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115. Quinnipac, Deutsche Welle and NHK have him at the bottom.

Mon Aug 25, 2014, 04:48 PM

Aug 2014

Quinnipac, Deutsche Welle and NHK have him at the bottom. Which is where he is... and which is where he'll stay. He's a buffoon, and people recognize him as one.

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A Rand Paul nomination could be a game changer [View all] Z_California Aug 2014 OP

So now we're at RandPAulUnderground? MohRokTah Aug 2014 #1

Never said he was "great" Z_California Aug 2014 #23

That much is true. hifiguy Aug 2014 #47

We should always nominate ONLY candidates who represent the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party. Vincardog Aug 2014 #127

I've noticed a few low post count DUers pushing Rand Paul this week wyldwolf Aug 2014 #64

I've noticed a lot of DU'ers with low reading comprehension Z_California Aug 2014 #75

Speak of the devil! wyldwolf Aug 2014 #78

Back when there were real moderators it was easier to have intelligent conversations betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #80

The problem is, by their own admission those responders LondonReign2 Aug 2014 #93

no liberal will believe that rand paul is for peace and individual rights samsingh Aug 2014 #106

You just proved the "So" rule Warpy Aug 2014 #86

Oh, I don't know...once HRC gets through with him on a woman's right to choose, we'll see... CTyankee Aug 2014 #2

Young women who are prochoice as a single issue but they aren't the majority of voters. betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #8

I don't agree that the pro choice view necessarily makes a voter "single issue." CTyankee Aug 2014 #18

Women and minorities can't afford more corporate rule. woo me with science Aug 2014 #88

ok, once African Americans get through with him on voting rights.. wyldwolf Aug 2014 #67

Frankly his pitch to them on demilitarizing the police and ending drug wars betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #72

Economic issues are most important to most people and Rand Paul fails miserably. n/t pnwmom Aug 2014 #105

You are about the be mobbed for pointing out this simple truth betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #3

. MohRokTah Aug 2014 #4

I don't like dlcers betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #10

The DLC folded years ago. There is no DLC. eom MohRokTah Aug 2014 #17

There is the New Democrats and the Third Way betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #26

So you don't like JAmes Clyburn? MohRokTah Aug 2014 #32

If they are dlc conservadems I most likely do betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #39

So I'm right. You have a problem with James Clyburn. MohRokTah Aug 2014 #43

This kid and the op are cracking me up! JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #19

You are missing the point Z_California Aug 2014 #30

You're not going to find enough women progressives who won't vomit at the idea of a Paul presidency. pnwmom Aug 2014 #107

+1000 JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #120

I hadn't thought of that. pnwmom Aug 2014 #122

Ha ha ha! JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #119

I know. MohRokTah Aug 2014 #37

"bigwigs" in a thread about the Rug Doctor himself! KamaAina Aug 2014 #6

I know. MohRokTah Aug 2014 #12

the only problem is, it isn't anywhere close to the simply truth... unless... wyldwolf Aug 2014 #69

I keep thinking Paul Ryan will be the annointed one. I hope...lol...n/t monmouth3 Aug 2014 #5

I agree Gothmog Aug 2014 #82

Absolutely the truth, woo me with science Aug 2014 #7

I wonder how much he appeals to young people without strong party loyalties. Comrade Grumpy Aug 2014 #9

That's the real danger when you look at his potential candidacy hifiguy Aug 2014 #49

Fuck Rand Paul FSogol Aug 2014 #11

Unfortunately, that won't be a very effective debate response woo me with science Aug 2014 #16

Dream on. Rand Paul will never be taken seriously as a candidate*. FSogol Aug 2014 #33

The corporate Third Way presence here has been ranting about libertarians nearly nonstop for months, woo me with science Aug 2014 #58

The Turd Way hifiguy Aug 2014 #63

Indeed. woo me with science Aug 2014 #94

I knew you'd trot out "third way" sooner or later. Kind of telling that when DU lashes out at FSogol Aug 2014 #68

