Conservative Activists Uncertain About 2012 GOP Field

Gerald · 02-11-11, 07:39 PM

WASHINGTON - If the mood at the Conservative Political Action Conference is any gauge, Republican presidential hopefuls have a lot of convincing to do in order to sway the base to their side.

As candidates jockey for position ahead of the 2012 campaign, conservative activists are projecting a whole lot of uncertainty about the field that's starting to take shape. Attendees at the annual conservative convention in Washington, D.C., found a nit to pick with a number of the GOP leaders vying for their affection, and possibly their vote.

Some complained that the candidates with a sound policy vision had no "charisma." Those with plenty of personality offered less in the way of substance, they said. Some were too far right, others weren't conservative enough. Many said they'd prefer to "wait and see" before warming up to anyone in particular.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011...ain-gop-field/

Note: Published February 11, 2011

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Conservative Activists Uncertain About 2012 GOP Field WASHINGTON - If the mood at the Conservative Political Action Conference is any gauge, Republican presidential hopefuls have a lot of convincing to do in order to sway the base to their side. As candidates jockey for position ahead of the 2012 campaign, conservative activists are projecting a whole lot of uncertainty about the field that's starting to take shape. Attendees at the annual conservative convention in Washington, D.C., found a nit to pick with a number of the GOP leaders vying for their affection, and possibly their vote. Some complained that the candidates with a sound policy vision had no "charisma." Those with plenty of personality offered less in the way of substance, they said. Some were too far right, others weren't conservative enough. Many said they'd prefer to "wait and see" before warming up to anyone in particular. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011...ain-gop-field/ Note: Published February 11, 2011 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie