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There is a rumor around the internet about a possible challenge to Sen. Norm Coleman from the "right". That "right" being from the conservative wing of the Republican party. I don't think I will be letting any secrets out by saying that Sen. Coleman is a little less than heart warming for a conservative Republican like me of late.
I think it is safe to say that he has been a bit of a Mvaerick, just like Sen. McCain has when it comes to certain, not all, issues as a US Senator. And of late, Coleman is crossing the isle and voting with Democrats more than he used to.
Well, given that John McCain is the presumptive nominee, and the conservatives in the Republican party are tired of being taken for granted.... as in, "where else will they go and cast votes?"..... some are looking for some candidate they can get behind. I got a call from the DFL's E-zine political gossip hound Sean Troll late yesterday morning about the rumor.
The Rumor
Former US Senator Rod Grams is a person many people are reaching out to. He's had a growing number of people calling him about Sen. Coleman in the last week or so. I spoke with Grams very briefly this afternoon, and can report that he is not currently running against Norm Coleman.
Draft Grams?
There is a lot of discontent from conservative Republican activists statewide, but is there enough to man a Primary or endorsement challenge? Time will have to tell on that. If Grams getsenough calls of support, whoknows what he would do. He happens to be qualified for the job and has even happened to win the exact same race in Minnesota before, unlike the DFLers. Some would say he may be the most qualified and electable.
SitRep
We have 2 people most conservatives would be happy to work for in Kline and Bachmann, but their Districts cover only 1/4 of the population. We do need a tried and true conservative on the statewide ballot to help unify the party.
I am sorry, that is not John McCain. And should Huckabee pull of the miracle some of his supporters are praying for, it wouldn't be him either.
Is Grams going to challenge Coleman? A more important question is, will Norm Coleman and his campaign continue to take conservatives for granted and leave room on his right flank for a challenger, like Grams, to run against him?
Cross-posted at ResidualForces. |
