[US Election 2016] Republican Primary Megathread

[Zurkerx]

Now Trump's threatening a third party run because other Republicans are calling out his bullshit. My God, this guy's a pain...

He knows that he runs as a third party candidate that Hillary will win, or any Democrat for that matter. If he decides to do so, it will just be another blow to the Republicans and their crippling demise that is slowly consuming them.

[Northern Davincia]

Now Trump's threatening a third party run because other Republicans are calling out his bullshit. My God, this guy's a pain...

It's gotten to the point where I can no longer vote for him in the unlikely scenario that he becomes the nominee.
If 2016 becomes Trump vs. Clinton, then there is no lesser evil to choose from.

[Exelia]

Now Trump's threatening a third party run because other Republicans are calling out his bullshit. My God, this guy's a pain...

It's gotten to the point where I can no longer vote for him in the unlikely scenario that he becomes the nominee.
If 2016 becomes Trump vs. Clinton, then there is no lesser evil to choose from.

Not sure of when he was ever the lesser evil.

[Arlenton]

Now Trump's threatening a third party run because other Republicans are calling out his bullshit. My God, this guy's a pain...

It's gotten to the point where I can no longer vote for him in the unlikely scenario that he becomes the nominee.
If 2016 becomes Trump vs. Clinton, then there is no lesser evil to choose from.

If you're like me, a Republican who dislikes Trump, don't punish down ballot GOP candidates because of Trump's shenanigans. We need every vote we can get in these senate races.

[Exelia]

I noticed something. Pretty sure it's groundbreaking.

Hitler had an iconic hairstyle, so much that we cannot differentiate the Hitler stache from him. Trump has an iconic hairstyle, so much so we cannot differentiate the Trump toupee from him.

[Dahon]

I just watched the news and it's all filled with Trump bitching about Muslim immigrants, like what the fuck? A fucking ban just because of two idiots, and one an immigrant from Pakistan? I'm sorry, I didn't fucking notice every single Muslim was a potential terrorist, and by all means the United fucking States should stay the fuck away.

I noticed something. Pretty sure it's groundbreaking.

Hitler had an iconic hairstyle, so much that we cannot differentiate the Hitler stache from him. Trump has an iconic hairstyle, so much so we cannot differentiate the Trump toupee from him.

Go on. Do. Please do.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

It's gotten to the point where I can no longer vote for him in the unlikely scenario that he becomes the nominee.
If 2016 becomes Trump vs. Clinton, then there is no lesser evil to choose from.

If you're like me, a Republican who dislikes Trump, don't punish down ballot GOP candidates because of Trump's shenanigans. We need every vote we can get in these senate races.

No. If people want to vote for a stupid clown let them.

If the Republican party loses votes because of these idiots, then maybe it will be time to reconsider your candidates' rhetoric. The GOP has gone off the handle for the last several years. I personally want to see Trump's supporters lose, and lose bad, because they are what is wrong with the party.

And in case you are wondering, every election cycle I hope a sensible Republican gets in the ballots. I am frustrated as shit the last candidates are a bunch of idiots.

[Arlenton]

If you're like me, a Republican who dislikes Trump, don't punish down ballot GOP candidates because of Trump's shenanigans. We need every vote we can get in these senate races.

No. If people want to vote for a stupid clown let them.

If the Republican party loses votes because of these idiots, then maybe it will be time to reconsider your candidates' rhetoric.

That's just it, we will lose voters because Trump is at the top of the ticket, and that would in turn lose votes for congressional GOP candidates who don't have anything to do with Trump. What I said was to consider these down ballot GOP candidates if you are a Republican who is not going to vote fro Trump. If Trump's the nominee the White House is a guaranteed loss but at least we can hold on to as many House and Senate seats as possible.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

No. If people want to vote for a stupid clown let them.

If the Republican party loses votes because of these idiots, then maybe it will be time to reconsider your candidates' rhetoric.

That's just it, we will lose voters because Trump is at the top of the ticket, and that would in turn lose votes for congressional GOP candidates who don't have anything to do with Trump. What I said was to consider these down ballot GOP candidates if you are a Republican who is not going to vote fro Trump. If Trump's the nominee the White House is a guaranteed loss but at least we can hold on to as many House and Senate seats as possible.

Aren't Congressional votes decided differently from Presidential votes in a general election? Or does the state's electoral college votes go tied into the congressional votes?

[Arlenton]

That's just it, we will lose voters because Trump is at the top of the ticket, and that would in turn lose votes for congressional GOP candidates who don't have anything to do with Trump. What I said was to consider these down ballot GOP candidates if you are a Republican who is not going to vote fro Trump. If Trump's the nominee the White House is a guaranteed loss but at least we can hold on to as many House and Senate seats as possible.

