[US Election 2016] Republican Primary Megathread

[Delator]

That said, this is a positively STUPID way to run a Presidential nominating race, and the GOP ought to be ashamed of itself. They've fucked this thing up royally.

Can you expand upon this point ASB?

I mean, obviously these debates are a clown car...but how have we gotten to this point? What is the GOP thinking, and what might they do to change the process??

[Neu California]

The Beeb has a nice article on why Trump is so strong in the polls, despite his ability to shoot off his mouth

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-33660969

[Grave_n_idle]

Rand Paul said that some of his friend's kids got autism from vaccines. Classic Conspiritard.

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/electio ... rs-n298821

I'm Fiscally Conservative, and Socially Liberal. Do you know any Republican candidates that fit this role?

Rand Paul is an idiot. And he's helping out by proving it.

[Fremont Forest]

So are like half the campaigns just going to die next week when there candidate doesn't make the cut to appear on the debate stage?

It seems a little bizarre to weed candidates out like that, before a single vote has been cast.

[Cannabis Islands]

Suprise! Trump just showed what a lot of people have been thinking about his policies and the fact that they don't exist. Can wait to see what he does come the Debates.

I hope the debates really show the Republican voters that Trump is not the man they want to be their candidate.

[Farnhamia]

Suprise! Trump just showed what a lot of people have been thinking about his policies and the fact that they don't exist. Can wait to see what he does come the Debates.

I hope the debates really show the Republican voters that Trump is not the man they want to be their candidate.

On behalf of Democrats everywhere, I say you're a party-pooper of the first magnitude.

[Dirtcrakia]

For those who are wondering to why I consider Jeb Bush to be such a left winger here are the reasons.

He supported the murder of Terry Shiavo, opposes a federal marriage amendment, supports contraceptive and abortion, and supports amnesty for illegals. He also supports affirmative action, opposes English Only, supports common core, hates business, and wants us to "respect" the homosexual lifestyle. Furthermore he refuses to call out global warming as a hoax and he supports forcing parents to inject their kids with poisonous chemicals. And he is an evolutionist.

So he is not an idiot like George?

[Ashmoria]

So are like half the campaigns just going to die next week when there candidate doesn't make the cut to appear on the debate stage?

It seems a little bizarre to weed candidates out like that, before a single vote has been cast.

well no I don't think so.

the big debate will be overrun by stupid talk from Donald trump so it will be a loser for the other 9 guys. they are also having a different event for the 5 stragglers who will not have to contend with trump AND will have fewer people to compete with for air time. PLUS it seems to me that few people will be bothering to watch a debate done 6 months before the first vote is cast when they could be out enjoying a hot august evening. so in the end people will judge based on the clips they see on tv and the internet (if they care at all) and those are up for grabs--the most forceful, smart or outrageous candidate wins the viral video award.

the candidates drop out when they run out of cash. that is what did in tim pawlenty in '12. (well in '11 since he got out after the iowa straw poll.)

[Collatis]

Rand Paul said that some of his friend's kids got autism from vaccines. Classic Conspiritard.

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/electio ... rs-n298821

I'm Fiscally Conservative, and Socially Liberal. Do you know any Republican candidates that fit this role?

The best option outside of the libertarians would probably be Governor of Ohio John Kasich, who is just as conservative economically as the rest of the GOP, but is moderate to liberal on most social issues. However, he has little chance to get the nomination, though it looks like he might get the tenth spot in the FOX debate.

There is also Former Governor of New York George Pataki, who is similar to Kasich, although he has even less of a chance of winning the nomination than him. Beyond those two, the only others there really are, are Jim Gilmore, who has no chance, and Jeb Bush, though neither are legitimately moderate by any means.

[Ashmoria]

For those who are wondering to why I consider Jeb Bush to be such a left winger here are the reasons.

He supported the murder of Terry Shiavo, opposes a federal marriage amendment, supports contraceptive and abortion, and supports amnesty for illegals. He also supports affirmative action, opposes English Only, supports common core, hates business, and wants us to "respect" the homosexual lifestyle. Furthermore he refuses to call out global warming as a hoax and he supports forcing parents to inject their kids with poisonous chemicals. And he is an evolutionist.

So he is not an idiot like George?

yes he is.

he wants to do away with medicare. the republican base is OLD, they aren't interested in getting rid of medicare even if it wont affect them.

[Planita]

GOP ratings lowest in 20 years.
I personally feel that this is a result of Trump's language as well as a multitude of other factors.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

GOP ratings lowest in 20 years.
I personally feel that this is a result of Trump's language as well as a multitude of other factors.

The important thing to note is that this is not just Trump's language.

Every candidate, in order to win the GOP block, has had to resort to make a mockery out of themselves and be the greatest assholes in the campaign trail. That is who they are catering to because most of the people they are trying to reach believe these things.

And they won't change.

