Brownback 08

Posted by Moonage on 21 Jan 2007 | Tagged as: 2008 Presidential Race, Polls

Although I jumped the gun a little over there —>, Sam Brownback’s officially in.

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  1. on 25 Jan 2007 at 10:42 pm 1.American Phoenix said …

    I’ll have to know more about Brownback’s positions on the issues, however, I understand that he’s one of the few candidates that is unabashedly pro-life and pro-family and that’s a big factor, though not the only factor, in determining who I will vote for.

  2. on 25 Jan 2007 at 10:56 pm 2.Moonage said …

    Brownback, Tancredo, and Hunter are jockeying hardest for the conservative vote. I think if you look, Duncan Hunter’s record regarding pro-life issues is probably as solid, if not moreso, than Brownback.

  3. on 28 Jan 2007 at 6:08 pm 3.American Phoenix said …

    Thanks! I’ll definitely take a look. I’ve heard of Brownback and Tancredo. I’ve never heard of Duncan Hunter.

  4. on 28 Jan 2007 at 6:14 pm 4.Moonage said …

    I’m actually more familiar with Hunter than I am Tancredo or Brownback. Go figure. My general feeling is fairly favorable of them all pretty much equally. They have different perspectives on being conservative. I agree with some aspects and disagree with others. So, it’s kind of a wash with me between the three.

  5. on 28 Jan 2007 at 8:30 pm 5.StormWarning said …

    I’m not that familiar with Brownback for some reason. Tancredo, despite the fact that some of his ideas are a bit “far out” is a proponent of strong border security and immigration reform, so in general, I like what he has to say, and I listen.

    Duncan Hunter represents the 52nd CD in California (basically the border portion of San Diego County) and is now the Ranking Member on the House Armed Services Committee…dark horse???

  6. on 28 Jan 2007 at 9:53 pm 6.Moonage said …

    Hunter has been around a long time and is well connected to money. I wouldn’t consider him “the” longshot. Tancredo is more of a legitimate longshot in my opinion. I think his positions will appeal to a lot of the currently disenfranchised conservatives along the lines of New Gingrich. Brownback I think will get swamped by Tancredo’s message and the other’s ties to money. In the long run, I think this will be a race for second place.

  7. on 29 Jan 2007 at 10:31 pm 7.StormWarning said …

    I think you’re right and I mischaracterized Duncan Hunter as a “dark horse.” Do you think he has a chance for the top spot, or is he really a leading candidate for VP? At this point, and I know its very early, who do you think will be the Republican candidate for President?

    And no, I don’t think that it will be Giuliani.

  8. on 29 Jan 2007 at 11:04 pm 8.Moonage said …

    Republicans tend to rally around a candidate they think can win it all. And, to do that, they generally tend to pick that candidate early. I’m not really ready to pick one yet, there’s still room for others to get in ( Condi, probably not, but I could only hope ). Of the ones running now, I really couldn’t pic a winner. Hunter and McCain probably will be going after the same money, Hunter, Brownback, and Tancredo are going after the same voter block. Rudy and McCain are trying to drag the party to a more middle of the road agenda, which appeals to me. As far as running for #2, I am referencing that in coming in second and position for the next race possible. As far as the preferred veep candidate, I’m going to bet it’s Rudy or Condi ( if she’ll run ). This would allow the top candidate to appeal to the conservative base that dominates the party right now, but also allows for a moderate aspect to the slate as well. I don’t think McCain would accept that.

    It’ll be interesting to watch how all this shakes out. I can’t remember a presidential field that has been this full of viable candidates before, on both sides.

  9. on 02 Feb 2007 at 3:21 am 9.American Phoenix said …

    The last time I rallied around a candidate I thought could win, that was Schwarzenegger. I haven’t been impressed. He’s no Ronald Reagan! I knew that, but even so, I didn’t think it was going to be as bad as it is.

    If Duncan Hunter is pro-life, he hasn’t deigned to mention it anywhere on his website. This doesn’t mean that he isn’t, just that there’s no information given.

    Condoleeza Rice won’t run. She’s already said she won’t and I believe her.

    I agree with your analysis of Brownback, Tancredo and Hunter. I think Tancredo is probably considered too far right to win. Hunter will get questions about the Cunningham scandal. Brownback may be less connected to money than either of them and he may therefore be at a disadvantage.

    Who knows what will happen? It’s way too early to tell.

  10. on 02 Feb 2007 at 8:33 am 10.Moonage said …

    I really can’t remember a more muddled Republican primary, ever. It’s going to be interesting to watch for sure.

    And, I know Condi’s not going to run. But, I sure wish she would. I honestly think she’s too smart to tho.

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