Aren't Congressional votes decided differently from Presidential votes in a general election? Or does the state's electoral college votes go tied into the congressional votes?

Generally speaking, a ballot is like this. I'll show mine.

PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT
Hillary Clinton/whoever DEMOCRAT O
Donald Trump/whoever REPUBLICAN O

SENATOR
Tammy Duckworth DEMOCRAT O
Mark Kirk (Incumbent) REPUBLICAN O

You vote for President/VP, Senator, and House Representative at the same time. Since many Republicans don't like Trump they likely will not even consider voting at all, which would harm Republican Mark Kirk, who is an establishment Republican and has nothing to do with Trump. What I am advising for anti-Trump Republicans is to consider the down ballot GOP candidates, such as Mark Kirk, and to go vote for them.

[Exelia]

You vote for President/VP, Senator, and House Representative at the same time. Since many Republicans don't like Trump they likely will not even consider voting at all, which would harm Republican Mark Kirk, who is an establishment Republican and has nothing to do with Trump. What I am advising for anti-Trump Republicans is to consider the down ballot GOP candidates, such as Mark Kirk, and to go vote for them.

That said though, don't vote for Mark Kirk.

[Arlenton]

You vote for President/VP, Senator, and House Representative at the same time. Since many Republicans don't like Trump they likely will not even consider voting at all, which would harm Republican Mark Kirk, who is an establishment Republican and has nothing to do with Trump. What I am advising for anti-Trump Republicans is to consider the down ballot GOP candidates, such as Mark Kirk, and to go vote for them.

That said though, don't vote for Mark Kirk.

Too bad.

[Exelia]

That said though, don't vote for Mark Kirk.

Too bad.

I actually share the same ballot as you, so why don't you tell me why you vote for him?

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Aren't Congressional votes decided differently from Presidential votes in a general election? Or does the state's electoral college votes go tied into the congressional votes?

Generally speaking, a ballot is like this. I'll show mine.

PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT
Hillary Clinton/whoever DEMOCRAT O
Donald Trump/whoever REPUBLICAN O

SENATOR
Tammy Duckworth DEMOCRAT O
Mark Kirk (Incumbent) REPUBLICAN O

You vote for President/VP, Senator, and House Representative at the same time. Since many Republicans don't like Trump they likely will not even consider voting at all, which would harm Republican Mark Kirk, who is an establishment Republican and has nothing to do with Trump. What I am advising for anti-Trump Republicans is to consider the down ballot GOP candidates, such as Mark Kirk, and to go vote for them.

I'll check my congressmen and senator's platforms and vote for them if their agendas are sound. Perhaps in the lower chambers there are some sane Republican candidates I can vote on.

Honestly, I wish I could vote Republican, but with the erratic policies of Trump and every other candidate going down the hole with him for votes makes me increasingly skeptical there are any candidates that are not trying to out-trump the Donald.

EDIT: Apparently Texas Congressional District 33 is uncontested so far with Marc Veasey being our representative.

[Arlenton]

Too bad.

I actually share the same ballot as you, so why don't you tell me why you vote for him?

I align more with this than this.

And to keep a Senate majority.

[Exelia]

I actually share the same ballot as you, so why don't you tell me why you vote for him?

I align more with this than this.

And to keep a Senate majority.

What specifically? Of course we're both going to vote on partisan lines anyways it seems.

[Northern Davincia]

Generally speaking, a ballot is like this. I'll show mine.

PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT
Hillary Clinton/whoever DEMOCRAT O
Donald Trump/whoever REPUBLICAN O

SENATOR
Tammy Duckworth DEMOCRAT O
Mark Kirk (Incumbent) REPUBLICAN O

You vote for President/VP, Senator, and House Representative at the same time. Since many Republicans don't like Trump they likely will not even consider voting at all, which would harm Republican Mark Kirk, who is an establishment Republican and has nothing to do with Trump. What I am advising for anti-Trump Republicans is to consider the down ballot GOP candidates, such as Mark Kirk, and to go vote for them.

I'll check my congressmen and senator's platforms and vote for them if their agendas are sound. Perhaps in the lower chambers there are some sane Republican candidates I can vote on.

Honestly, I wish I could vote Republican, but with the erratic policies of Trump and every other candidate going down the hole with him for votes makes me increasingly skeptical there are any candidates that are not trying to out-trump the Donald.

EDIT: Apparently Texas Congressional District 33 is uncontested so far with Marc Veasey being our representative.

A very large number of candidates (Pataki, Bush, Kasich, Graham, Rubio, etc.) are lashing against Trump for his policies and blatant bigotry. The GOP hasn't begun goose-stepping just yet.

