I put this message in the Congress forum because the topic highlights the importance of congressional races. The best presidents often end up pissing into the wind when their party does not control Congress.
More importantly, a conservative president will be in just as much trouble with establishment Republicans as he would be with Democrats. Without some conservative muscle in both Houses it matters not who lives in the White House. That makes congressional races this year, and in 2016, more critical for conservatives than the 2016 presidential race.
The linked article lists a bunch of possibilities for 2016. The Democrats on the list that I am familiar with had me rolling on the floor laughing. I still laugh when I think of these three:
First let me say that Mike Lee should have been included in the Republican lineup. I do not know why he did not get a call.
I selected a few Republicans that I think would be okay as president. I left out those Republicans I would not vote for to win a bet —— along with a few who are unknown to me. My comments are in red text:
Sen. Kelly Ayotte (N.H.) — Ayotte, who is up for reelection in 2016, is already being discussed as a vice presidential pick.
Her comments always impress me whenever I see her on television.
Rep. Michele Bachmann (Minn.) — Tea Party favorite has said she might run again in 2016.
Bachmann will always have a soft spot in my heart.
John Bolton — The former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is leaving the 2016 door open.
I always liked Bolton for vice president with a president that gives him some authority in foreign policy. Secretary of State Bolton would be good, too.
Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) — Tea Party star must convince kingmakers that he can beat Clinton.
One of my top picks. Karl Rove’s Republicans hate him more than they hate Barack Taqiyya. That is more than enough reason to be for him.
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley — Haley is always mentioned as a possible candidate.
I know a little about her. What I do know passes muster.
Mike Huckabee — Huckabee’s poll numbers are quite good.
Big, big, plus! He hates the United Nations and says so. Huckabee and Bolton on the ticket would send Democrats around the bend.
Sarah Palin — The RNC put her in its straw poll, but most think the former Alaska governor will remain on the sidelines.
I’d like to see my favorite gal get her hands on a bureaucracy. Preferably the EPA. It would be a hoot watching her dismantle it.
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence — Pence is a dark horse who shouldn’t be overlooked. The former House member was Tea Party before the Tea Party existed and is well respected by social and fiscal conservatives.
Good possibility although a longshot.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry — Comebacks are common in politics, but can Perry pull it off? He has two things going for him: The border crisis has put him front and center on the national stage, and the right has rallied behind him in the wake of his indictment in Texas.
You gotta love anybody that wants to secure the border for real. What’s to dislike about a guy that Democrats indicted?
More importantly, a conservative president will be in just as much trouble with establishment Republicans as he would be with Democrats. Without some conservative muscle in both Houses it matters not who lives in the White House. That makes congressional races this year, and in 2016, more critical for conservatives than the 2016 presidential race.
The linked article lists a bunch of possibilities for 2016. The Democrats on the list that I am familiar with had me rolling on the floor laughing. I still laugh when I think of these three:
Jerry Brown
Howard Dean
Al Gore
Howard Dean
Al Gore
First let me say that Mike Lee should have been included in the Republican lineup. I do not know why he did not get a call.
I selected a few Republicans that I think would be okay as president. I left out those Republicans I would not vote for to win a bet —— along with a few who are unknown to me. My comments are in red text:
Sen. Kelly Ayotte (N.H.) — Ayotte, who is up for reelection in 2016, is already being discussed as a vice presidential pick.
Her comments always impress me whenever I see her on television.
Rep. Michele Bachmann (Minn.) — Tea Party favorite has said she might run again in 2016.
Bachmann will always have a soft spot in my heart.
John Bolton — The former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is leaving the 2016 door open.
I always liked Bolton for vice president with a president that gives him some authority in foreign policy. Secretary of State Bolton would be good, too.
Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) — Tea Party star must convince kingmakers that he can beat Clinton.
One of my top picks. Karl Rove’s Republicans hate him more than they hate Barack Taqiyya. That is more than enough reason to be for him.
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley — Haley is always mentioned as a possible candidate.
I know a little about her. What I do know passes muster.
Mike Huckabee — Huckabee’s poll numbers are quite good.
Big, big, plus! He hates the United Nations and says so. Huckabee and Bolton on the ticket would send Democrats around the bend.
Sarah Palin — The RNC put her in its straw poll, but most think the former Alaska governor will remain on the sidelines.
I’d like to see my favorite gal get her hands on a bureaucracy. Preferably the EPA. It would be a hoot watching her dismantle it.
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence — Pence is a dark horse who shouldn’t be overlooked. The former House member was Tea Party before the Tea Party existed and is well respected by social and fiscal conservatives.
Good possibility although a longshot.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry — Comebacks are common in politics, but can Perry pull it off? He has two things going for him: The border crisis has put him front and center on the national stage, and the right has rallied behind him in the wake of his indictment in Texas.
You gotta love anybody that wants to secure the border for real. What’s to dislike about a guy that Democrats indicted?
