Another 4 Years of Billary Clinton too much?

[vienna]

The main problem with the GOP's backing off off-kilter, far-right candidates stems from their main money sources: extremely wealthy political conservative extremists. The party caters to the Koch Brothers, et al, out of fear of losing their great money sources. Until the GOP weans itself from the addiction to pimping out candidates for the uber-wealthy nut cases, they will continue to lose and, ultimately lose big...


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[Kptlt. Neuerburg]

Originally Posted by CaptainMattJ.

I just wish we could all be independents so this petty tribalism stops. i just wish both parties didnt act like 5 year olds. Its really pathetic when 50+ year old men fight like kindergarteners. Although its extremely improbable, i hope politics in this country matures past this era of obstructionist tribalism.

Amen to that!

[nikimcbee]

Originally Posted by Platapus

It all depends on who the Republicans put up against her. If they continue putting up dunderheads, she can be elected. There are too many voters who find themselves not voting for a candidate but voting against a candidate.

If the GOP were to put up a truly moderate conservative, distanced from the Tea party and the religious nutters, the GOP could sweep the elections.

When will the parties realize that the majority of the people want moderation in their government? Extremists from either end are equally bad for this country in my opinion.

Predictions?

[Platapus]

Originally Posted by CaptainMattJ.

I just wish we could all be independents so this petty tribalism stops.

There is nothing stopping you. I left the GOP and became an independent. It was easy.

The one advantage of being an independent is that you get to bitch about both parties. The disadvantage of being an independent is that you are rarely happy with the outcome.