Quote:Two months after former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld launched an exploratory committee to pursue the possibility of challenging President Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, he is now an officially declared candidate.
Weld made the announcement Monday evening in a more than three-minute video
Quote:The video says that Weld was the first Republican governor of Massachusetts in more than 20 years, calls him a “crime fighter” who as governor cut taxes, reformed the welfare program and balanced the state’s budget, while making the state safer. The video shows clips of his television advertisement during his 1990 campaign for the office.
Weld announced his exploratory on Feb. 15 at a Politics and Eggs breakfast at the Bedford Village Inn, calling Trump unstable, vindictive, “a schoolyard bully” and unfit for the presidency.
State Republican Chair Steve Stepanek said at the time Weld would not be welcome in the NHGOP because as the vice presidential nominee of the Libertarian Party in 2016, he declared that he would be a “Libertarian for life.”
Although Weld made his announcement Monday, he has been officially on file as a candidate since April 1. Federal Election Commission records show that Weld filed a statement of candidacy and a statement of organization for the Weld 2020 Presidential Campaign Committee on that date.
Weld will follow up today's announcement with two full days of campaigning in the Granite State beginning Tuesday.
RE: Globalist Liberaltarian Bill Weld announces bid for GOP Presidential nomination
Nice, someone for the sadomasochist "principled conservatism" types (ben shapiro, bill kristol, david french) to get behind, only for him to get <1% in Iowa and drop out the next day.
RE: Globalist Liberaltarian Bill Weld announces bid for GOP Presidential nomination
I just saw a note that said the last four incumbent presidents who received a primary challenger weren't re-elected -- Lyndon Johnson in 1968, Gerald Ford in 1976, Jimmy Carter in 1980, and George Bush in 1992. Now before you go and blast me for that comment, yes I realize LBJ ended up not running for re-election (although he had challengers before that announcement). And yes, I realize Trump's popularity within his party is much higher than the four presidents I just mentioned. And perhaps that note is incorrect - I saw it on reddit.
I do wonder if anyone else runs against Trump in the primaries. And remember now, the Democrats - who all of you already assume are without integrity - could easily register as Republicans for a primary just to vote against Trump. That would basically be them saying they don't care which Democratic candidate ends up being the nominee. I certainly don't have a #1 D candidate at this point (but I highly doubt I'd do which I just mentioned as a scenario unless perhaps Kasich runs as a Republican).
(This post was last modified: 04-15-2019 07:55 PM by Fort Bend Owl.)
RE: Globalist Liberaltarian Bill Weld announces bid for GOP Presidential nomination
(04-15-2019 07:55 PM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote: I just saw a note that said the last four incumbent presidents who received a primary challenger weren't re-elected -- Lyndon Johnson in 1968, Gerald Ford in 1976, Jimmy Carter in 1980, and George Bush in 1992. Now before you go and blast me for that comment, yes I realize LBJ ended up not running for re-election (although he had challengers before that announcement). And yes, I realize Trump's popularity within his party is much higher than the four presidents I just mentioned. And perhaps that note is incorrect - I saw it on reddit.
I do wonder if anyone else runs against Trump in the primaries. And remember now, the Democrats - who all of you already assume are without integrity - could easily register as Republicans for a primary just to vote against Trump. That would basically be them saying they don't care which Democratic candidate ends up being the nominee. I certainly don't have a #1 D candidate at this point (but I highly doubt I'd do which I just mentioned as a scenario unless perhaps Kasich runs as a Republican).
RE: Globalist Liberaltarian Bill Weld announces bid for GOP Presidential nomination
(04-15-2019 07:55 PM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote: I just saw a note that said the last four incumbent presidents who received a primary challenger weren't re-elected -- Lyndon Johnson in 1968, Gerald Ford in 1976, Jimmy Carter in 1980, and George Bush in 1992. Now before you go and blast me for that comment, yes I realize LBJ ended up not running for re-election (although he had challengers before that announcement). And yes, I realize Trump's popularity within his party is much higher than the four presidents I just mentioned. And perhaps that note is incorrect - I saw it on reddit.
