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The Perfect Candidate for Evangelicals in 2012


What do Evangelicals want when it comes to a Republican candidate for President in 2012?

In an email to The Brody File, the CEO of Concerned Women for America, Penny Nance tells me the following:

“Evangelicals want someone with: Sarah Palin’s looks and courage, Tim Pawlenty’s Midwest sensibilities, Mike Huckabee’s heart, Chris Christie’s boldness, Rick Santorum’s moral compass, Mitt Romney’s business experience, Newt Gingrich’s brains, Bobby Jindal’s common sense, and Mike Pence’s record. What’s not acceptable is four more years of someone who is economically and socially driving the nation off the cliff.”

Folks, that about sums it up in a nutshell. In other words, Evangelicals have a tough decision ahead of them in 2012. Many of these candidates have at least one strong quality that will give them a serious look among Evangelicals.

The question is will there be a consensus Evangelical type candidate? The answer is no. And you know what that means? Utter confusion as we head into the “GOP Mosh Pit.”

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# RE: The Perfect Candidate for Evangelicals in 2012

For me, in the kind of day we are living in we need leadership with conviction, and a strong moral compass. Someone who stands unashamedly for family values, smaller government, less taxes and regulation, and a strong military. But most important to me is this person unashamedly professes faith in Jesus Christ, and stands for life. Who will stand without fear for truth. Sarah Palin is the only one that I believe will do what she says. With all the adversity she has gone through from the MSM,it shows me she is being prepared for greatness. She still stands and inspires.
Left by willegge on Jan 25, 2011 9:50 PM

# RE: The Perfect Candidate for Evangelicals in 2012

I don't know that the evangelical movement can choose the republican nominee, but I think they hold veto power.

I'm curious: if the establishment congealed around a candidate--say, Newt Gingrich--would values-oriented Evangelicals reject them because of a perceived deficiency in "moral compass?" Who would average evangelicals be unwilling to consider?

Left by Benjamin on Jan 26, 2011 9:16 PM

# RE: The Perfect Candidate for Evangelicals in 2012

So the MSM prepared her greatness? What did quitting in the middle of her term as governor prepare her for?
Left by josta45 on Jan 26, 2011 9:59 PM

# RE: The Perfect Candidate for Evangelicals in 2012

Great idea willegge, prop sister Sarah up there so she can serve a couple of years and quit.
Left by josta45 on Jan 27, 2011 9:45 PM