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DEL.ICIO.USNathan Deal’s hanging back — and making Gingrich-like sounds
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This morning’s editions of the Gainesville Times has an interview with U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal that makes it clear that he’s not joining the stampede to Mitt Romney as a GOP candidate for the White House.
Three of Deal’s Georgia colleagues — Phil Gingrey, Tom Price and John Linder — have sided with the former Massachusetts governor. Which adds meaning to Deal’s comments.
“We don’t have any front-runners who fit a conservative-type mold. That’s where Newt Gingrich’s strategy is working to his advantage,” Deal said.
Deal, who represents north Georgia, also had kind words for a more obscure presidential candidate, U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter of California, a Vietnam combat veteran who headed the House Armed Services committee in the last Congress.
“He is right on issues that fit our area, such as immigration reform. He’s a solid conservative, and if he can get enough traction, he’ll stand out from the presumed pack,” Deal told the Times.
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By kenny from athens
February 7, 2007 8:59 AM | Link to this
What? Are you telling me that Nathan “if you can’t beat em, join em” Deal is making a stand on an issue? Just another Neo Con lap dog.
By you're wrong
February 7, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this
You’re incorrect. Kingston has not officially endorsed Romney, though he has nice things to say about him. You also left out John Linder, who has openly endorsed Romney.
By CANDIDATE WANTED AD:
February 7, 2007 2:12 PM | Link to this
Republican conservative wanted to fill highest office in the land. Must be faithfull to his wife, have a belief in God, must NOT be politically correct when dealing with the media, wiil promise to DO HIS/HER BEST to protect our country from all enemies “foreign and domestic,” will be strong in dealing with business and labor’s special interest forces, and will not be afraid to stand up to the accusations of racial bigots.
NONE OTHERS NEED APPLY!