[Exelia]

I'll check my congressmen and senator's platforms and vote for them if their agendas are sound. Perhaps in the lower chambers there are some sane Republican candidates I can vote on.

Honestly, I wish I could vote Republican, but with the erratic policies of Trump and every other candidate going down the hole with him for votes makes me increasingly skeptical there are any candidates that are not trying to out-trump the Donald.

EDIT: Apparently Texas Congressional District 33 is uncontested so far with Marc Veasey being our representative.

A very large number of candidates (Pataki, Bush, Kasich, Graham, Rubio, etc.) are lashing against Trump for his policies and blatant bigotry. The GOP hasn't begun goose-stepping just yet.

They have, however, proven a third of their party membership would be willing to support fascism when the chips are on the table.

[Arlenton]

Generally speaking, a ballot is like this. I'll show mine.

PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT
Hillary Clinton/whoever DEMOCRAT O
Donald Trump/whoever REPUBLICAN O

SENATOR
Tammy Duckworth DEMOCRAT O
Mark Kirk (Incumbent) REPUBLICAN O

You vote for President/VP, Senator, and House Representative at the same time. Since many Republicans don't like Trump they likely will not even consider voting at all, which would harm Republican Mark Kirk, who is an establishment Republican and has nothing to do with Trump. What I am advising for anti-Trump Republicans is to consider the down ballot GOP candidates, such as Mark Kirk, and to go vote for them.

I'll check my congressmen and senator's platforms and vote for them if their agendas are sound. Perhaps in the lower chambers there are some sane Republican candidates I can vote on.

Honestly, I wish I could vote Republican, but with the erratic policies of Trump and every other candidate going down the hole with him for votes makes me increasingly skeptical there are any candidates that are not trying to out-trump the Donald.

If you wan't to vote for a Republican, I would suggest my preferred Presidential candidate, who, has called out Trump many times and unfortunately suffered for it, along with Kasich or Christie. But if you don't line up with them too well either you can always check your down ballot candidates to see if there are any Republicans you would consider. If not there are plenty of Democrats and whoever else. And if a Trump type scenario were to ever happen to the Democrats, just remember the down ballot Democrats.

[Valaran]

If you wan't to vote for a Republican, I would suggest my preferred Presidential candidate, who, has called out Trump many times and unfortunately suffered for it, along with Kasich or Christie.

I'm not Republican (or even American), but since this is a GOP primary thread, I consider those decent choices. Probably.

[Northern Davincia]

A very large number of candidates (Pataki, Bush, Kasich, Graham, Rubio, etc.) are lashing against Trump for his policies and blatant bigotry. The GOP hasn't begun goose-stepping just yet.

They have, however, proven a third of their party membership would be willing to support fascism when the chips are on the table.

Additionally a third of Democrats are willing to support socialism if given the opportunity.
2/3 of both parties choose to remain moderate per their established platform.

[Lost heros]

They have, however, proven a third of their party membership would be willing to support fascism when the chips are on the table.

Additionally a third of Democrats are willing to support socialism if given the opportunity.
2/3 of both parties choose to remain moderate per their established platform.

I don't think Cruz and Carson are really moderates. Maybe not as extreme as Trump, but still not moderates.

[Conserative Morality]

Additionally a third of Democrats are willing to support socialism if given the opportunity.
2/3 of both parties choose to remain moderate per their established platform.

Don't you mean 100% of Democrats?

I mean, from the way talk has been going on we've had near seven years of socialism by now.

[Valaran]

They have, however, proven a third of their party membership would be willing to support fascism when the chips are on the table.

Additionally a third of Democrats are willing to support socialism if given the opportunity.
2/3 of both parties choose to remain moderate per their established platform.

Would you equate fascism with socialism? What would communism (any form of it) equate to then?

[Soldati Senza Confini]

I'll check my congressmen and senator's platforms and vote for them if their agendas are sound. Perhaps in the lower chambers there are some sane Republican candidates I can vote on.

Honestly, I wish I could vote Republican, but with the erratic policies of Trump and every other candidate going down the hole with him for votes makes me increasingly skeptical there are any candidates that are not trying to out-trump the Donald.

If you wan't to vote for a Republican, I would suggest my preferred Presidential candidate, who, has called out Trump many times and unfortunately suffered for it, along with Kasich or Christie. But if you don't line up with them too well either you can always check your down ballot candidates to see if there are any Republicans you would consider. If not there are plenty of Democrats and whoever else. And if a Trump type scenario were to ever happen to the Democrats, just remember the down ballot Democrats.

I think Kasich is decent. I don't agree with him in a few things, but then again agreeing with someone else 100% is madness.