I do wonder if anyone else runs against Trump in the primaries. And remember now, the Democrats - who all of you already assume are without integrity - could easily register as Republicans for a primary just to vote against Trump. That would basically be them saying they don't care which Democratic candidate ends up being the nominee. I certainly don't have a #1 D candidate at this point (but I highly doubt I'd do which I just mentioned as a scenario unless perhaps Kasich runs as a Republican).
Your information is incorrect. Harold Stassen ran against Reagan in the 1984 Republican Primary, and there were nine different candidates on the New Hampshire ballot in the 2004 Republican primary.
It sounds like several regulars here in the Spin Room are very much on board for Weld (although they were expecting him to run as a Libertarian and not as a Republican). GTS in particular seems to like him quite a bit.
(This post was last modified: 04-15-2019 08:13 PM by Fort Bend Owl.)
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(04-15-2019 08:10 PM)Kaplony Wrote:
(04-15-2019 07:55 PM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote: I just saw a note that said the last four incumbent presidents who received a primary challenger weren't re-elected -- Lyndon Johnson in 1968, Gerald Ford in 1976, Jimmy Carter in 1980, and George Bush in 1992. Now before you go and blast me for that comment, yes I realize LBJ ended up not running for re-election (although he had challengers before that announcement). And yes, I realize Trump's popularity within his party is much higher than the four presidents I just mentioned. And perhaps that note is incorrect - I saw it on reddit.
I do wonder if anyone else runs against Trump in the primaries. And remember now, the Democrats - who all of you already assume are without integrity - could easily register as Republicans for a primary just to vote against Trump. That would basically be them saying they don't care which Democratic candidate ends up being the nominee. I certainly don't have a #1 D candidate at this point (but I highly doubt I'd do which I just mentioned as a scenario unless perhaps Kasich runs as a Republican).
Your information is incorrect. Harold Stassen ran against Reagan in the 1984 Republican Primary, and there were nine different candidates on the New Hampshire ballot in the 2004 Republican primary.
Stassen? It says here his 1984 campaign was a limited campaign intended, he said, to move Reagans stance on arms limitation talks toward the center.
But I'll grant you a limited campaign is perhaps good enough - I'll mention him on reddit for you.
And I looked it up - these are the last names of the people who ran against Bush in 2004in New Hampshire -- Ashby, Bosa, Buchanan, Callis, Gostigian, Haines, Harnes, Howard, Laughlin, O'Connor, Rigazio, Taylor and Wyatt. Or at least those were Republicans who received votes in the Republican Primary. Outside of Buchanan (Pat?), I have no idea who any of those people are. They could have been write-in folks for all I know. Pat Buchanan did not officially run in 2004. None of them got more than 1000 total votes - less than two Democrats did on the Republican primary ballot (Wesley Clark and Howard Dean).
I assume you mean Globalist Libertarian... Im not commenting on the misspelling... but what exactly is a Globalist Libertarian?
Globalist: A person who wants a single centralized world 'government' and is opposed to national sovereignty and self-governance.
Libertarian: A person who like small government and personal freedom and liberty.
How exactly do those go together?
Check out Weld's stance on the issues. Not just what he says, but throughout his career. He's flipped and flopped on issues more than a Cirque du Soleil acrobat.
The only "libertarian" ideals he supports are open borders and isolationism.
He is a huge supporter of the UN, and was part of a Council on Foreign Relations panel that pushed for the North American version of the EU that would control our immigration, trade, and customs.
He's an outspoken gun control proponent, calling AR-15's "weapons of mass destruction" and saying that pistols are even worse. He's also pushed for "assault" weapons bans and limits on the number of firearms that can be owned as Governor.
He's an environazi who tried to get the EPA to implement both stricter than existing smog regulations and an electric car mandate as Governor of Massachusetts.
I assume you mean Globalist Libertarian... Im not commenting on the misspelling... but what exactly is a Globalist Libertarian?
Globalist: A person who wants a single centralized world 'government' and is opposed to national sovereignty and self-governance.
Libertarian: A person who like small government and personal freedom and liberty.
How exactly do those go together?
