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Barack Obama

NYC Liberal

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6. No way will it be Jeb or Christie. They are being saved for 2016.

Reply to CanonRay (Reply #3)

Mon Dec 12, 2011, 11:21 AM

Dec 2011

I've said it before, but the Republicans want a regular, bland candidate who won't rock the boat or do anything stupid.

The GOP is setting its sights on 2016. If someone from crazy town is nominated, they may not only blow this election, but do enough damage to hurt the Republicans in the 2014 midterms and 2016 presidential as well.

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So far the President has handled the re-election start with skill. [View all] grantcart Dec 2011 OP

Are you going to be doing House/Senate analysis later on? joshcryer Dec 2011 #1

Maybe Senate later on grantcart Dec 2011 #2

I say it's Jeb or Christie at the convention CanonRay Dec 2011 #3

I'll bet you 10 k that its Mitch Daniels lol grantcart Dec 2011 #4

I don't think I've ever bet over $5 in my life. CanonRay Dec 2011 #5

No way will it be Jeb or Christie. They are being saved for 2016. NYC Liberal Dec 2011 #6

Exactly, which is why the GOP powers that be want Mitt. boxman15 Dec 2011 #8

makes perfect sense. good stuff. Whisp Jan 2012 #11

I look forward to the O campaign opening up a can of whoop-ass on the GOP AtomicKitten Dec 2011 #7

I know! This will be way better than Whisp Jan 2012 #12

Okay I admit it. AtomicKitten Jan 2012 #15

we've already planned where the party will be on Election Day Whisp Jan 2012 #16

how bout scott brown? by then he will be aware of what is about mopinko Dec 2011 #9

I think you are right. He really needs more time, like this bumper sticker I found online says... Thinker Thunk It Jan 2012 #10

That'll make for an exciting summer! DevonRex Jan 2012 #13

Thats awesome alwysdrunk Jan 2012 #14

He says to a belligerent, Romney tool for a reporter BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #17