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davidpdx

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11. The one thing I've said when people bring this up is

Reply to Rosco T. (Original post)

Wed Aug 8, 2012, 07:34 PM

Aug 2012

the change would be a logistical nightmare. They would have to overnight (pretty much) replace all the campaign material, replace commercials, buses/planes would have to have the name replaced, a new website, etc. Assuming this didn't happen before the convention, that would given them a week at best to change things over. Any longer and they would be toast.

The other thing the Democrats could capitalize on is the issue of whether the Republicans are trustworthy to nominate a candidate who is capable of being president. It would make them look like bigger idiots then they already are.

Honestly this is why I don't see them doing it.

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I got a bad feeling we're about to have a bait and switch.... [View all] Rosco T. Aug 2012 OP

I think you are quite correct, but I like the thought. Brewinblue Aug 2012 #1

As bad as he is safeinOhio Aug 2012 #2

Don't worry DionDem Aug 2012 #3

Ha, this is a laugh. The Republicans are stuck with Mittens. Dream about another candidate in 2016 Pisces Aug 2012 #4

I always thought it was gonna be Gen David Patreaus.... lib2DaBone Aug 2012 #5

Better than Petraeus... nikto Aug 2012 #8

Unless the switch is for a guy whose initials are "J" and "C" and who would have difficulty grantcart Aug 2012 #6

I don't think that's possible unless he withdraws longship Aug 2012 #7

I really hope I'm wrong... but... Rosco T. Aug 2012 #9

Well, I suppose we'll find out in the next 3 weeks... RevStPatrick Aug 2012 #10

Throw the "squirrel" off the bridge. SmittynMo Aug 2012 #19

The one thing I've said when people bring this up is davidpdx Aug 2012 #11

the cost would be nothing... Rosco T. Aug 2012 #12

To superpacs yes davidpdx Aug 2012 #16

Unless KKKarl Rove has someone already lined up, then the replacement madinmaryland Aug 2012 #13

No, no, no, no, no, no brooklynite Aug 2012 #14

+1 n/t area51 Aug 2012 #20

And...that would be bad thing...because? Generic Brad Aug 2012 #15

How would that help the GOP party?? Bush isn't going to their convention, neither is Darth Vader. Major Hogwash Aug 2012 #17

I completely understand your concern here, but SmittynMo Aug 2012 #18

Not going to happen. I give you 1992 when the same thing was happening to G.H.W. Bush. yellowcanine Aug 2012 #21

I've thought so since the beginning of Romney's campaign HeiressofBickworth Aug 2012 #22

Never, ever going to happen. It would be disastrous for the GOP, NYC Liberal Aug 2012 #23

I wanna see the fist fights and furniture throwing!! And duels! Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2012 #24