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Just presidential candidates? we can do it Jan 2020 #1
No, not just them. MoonRiver Jan 2020 #5
Yep. They don't want the best of the lot. They want people who are just like they are. TheBlackAdder Jan 2020 #22
why limit your comment? have you seen their congressional candidates? unblock Jan 2020 #2
No limits! MoonRiver Jan 2020 #6
Because they don't really care about government. ego_nation Jan 2020 #3
That's who their constituents want to have a beer with... Wounded Bear Jan 2020 #4
This! Different Drummer Jan 2020 #20
Here's my thought on your question.... MLAA Jan 2020 #7
In response to your last statement, they don't. Different Drummer Jan 2020 #21
There used to be a decent amount of smart Republicans NewJeffCT Jan 2020 #8
Newt yes, but not just Newt JHB Jan 2020 #15
The "smart" Republicans MurrayDelph Jan 2020 #16
Disable/eliminate gubment? moondust Jan 2020 #9
makes things a lot easier... stillcool Jan 2020 #10
Exactly. Fools make better puppets. nt crickets Jan 2020 #11
They cannot use their past record and policies to get people to vote for them. WyattKansas Jan 2020 #12
Because those candidates hate the same people as they do. DEbluedude Jan 2020 #13
It's the best they can do given their 'talent' pool RT Atlanta Jan 2020 #14
Ronald Reagan set the standard. hunter Jan 2020 #17
I wouldn't consider McCain or Romney "stupid and ignorant". Ideologically shitty yes. But not dumb. phleshdef Jan 2020 #18
Just when you thought that Republicans Cornell Engineer Jan 2020 #19
They are gullible Andy823 Jan 2020 #23
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