tfelice
01-17-2008, 06:36 AM
I am going to begin by warning all the "Ron Paul or Nothing" folks that likely, none of what is discussed here will appeal to you. I realize many of you are so enamored with Paul that you cannot possibly think past this election cycle and that's fine to think that way. But there are those who want to see the traditional conservative movement continue on and influence this election, so there needs to be a "Plan B".
Because of the way things have played out so far, the field is still wide open. This does give Paul a shot still, but judging by the numbers out there, it appears as though supporters should be prepared for more single digit finishes.
So instead of focusing time, money & effort on a third party run that will have no influence on the election, I suggest that the traditional conservative wing of the RP grassroots work to get a traditional conservative on the ticket in November, and that man is Mark Sanford.
Right now the contending candidates in the GOP race are trying to prove to the electorate that they are the "true conservative". What better way to sure up support, than having Gov. Sanford as your potential running mate.
Sanford's record is outstanding. He has served both in the House and as a Governor. He was part of the '94 sweep. He has a lifetime ACU rating of 92. He is respected by conservatives throughout the GOP.
So how can this be accompished? By using the ingenuity and creativity of the grassroots to persuade the GOP contenders to bring Sanford over to their side. As I see it Thompson, Huckabee & Romney are the most likely to tap a Sanford for the VP slot. So after Saturday's results shake things out, why not target one of those contenders with grassroots enthusiasm about Sanford?
Getting Sanford on the ticket places a strong, traditional conservative one heartbeat away from POTUS. It gives the traditional conservative movement a candidate for future contests and it gives traditional conservatives a second chance to have a meaningful impact in this election.
Because of the way things have played out so far, the field is still wide open. This does give Paul a shot still, but judging by the numbers out there, it appears as though supporters should be prepared for more single digit finishes.
So instead of focusing time, money & effort on a third party run that will have no influence on the election, I suggest that the traditional conservative wing of the RP grassroots work to get a traditional conservative on the ticket in November, and that man is Mark Sanford.
Right now the contending candidates in the GOP race are trying to prove to the electorate that they are the "true conservative". What better way to sure up support, than having Gov. Sanford as your potential running mate.
Sanford's record is outstanding. He has served both in the House and as a Governor. He was part of the '94 sweep. He has a lifetime ACU rating of 92. He is respected by conservatives throughout the GOP.
So how can this be accompished? By using the ingenuity and creativity of the grassroots to persuade the GOP contenders to bring Sanford over to their side. As I see it Thompson, Huckabee & Romney are the most likely to tap a Sanford for the VP slot. So after Saturday's results shake things out, why not target one of those contenders with grassroots enthusiasm about Sanford?
Getting Sanford on the ticket places a strong, traditional conservative one heartbeat away from POTUS. It gives the traditional conservative movement a candidate for future contests and it gives traditional conservatives a second chance to have a meaningful impact in this election.