The Democratic Party doesn't have a candidate BainsBane Aug 2014 #148

ROFL/NT DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2014 #13

Another great debate response for Democrats... woo me with science Aug 2014 #21

I would literally bet my kidney Rand Paul never becomes president./NT DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2014 #35

Your concern is noted, however... Cali_Democrat Aug 2014 #14

and if we didn't nominate a war hawk it would be an advantage against betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #22

Then the election comes down to which War Hawk to elect? Savannahmann Aug 2014 #149

I thought the sign on the left said Democratic Underground.. Stellar Aug 2014 #15

Because we want a stronger candidate? woo me with science Aug 2014 #25

OK, I'm just so tired of hearing about Rand Paul... Stellar Aug 2014 #31

I understand. IMO we have to talk about it, woo me with science Aug 2014 #45

I know you're very concerned if "corporate Dems get their way and run Hillary" Cali_Democrat Aug 2014 #51

Was there a point here, other than being annoyed that we are talking about it now? woo me with science Aug 2014 #60

You think I'm annoyed by people expressing 'concern' about the Dem nominee facing Rand Paul? Cali_Democrat Aug 2014 #62

I'll tell you what... Stellar Aug 2014 #61

I think every DUer would agree with you on that, woo me with science Aug 2014 #77

I dunno JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #27

Only 2? It must be Rand Fucking Paul Day on DU. Hope the admins are paying attention. FSogol Aug 2014 #36

What they really should pay attention to betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #41

Required reading? FSogol Aug 2014 #46

Except pointing out that Paul could attract propeace liberals from the dem betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #48

Rand Paul thinks civil rights are a mistake & the free school lunch program for poor kids is evil FSogol Aug 2014 #56

The fact that he would cut school lunch doesn't mean he is not anti-intervention betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #59

Calling an isolationist "anti-intervention" is like calling a Klan member "pro-Anglo culture" it's a PeaceNikki Aug 2014 #66

Many anti-interventionists would prefer someone who keeps them out of a war with Iran betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #76

"many" are fucking stupid if they feel that way. PeaceNikki Aug 2014 #81

Losing some liberal pet causes may be deemed as worth it to prevent betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #85

Clarify yourself. Are you saying you prefer Rand Paul over Clinton? And... "liberal pet causes"??? PeaceNikki Aug 2014 #91

and does that "friend" commune with Aquabuddha? FSogol Aug 2014 #92

NO I am reflecting the view of many voters betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #95

OOOoooo, I see. Where do you get your info? Are you a political analyst? PeaceNikki Aug 2014 #96

Looks like betterdems is unpeeling like an onion Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2014 #141

& Flagged... A-Schwarzenegger Aug 2014 #142

The free lunch program is a major liberal cause. Those that are against it are not liberals. n/t FSogol Aug 2014 #70

Being against war in the middle east is a major liberal cause too betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #73

"you are really silly, and probably not going to win much," says the guy promoting Rand Paul in FSogol Aug 2014 #74

This is why people complain about your reading comprehesion betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #99

People complain about my reading comprehension? Do tell. FSogol Aug 2014 #101

You just won a mini-vacation. Enjoy it. A-Schwarzenegger Aug 2014 #137

What's your point? Z_California Aug 2014 #65

NO Pauities. Written right there in black and white for all of DU to see and absorb. Cha Aug 2014 #130

It's alarming to me Z_California Aug 2014 #53

I'm curious, are there certain people we cannot post about? clarice Aug 2014 #109

Those were the only two I saw JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #118

Agreed! I'd like us to take back the House too and Stellar Aug 2014 #50

There are sites where you can bet on this stuff. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2014 #20

Rand Paul is a shallow ass unlikely to make it to the end of the primary season unscathed. winter is coming Aug 2014 #24

What has Hillary ever done to lesson income inequality betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #28

I don't see Hillary getting the nomination, either. n/t winter is coming Aug 2014 #40

Well that's good! betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #44

I'm willing to consider anyone who's not a corporatist. n/t winter is coming Aug 2014 #52

