GOP affiliated publication headlines full court press to force Gingrich out

**Singularity** · 14th February 2012 12:00 AM

Well we all know that Reagan's eleventh commandment has been tossed into the dustbin of history, but the Buckley rule lives, at least with his successors at his publication, at least in the following form: "We should support the most conservative candidate who is." Santorum is the only real conservative left in the GOP field to back and so they'll go with him, electable or no. He's not electable, a candidate that has regularly devoted his attention to the issue of contraception in a political season revolving around the economy simply isn't, but he's all they have left. And The Review has thrown down the gauntlet -- Gingrich, get out.

**Mertex** · 14th February 2012 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by Singularity

Well we all know that Reagan's eleventh commandment has been tossed into the dustbin of history, but the Buckley rule lives, at least with his successors at his publication, at least in the following form: "We should support the most conservative candidate who is." Santorum is the only real conservative left in the GOP field to back and so they'll go with him, electable or no. He's not electable, a candidate that has regularly devoted his attention to the issue of contraception in a time of economic crisis simply isn't, but he's all they have left. And The Review has thrown down the gauntlet -- Gingrich, get out.

Either way (whether GOP is able to force Gingrich out or not), it's a win-win for Obama. If Newt stays, he takes votes away from Santorum and helps Romney, whom many conservatives have not warmed up to. If they force him out, Santorum may beat Romney. The Obama campaign should have a heyday publicizing all of the whacko statements and ideas (not to mention the inability to speak coherently) of Santorum.

**nonsqtr** · 14th February 2012 02:23 AM

Originally Posted by Mertex

Either way (whether GOP is able to force Gingrich out or not), it's a win-win for Obama. If Newt stays, he takes votes away from Santorum and helps Romney, whom many conservatives have not warmed up to. If they force him out, Santorum may beat Romney. The Obama campaign should have a heyday publicizing all of the whacko statements and ideas (not to mention the inability to speak coherently) of Santorum.

Poor 'Pubbies.

I guess Bush was a hard act to follow?

**johnflesh** · 14th February 2012 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by nonsqtr

Poor 'Pubbies.

I guess Bush was a hard act to follow?

Awesome, that is very creative of you. Kudos. ++

**johnflesh** · 14th February 2012 06:50 AM

Come on, we need Newt in the race guys. 11th Commandment or not.

One word, in the form of two words:

Moon base.

**Red Eft** · 14th February 2012 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by Singularity

Well we all know that Reagan's eleventh commandment has been tossed into the dustbin of history, but the Buckley rule lives, at least with his successors at his publication, at least in the following form: "We should support the most conservative candidate who is." Santorum is the only real conservative left in the GOP field to back and so they'll go with him, electable or no. He's not electable, a candidate that has regularly devoted his attention to the issue of contraception in a political season revolving around the economy simply isn't, but he's all they have left. And The Review has thrown down the gauntlet -- Gingrich, get out.

I don't understand this reasoning. Why the most conservative and why not the most electable? Do they think the base won't vote for a Repub who isn't conservative enough thus giving the win to the Dem? I would think that having a candidate that appeals to moderates and independents would be a better choice because the candidate can't win if only conservatives vote for him.

**Singularity** · 14th February 2012 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by Red Eft

I don't understand this reasoning. Why the most conservative and why not the most electable? Do they think the base won't vote for a Repub who isn't conservative enough thus giving the win to the Dem? I would think that having a candidate that appeals to moderates and independents would be a better choice because the candidate can't win if only conservatives vote for him.

There is a definite established line of thought within Republican ranks right now that says "all our past 'moderate' candidates have been failures. If we don't peg to the right we will lose." It defies reason, ignores key facts about what the general electorate wants, but it justifies stuck-in-the-mud partisanship, which just infests them at this moment. I earnestly hope that they nominate an undoubted conservative like Santorum and then lose. If it's Romney and they lose it will get worse.

**Tarheeler** · 14th February 2012 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by Red Eft

I don't understand this reasoning. Why the most conservative and why not the most electable? Do they think the base won't vote for a Repub who isn't conservative enough thus giving the win to the Dem? I would think that having a candidate that appeals to moderates and independents would be a better choice because the candidate can't win if only conservatives vote for him.

The Republicans haven't been interested in the moderates for a while now. They are much more concerned with cultivating their brand of conservatism than attracting middle-of-road voters. And it's not just the party itself; the voting block is also moving that way. Why else would they be bouncing from candidate to candidate?

And, unfortunately, the Dems are only marginally better. But their base isn't as screwed up the GOP; a moderate can find a few solid candidates to root for, and they actually stand a chance to get elected.

As for the OP, I think that picking Santorum over Romney will hurt them, but the same would be true with Gingrich.
I think Mertex is right on this one.

**Mertex** · 14th February 2012 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Red Eft

I don't understand this reasoning. Why the most conservative and why not the most electable? Do they think the base won't vote for a Repub who isn't conservative enough thus giving the win to the Dem? I would think that having a candidate that appeals to moderates and independents would be a better choice because the candidate can't win if only conservatives vote for him.

Shhhhhhh! They may hear you and put the word out. Santorum is a great choice, we need to reiterate that to them, make them feel like they've hit on a winner.

**Bluesguy** · 14th February 2012 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Singularity

Well we all know that Reagan's eleventh commandment has been tossed into the dustbin of history, but the Buckley rule lives, at least with his successors at his publication, at least in the following form: "We should support the most conservative candidate who is." Santorum is the only real conservative left in the GOP field to back and so they'll go with him, electable or no. He's not electable, a candidate that has regularly devoted his attention to the issue of contraception in a political season revolving around the economy simply isn't, but he's all they have left. And The Review has thrown down the gauntlet -- Gingrich, get out.

National Review is not the GOP, why did you say it was the GOP?

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