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Tommy_Carcetti

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42. Depends. *If* a black conservative is batshit crazy enough, they'll gladly overlook his skin.

Fri Jul 13, 2012, 11:00 AM

Jul 2012

Exhibit A:

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For the conservatives, the handicap of being black is overcome by the fact that he hates Muslims with a bitter passion--he's just like us.

Plus, he gives them the benefit of walking him out to prove that:

a) We're not racist! We like a black man named Allen West!
b) You criticized Allen West? Why you are a racist, because that's what you always say whenever someone criticizes President Obama! (Never mind the whole birtherism/racist placards at tea party protests/"Don't Re-Nig in 2012" bumper stickers thing that is directed to Obama but not to West.)

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Condi is rumored to be a top pick for Romney VP [View all] IndyPragmatist123 Jul 2012 OP

It's a "political" fit, if nothing else. Curtland1015 Jul 2012 #1

It's Wayyy More Than a "Political Fit" Iggy Jul 2012 #36

This nobodyspecial Jul 2012 #41

Nice try, but TheCowsCameHome Jul 2012 #2

Bull. nt onehandle Jul 2012 #3

I think at this point she might be their best choice Marrah_G Jul 2012 #4

The RW will vote R anyway, he needs someone to appeal to swing voters Lex Jul 2012 #6

I think she appeals to moderates more than anyone else in the picture IndyPragmatist123 Jul 2012 #17

No, she is reminder to everyone (but hardcore Rs) of 9/11 and Bush's disasterous terms. Lex Jul 2012 #20

Would a racist Republican vote for a Romney/Rice ticket? (nt) Nye Bevan Jul 2012 #5

Over Obama? Certainly. Curtland1015 Jul 2012 #7

Of course IndyPragmatist123 Jul 2012 #9

Perhaps race isn't the primary motivating factor to the average Republican? Is that possible? nt Romulox Jul 2012 #18

I think you are correct. Nye Bevan Jul 2012 #21

My thought is that the racist rubes are *controlled* by the powers that run the Republican Party. Romulox Jul 2012 #22

....and tell me Ms Rice, what was the title of that August 6th PDB? pkdu Jul 2012 #8

Anybody touted this early can be removed from the list. LonePirate Jul 2012 #10

The NM governor has said she won't accept maryellen99 Jul 2012 #24

Never Happen... Pilotguy Jul 2012 #11

So What? Iggy Jul 2012 #43

This is a feint by the Romney camp as a feeble attempt at relieving the Bain pain. n/t GarroHorus Jul 2012 #12

Does that mean Mitt isn't racist flamingdem Jul 2012 #13

Not a chance. This is an attempt to distract the M$M from the Bain/SEC lies going into the weekend.. truebrit71 Jul 2012 #14

she only a distraction warrior1 Jul 2012 #15

I think there is a very good chance Condi is the pick. Those who say it's impossible Romulox Jul 2012 #16

There are two problems though. NYC Liberal Jul 2012 #29

Whole Cylon ticket get the red out Jul 2012 #19

Pretty sure Condi is pro-choice. I hope he does it and really pisses off the RW base! NYC Liberal Jul 2012 #23

How can he even be considered Pro Life maryellen99 Jul 2012 #25

Condi was also a music major and was mentored in to her career by Madeline Albright's father! cascadiance Jul 2012 #30

That and the rumors of her being gay (that go back to her days at Stanford as provost). NYC Liberal Jul 2012 #39

Dog whistle to suburban white women. cap Jul 2012 #26

Osama is dead cap Jul 2012 #28

The key word is "rumored." Not gonna happen. Atman Jul 2012 #27

Oh, and she is pro-choice. Atman Jul 2012 #33

Picking a VP who is less human and relatable than himself? XemaSab Jul 2012 #31

He won't do that but I wish he would tularetom Jul 2012 #32

not a chance.... Duppers Jul 2012 #34

She Brings All of Those Bush Foreign Policy Blunders with Her Yavin4 Jul 2012 #35

No way that would happen n2doc Jul 2012 #37

Depends. *If* a black conservative is batshit crazy enough, they'll gladly overlook his skin. Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2012 #42

VP of what? LiberalFighter Jul 2012 #38

If he does he's burned toast. MoonRiver Jul 2012 #40