The audience they are trying to reach are the people who are angry at Obama because of reasons. From the birthers, to the anti-vaxxers, to the anti-immigration block, to the fiscally conservative, to the social hyper-conservative bible-thumper. And, mostly, WASPs. The GOP has had to be more to the right than ever before, because that's what wins them the nomination to president and the Republican states.

[Zurkerx]

Rand Paul said that some of his friend's kids got autism from vaccines. Classic Conspiritard.

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/electio ... rs-n298821

I'm Fiscally Conservative, and Socially Liberal. Do you know any Republican candidates that fit this role?

The best option outside of the libertarians would probably be Governor of Ohio John Kasich, who is just as conservative economically as the rest of the GOP, but is moderate to liberal on most social issues. However, he has little chance to get the nomination, though it looks like he might get the tenth spot in the FOX debate.

There is also Former Governor of New York George Pataki, who is similar to Kasich, although he has even less of a chance of winning the nomination than him. Beyond those two, the only others there really are, are Jim Gilmore, who has no chance, and Jeb Bush, though neither are legitimately moderate by any means.

I would not underestimate Kasich, he is a man that has disproved people at times. So I believe he has shot based on his record in politics. If it's not him, then there is Bush, Walker, or Rubio.

[Geilinor]

So are like half the campaigns just going to die next week when there candidate doesn't make the cut to appear on the debate stage?

It seems a little bizarre to weed candidates out like that, before a single vote has been cast.

It's rare for there to be 16 candidates in a primary, I don't think this has ever happened before.

[Geilinor]

Holy crap. Ted Cruz calls Obama "sponsor of terrorism". http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/ted-cruz-calls-barack-obama-sponsor-terrorism-iran-nuclear-deal-120780.html?hp=l3_4

In other news, Chris Christie called a university pollster a "liberal advocate". http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/chris-christie-attacks-polling-director-monmouth-university-patrick-murray-120779.html?hp=r1_4

[Geilinor]

So are like half the campaigns just going to die next week when there candidate doesn't make the cut to appear on the debate stage?

It seems a little bizarre to weed candidates out like that, before a single vote has been cast.

Fox News is now hosting two debates and every candidate will get a chance. http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/fox-republican-debate-lowers-threshold-120748.html?hp=r2_4

[New Jerzylvania]

I hope the debates really show the Republican voters that Trump is not the man they want to be their candidate.

On behalf of Democrats everywhere, I say you're a party-pooper of the first magnitude.

Hear, hear!

[Yumyumsuppertime]

Former Virginia Governor Gilmore would like everyone to pretend that he, too, is a viable option.

[Geilinor]

Former Virginia Governor Gilmore would like everyone to pretend that he, too, is a viable option.

Not number 17... It's already hard enough to keep track of them.

[Faiz-Izstan]

Rand Paul said that some of his friend's kids got autism from vaccines. Classic Conspiritard.

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/electio ... rs-n298821

I'm Fiscally Conservative, and Socially Liberal. Do you know any Republican candidates that fit this role?

The best option outside of the libertarians would probably be Governor of Ohio John Kasich, who is just as conservative economically as the rest of the GOP, but is moderate to liberal on most social issues. However, he has little chance to get the nomination, though it looks like he might get the tenth spot in the FOX debate.

There is also Former Governor of New York George Pataki, who is similar to Kasich, although he has even less of a chance of winning the nomination than him. Beyond those two, the only others there really are, are Jim Gilmore, who has no chance, and Jeb Bush, though neither are legitimately moderate by any means.

Wow. I've lost all hope then. The closest is Jeb Bush i guess.

[Faiz-Izstan]

Rand Paul said that some of his friend's kids got autism from vaccines. Classic Conspiritard.

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/electio ... rs-n298821

I'm Fiscally Conservative, and Socially Liberal. Do you know any Republican candidates that fit this role?

No. You'd be better served looking into a libertarian candidate.

I don't really like the Libertarian stance on certain issues. Sorry. :/

[Master Shake]

I love Trump! Clean up this shit hole and usher in the Golden Age that Obeezie promised us!

[Reploid Productions]

Obeezie

Given your history, *** 3-day ban for trolling via political nicknaming. *** Seriously, it's right there at the top of the forum. Political nicknaming bad, mods smite and so forth.


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[The Nuclear Fist]

I love Trump! Clean up this shit hole and usher in the Golden Age that Obeezie promised us!

I'm not sure a giant orange turd like Trump is the ideal choice for cleaning up shit.

[Republic of Coldwater]

Suprise! Trump just showed what a lot of people have been thinking about his policies and the fact that they don't exist. Can wait to see what he does come the Debates.

I hope the debates really show the Republican voters that Trump is not the man they want to be their candidate.

Trump is nothing more than a joke, he can stir up audiences, but his unspecific stances and radical comments won't do any good for him.