Neo-cons on YA claim Bush is the greatest thing since Ginsu Knives, but for some reason, he is never mentioned at the GOP debates, yet Big Government/Deficit Reagan is.
2007-11-28 14:35:17 · 13 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
GOP candidates want to win. Why would they align themselves with GWB? That just would not make sense. If he were popular in the polls they would drop his name continuously.
2007-11-28 14:41:45 · answer #1 · answered by vegaswoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because "Neocons" as you would describe them are not true conservatives and therefore are out of touch with the GOP.
As a conservative and a Republican I agree with George Bush on a number of issues but am not so blind as to simply follow him on all points. Never once have I referred to any politician as the greatest thing since anything....
I'm also not so ignorant as to simply disagree with everything he or any other politician says simply because of political party. As many liberal do with regard to anything George Bush has done.
Describing Reagan as "big government and big deficit" isn't historically accurate, but I guess you are entitled to an opinion. I only remember his name being used once during this latest debate and very seldome in previous debates. If you have trascripts that prove me wrong, I won't argue. I didn't really pay much attention to the name dropping.
2007-11-28 14:45:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 07:45:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If things continue to improve in Iraq and the Democrats have to give up their fight to see Bush lose the war then the Rep. candidates will start name dropping.
2007-11-28 14:53:54 · answer #4 · answered by hdean45 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I didn't hear any except Ron say anything different than Bush except on immigration.
Reagan was mentioned ONE time. Come on Chi at least stick to the truth. I am going to start thinking you are turning into a cool aid drinker.
2007-11-28 14:42:42 · answer #5 · answered by Locutus1of1 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Maybe the same reason Gore stepped as far away as he could from Clinton years ago. Fatigue factor.
2007-11-28 14:40:25 · answer #6 · answered by JohnFromNC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That image of Bush kissing Jew Joe Lieberman won't impress conservatives....
2007-11-28 14:38:10 · answer #7 · answered by Whitest_American 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because they are smart and know Bush's popularity rating is low now.
2007-11-28 14:38:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Would you want to align yourself with a failed presidency like Bush? Neither do any of them.
2007-11-28 14:38:13 · answer #9 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Big Government/Deficit Reagan"
Lay of the coco puffs for a bit, your going Koo Koo for them.
Reagan was all about lowering taxes and having less government,
2007-11-28 14:45:54 · answer #10 · answered by Rays Fan 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