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I know from here in Maryland you never, ever mention a Democratic officeholder's record because you'll be accused of "unfair campaigning".
That is pretty much nonsense. These deals are worked within the legislative branch not through the executive...and he did win after all...which does appear to be the thing that sticks in the right wing crop.
The illegal alien thing is the most clear. Got negotiated in the Senate but no play in the house.
That is all the more reason to make sure a Democrat is in the White House. The veto pen will keep the most egregious Tea Party crap from infecting the country.
Exactly, thankfully the electoral college is in the Democrat's favor right now. It is much easier for a Democrat to get to 270 than it is a Republican.
Barack Obama is a worthless leader, due in part to his refusal to compromise with the GOP. Are you saying you think Hillary Clinton will compromise with the GOP? If so, what about that is particularly attractive to liberals and Democrats?
Yes, I think Hillary probably will. The prospect nauseates me, and she personally nauseates me, but perhaps Hillary supporters could shed light on this that I am unable to.
Hillary was considered unbeatable until around the middle of 2007, and the clear favorite right up to the Iowa Caucus. She lost anyway. History may repeat itself.
Unlike liberals and Democrats, I don't have a pre-selected candidate already "chosen." I reserve my choice after hearing those vying for the position speak to their platform. Conversely, Democrats and liberals could care less that Hillary Clinton is an ethically corrupt carpetbagger with nary an accomplishment that even remotely makes her a good candidate for President. You folks are already slobbering over her and you can't even explain why.
That's the difference between me, a logical, thoughtful and deliberative conservative, and liberals who are short on logic thoughtfulness and long on emotion and knee jerk history-making.
But you must have some idea of who you would like to run. If you are an avid follower of politics you already know who is vying for the nomination and what their stand is. As a democrat I hope Hillary doesn't run. I am tired of the Clintons and Bushes.
Your understanding of gerrymandering, packing, and cracking is absolutely horrendous. Absolutely horrendous. Pretty embarrassing actually that you actually think this.
Please tell what my understanding of gerrymandering, packing and cracking is?
Yes, OP, that is unfortunate and probably true. Thankfully, I suspect Hillary will be a better leader and not give-in to the feet-stompings demands of Congress.
Yes, OP, that is unfortunate and probably true. Thankfully, I suspect Hillary will be a better leader and not give-in to the feet-stompings demands of Congress.
Which is exactly why President Obama hasn't been able to accomplish more, the lack of the ability to compromise. Which almost every President, who was a grown up, was able to do.
That is pretty much nonsense. These deals are worked within the legislative branch not through the executive...and he did win after all...which does appear to be the thing that sticks in the right wing crop.
The illegal alien thing is the most clear. Got negotiated in the Senate but no play in the house.
So you're saying that the winner has no need to compromise with the minority, especially when he doesn't have a veto proof majority?
This is why only adults should be allowed to run for office. Too many dogmatists without the sense to make a deal.
You just proved what I said about "mentioning the record".
Which is exactly why President Obama hasn't been able to accomplish more, the lack of the ability to compromise. Which almost every President, who was a grown up, was able to do.
It still takes two to compromise. The Right Wing of the Republican House will not. And that dooms the process.
I expect this will continue until Clinton runs and her coattails will carry a demo house. And there will be bitter wailing and gnashing of teeth on the Right Wing.
Which is exactly why President Obama hasn't been able to accomplish more, the lack of the ability to compromise. Which almost every President, who was a grown up, was able to do.
Well, no other president had to deal with the Tea Party Toddlers, who sat in the corner with their fingers in their ears and refused to come out as long as Obama was in the Oval Office. Ever try to deal with a bunch of recalcitrant toddlers? That's who this president has had to deal with for six years.
Now if we could get a few grown ups to take control of the Republican party, perhaps some compromise would be possible, but no one is holding their breath for that. Even the establishment GOP can't control the toddlers.
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