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Old 02-20-2015, 09:19 AM
 
Location: Phoenix
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Jeb will struggle to win the Repub nomination but if he gets it, he will be a tough man to beat for the Dems because he will be able to win back many Hispanics and wil have big money supporting him.
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Old 02-20-2015, 10:29 AM
 
Location: Sonoran Desert
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While I get the "I'm not my father, not my brother" message there is just something about voting for another Bush that will rub many Americans the wrong way even if they like his ideas and leadership direction. I am among them. I prefer Christie and would pick him over Clinton knowing what I know now. Unfortunately, Bush is amassing gobs of money from the Wall Street Republicans and is virtually assured of the nomination (don't fool yourself - it is all about money). It looks like Clinton-Bush again and it is a sad day for the American political process.
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Old 02-20-2015, 10:37 AM
 
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While I get the "I'm not my father, not my brother" message there is just something about voting for another Bush that will rub many Americans the wrong way even if they like his ideas and leadership direction. I am among them. I prefer Christie and would pick him over Clinton knowing what I know now. Unfortunately, Bush is amassing gobs of money from the Wall Street Republicans and is virtually assured of the nomination (don't fool yourself - it is all about money). It looks like Clinton-Bush again and it is a sad day for the American political process.
It's all about the money... yep. Bush is the nominee. Already in the bag.
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Old 02-20-2015, 10:53 AM
 
Location: On a Long Island in NY
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While I get the "I'm not my father, not my brother" message there is just something about voting for another Bush that will rub many Americans the wrong way even if they like his ideas and leadership direction. I am among them. I prefer Christie and would pick him over Clinton knowing what I know now. Unfortunately, Bush is amassing gobs of money from the Wall Street Republicans and is virtually assured of the nomination (don't fool yourself - it is all about money). It looks like Clinton-Bush again and it is a sad day for the American political process.
You really think Jeb can win the primaries in Iowa, South Carolina, and the other Tea Party circus states? Im convinced Jeb will be forced to drop out even if he is the best chance to beat Hillary, the Tea Party types are too focused and demanding of 100% purity 100% of the time.
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Old 02-20-2015, 11:13 AM
 
Location: Kentucky Bluegrass
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While I get the "I'm not my father, not my brother" message there is just something about voting for another Bush that will rub many Americans the wrong way even if they like his ideas and leadership direction. I am among them. I prefer Christie and would pick him over Clinton knowing what I know now. Unfortunately, Bush is amassing gobs of money from the Wall Street Republicans and is virtually assured of the nomination (don't fool yourself - it is all about money). It looks like Clinton-Bush again and it is a sad day for the American political process.
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Old 02-20-2015, 02:21 PM
 
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Jeb will struggle to win the Repub nomination but if he gets it, he will be a tough man to beat for the Dems because he will be able to win back many Hispanics and wil have big money supporting him.
What would he do to win the Hispanic vote? Do they have special needs that aren't being met? What makes them any different than any other group in this country?
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Old 02-20-2015, 02:23 PM
 
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You really think Jeb can win the primaries in Iowa, South Carolina, and the other Tea Party circus states? Im convinced Jeb will be forced to drop out even if he is the best chance to beat Hillary, the Tea Party types are too focused and demanding of 100% purity 100% of the time.
Tea party circus? Still can't debate without insults, can you? Just what is this purity you speak of?
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Old 02-20-2015, 02:28 PM
 
Location: On a Long Island in NY
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Tea party circus? Still can't debate without insults, can you? Just what is this purity you speak of?
The demand that a candidate be 100% conservative on every single issue without any leeway or moderation. In the real world, governing REQUIRES COMPROMISE AND MODERATION.
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Old 02-20-2015, 06:02 PM
 
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The demand that a candidate be 100% conservative on every single issue without any leeway or moderation. In the real world, governing REQUIRES COMPROMISE AND MODERATION.
Who demands it? Liberals? The GOP can run under any platform they choose and many Americans want a conservative president. Purity? WTH does that mean? Some issues can be compromised on some cannot. Still no reason for you constantly attack the Teaparty with childish insults.
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Old 02-20-2015, 08:11 PM
 
Location: On a Long Island in NY
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Who demands it? Liberals? The GOP can run under any platform they choose and many Americans want a conservative president. Purity? WTH does that mean? Some issues can be compromised on some cannot. Still no reason for you constantly attack the Teaparty with childish insults.
Ill attack them until they stop costing the GOP elections. Mitt Romney would have won had the Tea Party not forced him to pander to the extreme right wing elements to win the primary. If Mitt had been allowed to be Mitt he would be president right now.

We could have taken the Senate in 2010 if it wasent for lunatics like Sharron Angle and Christine O'Donnell. Remember Todd Akin from 2012? Well he was ahead by a very comfortable margin until his "legitimate rape" goof.
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