IS VERY TANNED AND IS NOT MARCO RUBIO AND HAS INITIALS CC.

Log In and see for yourself
http://www.nrsc.org/

SLAM DUNK THE NRSC… AND THEN SLAM DUNK THEM MORE

this points up the problems/situations that arise when a group of folks who are often conservative are asked to decide between others like themselves and Conservatives.

It also illustrates why Conservatives should make their donations directly to primary candidates–the folks with conservative leanings are donating theirs to the NRSC and we know whare that will go. The NRSC isn’t always wrong. RedState honchos aren’t always right. But the NRSC can do a lot more damage when it’s wrong than RedState can.

The duplicity of the NRSC is another thing, and another reason to withhold their money. In fact, the idea that they can help a candidate fund-raise without effectively endorsing her (while NOT fund-raising for her opponents) is an assertion worthy of a Steny Hoyer or Barack Obama. It is so unbelievable that to say it with a straight face indicates a level of confidence (that the statement will never be questioned seriously) that might have been held by Boss Tweed.

If there is a reason for the NRSC to exist, it is to help lesser-known candidates who need help in fund-raising. It should not require the candidate to respond in kind until after he or she is elected.

I mentioned these questions above…but I’ll ask you directly…do you know the answer to any of the following…and/or do you know anyone who does and can answer it?

McConnell forced Bunning out because he was polling bad after the McCain fiasco…(yet another example of establishment Tom Foolery)…

1) How does Bunning look against a likely Dem opponent should he change his mind and run for reelection?

2) How would Republicans in KY react if he decides to stay and Run for reelection?

3) Wouldn’t that be a better stick in the eye to McConnell and the establishment than Paul or on of the other Republicans running in the primaries?

4) Wouldn’t Bunning have an advantage over Grayson if he ran as an incumbent running for his own seat?

5) Is anyone in the Republican Party, the conservative movement or the tea party movement doing anything to check this out and or encourage him to stay?

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

The NRSC is being a little more covert about their involvement in her campaign, but they are involved just the same. Cornyn and McCain are also individually very involved.

While I am no fan of the NRSC, I think its it also illlogical to be against a candidate on the sole basis that the NRSC endorsed them. Ayotte is a strong conservative who is leading in the general election polls in a blue state with no viable primary challanger. In Kentucky, I really don’t know that much about Grayson but his issue stances on his campaign website are all inline with mainstream conservatism and I didnt see any redflags while googling his record as KY SOS, where as Rand Paul is his father’s son and he is too dangerous to be in the US senate that democrats will likely have control of in 2011 and 12.

Something I never thought to see happen.

While I must admit I like the idea of Republican infighting in principle, as an actual resident of Kentucky I would really prefer you guys nominate a legitimate, sound, sane candidate. You will probably win this seat in 2010 – the “A” list Dems were drawn to the race by a declining Bunning, but neither AG Conway or Lt. Gov Mongiardo are likely to win in November in the current environment. Rand Paul as your candidate improves the Democratic odds slightly, but probably not enough to turn the tide.

Trust me, I don’t like Greyson. He’s not liberal, or RINO, or any of those things. This is not an endorsement. But Rand and his merry band are, well, nuts. I’m not sure if this is just an attempt to put a stick in the eye of McConnell, which is something else I like in principle, but Rand is a lightweight with some curious ideas about government.

If it has gotten so bad that the base simply must fight the establishment no matter what the cost, then you guys are really starting to remind me of my own party. The Democrats have been missing their nose for a long time with a very spited face.

Somewhere, Streiff is smacking his hand against his face….

All I get is double speak. When I call him on the Healthcare fight no matter what I ask or say all he will say is ” We are trying to stop it so we can start over.” That has been the word for word response to three different posts. When I bring up Fiorina he won’t respond
and he SWEARS that Chuck DeVore’s never asked for a meeting.
Being that I have experience with John Cornyn I feel comfortable
with my opinion that he is a liar.
I don’t doubt for a minute that for people at the NRSC, like Cornyn, believe that the passing of Obama Care is a sure fire path to the majority with not one care as to the damage it will do to our country or his own constituents.