The RINOs of the GOP, and the Democrats (six of one, half dozen of the other) are pushing Haley as the anti-Trump. That should concern anyone wanting Joe Biden out of office.
Never underestimate the ability of the Republican Party to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
A fact expressed by too many conservatives to list.
As I write this (January 11, 2024), Governor Chris Christi has just pulled out of the Republican nomination, and was found on an open mike expressing his view that Ambassador Nikki Haley would be “smoked” in the campaign. As you read this (January 16, 2024) the Iowa Caucus is over, with former President Donald Trump the likely landslide winner. And the GOP “leadership” is at work again.
To put this into perspective, every four years the RINOs (Republicans In Name Only) who run the Republican party select the candidate who “can win.” By that, they mean someone who is not going to embarrass them in front of their DC friends, will push a moderate to liberal agenda, and not rock their apple cart. Remember in 2008, John McCain “could win.” In 2012, it was Mitt Romney. How did that work out guys?
Fast forward to 2016, the GOP has the strongest bench since 1980, the country was in a mood to turn from the radical years of Obama, and what did the RINOs put out? JEB! Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, who had been out of politics and public view for almost a decade, doing the business board gig to make some money. Why did they want the third Bush in 28 years? One word, amnesty. The GOP leadership bought and paid for by the too many business groups to list, that want cheap foreign labor to hold down employment expenses (Democrats are also purchased by the same groups, plus want the votes).
Back to Governor Christi’s withdrawal, it’s believed by many this supports Ambassador Haley. However, Rasmussen currently shows Trump beating President Joe Biden 49 to 41. Ambassador Haley is two points behind (38 to 36), while Governor Ron DeSantis is just ahead of Biden (42-41). But again, the question, can Haley win against Biden or another Democrat, assuming the party dumps Sleepy Joe (See Harris, Warren, or Newsom)? In my opinion, no.
A basic difference between the parties is the Democratic leadership reflects their leftist base. They want what their voters demand (e.g., government paid healthcare, amnesty, student loan forgiveness) and they will always come out and vote (dead or alive). One the contrary, the GOP leadership is moderate at best (see McConnell, Cornyn, Graham) and is ready to sell out the base the moment the election is done, particularly on amnesty. Exaggeration?
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) won election in 2010 largely on the promise of being against another amnesty of illegal aliens already in the county. However, two years into his term he joined the “Gang of Eight” pushing amnesty in the senate. While multiple polls show Republican voters have no interest in “immigration reform” (other than securing the border), the GOP leadership has been coordinating (dare I say conspiring) with Democrats on an amnesty. Latest example is the bi-partisan “reform” package being negotiated between Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY). The highlights:
“Immediately permitting illegal border crossers work permits and allowing up to 5,000 illegal immigrants a day, a right to government-funded attorneys for illegal immigrant children in immigration courts and an expansion of legal immigration, all priorities of President Biden. In exchange, Republicans would win new limits on attempts to claim asylum and expanded speedy deportation powers but no significant new restrictions on The Homeland Security Department’s power to “parole” illegal immigrants directly into the U.S.”
In other words the doors will continue to be wide open. And the GOP leadership wants this.
Back to Ambassador Haley. In a word, she likely cannot beat Trump for the nomination (barring a medical issue, Trump will have the nomination sewed up by Super Tuesday). But assume she wins the nomination, she cannot win the general election. The GOP base is very unsure of her and she is getting a lot of support from the RINOs (e.g., Karl Rove) and the left wing media (see Politico here and here) That makes conservatives understandably nervous. Not to mention, if she were to win the nomination, the great press from the leftwing media would stop immediately (see John McCain after he wrapped up the nomination in 2008).
Going back to the 2016 election. By the spring of 2016, the nineteen candidates has whittled down to three, Trump, Senator Ted Cruz, and Governor John Kasich. Kasich was so far behind he could win every remaining delegate and still not catch up to either other candidate. However, the GOP leadership kept him in the campaign until after the Indiana primary, splitting the anti-Trump vote and forcing Cruz out. Kasich, who said he was in till the end, quickly ended his campaign. The GOP leadership knew there was no way Trump could win, and they could work with a President Hillary Clinton.
I thought Trump could never win. I have never been happier to be dead wrong in my life.
The GOP leadership has a habit of giving the American people a choice, “You can have a Democrat who will drive the county off the cliff in fifth gear, or our guy will only do in in first.” With that selection, the Republican base will understandably stay home. We cannot afford that this year, and putting up a milquetoast RINO will only insure a Democratic victory. In giving O’Biden another four years, the damage coming is unimaginable.
Michael A. Thiac is a retired Army intelligence officer, with over 23 years experience, including serving in the Republic of Korea, Japan, and the Middle East. He is also a retired police patrol sergeant, with over 22 years’ service, and over ten year’s experience in field training of newly assigned officers. He has been published at The American Thinker, PoliceOne.com, and on his personal blog, A Cop’s Watch.
Opinions expressed are his alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of current or former employers.
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