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el_bryanto

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9. I don't know if this is in relation to Hillary Clinton or in reference to switching
Wed Apr 16, 2014, 12:31 PM
Apr 2014

which political party holds office regularly.

If it's in relationship to Hillary Clinton - I think the argument is more that she has experience and has served the Democratic party loyally for years, and the party should reward her loyalty and service, and recognize her experience by giving her the chance to run. That's not an argument I buy (because I think we should have a more liberal candidate), but it's understandable.

If it's in relation to changing parties - it's pretty goofy, like the argument for divided government. It might well make sense for a party who favors change in one house and a party who wants to limit change in the other, but the Republicans these days are so far round the bend, I can't understand thinking that you can have any balance with them.

Bryant

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Children and the GOP. eom MohRokTah Apr 2014 #1
And many Dems as well FiveGoodMen Apr 2014 #10
Whose turn is it? Peacetrain Apr 2014 #2
It's Jeb Bush's turn in the GOP. MohRokTah Apr 2014 #3
No, I think it would be Santorum (as you point out) or Paul Ryan, the previous VP candidate. Jim Lane Apr 2014 #11
Thus pointing out how perception... Wounded Bear Apr 2014 #14
Yep, no groupthink going on on our side. lol leeroysphitz Apr 2014 #5
That's how big Bush got the nomination. nt City Lights Apr 2014 #4
... and Dole, and McCain (after shrub), and Romney. JoePhilly Apr 2014 #6
Didn't Ann Romney say it was "Mitt's turn" to be President? BuelahWitch Apr 2014 #7
True. But I will say this: I think it's a Progressive's turn. NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #8
I don't know if this is in relation to Hillary Clinton or in reference to switching el_bryanto Apr 2014 #9
I'm confident it's about Hillary Clinton. Paladin Apr 2014 #18
Who does that? nt pnwmom Apr 2014 #12
well, Ann Romney tried it last go-round. magical thyme Apr 2014 #13
The last two republican presidential nominees have been the runners up of the previous contest JVS Apr 2014 #15
I agree. But I will be supporting HRC because she is the most qualified potential candidate arely staircase Apr 2014 #16
It's stupid to nominate them for that reason. You nominate them if they can be elected. McCamy Taylor Apr 2014 #17
These aren't sophisticated people LittleBlue Apr 2014 #19
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