George Pataki is considering a run. After drinking at bar in the Chelsea area of NYC during the last Presidential debate, he felt he can do better than those running. I agree with his sentiment.
Pataki is a formidable campaigner. He defeated Progressive icon Mario Cuomo in 94. During his term as Governor, taxes didn’t go up as much as they usually would. He has a very serious demeanor, something Conservatives are looking for. He has a history of working well with Democrats, this prevented taxes from going up as much the Dems would like. Pataki was even endorsed by the SEIU in NY! He has experience and is a rational man. America is ready for Pataki!
Admit it: when you heard that George Pataki was preparing a presidential campaign, you thought you heard wrong. Then you laughed. And then you laughed a little louder.
It’s O.K. You’re not alone. Plenty of New Yorkers very likely had the same reaction, just as they did four years ago when Mr. Pataki spent a few ill-advised months chasing votes in Iowa and New Hampshire before quietly giving up.
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Enter, perhaps, George Pataki, a three-term governor of New York who may not rank among the giants of Albany, but who certainly can articulate a more tolerant, more sane Republican agenda. Mr. Pataki was hardly a fiscal conservative as governor, but he did cut taxes, and he did stand up for immigrants’ and women’s rights, and he was quite a good governor on environmental and conservation issues.
Read the rest: Pataki? For President? Well, He Just May Be the Voice of Reason Among Republicans
George Pataki is a Republican in the fine tradition of Nelson Rockefeller and Richard Nixon. He believes that government can be managed better by Republican principles. Unlike the other Republicans, he is a true moderate with appeal for the center. He will not hesitate to raise taxes on the wealthy for the sake of a deal with Democrats! He is reasonable unlike other Republicans.
When attacked by Barack Obama, Georgia Pataki will take the high road and show his maturity. This will prove to Americans he’s an adult. In a debate with Obama, Pataki will be mild mannered and show Obama respect. He’s a gentleman and this is what America needs and wants at the moment.
An added bonus to all this., Former NY Senator Al D’Amato will probably be the Chief of Staff in a Pataki Administration.
D’Amato was known for clean and open government. He will make sure a Pataki Administration is answerable to the voters and not special interests.
America is ready for George Pataki.
Let’s give Rockefeller Republicanism another shot!
