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Old 02-12-2008, 12:45 AM
 
Location: El Paso, TX
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Totally agree with your posting, but I will bet that at least 85% of the representatives running for reelection are victorious.

We should have a "none of the above" option on the ballot, which would mandate the parties both pick a different candidate.
Oh we need to draw up a bill, and get the required signatures and take that before congress and try to get it passed. Call it the Richard Pryor Bill.
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Old 02-12-2008, 06:52 AM
 
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They would have to put up new nominees for the office, and we woud have a new election for the "none of the above" offices within 60 days. I think it could be an interesting short term problem, but might result in better candidates in the long term.
Imagine "none of the above" winning again, and again, and again..
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Old 09-26-2008, 11:27 AM
 
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Unhappy lets get rid of all the senete and house

let get rid of all the house people and put new in.
This bail out is a bad thing and we should let them know that by voting them all out.
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Old 09-26-2008, 11:32 AM
 
Location: Charlotte
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Totally agree with your posting, but I will bet that at least 85% of the representatives running for reelection are victorious.

We should have a "none of the above" option on the ballot, which would mandate the parties both pick a different candidate.
lol..That actually would be a good idea.
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