1 ryan for president!

2 Never a dull moment here in Wisconsin.

3 Tommy Thompson is a joke here in the midwest

4 I am so glad Ryan's not running for Senate.  We need him in the House, holding the purse strings.  If he runs for President I will absolutely support him, but I honestly would prefer it if he stays where he is and keeps hitting that drum of fiscal sanity.

5 But yea. This shit won't get serious until August. Maybe later... October.

6 I'm surprised that Thompson is running, but absolutely thrilled.  In a state where we were going to have a *REAL* tough time no matter what (because of the union battles, because it's a Presidential year, and because it's so evenly divided no matter what) Thompson's getting involved makes this the closest thing to a "lean Republican" race as could be imagined.  Not only that, but (assuming he doesn't implode or something unlikely like that) he'll make it easier for the eventual GOP nominee to carry the state. 

The idea of having two GOP senators from Wisconsin makes me laugh, long and loud and clear.

7 I am uninspired to say the least...

8 You know what I'd love to see?  Tommy Thompson vs. Tammy Baldwin.  That would be Godzilla vs. Bambi -- Thompson would win with 55%+ of the vote.

Tommy vs. Russ Feingold would be fascinating.

9 Yeah, the only good thing about Tommy Thompson in the Senate is that presumably he'll vote for the  right majority leader.

10 Hey, isn't anyone going to pay attention to me! HEY! LOOK AT ME!

11 Draft Christie. Thompson is looking to run for Kohl's Senate seat.

12 Yeah, Tommy Thompson vrs. Russ Feingold is probably what we'll get.  No one else on the Dem side has what it takes to come near Thompson

13 @8 I wonder if Russ Russ would take a pass if this happens?

14 Interesting fact, Tommy Thompson's middle name is Thomas

15 I always thought Russ Feingold was a good man. I know he's a Democrat but I distinctly remember him being on the right side of some issues. It wouldn't break my heart to see either man win.

16 Newt,

You are dead to me.

17 Tommy Thompson- women want him and men want to be him.

18 newt IS the republican party.....newt is dead to the CONSERVATIVES..........

19 Another interesting fact- Tommy Thompson turned down the role of Han Solo.

20 "Though former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has been skewered by conservative opinion makers since criticizing House Budget Chairman Paul RyanÂ’s budget plan on “Meet the Press” Sunday, political prognosticators expect that other Republican candidates will soon follow GingrichÂ’s lead."
link

21 >>>I always thought Russ Feingold was a good man. I know he's a Democrat but I distinctly remember him being on the right side of some issues. It wouldn't break my heart to see either man win.

He is an ultra-liberal who sponsored McCain-Feingold.  I give him credit for having the balls to vote against the Patriot Act, and I like him on a personal level (don't know him, but I know people who do who praise him), but the dude's damn far left. 

22 I don't even know who was supporting Newt to start with, Lindsay Graham? Who?

23

If Ryan runs for President I know a lot of people are salvating over the dismantling of the JEF in the debates.  But what makes anyone think that the current occupant would ever debate?  He would just decline, citing his busy schedule and his focus on the "serious work remaining".  Do you not think the MFM would provide cover for him?  

24 CSPAN played Ryan's remarks yesterday to the Economic Club of Chicago.  It was a tour de force.  He is far above anyone else in the game.  I'm glad he isn't running for the senate, but he absolutely must run for president. 

25 Old & busted - Newt. New & rocking - Ryan

26 former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has been skewered by conservative opinion makers since criticizing House Budget Chairman 1995

FIFY

27 16 I always thought Russ Feingold was a good man. I know he's a Democrat but I distinctly remember him being on the right side of some issues. It wouldn't break my heart to see either man win.

Posted by: David at May 17, 2011 10:22 AM (4t9J5)

Sorry, mutually exclusive.

28 “With allies like that, who needs the left?”  said Ryan on a radio show Monday morning."

29 Another interesting fact- Tommy Thompson turned down the role of Han Solo.

Posted by: Matt

 

I heard that it was Jar Jar.

30 Good, he's far more valuable as a leader in the House 2012 Primary Candidate than a junior member of the Senate.

FTFY

31 crap.........that sock was from the last thread.......

32 Chuck Norris has a Tommy Thompson action figure.

33 The Rs should run WI AG J.B. Van Hollen. 

34

@Blue Hen

No, I believe that was Henry Waxman.

