Daniel, FrontLinesBlog.com

I have not posted since election day, in part because I’ve been busy and also because I’m sick of politics. Really? No, not really. I am not whining about our loss or tearing up like some Republicans have been. I am gearing up for the 2010 gubernatorial races as well as the congressional elections. Then, I am excited about 2012 and who our party will put forth.

Regarding the Obama election, I am extremely proud of my country. Just 40 years ago, this did not seem possible, and now it is reality. Although I disagree strongly with President Obama, he is now my President and will have my respect. To those Democrats reading this, I challenge you: Consider how you have treated President Bush for the last eight years. I will not treat President Obama in that way. I will call him out when he’s wrong, support him when he’s right, but will always respect the office he has been elected to.

Am I happy that the GOP lost in a landslide across the board? Of course not. I supported Palin (Not so much McCain) and wanted that ticket to win. The GOP needs to return to the principles it was founded on: personal liberty, economic responsibilty, and the rule of law. This election was a good wake-up call. And in 2010, we are coming to take back congress.

Finally, my predictions for 2012. Those who obviously will not be in the running: John McCain, Rudy Giuliani. Likely candidates: Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, Bobby Jindal. Those who will be running: Ron Paul, Alan Keyes.