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Feb 7, 2012 11:18 PM
majorspark;1079250 wrote:Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, the Dakotas?
I forgot about Utah. The others I wouldn't be so sure. If there is a credible 3rd party those states could well go Obama.
Feb 7, 2012 11:18pm
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Feb 7, 2012 11:44 PM
Unfortunately Social Conservativism has become the driving force in the party over Fiscal Conservatism. Paul will not get the support the from those because he won't make a Federal Law against Abortion or Gay Marriage. And because he won't go blow up Syria, Egypt, Iran, Venezuela, Cuba..etc... He will not get the Neo Con Wing of the Party

Our top priority HAS to be getting our Fiscal House in order. Without it, nothing else matters. The Road to Recovery cannot include a path of more spending and more wars.
Feb 7, 2012 11:44pm
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Feb 8, 2012 12:44 AM
pmoney25;1079089 wrote:Looks like Santorum is going to have a good night. Have you ever met anyone who supports Santorum? Im serious cause I havent.
One of my friends has done some writing for him and thinks he's the shit. We obviously disagree.

If Santorum is the nominee we might as well not even have the election. Though that would make it easier for Ron Paul to garner votes as a third party.
Feb 8, 2012 12:44am
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Feb 8, 2012 12:56 AM
Denver county reporting and Willard still trailing Santorum. Ruh-Ro.
Feb 8, 2012 12:56am
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Feb 8, 2012 1:16 AM
I Wear Pants;1079331 wrote:One of my friends has done some writing for him and thinks he's the shit. We obviously disagree.

If Santorum is the nominee we might as well not even have the election. Though that would make it easier for Ron Paul to garner votes as a third party.
I would love to see a 3-way poll with Obama/Santorum/Paul. Ron gets 20% against Obama/Romney. He might beat Santorum as a 3rd party.
Feb 8, 2012 1:16am
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Feb 8, 2012 1:24 AM
pmoney25;1079305 wrote:Unfortunately Social Conservativism has become the driving force in the party over Fiscal Conservatism. Paul will not get the support the from those because he won't make a Federal Law against Abortion or Gay Marriage. And because he won't go blow up Syria, Egypt, Iran, Venezuela, Cuba..etc... He will not get the Neo Con Wing of the Party

Our top priority HAS to be getting our Fiscal House in order. Without it, nothing else matters. The Road to Recovery cannot include a path of more spending and more wars.
It really isn't that deep. They vote for who the TV tells them to vote for. Many don't really care about cutting any spending. They hear all day on Fox about the grave threat Iran is. Analyzing the 3-man race. I was talking about the race with my mother this past weekend and she didn't know Ron Paul was still running. The whole thing is a joke. They are told that we have to get the socialist out of office at all costs, and we have to do it by replacing him with a fascist.
Feb 8, 2012 1:24am
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Feb 8, 2012 1:27 AM
pmoney25;1079089 wrote:Looks like Santorum is going to have a good night. Have you ever met anyone who supports Santorum? Im serious cause I havent.
No joke I met Santorum randomly back in May 2000 at my buddy's wedding rehearsal dinner. The affair was at a swank (or is swank as it gets) country club near Altoona PA. Santorum had a fundraiser scheduled in one suite, my buddy's rehearsal dinner was in another and also included a reservation of a "common area". Santorum's team came over to ask if their group could also use the common area and we told them no, that this is a once in a lifetime event and it had been scheduled for months. Santorum was cool about it, shook hands with my friend and all of the groomsman. Seemed a little slick, but all politicians are. I don't want him to win the primary, but I'll vote for anyone against the current disaster.
Feb 8, 2012 1:27am
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Feb 8, 2012 1:31 AM
Santorum sweeps. Interesting Obama had a spat with the catholics and now this.
Feb 8, 2012 1:31am
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Feb 8, 2012 7:28 AM
Santorum will soon face the rath of Romney's money. He won't attract the centrist and it will be difficut for him to even win the nomination. I don't think he can win the Presidentcy and that's saying a lot considering who he would be facing.
Feb 8, 2012 7:28am
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Feb 8, 2012 7:32 AM
Cleveland Buck;1079189 wrote:Well sure the warmongers on talk radio love him, but he comes in 3rd or 4th every state until the TV media starts pumping him up again.

