Wouldn't it be unfortunate if McCain

[Mme. Defarge]

self-destructed as a candidate BEFORE he is the official nominee? From a Dem's perpective, he seems like an ideal opponent. Just wondering if we should be using this much fire power at this stage of the game? :shrug:

[Diane R]

1. I want it to happen after he's nominated, when it's too late for the GOP to replace him.

[grantcart]

2. nope do not let up continue with full pressure

let them have second thoughts at the convention and hopefully a full blown floor fight.


Right now there hundreds of delegates who are wondering if it isn't too late to change.


Good thing that the Republicans don't have a lot of super delegates like the Democrats.

[Mme. Defarge]

3. Good point!

That would really be a fine turn of events -- exactly what they were hoping would happen at ours. Thanks.

[JuniperLea]

4. As much as I'd like to see him lose it completely...

And as much as I've voiced that fantasy here on DU, I think it could cause us a lot of problems if he went completely 'round the bend.

I think that would spell "Bush Remains in Office Until a New Republican Nominee is Found"... ugh.

[AllentownJake]

5. They can replace him at anytime

Lincoln was almost removed from the GOP nomination after the convention in 1864 election.

[americanstranger]

6. I don't think the O campaign has even started yet.

They actually spend very little time rebutting his nonsense.

I think once we get past Labor Day, people will be surprised at the oppo research that will be brought to bear.

And i believe McCain and his boys will be most surprised of all. They truly have no idea what is coming at them.

- as

[Mme. Defarge]

7. And so

we want him to survive the nomination process, no?

[americanstranger]

8. Yes, we do.

I think after all the slams he's thrown Obama's way, there will be a certain gratification within the O campaign when they finally start picking him apart.

It ain't gonna be pretty, as they say. I'll stand and cheer, though.

- as

[MasonJar]

9. He's been trying to self-destruct (accidentally trying of course) but no one,

even our candidate, will call him on it....certainly not the media.