15 prominent conservative leaders are out today joining RedState in making NY-23’s race between Doug Hoffman and the two leftists running against him a hill to die on for the conservative movement.
Everyone from Ed Meese to Al Regnery to Tom Winter and Tony Perkins signed a letter from the National Conservative Campaign Fund (PDF) urging conservatives to rally to Hoffman over Scozzafava.
You might not know some of the names on the list, but each is important. In Washington and deep within the conservative movement, these men and women are real opinion leaders, opinion shapers, and money drivers. When something like this gets on their radar, it is a signal that the larger conservative movement is truly noticing what is at stake.
Though Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee have chosen to sit this race out instead of standing up to the Republican establishment, conservative leaders and activists from across America are climbing the hill to stand with Doug Hoffman for a freer America.
Disclosure: I’m a huge fan of the National Conservative Campaign Fund, have solicited money on their behalf, and the Chairman of the Board owns Eagle Publishing, Inc., which in turn owns RedState.
Romney and Huckabee have "decided" to sit this out because....
JadedByPolitics Thursday, October 29th at 6:24AM EDT (link)they are NOT Conservatives they are your standard liberal Republicans. There is no doubt with RomneyCare & do we really need to even discuss the populist Huckabee?
I am thrilled to pieces about this “hill to die on” because I NEVER believed that ANYONE in DC would stand with We The People and lets be clear according to that Gallup poll that means 40% of the public who call themselves CONSERVATIVE!
Whoever has his enemy at his mercy &
does not destroy him is his own enemy
No guts no glory.
NeoKong Thursday, October 29th at 7:25AM EDT (link)I like this race too. If Hoffman wins next week it will be like a tsunami.
It will be sort of like that Verizon commercial where the guy keeps saying ” Can you hear me now ?”
Hey Sen. Cornyn, Hey Newt, Hey Mr. Steel.
CAN YOU HEAR US NOW?????
The opinion of a wise whitino male.
We can do this
nyconservative Thursday, October 29th at 7:56AM EDT (link)Guys , I live here in the 23rd and I went driving around the Watertown area last night and saw almost nothing but Hoffman signs in peoples yards. 25 to 30 Hoffman signs and 1 for Dede and 1 for Owens. I have a good feeling about this one and I think with the new poll out we could even see a rout when people decide that voting for Dede is throwing away your vote. Any Republican up here who is informed about Dede will have a very hard time if not impossible time pulling the handle for her. She’ll have a hard time hanging onto her state assembly seat after she looses here also. The Dems are now coming out with their first attack ads against Hoffman which is showing who they are really scared of now. Thanks to everyone out there who has supported us here in the 23rd NY. You’ve helped make a difference.
nyconservative
dudette Thursday, October 29th at 10:03AM EDT (link)hey i am downstate but have contributed to hoffman. If i could i would be there (but i am in california for awhile)–however, i know a few people from here and elsewhere in ny who are hoofing it up your way to knock on doors and to do everything to help Hoffman. Erick mentions we may not know these names, but I do for years, and have great respect and awe for Tm Winter, Regnery, Meese et. al. they have been around the block for years and are true conservatives holding down the fort in hostile territory.The reason Huckabee and Romney are out is that if they run in 2012 they need Republican $ don’t they?
nyconserve, I never thought I
Warrior Thursday, October 29th at 10:41AM EDT (link)would be sending money north of the Mason-Dixon line, much less to support a damn yankee for office. But I tell you the truth, I’d give anything right now to see Doug Hoffman win.
I’m ready to jump in my hooptie and drive the 1000 miles or so to knock on doors myself…
“Attorney General Holder’s decision to re-open the criminal investigation creates an atmosphere of continuous jeopardy for those whose cases the Department of Justice had previously declined to prosecute.”
—–signed by former [CIA] directors Michael Hayden, Porter Goss, George Tenet, John Deutch, R. James Woolsey, William Webster and James R. Schlesinger.
