And herein is why no one takes the Republican Liberty Caucus seriously. Let's just call this group what it is - an organization that dislikes and criticizes conservatives like Zach Wamp but never offers any solutions or actual candidates for races above the local level.
I have remained neutral in the 2010 race, as I see the good of Wamp, Ramsey, and Haslam. While I am the first to admit that none is perfect by any account, they all are good options. But, more importantly, they are options. It is apparent that there is little to nothing "Republican" about the RLC - the group silently supports an unnamed, unknown candidate in the race for the Governor's Mansion.
Support who you wish, including a third party candidate that, in the current political climate, is akin to "throwing your vote away." Rail against Wamp or Ramsey because of one particular vote with which you disagree, or campaign against Haslam because of his support of red-light cameras. Ignore the overall good that each has done in public service. But do so at your own peril, for your pining for the perfect candidate may result in the election of one who disagrees with your policy issues much more than the announced Republican alternatives.
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Mr. Grant (hastrackerrock) -
And herein is why no one takes the Republican Liberty Caucus seriously. Let's just call this group what it is - an organization that dislikes and criticizes conservatives like Zach Wamp but never offers any solutions or actual candidates for races above the local level.
I have remained neutral in the 2010 race, as I see the good of Wamp, Ramsey, and Haslam. While I am the first to admit that none is perfect by any account, they all are good options. But, more importantly, they are options. It is apparent that there is little to nothing "Republican" about the RLC - the group silently supports an unnamed, unknown candidate in the race for the Governor's Mansion.
Support who you wish, including a third party candidate that, in the current political climate, is akin to "throwing your vote away." Rail against Wamp or Ramsey because of one particular vote with which you disagree, or campaign against Haslam because of his support of red-light cameras. Ignore the overall good that each has done in public service. But do so at your own peril, for your pining for the perfect candidate may result in the election of one who disagrees with your policy issues much more than the announced Republican alternatives.