Except Iowa....
Feb 8, 2012 7:32am
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Feb 8, 2012 8:21 AM


What a bunch of fucking morons in green.
Feb 8, 2012 8:21am
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Feb 8, 2012 8:40 AM
majorspark;1079348 wrote:Santorum sweeps. Interesting Obama had a spat with the catholics and now this.
Very astute observation.
Feb 8, 2012 8:40am
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Feb 8, 2012 8:44 AM
sjmvsfscs08;1079406 wrote:

What a bunch of ****ing morons in green.

The heartland...where hard work is the only work? Morons? That's the attitude of the left.
Feb 8, 2012 8:44am
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Feb 8, 2012 9:30 AM
bases_loaded;1079423 wrote:The heartland...where hard work is the only work? Morons? That's the attitude of the left.
I bet a solid amount of money that your ancestors were witch-hunters.
Feb 8, 2012 9:30am
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Feb 8, 2012 9:31 AM
bases_loaded;1079385 wrote:Except Iowa....
Did you watch the news networks before Iowa? For 2 days all they could talk about was Santorum's "surge" that they manufactured.
Feb 8, 2012 9:31am
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Feb 8, 2012 9:32 AM
majorspark;1079348 wrote:Santorum sweeps. Interesting Obama had a spat with the catholics and now this.
That could be Barack's plan. He would be giddy if the Republicans nominated Santorum.
Feb 8, 2012 9:32am
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Feb 8, 2012 9:37 AM
sjmvsfscs08;1079459 wrote:I bet a solid amount of money that your ancestors were witch-hunters.

I bet you think you're smarter than everyone and your opinion is golden.

My ancestors came here only speaking German and knowing how to work hard. Because of them my life doesn't suck.
Feb 8, 2012 9:37am
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Feb 8, 2012 9:38 AM
Cleveland Buck;1079461 wrote:That could be Barack's plan. He would be giddy if the Republicans nominated Santorum.

Keep backing a gut with no shot of winning. Paul hasn't won shit and you think that'll change?
Feb 8, 2012 9:38am
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Feb 8, 2012 9:40 AM
If Quinn and Rose, Levin, Beck all back him, how is he the worst choice?
Feb 8, 2012 9:40am
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Feb 8, 2012 9:42 AM
bases_loaded;1079466 wrote:Keep backing a gut with no shot of winning. Paul hasn't won shit and you think that'll change?
That is what's important. Backing a guy that wins just so we can say we were on the Santorum team. Never mind the guy who has the ideas the country needs. Are you a child? This isn't a football team. I don't give a fuck about the Republican party. I care about the fiscal solvency of this country and the value of the money I earn.
Feb 8, 2012 9:42am
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Feb 8, 2012 9:59 AM
bases_loaded;1079470 wrote:If Quinn and Rose, Levin, Beck all back him, how is he the worst choice?
Do independent voters give a fuck who Levin is backing? Most independents are socially liberal, which is the opposite of Santorum who wants the government to police every thought and action you take. Many people, now perhaps more than ever, are fiscally conservative, which is also the opposite of Santorum who voted for more spending as a Senator than many of the liberals at the time.
Feb 8, 2012 9:59am
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Feb 8, 2012 10:49 AM
Cleveland Buck;1079471 wrote:That is what's important. Backing a guy that wins just so we can say we were on the Santorum team. Never mind the guy who has the ideas the country needs. Are you a child? This isn't a football team. I don't give a fuck about the Republican party. I care about the fiscal solvency of this country and the value of the money I earn.
Amen. I am so tired of hearing "Don't support the guy you truly believe in because he won't win. Instead vote for someone else you'd rather not have." I understand the premise, but it's sad. And I will support the guy I BELIEVE in. Period.
Feb 8, 2012 10:49am
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Feb 8, 2012 10:58 AM
sjmvsfscs08;1079406 wrote:

What a bunch of ****ing morons in green.

You must be among the liberal elite.
Feb 8, 2012 10:58am
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Feb 8, 2012 12:15 PM
bases_loaded;1079470 wrote:If Quinn and Rose, Levin, Beck all back him, how is he the worst choice?
Because he's a crazy asshole?
Feb 8, 2012 12:15pm
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Feb 8, 2012 12:16 PM
Guys, sjmvklsjrioejwfioej3928re9w isn't a liberal, he's been on here touting how much he likes Romney if I remember correctly.

Even if he were a liberal he's right that you have to be stupid to think Santorum is a good candidate.
Feb 8, 2012 12:16pm