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RainDog

(28,784 posts)
6. The reason Rmoney is on the head of the Republican ticket
Tue May 29, 2012, 04:12 PM
May 2012

is because, even tho much of the Republican base has become barking insane - most Americans aren't.

Republicans couldn't steal, much less win, an election with someone like Santorum or Bachman, so, even tho the base may be barking insane, most of the power brokers aren't.

The same situation holds for Palin - while a part of the Republican base may adore her, she is such a polarizing figure she would ultimately hurt the Republicans because she would motivate people to go to the polls to vote against her.

I guess the thing to do is really study their positions OKNancy May 2012 #1
Vote for the one who's least far away from Democratic principles. gkhouston May 2012 #2
welcome RainDog May 2012 #3
I asked a friend AJTheMan May 2012 #4
The reason Rmoney is on the head of the Republican ticket RainDog May 2012 #6
Hello, AJ and welcome to DU! Waiting For Everyman May 2012 #5
Welcome to DU! yellerpup May 2012 #7
Welcome, A.J.! We are a good bunch in here, you will feel at home..... :-D secondwind May 2012 #8
Welcome to DU, AJ. Skinner May 2012 #9
Welcome AJ. Your vote is your voice. Use it as you see fit. No one can tell you Vincardog May 2012 #10
If there is a Democrat in any race, I will vote for him or her over the Republican. AJTheMan May 2012 #18
Welcome to DU! kdmorris May 2012 #11
Hi, AJ, & welcome to DU! pacalo May 2012 #12
Welcome, AJ! UrbScotty May 2012 #13
I live in a republican county in Pa where there is often no Democrat running in local races. rug May 2012 #14
Hi AJ! Lugnut May 2012 #15
welcome, aj fizzgig May 2012 #16
I've only voted twice, and each time there was not a write-in option. We use an electronic machine. AJTheMan May 2012 #19
Hi AJ! Spazito May 2012 #17
Hello & welcome! JNelson6563 May 2012 #20
I feel for you. Your governor is putting unelected managers in cities for no reason. AJTheMan May 2012 #21
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos. (nt) harmonicon Jun 2012 #22
I live in upstate NY and I encounter the same problems in local elections. Rhiannon12866 Jun 2012 #23
Welcome to DU! TexasTowelie Jun 2012 #24
Yes, it's tough because I was just reading a thread that said Republicans are Fascists. AJTheMan Jun 2012 #25
Welcome, Democratic veteran, AJTheMan!1 n/t UTUSN Jun 2012 #26
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