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2016 Postmortem

In reply to the discussion: John Boehner’s secret [View all]

blue_heron

(223 posts)
2. Why are they so petrified of primary challenge
Mon Jan 14, 2013, 01:24 PM
Jan 2013

They don't give their constituents enough credit that they will understand and agree with the vote, and that the tea party challenger will not necessarily have the advantage any longer. People are tired of the extreme non-compromising stance. It worked in 2010. The public has now had a taste of extremism. In a firmly red district they might not vote for a democrat, but they might not want the far tight candidate. Stop being afraid of the primary and do what's right

John Boehner’s secret [View all] DonViejo Jan 2013 OP
the boner is no leader Angry Dragon Jan 2013 #1
Why are they so petrified of primary challenge blue_heron Jan 2013 #2
It could well end the GOP sharp_stick Jan 2013 #3
sounds good cowgirlup Jan 2013 #4
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