Bill Kristol is insane for suggesting Ron Paul should leave the GOP.
I disagree with a lot that Ron Paul promotes. I have significant problems with some of the people who Ron Paul seems to attract. But a lot of what Ron Paul promotes is legitimate.
As Senator Jim DeMint noted on Laura Ingraham's show when asked about Ron Paul:
Prior Post: Sarah Palin: The GOP should not marginalize Ron Paul supporters.
Update: Elections matter. Especially the White House. Do we really want Barack Obama picking the next Supreme Court vacancy?
Update II: Right now, does Obama win?
Update III: William F. Buckley Jr. interviewing Ron Paul
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As Senator Jim DeMint noted on Laura Ingraham's show when asked about Ron Paul:
I’m glad you asked about that because I think one of the things that have hurt the so-called conservative alternative is saying derogatory things about Ron Paul. I don’t agree with him on everything, but he is right about the out-of-control and unaccountable Federal Reserve. He’s right about the need for limited constitutional government and the importance of individual liberty. And I really think the Republican ... is going to win this thing — if they capture some of what Ron Paul’s [been] talking about for years. And more and more we can see that what he's been talking about is true.Michael Tanner at NRO is right. We have a big election coming up that will probably be close. Do we really want to encourage Ron Paul to run as a third party candidate or endorse some other third party candidate? Does what Bill Kristol is suggesting benefit the GOP? You do not have to adopt every position Ron Paul holds. Some would be unacceptable. But other Ron Paul positions (such as fiscal restraint) should be central tenants for conservatives. Perhaps a GOP that adopts a more overtly fiscally conservative posture and supports protecting individual civil liberties and freedoms would be a better GOP that would attract more voters (and actually does a better job governing)? Shouldn't the GOP promote smaller, leaner, and limited government? Isn't that what Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan fought for?
Prior Post: Sarah Palin: The GOP should not marginalize Ron Paul supporters.
Update: Elections matter. Especially the White House. Do we really want Barack Obama picking the next Supreme Court vacancy?
Update II: Right now, does Obama win?
Update III: William F. Buckley Jr. interviewing Ron Paul
