What if the party was named the Trump party and he could get them on all the ballots? I'm sure a lot of people blindly vote a straight ticket.
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What if the party was named the Trump party and he could get them on all the ballots? I'm sure a lot of people blindly vote a straight ticket.
Macho Madness
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In a couple years maybe. This year it's all but impossible. He'd need to start doing it right now. And that doesn't include viable candidates.
Jack Remington
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Des Moines Register already ran an op-ed condemning him for the Supreme Court vacancy battle. He's going to be tied to that all summer, especially after the 4-4 ties roll in. Every newspaper in the state that isn't a conservative rag is going to be endorsing Grassley's opponent. Plus in a Hillary vs Trump election we're looking at at least a +5 Democratic electorate, if not more.
He's done.
User 463088
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You should watch the British miniseries "The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard." It's about a woman who is the manager of a grocery store who runs as an Independent, but ends up becoming PM because she wins so many to her side who refuse to stand as Labour/Conservative/Lib Dem.
nope. You'd have to convince everyone who votes for HIllary assuming she wins IA to not ticket split for Grassley. Barring that there will be a lot of Hillary/Grassley voters.
I'm still following it all closely.
Officerrob
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Oh great, more troll posting
Basileus777
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This is a guy that winning by 30 points is a close election for him. He's not going to lose unless Iowa goes to Hillary by like 15 points. If you want to argue that his seat might possibly be in play, that's one thing, but the idea that he's "done" is a bit ridiculous.
Can't help but think of SNL right after the debate where McCain wouldn't shut up about Joe the Plumber. "I plan to take to the budget a scalpel, and a machete, and a plunger!"
I've spent the last 16 years convinced that the best possible thing for American politics is that the GOP just completely fucking burns to the ground in the hopes that something less odious rises out of it's ashes. I don't really expect that to happen, but...the cracks that we see right now are really exciting.
Tarkus
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I think a lot of conservatives voting for Trump are doing so simply because there is no decent alternative; therefore, more do not really like him. A Trump party would destroy him and all his minions. The Republican label is the reason why many old folks and rednecks are voting for him...and the media coverage, because they certainly haven't examined this man.
In hindsight when both Trump and the GOP go down in flames, this'll be hilarious.
Suikoguy
I whinny my fervor lowly, for his length is not as great as those of the Hylian war stallions
I hope it's troll posting.
Veritigo_X
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Sounds cool, I'll check that out. Carey Mulligan makes that decision easier.
Tarkus
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neurosisxeno
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Not to mention aren't most of the laws concerning who appears on ballots very preferential to the two party system?
Cesare Borgia
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I don't disagree with you often but I have to here. Grassley could probably survive a sex scandal in Iowa.
AnotherNils
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They have no plan. They're just trying anything that comes to mind. I'm calling it right now, if they do get their wish of a brokered convention, they won't actually have a plan in place to take advantage of it. They're that disorganized.
Suikoguy
I whinny my fervor lowly, for his length is not as great as those of the Hylian war stallions
That's not very nice
I have mental problems too!
But you are right, it's a bit of a low blow, i'll change it.
Macho Madness
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Yes. Both parties love the two party system as it is and have created laws that make it difficult to get on ballots if you're not part of them.
I think Trump couldn't be on the ballot in Ohio if he ran independent at this point, right?
ugaboga232
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Let's not start armchair diagnosing mental problems... Lots of cruz and trump supporters have no problems yet they exist in large numbers.
Veritigo_X
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Even one involving diapers?
A lot of those laws don't apply to the presidential election if I remember right. Not sure about Ohio specifically.
gutter_trash
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Trump vs Romney vs Clinton vs Sanders vs Bloomberg
Especially one involving diapers.
Also, adam, your post about the state of the GOP is so spot on. Excellent job summing up their problems.
He's 82. Been working in elective office since he was 26. I don't in his advanced age with many grandkids see why he wants to keep working till almost 90. By that point he's well you know approaching.........................................
That goes for all of them like Reid, McConnell etc. They must want to be there for life. What makes someone want to be there till they die?
A Human Becoming
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Trevor Noah has the attitude I wish Bernie and Hillary supporters would both have. See the good.
Should be on the constitution, for everyone.
He would be my hero forever.
