I'll admit it. I have "True Believer" Syndrome. TB first came to my attention watching the movie Primary Colors, based on the book by Anonymous about the Clinton primary battles. Irregardless of the movie itself, which I find to be entertaining even if Billy Bob Thornton is nowhere entertaining as the real James Carville, the concept of TB is useful. While I doubt Henry's vision- what he wants Stanton/Clinton to be is far different from mine, being a liberal or centrist Democrat, we both want some of the same things.

We want a candidate free from the burdens and dirt of Washington, and able to convey a message to the average American. A positive message that can bring the country together (or at least 50% + 1). The perfect candidate ran in 1980 and '84, though it took many years for Reagan, after trying numerous times, to hone himself and his message and to secure the nomination. Clinton and Reagan both have something in common, being the last two nominees to defeat a sitting President in reelection.

I believe that one day, another Ronald Reagan will come along, a true conservative who is not afraid to bring conservatism to mainsteam America. I have been voting and watching this straw poll tournament, and there is a sad few that I am actually rooting for. Those would be Mike Pence, J.C. Watts, Tom Coburn, Haley Barbour, Tom Tancredo, and Newt Gingrich.

Posted by Ryan S. on Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 8:35 PM | Permalink |