OnTheRocks Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Newt kept saying he isn't a candidate but just going around the country talking about the issues. Anyone think he will throw his hat into the 2008 ring? O'Reilly seemed to think it is inevitable. And will he be a viable candiate against Repubs like Giuliani and McCain (and God forbid) Pataki? McCain and Giuliani are Social Liberal Repubs....Newt is a little more to the right on the Social Issues. Will he be more attractive to the Conservative right? I think Newt v. Hillary would be a colossal circus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blzrul Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Newt kept saying he isn't a candidate but just going around the country talking about the issues. Anyone think he will throw his hat into the 2008 ring? O'Reilly seemed to think it is inevitable. And will he be a viable candiate against Repubs like Giuliani and McCain (and God forbid) Pataki? McCain and Giuliani are Social Liberal Repubs....Newt is a little more to the right on the Social Issues. Will he be more attractive to the Conservative right? I think Newt v. Hillary would be a colossal circus. 479605[/snapback] Yeah they could dust off that interview Newt's mom did with Connie Chung where she confided that Newtie called Hillary a B word. That was priceless. Even thought it was just on TV all that cigarette smoke was gagging me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Newt kept saying he isn't a candidate but just going around the country talking about the issues. Anyone think he will throw his hat into the 2008 ring? O'Reilly seemed to think it is inevitable. And will he be a viable candiate against Repubs like Giuliani and McCain (and God forbid) Pataki? McCain and Giuliani are Social Liberal Repubs....Newt is a little more to the right on the Social Issues. Will he be more attractive to the Conservative right? I think Newt v. Hillary would be a colossal circus. 479605[/snapback] I see him tossing his hat in. Whether he is a viable candidate is another issue. Against the three people you mentioned, he would stand a chance of getting the nomination. McCain will not get the nomination. Pataki will not, either. It would be Rudy against Newt and I think that Newt would get it. Newt vs. Hillary. Ughhhh. Let's hope that better candidates surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Newt vs. Hillary. Ughhhh. Let's hope that better candidates surface. 479624[/snapback] KRC in '08! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Call me crazy but I just don't see us electing a President whose first name is synonomous with "bug eater." Thanks Dummycrats and Republicans for literally giving us nothing to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 I see him tossing his hat in. Whether he is a viable candidate is another issue. Against the three people you mentioned, he would stand a chance of getting the nomination. McCain will not get the nomination. Pataki will not, either. It would be Rudy against Newt and I think that Newt would get it. Newt vs. Hillary. Ughhhh. Let's hope that better candidates surface. 479624[/snapback] KRC what do you think are Newt's weaknesses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 KRCwhat do you think are Newt's weaknesses? 479646[/snapback] Banking scandal, adultery, there were some allegations about inappropriate book deals, allegations about inappropriate use of taxpayer funds for his PAC. He is a staunch conservative, which can get him the nomination. He is more conservative then the others you mentioned, which is the only saving grace for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 KRC in '08! 479634[/snapback] It has not been ruled out. There are some things in the works. It depends on how they work out, as to whether I run again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGTEleven Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Newtie called Hillary a B word. 479623[/snapback] Did he also call the sky blue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinandjokin Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Thanks Dummycrats and Republicans for literally giving us nothing to choose from. 479637[/snapback] I believe I have voted in that election several times already. I respect McCain and would back him in a second, Pataki can get lost, and Newt=Hillary. If NG/HC were the final choices, while the temptation is always there to go Green Party, I'd might have to choke back the vomit and take Hillary. Wild Bill as the first lady is an opportunity I would have a hard time passing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I believe I have voted in that election several times already. I respect McCain and would back him in a second, Pataki can get lost, and Newt=Hillary. If NG/HC were the final choices, while the temptation is always there to go Green Party, I'd might have to choke back the vomit and take Hillary. Wild Bill as the first lady is an opportunity I would have a hard time passing up. 479703[/snapback] Newt will never see the nomination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live&DieBillsFootball Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Banking scandal, adultery, there were some allegations about inappropriate book deals, allegations about inappropriate use of taxpayer funds for his PAC. 479667[/snapback] So just another run of the mill Republican. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 So just another run of the mill Republican. 479764[/snapback] ... or Kennedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 My eye's hurt. Why did I read this thread.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Coli Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 This conjecture is irrelevent. It will be a Bush vs. Clinton election. There is no way that Rove and Cheney will give up the White House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 So just another run of the mill Republican. 479764[/snapback] Which brings them down to the level of Democrats. This game is fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live&DieBillsFootball Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Which brings them down to the level of Democrats. This game is fun. 479916[/snapback] You're right, there are plenty of slimeballs on both sides of the aisle. I just thought that it was funny talking about who would be a good presidential candidate and that even the most likely ones have tons of baggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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