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JonLP24

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18. I wouldn't say happily at least when it comes to Romney

Reply to Kaleva (Reply #11)

Sat Jan 9, 2021, 01:48 PM

Jan 2021

I remember Republicans in the 2012 primary said specifically that they didn't like Romney but voted for him because they said he had the best chance of beating Obama. Romney also would change his positions from the primary to general election.

They also didn't like McCain that much. They picked Palin for the GOP base. McCain wanted somebody like Lieberman but that would have angered them even though Democrats didn't like Lieberman that much either.

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seriously! We need justice! Cobalt Violet Jan 2021 #1

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Tragically, they hate you right back. Laelth Jan 2021 #2

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I'm afraid you have your 20% and 80% backwards. dawg Jan 2021 #9

Over 80% of those who voted for Trump, voted for Romney in 2012. Kaleva Jan 2021 #12

Only because they didn't have an option to vote for Trump in that one. dawg Jan 2021 #15

But Trumpsters hate Romney, McCain and Bush 43 Kaleva Jan 2021 #17

You might lurk on FR, but I *live* in rural Georgia. dawg Jan 2021 #20

The great majority who voted for Trump happily voted for Romney, McCain and Bush 43 Kaleva Jan 2021 #11

I think you're missing your own point. dawg Jan 2021 #16

I wouldn't say happily at least when it comes to Romney JonLP24 Jan 2021 #18

We do need unity, but not without justice. dawg Jan 2021 #8

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