tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28821987.post116331319499038985..comments2023-12-30T21:07:49.487-07:00Comments on Arizona 8th: State Republican LeadershipUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28821987.post-1163403238000573902006-11-13T00:33:00.000-07:002006-11-13T00:33:00.000-07:00I wouldn't worry about Romney's LDS background hav...I wouldn't worry about Romney's LDS background having any effect on the state party's support of McCain.<BR/><BR/>First of all, only 5.5% of the state is LDS. Second, Senator Hatch (LDS senator from Utah) was on the ballot in 2000 and only got 637 votes (0.2% for 5th place), compared to McCain's 193,708 (60%).<BR/><BR/>Third, of the LDS people I have talked to (I'm LDS) who actually have heard of Romney, a lot of them are worried about what moral compromises he may have made in order to win election and govern in such a liberal state as Massachussetts. They see private religion as much less important than public actions when choosing a candidate for president.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28821987.post-1163394411647988602006-11-12T22:06:00.000-07:002006-11-12T22:06:00.000-07:00I heard rumors to the effect that Fife Symington w...I heard rumors to the effect that Fife Symington would challenge for the Chairmanship, but I have dismissed them until I hear something more. He is definately more McCain friendly, however.<BR/><BR/>Indeed, McCain is getting older which virtually assures that he will run with everything he has this time around, as it will likely be his last opportunity. Consequently, should he fall short, I believe that this may make him a very attractive vice presidential choice as there is little chance he could use it as a springboard to run for president at a later date, perhaps molifying some of his more conservative critics.<BR/><BR/>Toni Hellon would have no chance at all to win the chair, Mike Hellon however could make things interesting, as he has earned some conservative cache by standing firm against Jim Click and Steve Huffman.<BR/><BR/>Any prominant Republican that will go on record as actively supporting Gabby Giffords will likely not be a deciding factor in the Republican convention. So called "extremeists" on both sides are the lifeblood of each party, and are likely the people walking and volunteering for each campaign and showing up regularly to precinct meetings. This also means that the convention is likely to be filled with people who feel strongly about conservative issues (or as some would term, "extremists."<BR/><BR/>I have not heard of any serious challenge to Judy White, but I will check.<BR/><BR/>Interstingly enough, it sounds like the coming internicine battle that many have been anticipating may not take place to the degree previously thought, which in my opinion is good news.Framerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09867927854445059711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28821987.post-1163354207642868052006-11-12T10:56:00.000-07:002006-11-12T10:56:00.000-07:00Hey, Rex....Your old party in unbelievable disarra...Hey, Rex....Your old party in unbelievable disarray Big Time!!<BR/>At least The Clown Jorgenson is Fini and Melvin on the cutting edge! Agreed, Pullen,same dosage as above. A pox on them!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28821987.post-1163346832442639602006-11-12T08:53:00.000-07:002006-11-12T08:53:00.000-07:00PLEASE go ahead and pick Pullen! That would be ab...PLEASE go ahead and pick Pullen! That would be about as wise as nominating Melvin and Jorgenson in LD26. Democrats will stand ready to welcome more disgruntled common-sense Republicans into the fold.Rex Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05065436982613437408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28821987.post-1163343550174040222006-11-12T07:59:00.000-07:002006-11-12T07:59:00.000-07:00Framer,Do you think that McCain's age will be a pr...Framer,<BR/>Do you think that McCain's age will be a problem when he tries to get the Republican nomination for 2008?Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14605279152700363635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28821987.post-1163343510848454742006-11-12T07:58:00.000-07:002006-11-12T07:58:00.000-07:00Toni Hellon...flat out stated: "I hated my job as ...Toni Hellon...flat out stated: "I hated my job as Senator. I am delighted to be rid of the political scene!" That is not follow-through Party Loyalty!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28821987.post-1163342138130997472006-11-12T07:35:00.000-07:002006-11-12T07:35:00.000-07:00State Party:Salmon must go...Too self absorbed.Pul...State Party:<BR/>Salmon must go...Too self absorbed.<BR/>Pullen is pawn of East Valley.<BR/>Fyfe Symington good all-round balanced Republican.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com