35 A Ryan run for President?  Dammit, do we have to promote every effective officer to General?  How in Hell do you think we got such a crappy field of candidates in the first place?  What is the policy here, to wreck the career of every promising Republican politico all at the same time? 

36 29 “With allies like that, who needs the left?”  said Ryan on a radio show Monday morning."

Posted by: curious at May 17, 2011 10:28 AM (k1rwm)

What YOU don't understand is my massive head hold a brain with the calculation capacity beyond any known computer system. I shall lead the human race to a higher plane of existence. Bow down before the one you serve!

37 Well if Ryan is going to run, he had best see to his financial backers toot sweet. Romney, Palin, Guiliani, and even Newt have resources and name recognition. Some on this list may be helpful to that end. I doubt seriously its either Romney or Newt.

38 I feel so left out. No senate race here in 2012 and us political newbies + I guess the social cons chose a conservative DA vs the GOP long timer and spender and then lost a close senate race in 2010. At least we flipped two house seats back from the Ds, but WI has a good shot at 2 R senators and we are stuck with 2 Ds. And especially if we get rid of Bammy we'll probably stay D in the 2014 race. Folks will want some gridlock and Udall is a savvy politician. I'll gladly take Udall staying and Bammy gone mind you but I sure wish we had gotten the conservative elected last fall.

39 Reportedly Newt turned down the role of Lando Calrissian because there were too many beeyotches all up and under him and shit.

40 nitpicker...you are right...let's put up a some proven LOSER and let all the party stars.....sit in congress getting jaded until they are too old and have become too liberal to be effective as president.......

41 I know he's a Democrat but I distinctly remember him being on the right side of some issues.

Must be damn few issues since he has a lifetime rating of 13.

42 Just a passing thought:

Has anyone seen MegaMind?  You know who Metro Man (after he becomes Mega rock star) reminds me of?

 Mittens.

43 Newt!!!!!!!!!!!

44 I'm not thrilled with Tommy Thompson running, but can live with it.

The caveat is that Thompson has to shit or get off the pot VERY QUICKLY when it comes to this race, as he's got a nasty habit of showing up, sucking all the oxygen out of the room, and then saying "Sorry, not gonna run", which leaves the GOP even worse off because potential candidates bail if they see he's going to run.

45 43 Just a passing thought:

Has anyone seen MegaMind?  You know who Metro Man (after he becomes Mega rock star) reminds me of?

 Mittens.

Posted by: momma at May 17, 2011 10:35 AM (penCf)

Never thought of that but it's true... LOL

46 I remember that Feingold came out strongly on the "less filling" side of the Miller Lite debates.

47

If Ryan or Christie doesn't get in the race, Mitt Romney will win.

While I like Herman Cain, it's a little late in the game to get name recognition.

48 >>>I'll gladly take Udall staying and Bammy gone mind you but I sure wish we had gotten the conservative elected last fall.

Norton would've won that seat.  Buck lost completely on the back of driving away white women, who thought he was a neanderthal sexist prick.  Which seems justifiable, actually, given the way he comported himself on the campaign trail.

The sad thing is that Norton was equally as conservative as Buck was.

49 More on the WI front:

More evidence that Bachmann is going to announce her run

And as I said yesterday, if she does Palin will not.

50 Meanwhile, are you ready for a Tommy Thompson run?

12 years too late to get my support.

51 Cindy Crawford now backing Romney? By Christina Wilkie - 05/16/11 07:52 PM ET

Actress and model Cindy Crawford was among the many celebrities who backed Barack Obama for president in 2008, contributing to his campaign as well as sporting a pro-Obama T-shirt.

But times have changed.

52 A Ryan run for President?  Dammit, do we have to promote every effective officer to General?  How in Hell do you think we got such a crappy field of candidates in the first place?  What is the policy here, to wreck the career of every promising Republican politico all at the same time? 

Posted by: Nitpicker And Naysayer at May 17, 2011 10:30 AM (GREd1)

An army of rabbits led by a lion is better than an army of lions led by a rabbit

   --- attributed to many generals

53 Good, now he can run for President.

That!

Oh, and I wish Bachmann would just go away.

54

What YOU don't understand is my massive head hold a brain with the calculation capacity beyond any known computer system. I shall lead the human race to a higher plane of existence. Bow down before the one you serve!

Sorry newt you have wandering penis and diarreah of the mouth. It's a no go. Go calculate pi to the last digit.

55 Tommy boy: how can we miss ya' if you don't go away?

56 47 I remember that Feingold came out strongly on the "less filling" side of the Miller Lite debates.

