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In reply to the discussion: Un-Electing Obama - New Tea Party Strategy [View all]southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)2. Why shouldn't this be any surprise. They tried to supress voters right and steal the election.
They need to turn the page. They won't be happy til they can impeach him. What republicans don't still realize is that if they keep this up we will break records in 2014 and try to vote republicans out again. They are finally getting the birther stuff isn't working.
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Why shouldn't this be any surprise. They tried to supress voters right and steal the election.
southernyankeebelle
Nov 2012
#2
think of Nixon vs. Kennedy- which party stole more votes was never learned, however
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#8
Ron Paul supporters almost started a war during the repuke convention because the convention
loudsue
Nov 2012
#43
Remember, Ron Paul lived in district next to Tom Delay and was reelected many times...he is part
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#63
Well, they were fine with SCOTUS trampling state rights in 2000 to select their man Bush**
magellan
Nov 2012
#12
All Obama needs is a "majority of the whole number of electors appointed"...
reformist2
Nov 2012
#17
If the Electoral College can't reach 50%+1 vote, the House picks the president. (nt)
Posteritatis
Nov 2012
#22
It is scary. I can't believe they didn't even vet the message before sending it out
aletier_v
Nov 2012
#49
Red states? Red states didn't vote for Obama. They mean purple states, I guess.
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#45
The party of the candidate that won picks Electors from the state. Those people are selected
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#51
this is FALSE: the 2/3 quorum is required ONLY if no one gets a majority of electoral votes
unblock
Nov 2012
#52
I think many states have laws compelling the electors to vote- but its still not happening. lol nt
cecilfirefox
Nov 2012
#56
But Obama has way more than a majority of the electors. That is all that's required.
NYC Liberal
Nov 2012
#69