[US Election 2016] Republican Primary Megathread

[Glorious KASSRD]

I can only pray that a sane person wins the nomination. For that reason, I cast my endorsement for Rand Pau-- What's that? Oh. He's a fake Libertarian.

Well, I'll cast my vote for Carly Fior-- what do you mean she has no experience? Oh, anti-abortion as well? Hm.

Alright, George Patak-- Oh come on, what is it now? Oh. Nobody knows him.

Then let's go Christie? Christie. The only moderate in the primary race.

(I'm a Democrat if you can't tell. #BernieSanders2016)

I'll support that. Speaking of which, is there a 2016 democratic primary thread here?

[Unnoticed Canada]

I can only pray that a sane person wins the nomination. For that reason, I cast my endorsement for Rand Pau-- What's that? Oh. He's a fake Libertarian.

Well, I'll cast my vote for Carly Fior-- what do you mean she has no experience? Oh, anti-abortion as well? Hm.

Alright, George Patak-- Oh come on, what is it now? Oh. Nobody knows him.

Then let's go Christie? Christie. The only moderate in the primary race.

(I'm a Democrat if you can't tell. #BernieSanders2016)

I'll support that. Speaking of which, is there a 2016 democratic primary thread here?

Haven't seen one. We should make one. X3

[Northern Glacier League]

I can only pray that a sane person wins the nomination. For that reason, I cast my endorsement for Rand Pau-- What's that? Oh. He's a fake Libertarian.

Well, I'll cast my vote for Carly Fior-- what do you mean she has no experience? Oh, anti-abortion as well? Hm.

Alright, George Patak-- Oh come on, what is it now? Oh. Nobody knows him.

Then let's go Christie? Christie. The only moderate in the primary race.

(I'm a Democrat if you can't tell. #BernieSanders2016)

Nobody who isn't an extremist will win the nomination. Sorry to crush your dreams and stuff.

[Steamtopia]

I can only pray that a sane person wins the nomination. For that reason, I cast my endorsement for Rand Pau-- What's that? Oh. He's a fake Libertarian.

Well, I'll cast my vote for Carly Fior-- what do you mean she has no experience? Oh, anti-abortion as well? Hm.

Alright, George Patak-- Oh come on, what is it now? Oh. Nobody knows him.

Then let's go Christie? Christie. The only moderate in the primary race.

(I'm a Democrat if you can't tell. #BernieSanders2016)

I'll support that. Speaking of which, is there a 2016 democratic primary thread here?

There's no reason for one. Everyone knows it'll be Clinton.

[Lalaki]

I'll support that. Speaking of which, is there a 2016 democratic primary thread here?

There's no reason for one. Everyone knows it'll be Clinton.

Even so, I'm behind Sanders until the day of the DNC convention. If Hillary wins, I'll happily get behind her campaign. But let's not kid ourselves when we talk about her positions on foreign policy/economic issues.

[The Black Forrest]

Hmmm Sanders does look interesting.

[Shazbotdom]

I'll support that. Speaking of which, is there a 2016 democratic primary thread here?

There's no reason for one. Everyone knows it'll be Clinton.

I could run under the Democratic Ticket as a unknown.


I'll rule this nation with an iron............what? Ahh damn. I can't be a dictator?

Ok. I'll rule with a kind hand.

[The United Territories of Providence]

I'll support that. Speaking of which, is there a 2016 democratic primary thread here?

There's no reason for one. Everyone knows it'll be Clinton.

Everyone knew it would be Clinton in 2008....oh wait....

She's her own biggest enemy, and if anyone fucks this up for Clinton....it'll be Clinton. She's already seen a dip in the polls, voters are remembering "I don't like Hillary and I don't trust the Clintons." It looks good now, but let's see where we are by the New Hampshire primary. If Sanders can succeed in attracting Warren democrats, can effectively get out the vote, broaden his appeal to the 30-64 crowd, and most importantly....court the blacks and Latinos. He can win. Fortunately for him, that's all very do-able even with his limited fundraising abilities. Just so long as Clinton continues down the path of self destruction, the odds for Sanders continue to tick up.

[The Carolines]

Rand Paul or Scott Walker, reluctantly.

I've become increasingly disapproving of the Republican Party, to the point where I despise them. However, I still think they're better than the Democrats (for whom I have nothing but a burning hatred).

Fuck, it is hard to get riled up about an election.

Ron Paul 2012. He would have saved us all.

[The Nuclear Fist]

Ron Paul 2012. He would have saved us all.

Saved us from competent governance, maybe.

[Tsaraine]

So apparently Donald Trump is seriously planning a Presidential bid. I'm not sure what to think of this. I mean, nobody except Trump actually likes Trump, and even being filthy rich can't buy you the Presidency when you have the degree of negative charisma Trump has. I almost want to see him try, just to see his inevitable and rapid descent in flames.

[Judah]

(I'm an Democrat edgy moron if you can't tell. #BernieSanders2016)

Fixed.

