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59. I'm sticking to my guns, top of the GOP ticket will be chosen from this group: Bob McDonnell, David

Sat Feb 18, 2012, 03:44 PM

Feb 2012

Petraeus (if Iran war and false flag terror ensues), Jeb Bush, and Chris Christie.

Possible VP's include Santorum or even Romney (to get the brokered deal finalised), Mitch Daniels, John Thune, Rob Portman, Jon Kyl, Marco Rubio (lots of corruption baggage or he would be the VP shoe-in unless the top was Jeb, as they cannot both be from same state), Susana Martinez, Paul Ryan, or one of the 4 possible 'top-of-the-tickets' from the top.

The danger is that the Rethugs can tailor a candidate to the exact circumstances of the last couple of months (ie the above-mentioned war with Iran, false flag terror in US homeland, huge economic melt-down, etc). The top candidate also will not be trashed out from the bruising primary fight.

On the flip side, they also will not as vetted in the public arena as the clown car drivers currently in the race.

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Top GOP Senator Says "If Romney loses Michigan, We Need a New Candidate" [View all] Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 OP

If this "top GOP senator" is so "top" rocktivity Feb 2012 #1

If I was speaking that candidly... nxylas Feb 2012 #7

Because he'd quickly become less top. caseymoz Feb 2012 #56

Another bush is all they got? Bring it. All of his racism in the capital will come out. roguevalley Feb 2012 #81

McCain? Sounds kinda like him...but he's a Romney supporter! nt MADem Feb 2012 #115

No, you missed the point. He's a Senator, but he insists that he's a "top". Bucky Feb 2012 #119

Bad Bucky! BAD!!! rocktivity Feb 2012 #125

Sure Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2012 #2

I can't wait for them to come to an impasse at the Convention and ask to phone a friend. Fearless Feb 2012 #3

They'll just throw a dart at the board and say, "fuck it..." Drunken Irishman Feb 2012 #4

Then, for the first time in fifty years caseymoz Feb 2012 #57

The one most likely to go indie would be Newt KamaAina Feb 2012 #70

That's true, and he might do it anyway. caseymoz Feb 2012 #73

I don't think it's malice . . . MrModerate Feb 2012 #84

That's a very thin line. caseymoz Feb 2012 #85

He's a third rate history teacher and fourth rate authour xtraxritical Feb 2012 #100

And furious about Iowa. jerryster Feb 2012 #86

At the risk of sounding condescending Doc Holliday Feb 2012 #88

But if Ron Paul AND Romney were both on the ballot? jerryster Feb 2012 #91

Well, yes, it would. Doc Holliday Feb 2012 #95

Paul's chances.. NOI4I Feb 2012 #98

well sure if Ron Paul was the top ticket PatrynXX Feb 2012 #112

Can you believe it? sofa king Feb 2012 #96

You're right, except . . . caseymoz Feb 2012 #117

I think that's the problem. sofa king Feb 2012 #122

I think when they said Obama was a Nazi caseymoz Feb 2012 #123

*click* "Will the owner of a 2008 Mercedes E350...." krispos42 Feb 2012 #90

I was going to nominate this a2liberal Feb 2012 #92

Hell yeah! n/t krispos42 Feb 2012 #107

And the owner of the 2008 Mercedes E350 with VA plates turns out to be.. Denver Donkeys Feb 2012 #121

Which would effectively be the same result! krispos42 Feb 2012 #124

they will have a candidate chosen by repub primary voters. that's democracy num nuts nt msongs Feb 2012 #5

If you really believe that, PDJane Feb 2012 #6

There is no obligation for the winner of the primaries to be nominated at the convention. Chemisse Feb 2012 #8

Sarah! Sarah! Sarah! ChairmanAgnostic Feb 2012 #9

Bring back Herman Cain! eyewall Feb 2012 #39

That's Herb to you. ChairmanAgnostic Feb 2012 #43

Bring back Herb Cain! eyewall Feb 2012 #45

LOL! ChairmanAgnostic Feb 2012 #55

Brownie for EPA eyewall Feb 2012 #60

Don't forget Pat Buchanan Carla in Sequim Feb 2012 #118

I miss the real Herb Cain. Arugula Latte Feb 2012 #62

I always enjoyed his column. eyewall Feb 2012 #65

Me too. When I was young and footloose Arugula Latte Feb 2012 #66

that's cool - good City memories eyewall Feb 2012 #67

Does he look at all... jerryster Feb 2012 #93

well, he certainly doesn't look like eyewall Feb 2012 #111

+1 sarcasmo Feb 2012 #31

It is very likely that Ricky can't win his home state (PA) also JJW Feb 2012 #10

Sarah and ricky pangaia Feb 2012 #26

And she'd sink like Rick Perry. caseymoz Feb 2012 #58

Why NOI4I Feb 2012 #99

Makes me wonder if nominating Jeb wasnt their goal all this time. cstanleytech Feb 2012 #11

You're kidding, right? SmellyFeet Feb 2012 #16

I said it only made me wonder not that it was a fact. cstanleytech Feb 2012 #63

It's what I've said all along. Joe Bacon Feb 2012 #22

My prediction from way back was... eggplant Feb 2012 #28

Jeb/Newt? That's Revenge of The Sith!!!! LongTomH Feb 2012 #36

Except that I think that Jeb is smart enough to recognize liberalhistorian Feb 2012 #35