Read http://www.redstate.com/warrior/ for insightful commentary on today’s events…
I know some of those names.
Steph C Thursday, October 29th at 8:27AM EDT (link)At least half of them. Good for them!
Jaded, I hear you and totally agree. Conservatism is as conservatism does. Huckabee and Romney are not conservatives. They’re cowardly politicians who try to please everyone and wind up pleasing no one.
“[I]f the public are bound to yield obedience to laws to which they cannot give their approbation, they are slaves to those who make such laws and enforce them.” –Candidus in the Boston Gazette, 1772
Hillbilly Politics
In Addition
Duke Thursday, October 29th at 9:01AM EDT (link)When the “blue dogs” see three conservatives in three different states win, over both Democrats and Republicans, they may just take a little harder look at whether or not they want to put their collective heads in a noose over socializing our health insurance in America. I suspect that’s what the big rush is in getting the vote over and done with by Nasty Rictus Botox. After next Tuesday it may not go so well for the House members.
For every action there is a reaction
makemyday Thursday, October 29th at 9:05AM EDT (link)It appears that we have woken the sleepy masses but that may not all good unless we remain onguard. This from Stuart Rothenburg’s column in Real Clear Politics today:
“In fact, Democrats might be better off were Hoffman to win the special election in New York. Yes, that outcome would prevent Democrats from expanding their House majority, but a Hoffman win might embolden the Club for Growth and encourage conservatives to take on other Republicans who aren’t entirely pure. And encouraging a bigger GOP civil war is something that could help Democrats win more than a single additional seat in the House.”
When all else fails…….. Shoot!
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” –American author Mark Twain (1835-1910)
“We should never despair, our Situation before has been unpromising and has changed for the better, so I trust, it will again. If new difficulties arise, we must only put forth new Exertions and proportion our Efforts to the exigency of the times.” –George Washington, letter to Philip Schuyler, 1777
Oh, no!
mschmitt Thursday, October 29th at 9:13AM EDT (link)We can’t let all those conservatives challenge GOP establishment!
If the left/center and moderate Republicans lose any more power, they’ll have that much of a harder time enacting their agenda of fiscal conservatism, protection of innocent human life, a strong national defense (including border security), and their unwavering and vocal commitment to the security of our allies (like Israel and Honduras) and…
"remain onguard"
makemyday Thursday, October 29th at 9:42AM EDT (link)those two words mean proceed with caution, not a condemnation of moving forward. There are other ways forward than “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead”. This 09 special election in NY-23 is or will be a resounding victory for our cause and we should be applauded for our efforts. But going forward with this plan may not be the best for all campaigns in 2010. Not only have we woken the sleepy masses, but also our adversaries. We jumped them in NY-23 surprising both the DNC and the RNC with our tenacity. Don’t be lulled into thinking that it will work in all instances. So all I am saying is what worked in NY-23 may not work in say the campaign against Barbara Boxer. A small congressional district in upstate NY can’t compare to a Senate seat in California. We have 10 months to formulate a plan of attack for her seat, let’s use the time wisely.
When all else fails…….. Shoot!
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” –American author Mark Twain (1835-1910)
“We should never despair, our Situation before has been unpromising and has changed for the better, so I trust, it will again. If new difficulties arise, we must only put forth new Exertions and proportion our Efforts to the exigency of the times.” –George Washington, letter to Philip Schuyler, 1777
Amen to that
dudette Thursday, October 29th at 10:07AM EDT (link)Boxer has money and incumbency on his, woops, her side. Chuck DeVore needs $$$$$$ big time and exposure….he is te one who introduced proposal to drill off the coast of Califronia and use the oil royalties to pay the deficit. The libs and tree huggers in the Assembly threw it out and even had it expunged from the record! DeVore is da man but he needs da money!
