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SHRED

(28,136 posts)
Mon Apr 4, 2016, 05:21 PM Apr 2016

If by chance Paul Ryan gets the GOP nomination

Last edited Tue Apr 5, 2016, 01:31 AM - Edit history (1)

I say it won't matter. Either Bernie or Hillary could beat him and I think the tea party wing would be so pissed off they'd stay home.

Thoughts?

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If by chance Paul Ryan gets the GOP nomination (Original Post) SHRED Apr 2016 OP
It could change the dynamic. Basic LA Apr 2016 #1
He's been practicing in the mirror looking reasonable. Maybe that should worry us. Gidney N Cloyd Apr 2016 #2
"I'm the only one here. You must be talking to me." Iggo Apr 2016 #5
We need to be very cautious of republicans doing things for Jodie Foster. Gidney N Cloyd Apr 2016 #8
Don't count out the political charm and magnetism of . . . gratuitous Apr 2016 #3
Please clap. Iggo Apr 2016 #4
No. n/t onyourleft Apr 2016 #6
Stay out the Bushes pressbox69 Apr 2016 #7
I don't think he's fit to hold office 2naSalit Apr 2016 #9
Perhaps, perhaps Hillary could be him. Unless legal problems stymie her and us. & then there's this. highprincipleswork Apr 2016 #10
He did nothing for their Presidential 2012 ticket, bermudat Apr 2016 #11
It's their party, I guess they can do what they want. hughee99 Apr 2016 #12
Hell no seanjoycek476 Apr 2016 #13
 

Basic LA

(2,047 posts)
1. It could change the dynamic.
Mon Apr 4, 2016, 05:33 PM
Apr 2016

Coming in so late in the game makes him, automatically, the most interesting person in the room. People could be swayed by this sudden newcomer. We know he's a maniac, but those less involved might just see a "fresh young face."

pressbox69

(2,252 posts)
7. Stay out the Bushes
Mon Apr 4, 2016, 05:47 PM
Apr 2016

Can't count Jeb out. They know the last time they took the White House without a Bush on the ticket was 1972.

 

highprincipleswork

(3,111 posts)
10. Perhaps, perhaps Hillary could be him. Unless legal problems stymie her and us. & then there's this.
Mon Apr 4, 2016, 06:22 PM
Apr 2016

Bill and Paul Ryan cozy on Medicare.




When it comes to Medicare and deals between Ryan and Clinton, paralysis is just what I'm looking for.

bermudat

(1,329 posts)
11. He did nothing for their Presidential 2012 ticket,
Mon Apr 4, 2016, 06:35 PM
Apr 2016

and nothing has changed since then for the Zombie Eyed Granny starver.

hughee99

(16,113 posts)
12. It's their party, I guess they can do what they want.
Mon Apr 4, 2016, 10:30 PM
Apr 2016

I'm not sure it will solve more problems for them than it creates, though.

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