Why I want Huckabee to be the R candidate

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

It will make this the election season beyond enjoyable to watch CB melt down as the hash out if a lying scum sucking, as Pap called him KKucKabe, bigot is better to vote for than a filthy heather liberal.

I can think of a few who may implode.

[MikeWaters]

I am in complete agreement.

Among many Mormons, the GOP is more gospel than the gospel itself.

To watch this implosion will be truly satisfying.

[jay santos]

The hypocrisy on Huckabee is pretty disgusting. The problem is both sides think they're honorable on this. An eye for an eye and the whole world ends up blind. (I got that off a bumper sticker)

[Cali Coug]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

I am in complete agreement.

Among many Mormons, the GOP is more gospel than the gospel itself.

To watch this implosion will be truly satisfying.

Maybe Mormons will finally realize that despite the tremendous efforts of Mormons, they are not welcome in the GOP in any position of real power or respect.

[Tex]

Heh, so much anger, so much vindictiveness.

Where's Ronnie's "Morning in America" when we need it?

[myboynoah]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

Maybe Mormons will finally realize that despite the tremendous efforts of Mormons, they are not welcome in the GOP in any position of real power or respect.

So you would agree that Romney's Mormonism played a role in the results yesterday? Why do you think Mormons would receive a better reception in the Democratic Party? In other words, convince me that I, as a member of the "self-reliance, people should work for what they get and not feed off the hard work of others" wing of Mormondom, should join with you (I'm giving you a chance to do some missionary work here). I'm also pretty much a "national interest" type on foreign policy and see a quick retreat from Iraq as a bad idea. I'm also very much a believer in the free market and free trade.

[Cali Coug]

Originally Posted by myboynoah

So you would agree that Romney's Mormonism played a role in the results yesterday? Why do you think Mormons would receive a better reception in the Democratic Party? In other words, convince me that I, as a member of the "self-reliance, people should work for what they get and not feed off the hard work of others" wing of Mormondom, should join with you (I'm giving you a chance to do some missionary work here). I'm also pretty much a "national interest" type on foreign policy and see a quick retreat from Iraq as a bad idea. I'm also very much a believer in the free market and free trade.

Of course it played a role in yesterday's results. I simply don't believe it was the deciding factor. Romney's multiple policy switches, IMO, did him more harm than his religion. People wanted someone genuine, and Romney appears anything but.

Why would Mormons receive a better reception with Democrats? Well, for one, the highest ranking Democrat IS a Mormon, and it has never been an issue. Blue Dog Democrats, by the way, are quite in line with your views.

[myboynoah]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

Of course it played a role in yesterday's results. I simply don't believe it was the deciding factor. Romney's multiple policy switches, IMO, did him more harm than his religion. People wanted someone genuine, and Romney appears anything but.

Why would Mormons receive a better reception with Democrats? Well, for one, the highest ranking Democrat IS a Mormon, and it has never been an issue. Blue Dog Democrats, by the way, are quite in line with your views.

Yeah, but put Reid on a national ticket and I wonder if there wouldn't be a similar whispering campaign.

That Romney's religion played a role bothers me. I feel like we've played ball and the minute one of our own puts his hand forward, the "Christians" bring out their knives. Romney was never even my first choice, I just don't like the overt appeal to bigotry.

We'll see how things go, but I have a very sour taste in my mouth right now. When and where to the Blue Dogs meet? Is there a "Christian" litmus test there as well?

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by myboynoah

So you would agree that Romney's Mormonism played a role in the results yesterday? Why do you think Mormons would receive a better reception in the Democratic Party? In other words, convince me that I, as a member of the "self-reliance, people should work for what they get and not feed off the hard work of others" wing of Mormondom, should join with you (I'm giving you a chance to do some missionary work here). I'm also pretty much a "national interest" type on foreign policy and see a quick retreat from Iraq as a bad idea. I'm also very much a believer in the free market and free trade.

a Mormon dem running for president would not be trying to court evangelicals, and would advocate a strong separation between church and state.

Romney of course has done the opposite.

[myboynoah]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

a Mormon dem running for president would not be trying to court evangelicals, and would advocate a strong separation between church and state.

Romney of course has done the opposite.

You're correct that Romney's gamble didn't pay off, but I wonder if I could support any Mormon that could win the Dem nomination.

What do I care. Due to your good missionary work, we'll be able to take over Tonga pretty soon.