He would be the best thing since Barry Goldwater

Bilge_Rat · 11-30-11, 09:58 AM

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If that’s a concern for anyone, though, it is more likely Romney than his Democratic opponents, whose view of Gingrich was summed up Monday by Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank in a press conference announcing his retirement.

The veteran congressman gave voice to what most members of his party are saying in private, and some are gleefully admitting in public: that they believe Gingrich would be a general election opponent beyond the Democrats’ wildest dreams.

“He would be the best thing that happened to the Democratic Party since Barry Goldwater,” Frank said.

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/69272.html

Newt Gingrich? what is da "Base" thinking? nominating him would practically garantee Obama's re-election.

Takeda Shingen · 11-30-11, 10:09 AM

I have said it before but will repeat; Barack Obama will be re-elected for a second term, and it will not be due to any political strength or success in office on his part. The Obama administration has been a failure, and this race is Team R's to lose, which they seem to be on track to do in spectacular fashion.

August · 11-30-11, 10:38 AM

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***8220;He would be the best thing that happened to the Democratic Party since Barry Goldwater,***8221; Frank said.

Interesting analogy because Lyndon Johnson, the man who defeated Goldwater, was the president who escalated the Vietnam advisors mission into a full blown conflict. Most of the names on the Vietnam memorial wall are there because of his policies.

"Best thing"? For who? Certainly not America.

Sailor Steve · 11-30-11, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by August

"Best thing"? For who?

He said the Democratic party. For some that's all that counts.

AVGWarhawk · 11-30-11, 12:24 PM

Newt is ok. A bit stiff, uninspiring, emotionless....well... he is Newt.

I agree with Tak and have in the past. BO will win and not for his stellar command of the office or current affairs.

Platapus · 11-30-11, 05:34 PM

If only we had a Barry Goldwater today. If only.

August · 11-30-11, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

If only we had a Barry Goldwater today. If only.

Can you just imagine the fun todays Dems would have with a name like "Goldwater"?

11-30-11, 12:24 PM	#5
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Newt is ok. A bit stiff, uninspiring, emotionless....well... he is Newt. I agree with Tak and have in the past. BO will win and not for his stellar command of the office or current affairs. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	If only we had a Barry Goldwater today. If only. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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11-30-11, 10:09 AM	#2
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I have said it before but will repeat; Barack Obama will be re-elected for a second term, and it will not be due to any political strength or success in office on his part. The Obama administration has been a failure, and this race is Team R's to lose, which they seem to be on track to do in spectacular fashion.