Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich BROMANCE??

Santorum: I'm a threat to the GOP establishment 

CBS Sunday Talk show with Bob Schieffer 01/15/12 

Gay activist, (just kidding) Rick Santorum appeared today on CBS's Face the Nation with Bob Schieffer. The interview starts off with Schieffer quoting what Santorum's best friend, Newt, said about Mitt Romney. Newt said that, "Mitt would not just be a bad choice, but a real problem for Republicans."

As what any other good friend would do, Santorum agreed with the statement. His reason is: Health Care. He says that Romney's plan  was based on Obama's health care, he was for individual mandate and government control of health care. He continues by saying that it increased taxes, including the taxes on a federal level ecause he says that "we've been pumping billions of dollars in the state of Massachusetts for Romney care." Overall, he says that it would be a disaster for both Obama and Romney to run against each other when their views on health care are the same, a view that Santorum believes is ridiculous.

Santorum says that some people want a president that will bring little to no change because they want to feel comfortable. He adds that when someone like him, who is a reformer, wants to shakes things up, especially when he was in DC, they feel that he is a threat to the GOP establishment.

Schieffer then asks why Santorum is a better candidate than others like Ron Paul and Newt. Santorum says that he agrees with some of their views.

For Paul: he agrees with Paul's view on the amounts of cuts they need to make and reforms of things like the federal reserve. The problem is his democratic view on national security. He wants to withdraw the troops and that would not keep America on good terms with its allies.

For Gingrich: This must be so HARD for Santorum to bash on his BFF, but he's gotta do it if he wants to win. He begins by saying, "Newt  is a friend and someone that I have a lot of respect for." But he believes that Newt has a bad record of leadership. He says that the US Senate Leadership, every group like NRA could depend on Santorum for conservative agenda items. 

Throughout the GOP races, I have noticed a bond between Santorum and Gingrich. They are always backing each other's views and attacked Romney together. This may be a strategy and could seem like a serious threat on the other candidates when they know that their opponents are in a small allegiance. Santorum and Gingrich do not have to worry about negative aids about them from the other because of this somewhat friendship that they have going. 

Looks Like It's Only *Romney vs. Paul* in Virginia

Perry Won’t Appear on Virginia GOP Primary Ballot, Judge Rules 

January 15, 2012, 9:38 AM EST By Tom Schoenberg and Bonnie V. Winston 

Virginia's primary is scheduled to be taken place on March 6, but, I guess the Virginians will only see Mitt Romney and Ron Paul on the ballots. Too bad for Gingrich, Perry, Santorum and Huntsman.

GOP candidates argued that Virginia's primary rules, that required 10,000 signatures from valid Virginia voters, improper and unconstitutional. However, U.S. District Judge John A. Gibney Jr. denied those challenges. Though he agrees that Virginia's rule requiring petition circulators to be eligible voters is probably unconstitutional, the candidates waited six months from the day signatures are to be collected, making it "unreasonable."

Perry argues that Virginia's rule requiring petition circulators to be eligible voters in the state violates the 1st and 14th Amendments.

Gingrich seems to have taken this news in an optimistic matter. He says that "Life goes on... I think we'll be fine." The question is, will "they" be fine? Romney has already won in Iowa and New Hampshire already. Right now, he is also ahead in the public opinion surveys in South Carolina, primary on Jan. 21. As of now, Romney has a huge advantage over the other candidates and all Gingrich has to say is "Life goes on..."

Donald Palmer, secretary of Virginia's election board, said that almost all 134 Virginia jurisdiction already had printed the Republican primary ballots. He added that the total amount for Virginia's primary costs $3 million/ If Perry and the others are to win their lawsuits, the change at this point would cost Virginia several hundred thousand dollars.

This news is totally relevant because it involves the GOP candidates and the courts, executive and judicial branches in a clash. This could really affect the candidates and give Romney a huge lead in the GOP races. I believe that this could be the end for the other candidates and that Romney has already won.

Ron Paul on Civil Liberties - "Can a private owner not serve Blacks?"

Will Republicans Vote for Ron Paul?