Posted by: Matt at May 17, 2011 10:38 AM (ecpMe)

He also choose Coke during the Pepsi challenge

57 Newt died when he cuddled up to Pelosi. Wonder when he'll figure that out.

58 If Ryan or Christie doesn't get in the race, Mitt Romney will win.

I hope not because the Republican party will cease to exist and the use will collapse before Obama ends his second term.

Remember, a vote for Romney is a vote to end the U.S.

59 Elway / Ditka 2012

Go long, baby!

60

Ryan or Christie doesn't get in the race, Mitt Romney will win.

I hope not because the Republican party will cease to exist and the use will collapse before Obama ends his second term.

Remember, a vote for Romney is a vote to end the U.S.

I agree. But the field is Romney's right now.

With Huckabuck out, there isn't a really a major competitor

61 58 Newt died when he cuddled up to Pelosi. Wonder when he'll figure that out.

Posted by: dagny at May 17, 2011 10:45 AM (hjhEL)

She's a succubus, she has me enthralled with her massive botox forehead...

62

Posted by: The Robot Devil at May 17, 2011 10:44 AM (136wp)

hey well at least he agress w/ a majority of people on something

63 Boy's whiter than a bowl of Chinese rice.

64 I agree. But the field is Romney's right now. With Huckabuck out, there isn't a really a major competitor Posted by: Ben at May 17, 2011 10:47 AM (wuv1c) Sorry, disagree. I think T-Paw will win the primary and Romney will burn out by the time of the SC primary.

65 I've heard Russ Feingold actually isn't all that thrilled about the prospect of another election, so he might not be the Democratic opponent.

66 55

What YOU don't understand is my massive head hold a brain with the calculation capacity beyond any known computer system. I shall lead the human race to a higher plane of existence. Bow down before the one you serve!

Sorry newt you have wandering penis and diarreah of the mouth. It's a no go. Go calculate pi to the last digit.

Posted by: dagny at May 17, 2011 10:43 AM (hjhEL)

ERROR< ERROR< Transcendental number < Cannot Calculate < ERROR< ********************SYSTEM CRASH**************

67 Huntsman is gong to take Romney out of the race. 

68 This is a repost (not my post) from THC, but IMHO it really needs to 'get out there'.  This is disgraceful, treasonous, and incompetence (no, I'm not exaggerating):

Homeland Security.  ItÂ’s a punchline.  A sad one, but none-the-less a punchline.

Posted by: Herman Cain for President at May 17, 2011 10:19 AM (jx2j9)

From link:

ICE Waits Months To Warn Agents Of Gang Hit Plots

President ObamaÂ’s Department of Homeland Security endangered the lives of federal officers by waiting months to alert them of a notoriously violent Salvadoran gangÂ’s plots to murder Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and their families.

The daunting information was brought to Judicial Watch by outraged Homeland Security sources that provided the written memo warning ICE agents in the U.S. that the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) had specific plans to kill agents and their families in Virginia and Maryland. The problem is that Janet NapolitanoÂ’s agency sat on the intelligence for two months while federal officers risked their lives to protect the nation.

As early as March the FBI obtained reliable information that a high-ranking MS-13 gang banger in El Salvador ordered the hit on ICE agents and their family members, according to Homeland Security sources. The FBI informant also said that MS-13 members who killed any ICE agent in Maryland or northern Virginia would get a $50,000 reward.

For unknown reasons, Homeland Security officials sat on the information until this week while unsuspecting agents performed their duties. Distributed as an internal “Officer Safety Advisory,” the alert says that the agency is forwarding the information for “rapid awareness due to the threat specificity and the current elevated concern regarding drug cartel violence against US law enforcement personnel.”

69 Is Thompson running as a Democrat?

70 So who do you  have in mind to take over Ryan's seat in the House?  Does he have a younger brother, or something?  Wisconsin is a lo-o-o-ong way from being red, ya' know.  And who do you have in mind to take over Ryan's seat on the Budget Committee? 

All that talk of 'gains at the local and State level,' and 'grass-roots,' and 'groundswell' and all that is what, just crap?  Is the Presidency the only prize that counts?  Won't the Dems just love watching the Reps sacrifice everybody all at once?  Whose playbook are you following?

71 I agree. But the field is Romney's right now.

Your logic is impeccable, Captain. We are in grave danger.

72

Sorry, disagree. I think T-Paw will win the primary and Romney will burn out by the time of the SC primary.

I'm glad you disagree and I hope you're right.