User 463088
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They work less than half the year. They get to sit around and speechify once in a while. They get a good pay. Might as well stay until the end.
I won't be able to relax until Hillary's hand is on the bible.
Got your airhorn ready?
Box of Kittens
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This is pretty much where I am. A conservative party can have a role to play in a democracy, even if I don't really support the principles. However, the current incarnation of the GOP is completely unacceptable as far as I'm concerned. I'd rather they crash and burn and have to rebuild. What they build may be better or may be worse than what they have now, but since they're starting from "unacceptable" it's a risk I'd take.
Reid is retiring
Tarkus
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He was in the chat a few weeks back. You could've asked him.
User 463088
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He'll just take his mask off and we'll all realize that it's really DWS. And then PEW PEW PEW, Hillary runs as both the GOP and Dem nominee.
And then she sets herself up as Queen for life. She over throws the Congress, and replaces it with a room full of email servers. Then, she creates the Supreme Court of The Obamas in which Michelle and Barack are the only two allowed to sit on it forever.
And gay marriages for everyone.
neurosisxeno
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I think Virginia is also pretty difficult, but that's based on how hard it is for candidates to get listed for the primaries, not sure for the General.
Black Mamba
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That Romney speech was Through The Looking Glass type shit, holy hell.
Also, is there a better outcome for the Dems than the GOP stealing the nomination away from Trump and putting Romney in his place?
Oh my god, I don't think Adam would be ready for that many orgasms he'd have.
Also, is there a better outcome for the Dems than the GOP stealing the nomination away from Trump and putting Romney in his place?
Oh my god, I don't think Adam would be ready for that many orgasms he'd have.
Or his mom!
User 463088
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https://twitter.com/twinksfortrump
Ya...I'm laughing like an idiot.
Mwahahahaha
Oh, god, the electoral college in that situation. OH MY GOD. Ughhh.
Ya...I'm laughing like an idiot.
Mwahahahaha
Oh, god, the electoral college in that situation. OH MY GOD. Ughhh.
Frank the Great
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Raising money to pay down the national debt is so fucking dumb. I would hope the extra money would be put back into the economy. At least this plan would increase income inequality (although it would do so to a lesser degree if used to fucking reduce an imaginary number).
0% of ever happening though with this House.
Can we fast forward to go down on me?
Even if Bernie got 60% of the vote in every state after March 15th, he would still lose.
Only if the superdelegates vote down a theoretical popular vote for Bernie; there are over 50% of pledged delegates up for grabs, after March 15, so if Bernie could maintain an average of 60%, that would equate to a 400+ (4051*0.5*0.2) delegate swing, overcoming your projected 333 lead.
Cesare Borgia
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Lots of things. I think those guys genuinely like their job and believe they are carrying on an important tradition/institution. There's also the feeling of importance and power that comes with being a noteworthy senator. And money/benefits obviously.
Grassley, Kerry, and other folks like that genuinely seem to enjoy helping people. They do a lot of stuff most people will never learn about; a lot of elected officials are very serious about the letters and pleas they receive from their state or district's citizens. Same applies to presidents.
Neo imagine if you had the ability to help multiple people in your state, help the businesses of your friends, travel the world, meet with presidents, live in DC (if that's your thing) for part of the year, make good money, and have countless lobbyists give you things. It's a pretty good gig, and most people would keep that job as long as possible. Being a senator is not for everyone...some people dislike it, like Obama. Or Rubio lol. But most seem to like it.
From the article:
But much of those gains would likely be eliminated by spending proposals that Clinton has discussed on the campaign trail, such as debt relief for college graduates with student loans and expanded early childhood education.
eBay Huckster
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Daniel B·;197504096 said:
Not happening even if every person of color in the country dies overnight on the 16th.
shinra-bansho
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If he wins 100% of California and June contests it doesn't matter what delegate lead she establishes up 'til May!
Tarkus
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Black Mamba
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Daniel B·;197504096 said:
No. Even if Bernie won 60% of the vote, he could still lose WITHOUT super delegates.
You can't do the math you did because states matter. If he gets 90% in Rhode Island and 45% in California and it comes to be Bernie got 60% overall, he'd be at a deficit. edit: to clarify, overall.
His mom?
Have you been following his posts?
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