Republican Leaders Seeing the Light and Going Conservative?

by Bobby Eberle, GOPUSA: There is something fascinating occurring in the state of New York. In a special election for the state's 23rd congressional district, some Republican leaders are bucking the Republican Party establishment and supporting the Conservative Party's candidate, Doug Hoffman. Polls show Hoffman surging in these closing days. The election is on Tuesday. . . .

Among Republicans, Hoffman leads Scozzafava 41 to 34 percent. Thus, Republicans in the district are identifying more and more with the candidate who is actually more Republican.

Republican leaders are starting to step forward and see the light as well.

While the NRCC-along with House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) and House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.)--have all thrown their backing to Scozzafava, grassroots conservatives have revolted against the GOP nominee, asserting that she is too liberal for them to support. Some have even called for conservatives to withhold donations from the NRCC in protest.

On Thursday afternoon, (NRCC Chairman Pete) Sessions appeared to tacitly acknowledge that Hoffman may represent the GOP's best chance to keep the Republican-held seat from being picked up by a Democrat.

"I think it's pretty clear that a person who would vote for John Boehner, support tax cuts, support growing our economy, and defeat Nancy Pelosi's tax and spend agenda will be really welcome in our conference, and I think having a person who can win that district off that message would be really good for the Republican Party," Sessions said.

Republican endorsements for Hoffman include Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, and former presidential candidate Fred Thompson. In addition, as Politico.com notes, former NRCC Chairman Tom Cole is endorsing Hoffman.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, in his endorsement, called Hoffman "the true conservative candidate in NY-23."

There is a reason that our party lost power in Washington, D.C. A lot of folks went to Congress wearing the Republican jersey, but far too many played the game like Democrats. People all around Texas -- and frankly, all around this country -- are fed up with the federal government running up trillion-dollar deficits and mortgaging our kids' future. From Obamacare to cap-and-trade, there are simply too many critical issues at stake right now to send yet another rubber stamp for this administration to Washington.

Republicans can win by sticking with a strong conservative message. That is the ONLY way to go. It shows a complete lack of vision and guts to support someone like Scozzafava who is not anywhere close to what a true Republican has been in the past. Gingrich's logic was that we need to support the likes of Scozzafava to retake the majority. At what cost? First, conservatives can win! Second, when you support the likes of Scozzafava, who get candidate who will switch parties once elected. Third, if they don't switch outright, then they block key conservative legislation. That's what we want in a "Republican" candidate?

Let's stick to conservative principles. Then we can not only win, but we can move the country forward. [Full Article]

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