The Conservative Political Action Committee conference in Washington revealed yesterday who the leader they want really is.
No, it is not Sarah Palin, who only got 7 percent of the straw poll vote, or Ron Paul, the libertarian who topped that poll, or familiar names like Mitt Romney, who fared poorly.
It was a man whose name was not even on the ballot.
Step forward Glenn Beck, and claim your rightful place.
The crowd went crazy when Beck was introduced and he didn't disappoint, with the kind of red-meat speech that had them sweating in their seats -- and boy, it was hot there.
He did it by aiming his guns squarely at the Republican Party and slamming even icons like Teddy Roosevelt for being soft on big government.
Beck is fast becoming the TV equivalent on the right of Rush Limbaugh on talk radio. But unlike Limbaugh, he may well have political ambitions.
Several of his Fox friends believe he is planning such a move in a year or two -- perhaps in time for 2012.
If so, look out.
In an era when politicians want to be celebrities and celebrities want to be politicians, Glenn Beck could make the switch easier than almost anyone.
He is a gifted speaker and knows how to push the hot buttons -- and there are plenty of those around.
Watch out for this guy running from the right in 2012.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.Buffalobrave | Mar 19, 2010, 05:07 AM EDT
People like Glenn Beck and George W. Bush have no respect for the office of President of the United States. If they had they would realize they are not qualified for such an honor.
MikeHogan | Feb 24, 2010, 09:20 AM EST
Too soon! Let's hear more directly from Mr. Beck, like some solid formulas for getting this country back on course.
allentown | Feb 23, 2010, 08:06 PM EST
The speech Glen Beck gave at the C-PAC conference truly challenged the American people to set our course away from bankruptcy.
Maoleitigh | Feb 23, 2010, 05:59 PM EST
Hillarious conjecture. Where do you guys come from?
carollover | Feb 23, 2010, 04:50 PM EST
oh yes, PLEASE! Beck/Palin or Palin/Beck, either one would guarantee a Democratic victory! Where can I contribute?
traveler51 | Feb 23, 2010, 05:00 AM EST
Well, does anyone think Palin would be his runnng mate?? Public choice of two terrible candidates.
missspook1994 | Feb 23, 2010, 12:49 AM EST
Glenn Beck we don't need. It would be like voting for the Taliban or an the religious leader of Iran either one would turn this nation into another Saudi Arabian woman hating,gay bashing, religious dominated male, racist group which no one could recognize as once being so called christian.
ciarrai | Feb 22, 2010, 08:22 PM EST
From radio dj to POTUS. Beck and Palin. I bet the Democrats are scared of these two geniuses. Puhleeze.
cpcpcp1 | Feb 22, 2010, 07:18 PM EST
It is hard to have two Hitlers. We have one in the white house now
Nicomax | Feb 22, 2010, 03:02 PM EST
Maybe Beck won't make it the first time around, but then again it took Hitler about 3-4 elections before he got into the Reichstag.
clonmel21 | Feb 22, 2010, 01:54 PM EST
Well at least unlike Obama we know that he will do what he says he wants to do. Better than the lier in Chief that is there now.
cpcpcp1 | Feb 22, 2010, 01:50 PM EST
I like Glen Beck. He is for the constitution and eliminating wasteful spending. Every bad thing he's done has been brought out by him so it would be hard for the people who don't like him to attack him. At least he seems to know who to go to for good advice which is more than can be said of our current president. I would vote for him in a minute. Ronald Reagan was an entertainer and I think he was the best president in this century.
NebraskaIrish | Feb 22, 2010, 12:53 PM EST
Glenn Beck for president is a joke...he's an entertainer.
irishwxman | Feb 22, 2010, 12:33 PM EST
You haters just kill me. Comparing Beck to Hitler? Is there anyone you idiots on the left won't campre to Hitler that you disagree with??
irishwxman | Feb 22, 2010, 11:55 AM EST
He is a gifted speaker, so was Hitler. And now,the forth largest share holder in Fox noise is a Saudi prince, let's see how fair and balanced they are in the future.
irishwxman | Feb 22, 2010, 09:54 AM EST
People hate Glenn Beck because he speaks the truth. What is everyone so afraid of? Are you afraid of losing your nanny state? Are you worried that the government wont be there to wipe your nose for you when you sneeze? Awww poor baby. I'm all ofr it Glenn. If I had to choose between you and who is in there now, I would oick you everyday of the week and twice on Sunday. And on another note, what has this got to do with Irish news?
eileenkny | Feb 22, 2010, 09:30 AM EST
I think we'd better start lighting candles now-that this is NOT true. Mr. Beck is no more than a performing chimp!
mcmeprII | Feb 22, 2010, 09:27 AM EST
OMG!!!!
kelauggie1 | Feb 22, 2010, 09:25 AM EST
The left wing government-owned "free" press would eat him for lunch. Look how they murdered Palin while selecting Obama to be president. Conservatives might love him, but the press would not let him draw from the middle - they would paint him as an extreme right winger. Case closed.
chesapeake | Feb 22, 2010, 09:20 AM EST
I agree with probably 90% of what he has to say; but the presidency is not an option. He and Rush Limbaugh are entertainers first and political commentators second. On the other hand, they could do better than the obamanator (but who couldn't). To Josiesar, never believe what the mainstream media tells you.
torbreezy | Feb 22, 2010, 09:14 AM EST
Does Glenn Beck have any "Irish" bona fides?
McNamara31 | Feb 21, 2010, 09:39 PM EST
Cpac leadership: Beck, Rush? How low can you go?
JOSIESAR | Feb 21, 2010, 11:25 AM EST
WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFO? HE ALSO LACED INTO THE DEMOCRAT PARTY! AS FAR AS BEING AN EX-DRUG ADDICT; WHAT DO YOU THINK WE HAVE IN THE WHITE HOUSE NOW. DIDN'T THE PRES SAY HE SMOKED POT AND DID COCAINE?
historynw | Feb 21, 2010, 10:14 AM EST
Surely you jest. Any person who need "Vicks vapour rub" to make himself appear to cry on cue is a bit light in the loafer department. Mental stability isn't a strong suit in his family either.
CitizenWhy | Feb 21, 2010, 08:41 AM EST
It would be good to have an ex-drug addict in the White House, I suppose. And he is tolerant in his own way - he read a poem by a Socialist (Emma Lazurus) at the conservative conference. I imagine, however that he will invade Europe to clear it of socialists. Will start with special operatives disguised as tourists. He will increase military while vetoing all budgets because he has magical mystical underwear.