Globalism isn't just about world government, it's about free movement of labor and the resulting race to the bottom.
Basically, a ben shapiro. Someone that will sell their country and it's people down the toilet if it means they can get their inputs, widgets, and chinese slave goods for a fraction of a penny less than before.
Listen to this, Tucker spanks him.
(This post was last modified: 04-15-2019 09:18 PM by Kronke.)
RE: Globalist Liberaltarian Bill Weld announces bid for GOP Presidential nomination
(04-15-2019 08:30 PM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:
(04-15-2019 08:10 PM)Kaplony Wrote:
(04-15-2019 07:55 PM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote: I just saw a note that said the last four incumbent presidents who received a primary challenger weren't re-elected -- Lyndon Johnson in 1968, Gerald Ford in 1976, Jimmy Carter in 1980, and George Bush in 1992. Now before you go and blast me for that comment, yes I realize LBJ ended up not running for re-election (although he had challengers before that announcement). And yes, I realize Trump's popularity within his party is much higher than the four presidents I just mentioned. And perhaps that note is incorrect - I saw it on reddit.
I do wonder if anyone else runs against Trump in the primaries. And remember now, the Democrats - who all of you already assume are without integrity - could easily register as Republicans for a primary just to vote against Trump. That would basically be them saying they don't care which Democratic candidate ends up being the nominee. I certainly don't have a #1 D candidate at this point (but I highly doubt I'd do which I just mentioned as a scenario unless perhaps Kasich runs as a Republican).
Your information is incorrect. Harold Stassen ran against Reagan in the 1984 Republican Primary, and there were nine different candidates on the New Hampshire ballot in the 2004 Republican primary.
Stassen? It says here his 1984 campaign was a limited campaign intended, he said, to move Reagans stance on arms limitation talks toward the center.
But I'll grant you a limited campaign is perhaps good enough - I'll mention him on reddit for you.
And I looked it up - these are the last names of the people who ran against Bush in 2004in New Hampshire -- Ashby, Bosa, Buchanan, Callis, Gostigian, Haines, Harnes, Howard, Laughlin, O'Connor, Rigazio, Taylor and Wyatt. Or at least those were Republicans who received votes in the Republican Primary. Outside of Buchanan (Pat?), I have no idea who any of those people are. They could have been write-in folks for all I know. Pat Buchanan did not officially run in 2004. None of them got more than 1000 total votes - less than two Democrats did on the Republican primary ballot (Wesley Clark and Howard Dean).
I am not giving you 2004 unless you can show that these people actually ran real campaigns.
Their campaigns will be just as effective as Weld's. Republicans aren't going to be duped by this charlatan like the liberaltarians were. There's a reason why when he was nominated to be Ambassador to Mexico by Clinton the Republican held Senate didn't even give him a hearing. He isn't a Republican in any way, shape, or form.
RE: Globalist Liberaltarian Bill Weld announces bid for GOP Presidential nomination
(04-15-2019 09:03 PM)Kaplony Wrote: The only "libertarian" ideals he supports are open borders and isolationism.
He is a huge supporter of the UN, and was part of a Council on Foreign Relations panel that pushed for the North American version of the EU that would control our immigration, trade, and customs.
So an isolationist that doesn't want to be isolated?
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(04-15-2019 09:14 PM)q5sys Wrote:
(04-15-2019 09:03 PM)Kaplony Wrote: The only "libertarian" ideals he supports are open borders and isolationism.
He is a huge supporter of the UN, and was part of a Council on Foreign Relations panel that pushed for the North American version of the EU that would control our immigration, trade, and customs.
So an isolationist that doesn't want to be isolated?
Give him time and tell him the political winds support it and he'll come out in support of a third option. Like I said, he's flipped and flopped more than a Cirque du Soleil acrobat.
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I get it that Weld’s agenda is to weaken Trump as much as possible, any way possible. That’s fair.
What I don’t get is, how is Weld’s candidacy going to inflict any actual, real-world damage on Trump? When Weld rolls home with 7% or whatever in New Hampshire (and less than that everywhere else), what is the political media going to say?
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