Who Speaks For You
Posted by Andy on February 22nd, 2006
As the 2006 election nears, and the frenzy of 2008 gets closer and closer, I’ve been searching far and wide to find the ‘Perfect Republican’ to speak for me and what I stand for. I can’t seem to find someone who is out there saying what I want to hear, on a consistant basis. I’m not talking so much about who will be the 08 Presidential candidate, but rather who will be the conservative leader that people go to. (This also has state level implications for me too.)
I’m asking because I don’t really know who is in charge of things for the Republicans. ‘In charge’ isn’t right, maybe I mean what direction is our Party going? Both at the State and National level, I want to have someone start to say the things that I want to hear, because I believe that what I want to hear is actually the best for America. And I’m sure the Lefties feel the same way as I do.
So, I am asking you all, who speaks for you? Liberals, Conservatices, Moderates, whatever. Who is your favorite person when it comes to policies? (Answer in comments; All I ask is you be honest. No BS, answer for yourself, and if you can’t be serious, move on with out commenting.)
Who speaks for you?
February 22nd, 2006 at 5:08 pm
Who speaks for me? That’s hard to say. Rudy Giuliani would probably be near the top of the list. He’s undoubtedly a leader, and comparing him in similar situations as others, he shines in response. Consider 9/11 to New Orleans, or the Brooklyn Museum to the Danish Comics.
OTOH, I really like Mitt Romney also. He’s doesn’t seem to have as high a profile yet, but I think that he’s got potential.
Brent
February 22nd, 2006 at 5:39 pm
ah Brent, had Manhattan had to be evacuated on 9-11 the way New Orleans had to be during Katrina, Rudy would be a dog catcher in Guam right now. The failures of New Orleans are not even comparable to 9-11, and they were entirely different problems. Not that I hate Rudy, but even he couldn’t have changed the flooding, or the inaction at the local level. New Orleans was bound to happen, he’d have made no difference.
February 22nd, 2006 at 10:08 pm
Going to have to side with Brent on this one. I think Rudy would have made quite a positive difference in N’Awlins. Rudy has tremendous emergency management skills and made it a focus in New York. The NYPD/NYFD response to 9/11 didn’t happen by accident.
Back to the post topic, no one speaks for me other than me. My personal eclecticism prevents me from finding my voice emerging from someone else’s mouth consistently. I don’t see this as a problem, as I’, a big fan of limited government, so no politician has to perfectly embody my beliefs to satisfy my expectations for performance in office. That’s why a pro-life social conservative like me can see myself pulling the lever for Rudy in the right situation.
As for favorite policy person? Totally different question. I’ll get back to you on that.
February 24th, 2006 at 9:47 pm
I can’t say who I’d want to lead on the national level yet. Maybe Rudy. But I am more concerned with the Minnesota Senate right now anyway. It would help to know what your values and conservative feelings are so that I would be better able to respond with what I believe on each issue. I encourage you to visit my website at http://www.GoForEd.com, then leave me an email and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon
Ed