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Ken Burch

(50,254 posts)
5. It's a possibility. Call ourselves "Lincoln Republicans".
Thu Jan 24, 2013, 10:08 PM
Jan 2013

Imagine them having to run AGAINST "Honest Abe".

Popular vote. That will end the GOP once and for all. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #1
And how exactly are you going to get that passed? You would need a constitutional amendment. davidn3600 Jan 2013 #7
Poster was just asking for suggestions. The 15 smallest states would never let go of Electoral Colle JaneyVee Jan 2013 #11
A little early to be calling the party over, isn't it? randome Jan 2013 #2
Not saying it's over as of now, looking ahead at what could happen. Ken Burch Jan 2013 #4
Switch Parties and run as progressive Republicans in their gerrymandered districts 1-Old-Man Jan 2013 #3
It's a possibility. Call ourselves "Lincoln Republicans". Ken Burch Jan 2013 #5
I know someone that's doing that Chathamization Jan 2013 #14
Other nations with totalitarian governments have rigged elections. Agnosticsherbet Jan 2013 #6
This is what I hate most about the Left. Republicans try bullshit. And the response? bluestate10 Jan 2013 #8
Not hand-wringing. Serious questions. Ken Burch Jan 2013 #9
It's not just showing up Chathamization Jan 2013 #16
You need to show that there is a problem in order to fix it. jeff47 Jan 2013 #10
But you couldn't just leave it at that...the next step would be organizing resistance Ken Burch Jan 2013 #12
Nope. There still are elections. jeff47 Jan 2013 #13
Ken I am so upset about this. My RW relatives in VA DevonRex Jan 2013 #15
My Prediction ---- The GOP Is Willing To Spill American Blood To Get Their Way TheMastersNemesis Jan 2013 #17
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