Abso-frikkin'-lutely... RevStPatrick Feb 2012 #40

I agree with your analysis except for the part about not wanting to "dragging the first African- Vincardog Feb 2012 #47

This election's GOP candidate will be a "sacrifice." KansDem Feb 2012 #48

I hope you are Psychic! Auntie Bush Feb 2012 #114

I've said the same thing too eyewall Feb 2012 #41

I've been saying this for a long time. xxqqqzme Feb 2012 #51

What about cry baby Bohner? eom xtraxritical Feb 2012 #104

Sarah just started to drool, but Chris Christie is the threat... thesquanderer Feb 2012 #12

I think they know they will lose this one no matter who they put forward, and truly they don't care. Nay Feb 2012 #13

You're right, they know they won't win. Everything now is geared to winning races down the ticket. PSPS Feb 2012 #19

Jeb!! if they want to pull another Bush out of the hat book_worm Feb 2012 #14

Why was Papa Bush and Jeb at the White House a couple INdemo Feb 2012 #15

yikes eyewall Feb 2012 #42

In town for a dinner. Jeb was getting an award. emulatorloo Feb 2012 #82

Dog says dipsydoodle Feb 2012 #17

I'm gonna steal that sakabatou Feb 2012 #105

Don't worry me none dipsydoodle Feb 2012 #106

This poster wins the thread! NT MADem Feb 2012 #116

Yeah, your party has needs, Mr. Top GOP Senator BeyondGeography Feb 2012 #18

Let's all go vote for Ricky. Obama must be the luckiest person kemah Feb 2012 #20

Yup. As a Michigander, I'll probably go vote for the Frothy One. TahitiNut Feb 2012 #110

Republicans are looking more and more toward Jeb. 4dsc Feb 2012 #21

It is not the messenger but their message that is killing them kemah Feb 2012 #23

This keeps getting better and better.......... TheCowsCameHome Feb 2012 #24

yes, I was wondering when Jeb would appear Rosa Luxemburg Feb 2012 #25

That definitely has the nauseating stench of desperation all over it lunatica Feb 2012 #27

Hey they have "frosty" Iliyah Feb 2012 #29

Cue the Star Wars theme, sarcasmo Feb 2012 #30

Jeb will lose 45 states lastlib Feb 2012 #32

Look for a third party candidate (Paul, Trump, etc..) to jump in if that happens. SmellyFeet Feb 2012 #33

I would give $100 for a Trump / Palin ticket. russspeakeasy Feb 2012 #34

I just want the bumper sticker: Trump/Palin 2012: "You're fired!! I quit!!" Fly by night Feb 2012 #108

WOW!! That's funny ! russspeakeasy Feb 2012 #113

I doubt if Jeb wants any part of this JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2012 #37

No way they'd pick Jeb Bush BadtotheboneBob Feb 2012 #38

I really don't think the stupids in the GOOP even analyze it that far wordpix Feb 2012 #103

American people tell the GOP Gringostan Feb 2012 #44

Not gonna happen...wouldn't be prudent IDemo Feb 2012 #46

Can't always get what you need. mahina Feb 2012 #49

How many places is Rmoney from anyway? AllyCat Feb 2012 #50

He may be 'from' xxqqqzme Feb 2012 #53

JEBtm is the only candidate that has cred JCMach1 Feb 2012 #52

Good. He'll only lose 30 states. caseymoz Feb 2012 #54

I'm sticking to my guns, top of the GOP ticket will be chosen from this group: Bob McDonnell, David stockholmer Feb 2012 #59

Does Michigan have an open primary? ingac70 Feb 2012 #61

Yes, but they've changed the law... BadtotheboneBob Feb 2012 #69

If they really do impose a candidate at the convention Arugula Latte Feb 2012 #64

"Looks like we're gonna need another Timmy..." (n/t) thesquanderer Feb 2012 #68

if (strstr(candidate.name,"Bush")) candidate.votes += 5000000; AndyTiedye Feb 2012 #71

they don't need a new candidate lovemydog Feb 2012 #72

After Romney The Wizard Feb 2012 #74

They absolutely don't care. zentrum Feb 2012 #75

If they had a Republican president they wouldn't have anybody to blame. hay rick Feb 2012 #77

Why does the GOP think for one minute the glowing Feb 2012 #76

Did a good job at ruining this state. Their parting gift to us was putting efhmc Feb 2012 #87

Question to those with more political acumen: progress2k12nbynd Feb 2012 #78

Spam deleted by cyberswede (MIR Team) safghjtykt Feb 2012 #79

And now the seed planting for the GOP convention hijack has begun OmahaBlueDog Feb 2012 #80

Republicans Can't Stand Jeb Bush On Immigration DallasNE Feb 2012 #83

Duh to Newt and Rick but Jeb BUSH reALLY! genna Feb 2012 #89

Answer: yes, they are crazy enough, and bought/sold enough to want another * wordpix Feb 2012 #102

BUSH jimmac1959 Feb 2012 #94

It makes sense NOI4I Feb 2012 #97

hmm...who wants another Bush in the WH? wordpix Feb 2012 #101

Everyone seems most afraid of Ron Paul (especially the corporate media) Fly by night Feb 2012 #109

Afraid of Ron Paul? WilmywoodNCparalegal Feb 2012 #120

the cake is baked anyway CindyT44 Feb 2012 #126