January 8, 2012 

Fox News Sunday - Talk Show

This week on Fox News Sunday, Ron Paul stops by and talks with Chris Wallace. One topic they touched on was: Civil Liberties.

Back in 2004, Ron Paul gave his view on the 1964 Voting Rights Act. He said that, "The rights of all private property owners, even those whose actions decent people find abhorrent, must be respected if we are to maintain a free society."

Chris Wallace asked, "Are you saying that it is okay for a private restaurant should be able to decide whether or not to serve Black people?"

Ron Paul wants people to distinguish between what private property means. His believes that government enforced laws - like the forced integration laws were evil. He says that one's civil liberties are protected by his/her properties. One example he gives are bedrooms. "If you want to protect sexual preferences, you protect the property of the bedrooms."

Chris Wallace then again asked the questions that was not answered. Is it okay to not serve Blacks in a private business? Ron Paul says that it is okay because of property rights, but it is morally wrong. If you want to get into that, you need to change people's minds and views, he basically says.

Wallace asked if he wanted to go back a century where government did not intervene -like enforce racial integration. Ron Paul laughs at the remark. He does not want to go back where there was slavery and Jim Crow laws - imperfect gold standards. He wants to build back the rights that the Founders gave us.

He concludes that America is losing its Civil Liberties - National Defense Authorization Act: the arrest of American citizens, all civil liberties will be endangered if we don't reverse this.

Ron Paul's view on Civil Liberties could be viewed in many ways. He is against government intervention - government does not have the right to tell a private business to not discriminate. He believes that the owner should just have better morals.

I totally disagree with him on this example. Government should be allowed to set standards for anti-discrimination in private properties. Sometimes, people put their racism ahead of money - and thus would tell a specific race group to not enter. Government intervention controls those views and ensure equality, one of the rights guaranteed by the government. However, is he saying that one could win the fight for gay rights by defending property rights? If so, this may be a new way / path in fighting for not just gay rights, but others as well.

Huntsman Defending His Service as Ambassador to China

Huntsman fires back at Romney for knocking his service as ambassador to China

By

Kevin Hechtkopf

January 8, 2012

I rarely hear Jon Huntsman's name being mentioned. It wasn't until recently that I found out why. Jon Huntsman seems to be unpopular due to his affiliation with Obama - he served as an ambassador to China, and he has been criticized by his work. Well, Jon Huntsman decided to put his foot down and fight back at the people who criticizes his services - one of them being Mitt Romney.

During a Sunday morning debate, a question was asked to Huntsman regarding austerity (budget cuts), job crisis and government spending in D.C. David Gregory asked Huntsman what he would do to say to Americans that these cuts, though sacrifices, are good for the people. 

Huntsman did not answer the question. Instead, he decided to call out Romney. "I was criticized, for putting my country first." Jon was explaining why he was associated with the Democrats two years ago. He was trying to say that it was for the country. His job to maintain peace is like his two sons serving under that Navy. Serving the country does not relate to party affiliation. 

Romney responds by saying, "I think we serve our country first by standing for people who believe in conservative principles and doing everything in our power to promote an agenda that does not include President Obama's agenda." He does not agree with Huntsman decision and continues, "I think the person who should represent our party...is not someone who called him a remarkable leader and went to be his ambassador in China." 

Huntsman fired back with a dignified response. "This nation is divided...because of attitudes like that." His says that the American people are tired of the partisan division. He suggest that we come together first and find solutions to our problems. He was highly praised for his response and received applause. 

The problem that this debate relates to is foreign policy. Huntsman believes in unity to help solve the nation's problems. I totally agree with Huntsman and he is winning my favor. However, how does New Hampshire feel about this?

According to the latest Suffolk two day tracking poll, he now sits at 11% in New Hampshire, putting him third place.  

BOOOO You Santorum!!

Rick Santorum booed by college students in New  Hampshire after comparing gay marriage to polygamy 

BY ALIYAH SHAHID / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Friday, January 6 2012, 9:34 AM

Yesterday, Republican traveled to New Hampshire, the next state in the contest to find the GOP presidential nominee. Mitt Romney also flew to South Carolina, the third state to vote. The biggest shock of the day was when Santorum got booed during his campaign.

