Pawlenty 'Concerned' About NY GOP Candidate; Plans Endorsement Soon

The right wing of the GOP, is out of step with America. They need to become more centrist, and stop using religion to justify everything they do. Religion and government must not mix.

***The right wing of the GOP, is out of step with America. They need to become more centrist, and stop using religion to justify everything they do. Religion and government must not mix.***

Uh...what?

Nothing in that article mentions that Pawlenty is not endorsing Scozzafava automatically because of religeon.

Reason 1: "But Pawlenty said that as far as he's concerned, having an "R" next to a candidate's name isn't enough."

Reason 2: ""As a conservative I am worried about some of the things I've heard in this race about how the person was selected," he said. "It seemed to be a small group of insiders, as opposed to the party more broadly.""

Reason 3: ""As a conservative I'm concerned about some of the alleged issue positions that she holds," said Pawlenty, R-Minn. "I want to be fair to both candidates and look at their records. But there are some things that [I] have been told that you know, she holds dear, that may not be consistent with conservative principles.""

If you don't like the stance he is taking, thats fine, it is your choice, but hiding behind the retoric of "seperation of church and state" doesn't help your position.

"coming to define the direction of the Republican Party."

It is a small race in an off year where the Republican party has no leader. It is a given the most extreme/motivated elements are disproportionately represented. By the folks announcing senate campaigns, Republicans are putting up moderates and closing ranks behind them on the elections that matter (like the Delaware or IL Senate race).

Pawlenty is late to the party. Rush and Beck already have endorsed Hoffman. They are the real leaders of the conservative movement.

You concentrate on your own state Tim.

So because the incumbent is not extreme enough they are willing to lose the seat to a Democrat? Makes sense.

Just as the Liberals pick John McCain to run as the GOP nominee for President last year, the same Liberals have picked Dede Scozzafare. This nonsense of letting Liberals pick GOP candidates has to stop; Dede Scozzafare should drop out or change her party to being a Democrat (as her views dictate).

The candidate's positions and beliefs are what's important - and how they will represent their constituents; not the letter designating the party affiliation.

Pawlenty is a nice guy, but Palin has the nomination hopefully. She is a self-made conservative that the liberal establishment HATES. That is enough to make her have my vote.

Anyone who would consider voting for palin should have their head examined.

nice interview...appreciate it.

Where does pawlenty get off expressing his opinion on anything?? He almost lost the last election here in Mn. Thanks to him and his "no new taxes" policy our bridges fall down here in Mn. PLEASE CROSS THEM AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

Bridge to Nowhere

You question my mental state for disagreeing with you about Palin? Wow, "open minded" liberals are about as easy to find as patriotic ones are.

"Pawlenty is a nice guy, but Palin has the nomination hopefully. She is a self-made conservative that the liberal establishment HATES. That is enough to make her have my vote. "

"cos that's more important than silly stuff like... you know... qualifications. I guess when you want to destroy any sort of semblance government, any hack will do.

Deanbob,

I'm sorry, do you sincerely think Palin would have a chance against Obama? Seriously? I can understand how a republican can like Beck, Hannity, or Rush, but Palin? Seriously?

"cos that's more important than silly stuff like... you know... qualifications. I guess when you want to destroy any sort of semblance government, any hack will do."

Kinda like Obama.

Mike

Are you joking when you say that Palin is not qualified, when you obviously just voted for a man who has never even ran a hotdog stand?
BO's only longstanding accomplishment is that he kept one of rev racist's pews warm for 20 years without ever really knowing what was being said on the pulpit. Riiight

Mike

BO is an anti-American marxist who is the product of chicago's corrupt political machine. He bought a 2 million dollar mansion via a sweetheart deal with convicted felon and slumlord tony rezko- truly change we can believe in.

Palin on the other hand, rose to prominence FIGHTING corruption within her own party and outside. She sold the private jet, fired the private chef, and actually LOVES the country she lives in. BO hates it.

Dave

Do you sincerely think Palin could beat Obama in a race? Seriously? I'm a democrat, so I won't act non-partisan, and I like Palin too (for laughs only), but do you really think she can beat Obama? Come on! Seriously?

Yes, Sarah Palin has a great chance against Obama in 2012. So do other Republicans.

How many thought Barrack Obama had a "great chance" to be President in 2005, three years before the election? Conventional wisdom was that Hillary Clinton had a lock on the nomination.

As to Pawlenty, he offered some pretty weak nonsense about "not following" the race in NY yesterday, meaning he is out of touch with the base of his party. Now he's trying to play catch up at best. My mind remains open on Pawlenty but this is an inauspicious move poorly played. Hopefully he will endorse Hoffman as partial mitigation.