Posted by
John Embry on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 8:47:11 PM
John Embry Commentary
GOP Follies
If the conservative base of the Republican Party doesn't wake up, a moderate to liberal candidate who is out of touch with many of the rank-and-file is going to be chosen as its standard-bearer. Despite personable qualities, Mike Huckabee is an economic liberal with a fondness for big government solutions and a penchant for class warfare. John McCain is a true American hero but has nevertheless been a thorn in the side for most Republicans on several issues - including his frequent attacks on free speech that are disguised at campaign finance reform and his amnesty (yes, amnesty) -centered immigration views. Fred Thompson is a true conservative but unfortunately decided to not enter the game until halftime. Rudy Giuliani's electoral strategy is questionable at best and he's way out of step with social conservatives. That leaves the GOP with Mitt Romney, who many in the mainstream media go out of their way to either attack outright, minimize, or ignore. Despite some changes on a couple of issues and a few campaign missteps along the way, Mr. Romney is clearly the best choice for the GOP. He is both a social and economic conservative who is right on ALL of the issues Republicans hold dear. What is the problem? Are social conservatives secretly holding Romney's Mormonism against him? By not embracing Romney, conservative Republicans are running the risk of giving their nomination to someone who does not truly represent the base of the party. On core conservative principles across the board, there is no comparison between Romney, Huckabee, or McCain. Mitt is the man but we're running the risk of blowing it.