The tension began when a student asked Santorum why his definition of equality did not include same-sex marriage.

The second-place Iowa winner then asked a question in return. "So anyone can marry anyone else? So anyone can marry several people? Well what about three men? If reason says that if you think it's okay for two, then you have to differentiate with me as to why it's not OK for three." He had just compared gay marriage to polygamy!


After several students tried to give an explanation to answer the response, he obnoxiously tried to end the debate and said, "I'm going to give people one more chance then we are going to move on."

According to Bloomberg News, the former Pennsylvania senator is fine with the state's decision to legalize gay marriage because it was decided by the state Legislature. However, if gay marriage was a federal issue, we all know Santorum would be the first to veto any proposed bill on gay rights passed by the Legislature, if he were President.

Santorum concluded by saying that marriage should be between a man and a woman because it allows reproduction and keeps civilization going.

As Santorum left, several members in the crowd loudly booed him.

New Hampshire's primary is scheduled to take place next Tuesday. Based on what happened, we know very well that Santorum will not pull much support. Do not expect a jump in the polls as he did in Iowa. As of right now, Mitt Romney has a lead with 40%.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/rick-santorum-booed-college-students-hampshire-comparing-gay-marriage-polygamy-article-1.1001802

The End for Bachmann

After poor Iowa caucus showing, Bachmann ends presidential bid

Published January 04, 2012

By: Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau

Bachmann made the decision early today after receiving only 5% of the Iowa caucus vote on yesterday. She failed to win a single county, including Black Hawk, in which she was raised in. She decided to withdraw from the race and canceled the campaign that she scheduled for in South Carolina. She says that "The people of Iowa spoke with a very clear voice and I have decided to stand aside that." Who knew that .04 % of the nations population could affect Bachmann's decision. This goes against people who believe that Iowa caucuses play no significant role. It sometimes acts as an "eye-opener" for a candidate and let them see that they are not popular. This is not the end of Bachmann. She says, "I will continue to fight to defeat the president's agenda for socialism."  She believes that Barack Obama's Health Care's reform "endanger the very survival of our republic." “I ran because I believe since Day 1 Barack Obama’s policies based on socialism are destructive to the very foundations of the republic.” 
Members of a Minnesota women's group were sad to see Bachmann go. “Congresswoman Bachmann is a leader,” said Voices of Conservative Women President Jennifer DeJournett. “We were proud to see her break yet another barrier for women in politics. Congresswoman Bachmann never failed to make her voice heard on the issues she cared about and fought to defend.”
Bachmann's dropout could will definitely work in favor for the candidates. The question is, which candidate will Bachmann's supporters back-up now?? 

John McCain Endorses Former Rival

(A Combination of 2 Articles - Both published on Jan 4) 

John McCain endorses former rival Mitt Romney in New Hampshire  &

John McCain endorses Mitt Romney, his bitter rival from four years ago By Holly Bailey 

It was only four years ago in the early primaries where two men stood next to one another calling each other names. McCain called Romney "a manager, not a leader" and criticized his speeches and said that they were "memorized and not heartfelt." However, need I remember that once the political fight is over, rivalries fade. This is an example. 

In Manchester, both men had a reunion and McCain looked at Romney modestly and said, "...I am here for one reason and one reason only, and that is to make sure that we make Mitt Romney the next president of the United States and New Hampshire is the state that would catapult him to the victory." 

McCain endorsing Romney will help Romney a great deal. McCain was very popular in New Hampshire in the primaries of 2000 and 2008. The citizens of that state will see that there once chosen official is endorsing a candidate and this will persuade them to swing and support Romney also. Surprisingly, Romney does not need the win. Romney holds a 27 point lead over Ron Paul in the state according to a tracking poll. 

Because McCain is now endorsing Romney, it means an end to his ties with Jon Huntsman. The former Utah governor was one of McCain's earliest supporters. Many of Huntsman's staffers have worked for McCain. His did not respond well to the news and says, "People are looking for a new generation of leadership. You can get all the Doles and McCains in the world, but in the end nobody cares."