What I've been up to…

I thought I’d share the last two Daily Caller High Pieces and my first solo Daily Caller piece on here for the people who do visit my blog!

July 23rd: Daily Caller High – Journalism, Healthcare and surprising poll results

July 26th: My Article – Thune Gives DNC Nightmares

July 30th: Daily Caller High – Jack Conway, Michigan Ballots, Cap and Trade, 12 Hr School Days

Thank you, John Ziegler

I found this story on the Daily Caller yesterday and to be quite honest, I was thrilled.  I’ve been trying to say this now for probably 2 months and Mr. Ziegler took the words right out of my mouth.  I know I’ll be barraged by hardcore Palinista’s but I’d like to point out that, I am still a big Sarah Palin fan, I will always be a fan I just happen to think she is not running for President in 2012 and that is why I’m keeping my options open… See previous post.

A few weeks ago on these pages I shocked a lot of people by strongly stating what seems to be an obvious but important reality that Sarah Palin cannot beat President Obama in 2012. While many of her incredibly passionate fans are still understandably unwilling to accept this clear fact (and therefore take their frustrations out on me), this post is not to gloat over the most recent credible poll showing that Palin would be, as I predicted, the worst possible contender against an Obama who still is a strong favorite to win reelection. Instead, I want to praise Palin for possibly understanding this situation and reacting brilliantly to it.

While anyone not named Todd or Sarah who pretends to know for sure what Palin’s long-term plans are is either delusional or a liar, the news that she has secured a Learning Channel deal to air an eight-part documentary on Alaska may provide quite us a bit of insight.

Finish reading the full story here: Why Obama Can’t Beat Palin: Because She’s not Running

Sarah Palin is a great woman.  She’s been great, and she’ll continue to be great for the conservative movement.  The woman can draw crowds like nobody’s business.  The simple fact is, she doesn’t appear to be making any real chase for the White House.  I think she likes doing what she’s doing; firing up the base and getting conservatives elected.  People will drive miles upon miles to see her and they will pay boatloads of money to see her.  Palin will be a force in the conservative/republican movement for as long as she wants to and as long as she’s involved the money will be pouring in for the conservative movement.   Plus, she drives the left insane.  You can’t complain about that.

I’d just like to finish by saying something to those who refuse to move when it comes to “Palin 2012” shenanigans, please keep an open mind to other candidates.

((runs for cover))

Update: A few friends and I on Twitter got to talking about how we’d like to see Palin do an interview outside of Fox News to sort of expand her audience and let other people hear her interviewed by someone who may not be her biggest fan.  We thought Jake Tapper of ABC would be a great person for Palin to chat with.  I mentioned it on Twitter and Tapper told us that he has tried contacting Palin for an interview but he has been refused.  I’ve always been a fan of Tapper’s.  I think he is an excellent journalist and would be tough but fair when questioning Sarah Palin.  Cubachi wrote an excellent piece about this and included some great video of Jake Tapper.

So, Sarah if you’re listening, we’d love to see you talk with Jake Tapper and know you’d do great!

** Jake Tapper shared his latest response he’s received from Palin’s folks, Read here.

A Little #Thune2012 Talk…

Yes, 2012 is still quite a ways away but it’s fun to search for possible candidates.  The media throws around names like Romney, Huckabee, Palin, Gingrich, etc.  But, us twitter folk know better than to just listen to the media.  We look for our own candidates.   While the names mentioned above are contendors … there is one man who has stood out recently.  He is a Senator from South Dakota who is no stranger to defeating big time Democrats.  He ousted House Minority Leader Tom Daschel in 2004.  Before that he served in the US House of Representatives, he won that election with 70% of the votes and supported term limits and promised to serve no longer than 3 terms.  He kept his promise.  His name is John Thune, and don’t you forget it.

John Thune is currently running unchallenged in South Dakota.  He is actively raising money and has been appearing on primetime cabel news shows left and right lately.  He has been one of the most outspoken and most articulate opponents of Obamacare, along w/ Rep. Paul Ryan- another one to look out for.  See his awesomeness for yourself by visiting his YouTube page.

Senator Thune was awarded a 100% raiting from the ACU in 2009 labeling him a “Defender of Liberty.”  He is hardcore pro-life and believes that marriage is a sacred reuinion between a man and a woman, he supported the 2006 amendment to the Constitution to ban same-sex marriage.  While upholding strong social conservative values Thune also understands that government isn’t the solution to our problems.  He understands the Constiution and realizes that it’s the people of this country our public officials should be listening to to guide their legislative decisions, not personal legacy.

Thune attended Biola University, a Christian college and graduated w/ a degree in Business.  He and his wife are committed Evangelical Christians and he promises to remain true to his principles,

Having a Christian worldview shapes my decision-making with respect to all aspects of my life. I always respect people in public life who are principled, and those principles have to be connected to something. And my faith is what serves as the anchor and directs my actions.

While 2012 is still a long way off, it’s always fun to look for possible candidates and I’d urge to keep an eye on this guy.  Twitter is.

Matt K. Lewis of Politics Daily wrote an article in December of ’09 discussing the growing #Thune2012 popularity.  And just recently the WSJ wrote a piece about the possibilyt of a “Thune 2012 dark horse”