Newt Gingrich has formed a "presidential exploratory committee". He says that he is not sure if he will run for president, but we all know the political dance - he will be running for president against Obama. And he cannot win.
I am a fan of Newt and he is an intellectual giant compared to Obama. In a debate he would make Obama look like a high school political science student, but he cannot win.
It's sad, but in today's environment of 24 hour news and a left wing media that creates the images for the masses, Newt cannot compete with Obama. The reason - the average American is not that smart or better said; not that interested in politics except for what they get from the two minute sound bites.
Newt is smart and tough; if elected he would be a great president and he would replace the most incompetent president in this country's history. But he has personal baggage, he doesn't have a good physical "image", and the media would destroy him.
I hope I am wrong, but I believe the Republicans need a fresh, intelligent, and tough new candidate that will be able to convince the American public that this country is in deep trouble, while at the same time has the gift of charisma and political polish that our incompetent "Golden Boy" has.
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My name is Chuck. My grand kids gave me the name "Chuckie D"...and it stuck. This blog will not discuss any controversial subjects...only the simpler subjects such as politics, religion, abortion, immigration, and of course, Global Warming.
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- Chuckie D
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- Married to a wonderful lady, have six great kids along with their spouses, and the coolest grand kids anyone could ask for. I worked all my life in the underwater instrument/camera business, founding my own company in 1979. In 1993 we sold our business and retired to the Central Coast of California and live on a 20 acre ranch in a home we built ourselves. I have always been an athlete, competing in football, baseball, basketball, long distance running, and triathlons most of my adult life, until "father time" caught up to me. Now I swim, walk, and bike, but my joints say "no more running or competitive sports!" In retirement, I farm a small vineyard with Pinot Noir and Viognier vines, and make wine in a small winery we built on our property. And yes, it is good wine.
1 comment:
Good thoughts. I have been thinking along the same lines. However, I think it's also important to realize that ANY candidate that Republicans put forth will be "destroyed" by the liberal media, even if they were perfect. The key is finding someone who won't ignore the media and instead confront them head on and beat them at their own game. It might be time for conservatives to start taking off the gloves. Newt could be good at that. Also, the country might be getting tired of youthful inexperience and be ready to vote for grandfatherly wisdom. Who knows... Newt (or someone like him) just might have a chance.
-Ben Gregory
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