Coulter vs Limbaugh!?

Coulter supports Romney. Limbaugh defends Gingrich.

Ann Coulter came out with an article today (Re-elect Obama: Vote Newt!) arguing that Romney is a true Conservative. It's also in alignment with much of the anti-Newt press today:

1. YouTube videos of Newt speaking poorly of Reagan
2. Bob Dole and others adding their voice to the chorus of GOP insiders that obviously want Newt to fail

Coulter's final words in the bottom of the article say this, "Romney is the most electable candidate not only because it will be nearly impossible for the media to demonize this self-made Mormon square, devoted to his wife and church, but precisely because he is the most conservative candidate."

It appears Ann Coulter has been drinking the GOP insider Kool-Aid.

And Ann, if Romney is such a true Conservative then why did he vote for Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale who opposed Reagan and then later support liberal Democrat Paul Tsongas for president?


Obama's $1 billion campaign war chest will fuel a media blitzkrieg to tear down whoever is the GOP nominee. And if Newt can single handily tear down Romney in two debates in South Carolina, just imagine what Obama's $1 billion attack machine will do to Mitt.

Now Rush Limbaugh remained more neutral on the matter. (As I'm writing this blog Drudge is reporting that Limbaugh and Ronald Reagan's son are blasting Romney and saying Newt is a true Conservative). But in this transcript, Rush provided some interesting facts in defense of Newt Gingrich. It's a bit long, but here are a few snippets:

Limbaugh said, "Remember, folks, the Republican establishment never liked Reagan.  I know I say this over and over again...Remember, now, in 1988 the establishment was happy.  They couldn't wait to get rid of -- in fact, Jeff Lord at American Spectator has written about some of the things that happened when the Bush 41 people showed up and took over the West Wing. They got rid of all the Reagan stuff. I forget the specifics.  But in 1988 your ticket to the top of the GOP was to sign up for being a moderate.  So at least best you could say maybe Newt was practicing opportunism there."


Nancy Reagan said in November of 1995, "The dramatic movement of 1995 is an outgrowth of a much earlier crusade that goes back half a century.  Barry Goldwater handed the torch to Ronnie, and in turn Ronnie turned that torch over to Newt and the Republican members of Congress to keep that dream alive."

Rush also states that Michael Reagan, Ronald Reagan's son, endorsed Newt.

I'm siding with Limbaugh. Ann Coulter drank the Kool-Aid.

And the fact that many GOP insiders are attacking Newt Gingrich might be a "Badge of Honor" for Newt. If the Establishment doesn't like Newt, then Newt clearly isn't part of the Establishment. And do we really want the Establishment on the GOP ticket?

The GOP Establishment is good at losing to Democrats in Presidential elections (McCain '08, HW Bush '92, Dole '96). Is it coincidence that all three are loud and staunch Romney supporters? Any surprise that Dole recently attacked Newt?  (George W Bush has remained quiet thus far)

Also, Newt Gingrich boosted South Carolina's primary voter turnout by approximately 35%--record breaking.  We'll have to see if this trend continues in Florida on Jan 31.

Boosting voting turnout will be critical to defeating Obama. Romney is at risk of being a John McCain 2008 Version 2.0 and nothing more than a wet blanket to Republican voter turnout.

Some argue that Romney is liked by Independents and some Democrats that have grown tired of Obama and will provide the necessary increase in voter turnout.

Two points:

1. Just because some Independents and Democrats say they don't mind Romney doesn't translate into increased voter turnout.

2. After Obama burns through his $1 billion piggy bank on attacking Mitt Romney, do you think those Independents and Democrats will still support Mitt or have the motivation to even show up to vote?

Let's not forget that Romney is horrid at debates. He reminds me of McCain in '08. Obama will sink Romney. Not Newt.

Newt was down in the polls in SC before the two SC debates. After those debates, Newt won by a landslide. It's fair to say Newt pummelled Mitt.

Newt can take Obama on the debate floor.  

And recently Brit Hume believes that Newt's horrid favorability rating will make him unelectable. Brit's argument may no longer have legs. Romney's favorability ratings have slumped and tied Gingrich:

Next steps: Florida primaries. More data after the FL primary will mean more analysis.

And one last thought: 
Limbaugh - 1
Coulter - 0

-Thomas Longfellow
Author of the Conservative fiction novella: Guardians of the Gift

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