I'm simply basing this on the history of Republican primaires, specifically the party's nature of picking the next guy in line.

From 1952-2008, only one have we picked someone who wasn't
next in line and that was Barry Goldwater.  And well maybe GW Bush to a lesser extent.

Even Reagan in 1980 was the frontrunner before he got in. He almost took the nomination in 1976.

 

It just seems to be what the party does. Romney and Huckbee were next in line, and with Huckabee out, that leaves just Romney.

I don't think Romney could win the primaries, if he were running against only one or two other republicans, but the current field is going to divide the non-Romney vote enough to get him through.

While I am open to Pawlenty, and think given the current declared field he is our best bet, I  don't think he's got a real chance.

73 I'm telling you - just run Mittens as Mega Rock star.  The commercials would write themselves. Just have 'him' saying the shit Romney has said this year, and voila! People would finally understand what a joke he is.

74 >>>I've heard Russ Feingold actually isn't all that thrilled about the prospect of another election, so he might not be the Democratic opponent.

I sure hope so.  Because only Feingold (that I can think of) would really make this a race against Thompson.  Tammy Baldwin, the only other declared candidate, would be destroyed hilariously (she would run up Dane County's vote, of course, but lose overwhelmingly everywhere else, moreso than any typical Democrat). 

75 Sorry, disagree. I think T-Paw will win the primary and Romney will burn out by the time of the SC primary.

Sorry, the Republican Party leadership has figured out a way to make the SC primary immaterial. The first "conservative State" primary will have a split vote while all the rest afterwards will be winner take all.

This is why Romney can take a chance on skipping SC.

76 So who do you  have in mind to take over Ryan's seat in the House?  Does he have a younger brother, or something?  Wisconsin is a lo-o-o-ong way from being red, ya' know.  And who do you have in mind to take over Ryan's seat on the Budget Committee? 

All that talk of 'gains at the local and State level,' and 'grass-roots,' and 'groundswell' and all that is what, just crap?  Is the Presidency the only prize that counts?  Won't the Dems just love watching the Reps sacrifice everybody all at once?  Whose playbook are you following?

Posted by: Nitpicker And Naysayer at May 17, 2011 10:52 AM (GREd1)

One hardly precludes the other.

77 While I like Herman Cain, it's a little late in the game to get name recognition.

Huckabee was an unknown with a shoe-string campaign until Iowa was in full swing.  If Cain wins Iowa (which I think he might) his chances are very good.  If he doesn't win Iowa, I don't think he goes anywhere.

78 This is why Romney can take a chance on skipping SC.

Posted by: Vic at May 17, 2011 10:54 AM (M9Ie6)

Yeah, skipping early primaries worked out so well for Rudy G. Go with a proven winning plan, Mitt.

79

This is OT, but... bwa-ha-ha!!!

White House staffers want to unionize under AFL-CIO

(h/t Weasel Zippers)

80 Romney/Pawlenty 2012. My prediction. Not what I want to happen, but what will. On the other side Joe Biden will drop out and be replace by Bloomberg.

81

Ben I agree with most of what you say with the exception that it was ever Huckabee's "turn."

The rest of the country, the big squishy middle, doesn't look at Huckabee like we do.  (Hell, I don't even look at Huckabee like "we" do...)

I don't think he's electable and I don't think he ever was.

As for your handicapping the rest of the field.  You're probably exactly correct.

82 I think T-Paw will win the primary


Nope. I think it will be Cain or West. They are the only ones can fight back against the racist meme. 

BTW - hubby is in Chicago and I dared him to go into every t-shirt shop and ask if they had any 'Hopey, Changey NO-Boma 2012' shirts.

Quite a few sales clerks said they wished because they would sell like hotcakes.

Another told him that she is asked questions similar to his several times a day.

He asked one why, if the love for BO is fading, why Emanuel won, their answer - unions.

83

Ben at May 17, 2011 10:53 AM (wuv1c)

Reagan may or may not have been the front runner before 1980, but he was hardly the establishment choice, Bush was.

84 <blockquote>An army of rabbits led by a lion is better than an army of lions led by a rabbit

   --- attributed to many generals

Posted by: Oldcat at May 17, 2011 10:42 AM (CN+Qv)</blockquote>

'Separation of powers' tells me that that rabbit is not leading these lions.  They'll devour that rabbit, too.  Or do you think Congress works for the President?

85

This is OT, but... bwa-ha-ha!!!

Hilarious.

