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Cosmocat

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39. I suspect what happened the last two times will repeat
Sat Sep 6, 2014, 07:55 AM
Sep 2014

As you noted, I think you still see at least a half dozen ambitious wing nuts throw there hats into the ring (the clown show) will dilute the tea party vote, leaving the "moderate" (in tone) like McCain or Romney to win out.

Gee, what a shocker. City Lights Sep 2014 #1
I think most of America is still suffering from Bush fatigue notadmblnd Sep 2014 #2
Americans have extremely short memories, and are not the sharpest tacks in the box. still_one Sep 2014 #4
This... dhill926 Sep 2014 #23
x2 Cosmocat Sep 2014 #40
I think you misjudge. WinkyDink Sep 2014 #20
time will tell notadmblnd Sep 2014 #22
Just look at the jerks many people are electing in states like Wisconsin and Michagan, and I still_one Sep 2014 #32
You are 100% CORRECT on this one. If I have to listen onecent Sep 2014 #27
I will cut the cord also still_one Sep 2014 #33
But the VOTING MACHINEZ Love Bush (any Bush) AndyTiedye Sep 2014 #38
would that it were up to them. reddread Sep 2014 #46
When the dust settles I predict jeb will be the gop candidate. DCBob Sep 2014 #3
I tend to agree. A lot of the tea party won't go for him, but he will try for the moderates, just still_one Sep 2014 #34
Likely and frankly the "safe" play for democrats Cosmocat Sep 2014 #41
It's the GOP, the bar is really really low Politicalboi Sep 2014 #5
they did get behind Sarah Palin after all....THAT alone shows you how depraved they really are! VanillaRhapsody Sep 2014 #25
And a far-right Supreme Court, hmmmm, rerun? Dont call me Shirley Sep 2014 #6
I bet that he waits for Hillary to declare first, sadoldgirl Sep 2014 #7
I suspect what happened the last two times will repeat Cosmocat Sep 2014 #39
hillary vs jeb. doesn't say much for the vitality of the US political system nt msongs Sep 2014 #8
no, same old, same old. n/t sadoldgirl Sep 2014 #10
Voting irregularities in our future. Deadbeat Republicans Sep 2014 #45
Calling it now ... he's the GOP nominee nt broadcaster75201 Sep 2014 #9
Hate to admit it, but I agree Auggie Sep 2014 #11
We'll get to see just how strong the teabaggers are Hugabear Sep 2014 #12
with ya on that one... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2014 #26
While they may despise Jeb, IDemo Sep 2014 #43
And we still can't audit black box voting machines Deadbeat Republicans Sep 2014 #13
The ship of state is going down........... japple Sep 2014 #14
What's one more swing of the Bush family wrecking ball? TwilightGardener Sep 2014 #15
Nay, nay, don't forget there is Neil still in the closet! n/t sadoldgirl Sep 2014 #16
Another Bush. Get ready for the Next Great Depression. blkmusclmachine Sep 2014 #17
Was there ever any doubt - TBF Sep 2014 #18
This confirms my theory. Major Hogwash Sep 2014 #19
Yes, but who has said they have decided to run? former9thward Sep 2014 #31
So what did Hillary say? Reter Sep 2014 #37
Meet the new Bush. Same as the old Bush. Get on my knees and pray...we won't get fooled again. hollowdweller Sep 2014 #21
I am pretty certain it will end up being Jeb Bush against Hillary Clinton... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2014 #24
Robin Williams: Turbineguy Sep 2014 #28
Surprise, surprise, surprise. Kablooie Sep 2014 #29
No Stargazer09 Sep 2014 #30
If their is even the slightest chance that this country elects Bush number 3 Alittleliberal Sep 2014 #35
No...More...Bush......EVER. SoapBox Sep 2014 #36
No dynastic presidencies bl968 Sep 2014 #42
Sure, why not...Hillary vs Jeb, a win-win for the oligarchy. nt NorthCarolina Sep 2014 #44
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