The Republican class of 2010 was probably the single greatest amount of political talent ever elected at the same time. People like Marco Rubio, Allen West, Pat Toomey, Rand Paul, Kristin Noem, Niki Haley, Raul Labrador, Scott Walker and many others are the new face of the GOP. They come from a generation that influenced by Ronald Reagan style Conservatism in the 1980’s. The regime of Barack Hussein Obama opened the way for this flood of fresh blood. They have joined liked minded Conservatives like Paul Ryan and Eric Cantor. The sad part is, this talented pool was not elected a few cycles ago and are not ready for 2012. Instead the possible GOP Presidential candidates for next year are retreads and damaged goods.
It’s not just that the starting lineup is weak. Their backups are incredibly strong. The names bandied about as attractive vice presidential options impress more than the presidential candidates who might select them. Might the party be better served by a sort of political double-promotion?
Republicans won in 2010 not by carting out retreads, but by infusing fresh blood into the party. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal—to name just four from a deep Republican bench—exhibit charisma, vigor, and likeability largely absent from those visibly seeking the presidency. Of greater importance, they have shown fidelity to the limited-government principles currently animating the Republican Party.
They are flawed. They lack experience. But remember that Romney served just one term as governor, Palin, not even that. And, as evidenced by the thin curriculum vitae of the 2008 Democratic nominee, voters, at least outside of GOP primaries, don’t cast ballots on experience. What the new bloods truly lack is familiarity. But even familiarity isn’t an unmitigated blessing. To know Newt or Sarah, particularly after the New York Times gets through with them, isn’t necessarily to love them.
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The Republicans are in a dilemma. Any of the newly elected new bloods, would clobber Obama in an election. However, they promised to serve their constituents and they just were elected. The current crop might be able to beat Obama, but it will be tough. I have said that I might sit 2012 out. I’m talking junk any way, I despise the Obama regime. I just want to vote for someone I like and not against I don’t like. None of the current front runners are offering anything different than the Post Reagan era GOP. Most of them are Rockefeller Republicans or would be manipulated by advisers with agendas.
Obama must be defeated, but I want it to be someone who will turn this nation around. Let’s keep our fingers cross that someone arises who can bring back the Reagan era optimistic Conservatism. The future of our nation depends on it.
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