I loved this part too:

"A lot of people are expected to come in on weekends and work late," Winch said. "They don't mind that culture, because they feel they are engaged in very important work, but they would like more recognition money for the fact that they do make those sacrifices."

FIFY

86 Sorry, the Republican Party leadership has figured out a way to make the SC primary immaterial. The first "conservative State" primary will have a split vote while all the rest afterwards will be winner take all. This is why Romney can take a chance on skipping SC. Posted by: Vic at May 17, 2011 10:54 AM (M9Ie6) [Facepalm] Jesus freakin' Christ on a pogo stick. Why don't they just cut their own throats and get it over with?

87 link
Zero Hedge

88 84

Ben at May 17, 2011 10:53 AM (wuv1c)

Reagan may or may not have been the front runner before 1980, but he was hardly the establishment choice, Bush was.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 17, 2011 10:58 AM (CN+Qv)

Only us old folk remember that Bush wanted to stay the head of the CIA under Carter. Imagine what 1992 would have been like if...

89

[Facepalm] Jesus freakin' Christ on a pogo stick. Why don't they just cut their own throats and get it over with?

In due time, my dear.  In due time.

90

'Separation of powers' tells me that that rabbit is not leading these lions.  They'll devour that rabbit, too.  Or do you think Congress works for the President?

Posted by: Nitpicker And Naysayer at May 17, 2011 10:59 AM (GREd1)

If Congress dominates the President, you shouldn't be worried about an Obama second term.

91 this can't be good

92

"Sorry, disagree. I think T-Paw will win the primary and Romney will burn out by the time of the SC primary."

 

I see no way Romney can win the nomination. He will be dead come super Tuesday. I don't think T-Paw has the necessary image and energy to win. So my guess is Palin or whoever Palin backs. Bachman? Maybe. Christie/Ryan - distant possibility. The old geezer's need to sit down and shutup. At best they become the backbench of advisors. Worse, they become Colon Powells and constantly run to the media saying "thats not what I would do."

93 More evidence that Bachmann is going to announce her run

And as I said yesterday, if she does Palin will not.

Posted by: Vic at May 17, 2011 10:40 AM (M9Ie6)

Tammy Bruce hates Bachmann with the force of a thousand strap-ons because she considers her a stalking horse for Romney and the Repuke establishment.

94 75 I sure hope so.  Because only Feingold (that I can think of) would really make this a race against Thompson.  Tammy Baldwin, the only other declared candidate, would be destroyed hilariously (she would run up Dane County's vote, of course, but lose overwhelmingly everywhere else, moreso than any typical Democrat).

She'd be knocked-out in a primaries. But it would be funny if the Dems did pick her to be their standard-bearer for the 2012 election.

95

Tammy Bruce hates Bachmann with the force of a thousand strap-ons...

There's a visual I didn't need before lunch.

96 I think the presidential campaign season is way too long.  How late can you declare your candidacy.  I think the republicans should wait as long as they can before putting out their candidate.  After a while people are just sick of it and some don't vote and some vote for the best commercial they've seen in the last two days before the vote or who the local paper says is "good".  So the system is not conducive to public participation, since the world is so fast paced, this process is a dinosaur.

97 65 Sorry, disagree. I think T-Paw will win the primary and Romney will burn out by the time of the SC primary.   I agree. Right now out of the current field that would be my guess too. The thing is, short of Ryan or Christie running, I can't see anyone coming in right now that would shake it up enough to change that happening. I think Romney will win a few battles but he's damaged himself too much with Rokmeycare.   Cain, can be a wildcard but not enough experience IMHO.  Other than T-Paw I could live with him bieng the nominee though.     Newt killed his own candidacy because he's a moron.   Bachman is a good person to rally the base but doesn't have broad enough appeal within the party to get the nod. (Not saying its right)   Santorum. Bitch Please.   Luap Nor. Really? I mean teh internets polling aside, C'mon.      

98 “It’s typical of Newt to be whimsical,” [former Gingrich rival Dick] Armey said in a phone interview with POLITICO on Monday. “We always say: Newt always has so many great ideas. Well yeah, but then he shifts between them at such a rate it’s pretty hard to track it let alone keep up with it.”…

99 OT: DHS Chief Napolitano Launches Investigation Into Border Patrol Agents For Profiling Muslims

100 This is why Romney can take a chance on skipping SC.
Posted by: Vic at May 17, 2011 10:54 AM (M9Ie6)

I think Romney has to win NH.  If he doesn't win in his 'backyard', people are going to start abandoning him and he will faceplant by Super Tuesday.  Momentum is everything in an election.

