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In reply to the discussion: A sea change in party politics. [View all]randome
(34,845 posts)1. I think it's more likely the GOP will split than the Democrats.
I also think that if the TP craziness gets too extreme, we will see 'sensible' Republicans (I know, I know) join with Democrats on some issues.
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What metrics do you think 'sensible' Republicans have for 'too extreme'? So far, they seem fine.
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#3
Well, some of them are advocating for gun control rights and raising taxes on the rich.
randome
Dec 2012
#12
Well then I guess calling them sensible and claiming they are not comfortable with extremes is just
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#14
How many decades are you willing to wait for this three party solution? n/t
Sekhmets Daughter
Dec 2012
#2
If Democrats cut Social Security, the wait will be until 2014 and no longer.
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#4
No, that's when Republicans will gain more seats in the House and Senate....
Sekhmets Daughter
Dec 2012
#8
No, you did not. You aske how long it would take to see it, and the answer is the one I gave.
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#16
I note your utter lack of response to me and other posters. Quick to characterize, slow to discuss.
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#22
This was just a short part of what was in my letter to my senators, rep & the President,
CrispyQ
Dec 2012
#27
And for others, no delay is too great. For them it can not be slow enough. But I side with those who
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#21
Correct. The more likely scenario is that we go back to the DLC-era where we lost 7 elections
BlueStreak
Dec 2012
#29