johnwilliamson062
Moderator
I have problems with McCain but will absolutely NOT support Barr while the alternative is Obama with a Dem congress who will appoint Liberal judges and push through nationalized health care.
The problem with this outlook is that it is so shortsighted. I would rather vote for Barr, suck it up and deal with Obama for four year in order to send the Republicans a message that will lead to a good candidate on '12. Being a POW gets you a free ride into the Senate. Great lifetime healthcare, pension, all the connections that go with the position. It does not get you into the White House in my book. You have to be a competent diplomat and politician. Of course it is much better to get in off the POW ticket than the last name ticket like Bush did.
Suck it up and take the hit in '08 so the Republicans will have to run a decent candidate who is fiscally conservative and supports 2a in '12. Obama will be slow moving in his first term to make sure he gets a second. Give money directly to senators and representatives in your state so they can hold Obama at bay. Don't take the I am so scared of Obama, so I will continue to support a party that no longer shares any of my values approach. Give the Republicans a reason to change, please.