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Old 03-01-2016, 07:25 AM
 
Location: Buckeye, AZ
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This is a clear indication that it's time to reform the Republican Party. Losing elections this way is a symptom of a much more virulent disease.

People are voting for Trump because they think he might be able to actually get things accomplished which is in sharp contrast to the obstructionist that the modern Republican Party has become.
I don't know how they think Trump will be anything else but Obama but the other side of the same coin. Executive orders galore.
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Old 03-01-2016, 07:33 AM
 
Location: Tampa, FL
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When I hear Rubio talking so defensively of Israel, I think I know what's behind that! Casino Mogul Adelsen will only fund a Republiclown, I mean Republican, unless he/she is staunchly in support of Israel.

Nice thing about Rubio is he's very puppet-like. If you tell him to Sit, he sits, if you tell him to stand, he stands. Makes for a lovable President!
Do feel that Israel, our only dependable ally and one of the true democracies of the Middle East region should go down with the Caliphate too?
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Old 03-01-2016, 07:33 AM
 
Location: Starting a walkabout
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I hope so. He's not doing anything except making himself look bad and desperate. I almost fee sorry for him.
Same here too. He is now a puppet of the GOP establishment. Trying to ape Trump is pathetic. He just does not have the panache.

People want candidates who have fire in their bellies and excite the crowd. Whether the candidate will truly deliver is another question, since no one really does all the things they promise. But if you cannot excite the voters, don't blame others for your loss.
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Old 03-01-2016, 08:28 AM
 
Location: WY
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I hope so. He's not doing anything except making himself look bad and desperate. I almost fee sorry for him.
He began his campaign expressing hope and optimism for the future, and declaring his strong faith. Now he's down to making spray tan and small hand jokes. I wish he hadn't gone there, because Rubio has a LOT of promise as a politician and he is young enough to one day be able to fulfill that promise. But he's selling his soul right now to try and win something that he is not going to win and I hate to see that.
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Old 03-01-2016, 08:46 AM
 
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He began his campaign expressing hope and optimism for the future, and declaring his strong faith. Now he's down to making spray tan and small hand jokes. I wish he hadn't gone there, because Rubio has a LOT of promise as a politician and he is young enough to one day be able to fulfill that promise. But he's selling his soul right now to try and win something that he is not going to win and I hate to see that.
I agree. After he loses to Trump in his own state of Florida next Tuesday by a large margin, his political career is over. I don't know what he's thinking but he made some very bad decisions.
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Old 03-01-2016, 08:49 AM
 
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I agree. After he loses to Trump in his own state of Florida next Tuesday by a large margin, his political career is over. I don't know what he's thinking but he made some very bad decisions.
I don't think any reasonable politician has a political future in a country filled with an electorate that thinks Trump is a viable Presidential candidate.


After this election cycle, I fully expect folks like Jerry Springer, Oprah Winfrey, and Kanye West to run for office and win.
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Old 03-01-2016, 08:56 AM
 
Location: Sonoran Desert
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The article is a month old. It's premise has already been completely discounted. Trump is blowing away Rubio. Rubio has no chance. Republicans are coalescing behind Trump rather than separating from him.
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Old 03-01-2016, 08:56 AM
 
Location: The Republic of Texas
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Link: It’s Rubio Or Bust For Republicans Who Want To Win | FiveThirtyEight

Agree with the article. Unfortunately, it seems to be the moment for wild-eyed, frothing at the mouth types who are willing to give Hillary the Presidency in a temper tantrum just to spite the GOP.

Oh well, we can survive a Hillary Presidency. The GOP should concentrate on holding Congress and looking forward to 2020.

I'll pass on the lesser of two evils deal, once again!

More Compromising the Constitution... NO Thank YOU!


So, many are really good at talking the talk.
There is only one man running, that has stood up and walked the walk.
The Constitution cannot take anymore Progressive politics. We need a staunch believer in the text. A Constitutionalist.
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Old 03-01-2016, 09:02 AM
 
Location: Bella Vista, Ark
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Link: It’s Rubio Or Bust For Republicans Who Want To Win | FiveThirtyEight

Agree with the article. Unfortunately, it seems to be the moment for wild-eyed, frothing at the mouth types who are willing to give Hillary the Presidency in a temper tantrum just to spite the GOP.

Oh well, we can survive a Hillary Presidency. The GOP should concentrate on holding Congress and looking forward to 2020.
All I know is: with the exception of a couple of friends here, our friends are relatives have all voted for Rubio. We do have a few who voted early and supported Bush and one gal, who as of yesterday was still trying to decide between Trump and Rubio. Friends and relatives in Florida are all with Rubio. The rest we know are in states with such late primaries it really makes no difference who they support. We do know a few from our church who voted for Cruz and some friends who are democrats that actually got Republican ballots and voted for Trump last week.
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Old 03-01-2016, 09:02 AM
 
Location: Texas
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Default It's Rubio or Bust for Republicans Who Want to Win

Let's see if he can pull off a single win by midnight tonight.

Because as of right now, his victory total is zero and he's been finishing a distant 2nd - 5th.
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