Define ourselves.....
makemyday Thursday, October 29th at 10:38AM EDT (link)Are we conservative-conservative, liberal-conservative, conservative-liberal? I for one am conservative-conservative (social/fiscal), others maybe fiscal libs but social conserve and others fiscal conserv but social lib. I define the first (CC) as “Conservative” and the other two as center/center right or left. It has been noted that 40% of Americans categorzie themselves as conservative. Does that mean they are all CC? Or does that mean some are OK with CC but are SC/FL or SL/FC themselves? How many Dems consider themselves “conservative” but would never consider voting for a conservative Republican? It gets very complex and therefore each campaign needs to be addressed differently. What if there is no CC running but there is a SC/FL or SL/FC or worse both? Which do we choose to back?
When all else fails…….. Shoot!
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” –American author Mark Twain (1835-1910)
“We should never despair, our Situation before has been unpromising and has changed for the better, so I trust, it will again. If new difficulties arise, we must only put forth new Exertions and proportion our Efforts to the exigency of the times.” –George Washington, letter to Philip Schuyler, 1777
Prolonged GOP civil war?
tankertodd Thursday, October 29th at 2:29PM EDT (link)That’s ok. We need to take the long view. Accommodating milquetoast Republicans to hold seats isn’t sustainable - what did the GOP majority really drive to this decade? Did we fundamentally fix the government? No. Moderating too much simply slows the bankruptcy of our nation. Let’s not prolong the pain to the point of many of our states. Let’s join the battle now because I want to know sooner or later if I have to leave the country. Join the battle now to make the case to the Blue States. We know that the support is there if we focus on core principles. The message hasn’t been tested because we’re too busy as a party softening it. If you even listen to Hollywood types you hear a sense of libertarianism that is heartening for our side if we can package it without being labeled/marginalized as religious nuts.
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The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race - Chief Justice Roberts
Nice concern trolling there
civil_truth Thursday, October 29th at 2:42PM EDT (link)…unless you’re genuinely the fearful sort by nature.
But when you’re outnumbered and have less money, you can’t play the attrition game - you need to be bold and go on the offensive. That’s the only way to breach the lines and scatter the other side before they can regroup.
Otherwise, as happened after ‘94 (or “00), you’re just going to fritter away your advantage while the other side remobilizes and nibbles you to death.
And Rightly So!
No to each assumption on your part
makemyday Thursday, October 29th at 4:52PM EDT (link)Not trolling nor the fearful variety, just a 60 year old who has seen much. I laid out my thoughts not even for being a devils advocate but for the sake of discussion. Let me be very clear on this (where have I heard that before?) I would rather fight alongside you guys than any other group and I am ready if the concensus is to Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead then I would like to push the launch button. As long we all aware that the results may not be to our liking. I am mad enough to actually start launching something
When all else fails…….. Shoot!
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” –American author Mark Twain (1835-1910)
“We should never despair, our Situation before has been unpromising and has changed for the better, so I trust, it will again. If new difficulties arise, we must only put forth new Exertions and proportion our Efforts to the exigency of the times.” –George Washington, letter to Philip Schuyler, 1777
No substantive difference then between us, I think
civil_truth Friday, October 30th at 3:05AM EDT (link)I’m not one to go off half-cocked, and I don’t think Erick and other responsible Republican conservatives are looking to drive us off the cliff. However, the level of push back being advocated seems to me both reasonable and necessary.
Nobody is advocating forming a third-party, but rather to move the Republican party in a more consistently conservative direction consistent with articulated principles. This is going to mean making waves, and perhaps swamping the boats of those politicians and party officials who have gone D.C. “native”.
And Rightly So!
Thank you! n/t
makemyday Friday, October 30th at 10:46AM EDT (link)As you can see in Tin Ear diary I have filled out the forms to be a Precinct Delegate and am ready to start launcing something! I owe this to my kids and grandkids since I am a child of the sixties and my generation can be blamed for for what has happened to this country.
When all else fails…….. Shoot!