Considering he lost in 2008 to McCain and that the state is redder now than it was, he's got a fight on his hands.

101 I think Romney has to win NH.

NH is split delegates as well.

102

DHS Chief Napolitano Launches Investigation Into Border Patrol Agents For Profiling Muslims

 

Muslims always allow the goat to go over the fence first.

103 Interesting Cain comment (from Big Government):

“Knowing how Washington works isnÂ’t necessarily an advantage,” Cain told reporters. “As a businessman going in, I donÂ’t want to know how Washington works. I want to change Washington, D.C.  And so by not knowing how it is supposed to work, I can ask tough questions that will help change the culture. ThatÂ’s my objective.”

A founder of the Des Moines Tea Party is escorting Cain around Des Moines today.  Cain is scheduled to be in Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids tomorrow. On Saturday in Atlanta — at what Cain described as “high noon” — Cain will make an announcement about his presidential ambitions.

104 NH is split delegates as well.

Posted by: Vic at May 17, 2011 11:16 AM (M9Ie6)

Winning the early states isn't about delegates.  It's about momentum.

105 “Knowing how Washington works isnÂ’t necessarily an advantage,” Cain told reporters. “As a businessman going in, I donÂ’t want to know how Washington works. I want to change Washington, D.C.  And so by not knowing how it is supposed to work, I can ask tough questions that will help change the culture. ThatÂ’s my objective.”

That's a good attitude to have but he's still going to need some advisers intimately familiar with the system in order to overhaul things.

106 100 OT: DHS Chief Napolitano Launches Investigation Into Border Patrol Agents For Profiling Muslims

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at May 17, 2011 11:10 AM (CLYmB)

CAIR needs to be shut the hell down. And don't even get me started on that fucking frog Napolitano

107 Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at May 17, 2011 11:23 AM (6IReR)

Is that name pronounced "Throatwobbler Mangrove"?

108 "If Congress dominates the President, you shouldn't be worried about an Obama second term.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 17, 2011 11:02 AM"

Actually a weak President would give the best chance for the States to take back their 10th Amendment rights.  Get that Federal behemoth back under control.  Obama is too crappy to be allowed a 2nd term, but we still need strength, depth, commitment, and willingness to see-it-through at other levels of the government besides the Presidency.  That's why I get pissed at all the talk to recruit sitting Governors as Presidential candidates and, by extension, other persons in positions whose work is not yet completed. 

If Ryan leaves the House, who will pick up the slack?  He won't be able to do it effectively if he's engaged in a Presidential bid.  The pathway that his plan outlines is by no means assured of continuance.  Let him lead and win the policy fight - then run for President.
.

109 OT: On the 11th hour spending deal, the CBO analysis is that it increased outlays by $3B but still decreased spending authority by $38.5B.

http://tinyurl.com/6f7os3j

110 What kind of voodoo powers do these spammers have? I can't hardly post a link or paste anything longer the two sentences and my post gets rejected.

111 If thompson really runs, hell maybe giuliani will run for senate against gillibrand. I think the reason he didn't last year was simply a matter of diminished returns-he'd have to raise all over again 24 months later. Who knows. But my dream would be dewine beating brown in ohio, thompson easily winning in wisconsin, g beating gillitard in ny, nelson,testor,mccaskill,nelson(fl), and stabenow all losing, and picking up the open seats in north dakota, florida, new mexico, and long shot flips in hawaii and minnesota. 60 seat supermajority. The rino caucus made utterly powerless.. I have a better shot of getting stuck by lightning seconds after winning the megamillions than this happening, but hey. I can dream.o

112 I used to think it wouldn't be right for guys like Paul Ryan, Marco Rubio, or Allen West to run for President this year because it's not their time and the LSM would tear into their lack of "Washington experience".

But Obama's dropped the bar to the floor, hasn't he? Anyone over 35 who is a, ummm, U.S. citizen can run.

I thought it's not right for the youngin's to run. But, in light of the dearth of veteran talent and Chris Christie's Jimmy Chitwood routine, screw it! Let's start the freshman Fab Five style!

The LSM can't say shit. Ohhh, they'll try.. "Well, it's true Obama was less experienced than Ryan, but Obama now has 3 years of experience, so let's move the goal posts, shall we? And, while we're at it, let's pretend that we think foreign policy has always been really important to us, k?"

113 Please support him on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tommy-Thompson-for-US-Senate-2012/202976243071720