Pro-Carson. Half of these people don't stand a chance. Santorum, Perry, and Trump must be bored.

[The Nuclear Fist]

(I'm an Democrat edgy moron if you can't tell. #BernieSanders2016)

Fixed.

Pro-Carson. Half of these people don't stand a chance. Santorum, Perry, and Trump must be bored.

Flaming people is against the rules, dude. I'd suggest you brush up on them.

[Judah]

Fixed.

Pro-Carson. Half of these people don't stand a chance. Santorum, Perry, and Trump must be bored.

Flaming people is against the rules, dude. I'd suggest you brush up on them.

I'm well aware of the rules. Voting for Bernie Sanders (or any socialist, for that matter), or even thinking about doing so, is just very silly.

I'd suggest that you mind your own business, dude.

[The Grim Reaper]

Flaming people is against the rules, dude. I'd suggest you brush up on them.

I'm well aware of the rules. Voting for Bernie Sanders (or any socialist, for that matter), or even thinking about doing so, is just very silly.

I'd suggest that you mind your own business, dude.

The NS rules are everyone's business. It's a public forum, dammit.

[Neutraligon]

Interestingly, a Quinnipiac poll released today shows that five of the leading Republican candidates are tied at 10% support:

10% Jeb Bush
10% Marco Rubio
10% Scott Walker
10% Mike Huckabee
10% Ben Carson
7% Rand Paul
6% Ted Cruz
5% Donald Trump
4% Chris Christie
2% John Kasich
2% Carly Fiorina
1% Rick Perry
1% Bobby Jindal

Obviously this is subject to change, but it certainly reinforces the notion that there is no clear GOP frontrunner. What do you think of these results and who do you think stands the best chance out of the top five?

I think I might be sick

[The Nuclear Fist]

Flaming people is against the rules, dude. I'd suggest you brush up on them.

I'm well aware of the rules. Voting for Bernie Sanders (or any socialist, for that matter), or even thinking about doing so, is just very silly.

I'd suggest that you mind your own business, dude.

You very clearly don't know the rules, or else you wouldn't have flagrantly flamed another poster.

And sorry baby, but this ain't your swamp, everything on the forum is everybody's business. You don't get to choose who responds to you, Wu Tang don't play that shit.

[Zakuvia]

If I saw a Christie/Paul and Sanders/Warren fight, I think my brain would self-corpus callostomy. I'd be legitimately hard-pressed to pick between them.

[Sebtopiaris]

but this ain't your swamp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvUgh0HHQQo

[Judah]

You very clearly don't know the rules, or else you wouldn't have flagrantly flamed another poster.

I willingly and knowingly broke the rules today. I'll make sure to write a letter to Jesus about it right away.

I'm well aware of the rules. Voting for Bernie Sanders (or any socialist, for that matter), or even thinking about doing so, is just very silly.

I'd suggest that you mind your own business, dude.

It's a public forum, dammit.

Oh, I know. If it weren't, NSG probably wouldn't be such a cesspool.

10% Mike Huckabee

I think I might be sick

Sick? I'm more confused than anything else.

[Unnoticed Canada]

(I'm an Democrat edgy moron if you can't tell. #BernieSanders2016)

Fixed.

Pro-Carson. Half of these people don't stand a chance. Santorum, Perry, and Trump must be bored.

If you're suggesting that, as a Democrat, I have to vote for a rightist who doesn't match my values (Hillary Clinton) or else I'm a moron, please check your logic.

[Judah]

Fixed.

Pro-Carson. Half of these people don't stand a chance. Santorum, Perry, and Trump must be bored.

If you're suggesting that, as a Democrat, I have to vote for a rightist who doesn't match my values (Hillary Clinton) or else I'm a moron, please check your logic.

Hm? I'm not suggesting that at all.

I'm suggesting that voting for Bernie Sanders is an extremely silly thing to do.

[Sebtopiaris]

It's a public forum, dammit.

Oh, I know. If it weren't, NSG probably wouldn't be such a cesspool.

It must be hard for you to be so fucking edgy, darling.

[Unnoticed Canada]

If you're suggesting that, as a Democrat, I have to vote for a rightist who doesn't match my values (Hillary Clinton) or else I'm a moron, please check your logic.

Hm? I'm not suggesting that at all.

I'm suggesting that voting for Bernie Sanders is an extremely silly thing to do.

Only other option. I refuse to endorse Hillary Clinton. Besides, America could do with some democratic socialism. I know he won't win the primary, and I do hope he keeps his Senate seat.

[The Nuclear Fist]

Hm? I'm not suggesting that at all.

I'm suggesting that voting for Bernie Sanders is an extremely silly thing to do.

Only other option. I refuse to endorse Hillary Clinton. Besides, America could do with some democratic socialism. I know he won't win the primary, and I do hope he keeps his Senate seat.

You're talking to a dude who supports a nutter who thinks gays are pedophiles and Obamacare is worse than slavery and akin to Nazi Germany.

Don't waste your breath.