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” –American author Mark Twain (1835-1910)
“We should never despair, our Situation before has been unpromising and has changed for the better, so I trust, it will again. If new difficulties arise, we must only put forth new Exertions and proportion our Efforts to the exigency of the times.” –George Washington, letter to Philip Schuyler, 1777
Decepti-cons
redpens Thursday, October 29th at 9:24AM EDT (link)Romney & Huckabee can hang out with Newt now. They’re not real
conservatives. We need Doug Hoffman and many more conservatives
like him. I have to give credit to Mike Church for the title.
We'll need the others, too...
mikefisk Thursday, October 29th at 10:11AM EDT (link)…but they have to understand that knee-jerk bowing to the will of the establishment isn’t going to get them elected.
We can’t win with the base alone, but the establishment needs to know that they also can’t alienate their base, let alone actively agitate them.
“Once within the maw of Leviathan, degree of digestion is irrelevant.” - Michael Fisk
7.88, -1.97
miss-read
joers Thursday, October 29th at 9:44AM EDT (link)The big deal Republicans who think they run the Party better figure out quick what the feeling is in this country. Why has Palin caught on so? Newt, Huckabee and Romney have hurt themselves, whether they see it now or not. Pawlenty got it right. We need some new, fresh, young conservatives to jump out and run the Party for a change!
Is this of interest Eric?
reddwarf Thursday, October 29th at 11:52AM EDT (link)http://www.tcotreport.com/wholiedtonewt.html
Two pages that ought to put the cat almongst the pigeons. Who has been lying about the process in NY-23?
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Huck a TRUE conservative
teamhucknewyork Thursday, October 29th at 12:33PM EDT (link)With all due respect, some of you–including the author–need to a little homework. Huckabee is supporting conservative, non-establishment candidates across the country including Marco Rubio in Florida and the much lesser-known David Harmer of California. Let’s not to fail to mention that Huckabee was one of the first to endorse Bob McDonnell in Virginia and Bob Van derPlaats in Iowa. The fact that he has allocated significant resources to other races does not prove that he is a liberal Republican. Do yourself a favor and check out http://www.huckpac.com. Huck is supporting state and federal candidates all over the nation and many are not “establishment” candidates. And let’s face it, it’s not at all like Newt who endorsed Dede so let’s keep some perspective here. That said, Team Huck in New York is all out for Hoffman!
Huck a conservative? Having a hard time feeling that one.
tankertodd Thursday, October 29th at 2:35PM EDT (link)I hope I’m wrong but he strikes me as a social conservative who wouldn’t have qualms broadening government to suit those ends. I think the Tea Party movement is about shrinking government, period.
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The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race - Chief Justice Roberts
Huckabee supported the Fair Tax in '08
mschmitt Thursday, October 29th at 2:48PM EDT (link)The only major candidate that I’m aware of (sorry, Bob) to do so…
Fair tax not explicitly conservative
aesthete Thursday, October 29th at 3:16PM EDT (link)Or at least not in any sense aside from that a similar system was used in the US at one point. Given that it is simply an alternate form of taxation, both conservatives and liberals have shown varying degrees of support and scorn for the proposal. At any rate, given that the FairTax has an active, if small, grassroots base, and that Huckabee would have been able to do nothing for their cause in the White House, one is more inclined to think that it was a typically cynical move by a politician to get the support and mobilization of a dedicated grassroots group at little cost, political or otherwise, to himself.
Guilt is a rope that wears thin.
-Ayn Rand
“I am a freeman in a free state!”
-Last words of Dumnorix, chieftan of the Aedui, 54 BC
However!
idealjoe Thursday, October 29th at 5:12PM EDT (link)In the interest of regaining jobs and moving large manufacturing back to this country which I think would do more to grow this economy than any proposal out there. I think the fair tax may be the just what we need to turn the economy around. And don’t forget the IRS would surely fade away into extinction thereby shrinking the size of government, a great beginning, HUGE!! And isn’t
that what the conservative movement is all about. Lets hear some more suggestions for government programs that need to be deleted.
