Well, Super Tuesday is now history; what have we learned? Well we
have learned that McCain is the darling of Independents, Moderates and
the Republican Elites. We have learned that McCain does not appeal to
rank and file Republicans and he certainly does not appeal to
Conservatives. We learned that Huckabee has hitched his wagon to McCain;
witness the WV caucuses.
We also learned that the “South” is still Evangelical Christian and is
not apt to back a NE Liberal state Governor who is a Mormon. As one
caller to a local talk show said, “we would rather back a backsliding
Baptist (Huckabee) than a non-practicing Presbyterian (McCain) or a
Mormon (Romney).” Christian Conservative Republicans have a really big
problem; we have no one contending for the Presidency who articulates
our values… not one.
Romney comes close but, and this is a big but, his values while
paralleling ours are not based in the same faith as ours. I know this is
politically incorrect and nobody is talking about it for that very
reason. The problem is that the alternative choices although “Christian”
are not Bible believing Christians as were our forefathers. This “new
evangelism” is a watered down, feel good, tickle your ear Christianity
that accepts the premise that all religions are equally valid.
Another issue is Romney’s moderate political background. His dad, George
Romney, Rockefeller, and other moderates refused to support Goldwater at
the convention in 1964. Some moderates even formed "Republicans for
Lyndon Johnson." This further blurs his recently acquired Conservative
credentials.
Tony Blankley in his column on creators.com
said, “…what was left after the two strongest candidates couldn't run
(Jeb Bush and George Allen) was one venerable candidate (McCain), one
suspiciously newly minted conservative (Romney), one not-quite-plausible
factional figure (Huckabee), one social liberal (Giuliani), a quixotic
anti-war candidate (Paul) and an older Southern gent with a smashing
younger wife for whom he seemed to be saving most of the energy he
should have used in what was risibly called his "run" for president
(Thompson).”
And that is just the Republican side.
It looks like the Democrat party will give us, Clinton, Obama or Clinton
and Obama as their Presidential candidate(s). There is certainly no
option there. Both are Leftist and their religion is best defined as the
Gospel according to Karl Marx. Add to that the fact that although Obama
cries long and hard that he is a “Christian” his family background
(father and stepfather) is Muslim. Another problem Obama has on the
religious front is his “Christian” church and his Pastor’s affinity for
Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam.
The real story of Super Tuesday, “when you look at their rallies and
their turn-out numbers, is that the Democrats have two strong candidates
either of whom could lead a united party to victory. Forget the gaseous
platitudes: in Dem terms, their choice on Super Duper Tuesday was
deciding which candidate was Super Duper and which was merely Super.
Over on the GOP side, it was a choice between Weak & Divisive or Weaker
& Unacceptable. Doesn't bode well for November.”*
I sat out the Primary here in Tennessee, something I have never done
before. I will participate in the General Election in November to vote
for Conservative Congressman and Senator because having a Conservative
Congress is going to be imperative no matter who wins. The question of
casting a Presidential vote is at this time very much in doubt.
*Mark Steyn, Wednesday, February 06, 2008 The Morning After
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