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2016 Postmortem

AlbertCat

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11. Why are all these sane Republicans coming out of the woodwork all of a sudden?

Reply to ashtonelijah (Original post)

Thu Nov 1, 2012, 12:43 PM

Nov 2012

Because the GOP is gonna lose, obviously, and they simply cannot stand to be on the losing side. It's about saving face, not any revelation of incompetence or sanity/insanity. It's about power, not what's good for the country.... tho' they might claim that the common good is their motive.

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Allen West's GOP Primary Opponent says he's "embarrassed" by West, endorses Democrat Patrick Murphy [View all] ashtonelijah Nov 2012 OP

They don't like tea party? LisaL Nov 2012 #1

They'll go Libertarian or Constitution Party. Some already have. freshwest Nov 2012 #4

Allen West is a disgrace to the human race. So glad Bob Crowder Cha Nov 2012 #2

And got Grayson back in office! freshwest Nov 2012 #5

Agreed. BouzoukiKing Nov 2012 #6

Wow, seems some Repubs are tired of watching their party's destruction and decided to grow a spine! kysrsoze Nov 2012 #3

*starts the slow clap* He's the one we've been waiting for! NCLefty Nov 2012 #7

the cool-aid is wearing off at least for some. nt List left Nov 2012 #8

They're seeing the writing on the wall. Sanity is sexy again. chalky Nov 2012 #9

Man, I hope Patrick Murphy wins jsmirman Nov 2012 #10

Why are all these sane Republicans coming out of the woodwork all of a sudden? AlbertCat Nov 2012 #11

Interesting, isn't it? sofa king Nov 2012 #12

LTC West definitely has the bayshit crazy down: unhappycamper Nov 2012 #13