Why would ye die?
Guys, there's a fire raging outside
civil_truth Thursday, October 29th at 5:18PM EDT (link)Are you going to keep playing poker in the back room or get on the trucks?
And Rightly So!
+.5 for Huckabee
tankertodd Thursday, October 29th at 3:19PM EDT (link)I’d give him a +1 but the Fair Tax isn’t achievable unfortunately.
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The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race - Chief Justice Roberts
Huck is NOT a true conservative. And you
janis Thursday, October 29th at 3:07PM EDT (link)are another presumptuous one to tell the editor of RedState hasn’ done his homework. Mike didn’t govern as a conservative, only saying conservative things when he became–in his own eyes, at least— a candidate for POTUS. He was a liberal tax and spender, liberal on illegal alien amnesty, etc. He may be a social lib, but that’s pretty much it.
How much political courage did it take to support Bob McDonnell in Virginia? None.
And I meant to say that Huck may be a social
janis Thursday, October 29th at 3:57PM EDT (link)Conservative, not a social lib. Got up way too early today.
janis, it is hard to equate "used car salesman" with conservative.
penguin2 Thursday, October 29th at 4:08PM EDT (link)But I don’t want to malign the salesmen group. I’m having trouble swallowing anything about Huck because he is coming across as a politician, and to me they rank lower than the other guys. No offense intended to the principled salesmen of any product.
Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God.
Benjamin Franklin
Said it and stand by it
teamhucknewyork Sunday, November 1st at 10:35PM EST (link)Janis,
I stand by that comment 100%. I am on the ground here in NY and have personally spoken to a number of people involved in the endorsement issue and I can assure you that there is much more to this story and to the Governor’s recent endorsement track record for me to repeat my argument that it seems clear many, author included, have not done their homework.
Furthermore, your analysis of Huckabee’s record is hopelessly flawed and neglects the Democratic makeup of the state legislature, a Supreme Court ruling forcing him to dramatically increase educational spending and an immigration issue over which the states have no control. How can a Governor be liberal on illegal immigration when he has no power to deport illegals anyway? Poor argument, poor analysis. I remain fervently supportive of the Governor and hope he runs in 2012/
I'd just like to observe
Streiff Thursday, October 29th at 3:36PM EDT (link)That “huckpac” has not endorsed Hoffman.
and to echo what a couple of others have said, Mr. Huckabee has a lot ot commend him but his record is that of a social conservative who is more than willing to use the power of the state to push his goals. There isn’t anything wrong with that, per se, but it pretty clearly indicates that he is not a conservative, himself, despite his laudable support of some conservative candidates.
“A man does what he can and endures what he must.”
Say NO to Huck PAC and Donate to Hoffman
DavidS1787 Thursday, October 29th at 4:06PM EDT (link)n/t
Anyone who supports Mitthair or the Huckster
Tbone Thursday, October 29th at 12:35PM EDT (link)should be ripped apart.
Also, never forget that it was the Republican leadership in Congress that LOST the majority.
Envisioning when all that is Left is the Right.
You want to "rip apart"
Anteater Thursday, October 29th at 3:24PM EDT (link)53% of Republicans?
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2009/10/huckabee_passes.html
Well, they certainly need something new
Tbone Thursday, October 29th at 3:44PM EDT (link)ripped for them in that the one they have doesn’t seem to be working. LOL
Envisioning when all that is Left is the Right.
SEND IT IN FOR HOFFMAN!!!
Castor Thursday, October 29th at 12:45PM EDT (link)I´m sitting down here in Perú, but I just sent another contribution to Doug Hoffman. He´ll need an extra effort from everyone to open up their purse strings to sink Scozzafava-Pelosi and Owens on tuesday.
Come on Conservatives. Send it in!!!!