She had a very solid progressive record in the Senate, where the liberal State of New York pnwmom Aug 2014 #108

And here they come... trumad Aug 2014 #29

Was there a memo this weekend for the PaulBots to span Democratic forums? zappaman Aug 2014 #34

+1 n/t FSogol Aug 2014 #38

Not sure the GOP has shown a tendency to nominate "game changers". They call themselves conservative pampango Aug 2014 #42

Rand Paul doesn't have an original idea in his head. Loki Aug 2014 #54

I sense you're very concerned gratuitous Aug 2014 #55

You seriously believe that the AVERAGE voter... brooklynite Aug 2014 #57

Did I miss something? Is Rand Paul on the 'right' side of those issues? Blue_Tires Aug 2014 #71

Rand Paul has no chance of being the GOP nominee Gothmog Aug 2014 #79

I hope you're right (nt) Z_California Aug 2014 #90

The GOP donor class hates Rand Paul and his daddy Gothmog Aug 2014 #100

Not even close, he will NEVER be POTUS...EVER. Rex Aug 2014 #83

If progressives vote for Paul, they're not progressive. Drunken Irishman Aug 2014 #84

Well if you piss on their issues you are throwing them under the bus betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #89

And if they're voting for Paul, they can't call themselves progressives. Drunken Irishman Aug 2014 #97

Hillary is not a progressive either and doesn't claim to be betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #98

Hillary is infinity more progressive than Paul. Drunken Irishman Aug 2014 #111

You need "non-progressive" votes to win national elections. cbdo2007 Aug 2014 #103

+1,000 freshwest Aug 2014 #145

LOL! You think that a Democrat, Liberal or Progressive would vote for that nutjob???? Really? bowens43 Aug 2014 #87

If one is to the left of Rush Limpballs and votes for Rand. NCTraveler Aug 2014 #102

Paul has so many negatives he'd never get nominated. upaloopa Aug 2014 #104

He's a statistical outlier (at best) in the GOP primaries. LanternWaste Aug 2014 #110

Real Clear Politics poll of polls has him about even with Bush and Christie at the top of the pack. Comrade Grumpy Aug 2014 #113

Quinnipac, Deutsche Welle and NHK have him at the bottom. LanternWaste Aug 2014 #115

Puff puff tazkcmo Aug 2014 #112

really? MFM008 Aug 2014 #114

Well played, but War Horse Aug 2014 #116

The ideas you lay out indicate complete unfamiliarity with the American public BainsBane Aug 2014 #117

The GOP will never nominate Paul War Horse Aug 2014 #121

It could also be a win for the Democratic candidate. MineralMan Aug 2014 #123

OP should go here.Hill is even money. You can get 22-1 odds on The Rug Doctor DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2014 #124

This will be my last word on this thread Z_California Aug 2014 #125

That's a crappy "last word" - 'some of you consider yourself "progressives"' muriel_volestrangler Aug 2014 #133

When the moderation is bad bullies come out to play betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #136

Civil liberties, eh? gollygee Aug 2014 #126

They only care about one type of liberty... DemocraticWing Aug 2014 #128

Not Gays.. Not Blacks. Since Rand Paul is a sanctimonious racist piece of shit. Cha Aug 2014 #131

Oh my~ just look at who rec'd this Cha. eom sheshe2 Aug 2014 #144

Indeed. Not Mr. "National Personhood' Rand Paul... freshwest Aug 2014 #146

Any Democratic candidate interested in the future should get out ahead on pot legalization. Warren DeMontague Aug 2014 #129

But polls show that he does about the same as Christie, Bush or others against Hillary muriel_volestrangler Aug 2014 #132

Can you suggest some names please Man from Pickens Aug 2014 #134

Bernie Sanders! ozone_man Aug 2014 #135

That is a good suggestion Man from Pickens Aug 2014 #139

horse....manure. spanone Aug 2014 #138

Paul is way better than Clinton on tose issues Vattel Aug 2014 #140

A Rand Paul Nomination indacates a brain derangment. Half-Century Man Aug 2014 #143

Like Sarah Palin? LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #147