Tag Archives: Rick Santorum

Romney the moderate, in his own words

Posted on February 25, 2012 by mesasmiles

The day after the Arizona Republican debate, where Romney and Paul ganged up on Rick Santorum, accusing him of not being a true conservative, conservative radio talk show host Mark Levin seemed really annoyed at both Ron Paul and Mitt … Continue reading →

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Putting Santorum’s “Politics is a team sport” comment in perspective

Posted on February 23, 2012 by mesasmiles

Let me start by laying the foundation. I am an anti-establishment Republican. I do not believe in “go along to get along.” I tend to support the anti-establishment candidates. Which is why I’m for Rick Santorum. Rick looked sheepish when … Continue reading →

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Santorum’s Phoenix Rally – video

Posted on February 21, 2012 by mesasmiles

Rick Santorum spoke to an enthusiastic crowd of an estimated 600 to 700 persons, at the El-Zaribah Shrine Auditorium in Phoenix today. Here is the link to his 40-minute speech: Rick Santorum Phoenix Rally Click here to visit the Liberty … Continue reading →

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Rick Santorum – a tough target

Posted on February 20, 2012 by mesasmiles

As a Santorum supporter, I’m delighted to see the attacks being mounted against him lately. And they’re coming principally from three quarters – Liberals, who are scared of his conservatism, establishment Republicans, who are also scared of, or maybe I … Continue reading →

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The Mormon case against Romney

Posted on February 10, 2012 by mesasmiles

I’m LDS, and I fully realize that the Mormon vote is going for Romney. He’s going to take Utah. And Arizona. Pardon me for not joining. I know the thinking. When that LDS tag is attached, members of the Church … Continue reading →

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Rick Santorum’s likability

Posted on February 8, 2012 by mesasmiles

If you’ve read much of this blog, you know that, among the present field of Republican presidential candidates, Rick Santorum is my man. I predicted some time ago that if the race could ever be framed as a two-person race … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney’s pathetic statement on unemployment – you call THIS electable?

Posted on February 5, 2012 by mesasmiles

So we got the January jobs numbers – an unemployment rate of 8.3%, and Obama and his defenders in the media are dancing in the streets. And Mitt Romney responds: “We welcome the fact that jobs were created and unemployment … Continue reading →

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Newt Gingrich should withdraw and support Rick Santorum

Posted on February 1, 2012 by mesasmiles

Yesterday on Mark Levin’s radio show, he mentioned some prominent pundit who suggested that Newt Gingrich should drop out and throw his support to Rick Santorum. Good idea! Newt has been saying he could beat Mitt Romney if only Rick … Continue reading →

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Sarah Palin is wrong on this one – Rick Santorum is the most electable conservative

Posted on January 29, 2012 by mesasmiles

I very much admire Sarah Palin. I’ve read her autobiography, and view her as a true, freedom-loving patriot. But she and other conservatives are making a gross tactical error in backing Newt Gingrich. It’s splintering the Republican party terribly and … Continue reading →

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Conservatives – get Rick Santorum or you’re going to lose an important contstituency

Posted on January 21, 2012 by mesasmiles

I’m so frustrated with our conservative opinion leaders, I could spit. I love Rush Limbaugh – I catch some of his show every day. I highly respect Mark Levin – I download his podcast and try to catch every point he … Continue reading →

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I’m frustrated with the direction of the Republican nomination process

Posted on January 19, 2012 by mesasmiles

And what I’m frustrated with is the behavior of certain “opinion leaders” in the conservative movement. Yes, the country has deteriorated morally considerably in the last thirty years, since we elected Reagan. But we need more conservatives who are willing … Continue reading →

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Character does matter in a Republican presidential candidate

Posted on January 11, 2012 by mesasmiles

My problem with Newt as a presidential candidate, from the beginning, has been the character issue. Twelve years ago, Democrats were trying to sell us on the idea that character doesn’t matter in a president – only his policies and … Continue reading →

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