Archive Republican candidates for 2012

coyotes22

Posts: 11,298

Jul 8, 2011 11:21am

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/bachmann-responds-to-pawlenty-aides-sex-appeal-comment/

Why have we become a nation of having to say "Im sorry" for everything we say!!

Weber later apologized for his remarks, made during an interview with the Hill Wednesday:
“It’s going to be very hard to beat Michele in Iowa. Period,” Weber said. “She’s got hometown appeal, she’s got ideological appeal, and, I hate to say it, but she’s got a little sex appeal too.

Devils Advocate

Posts: 4,539

Jul 8, 2011 11:32am

Writerbuckeye;820072 wrote:Warren's too busy diddling teenage girls in hell to run for office.

Wow.. I'd like to know what the girls did to merit that punishment. Is this a 70 virgins thing?

ptown_trojans_1

Posts: 7,632

Jul 10, 2011 1:24pm

Pawlenty was on MTP this morning and provided jack in terms of answers. When asked how he would handle the debt crisis and is he would get a deal, he just blamed the President for not doing anything and for the debt. When Gregory asked again what he would do right now, he shifted the answer and again blamed the President.

When asked how he would move to independents, he said he has a history of working across the aisle in Minnesota, yet gave no examples of his successes. He just provided BS boilerplate answers that was a complete waste of time.

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gut

Posts: 15,058

Jul 10, 2011 1:40pm

ptown_trojans_1;826212 wrote:Pawlenty was on MTP this morning and provided jack in terms of answers. When asked how he would handle the debt crisis and is he would get a deal, he just blamed the President for not doing anything and for the debt. When Gregory asked again what he would do right now, he shifted the answer and again blamed the President.

When asked how he would move to independents, he said he has a history of working across the aisle in Minnesota, yet gave no examples of his successes. He just provided BS boilerplate answers that was a complete waste of time.

Saw something similar with Cain a few weeks ago (forget the show). I wouldn't put too much weight on it because I think there's a reluctance to say much of substance to a small audience and then have it twisted and taken out of context and used against you. Strategically it makes no sense to "open the kimono" in that situation.

fish82

Posts: 4,111

Jul 10, 2011 2:36pm

ptown_trojans_1;826212 wrote:Pawlenty was on MTP this morning and provided jack in terms of answers. When asked how he would handle the debt crisis and is he would get a deal, he just blamed the President for not doing anything and for the debt. When Gregory asked again what he would do right now, he shifted the answer and again blamed the President.

When asked how he would move to independents, he said he has a history of working across the aisle in Minnesota, yet gave no examples of his successes. He just provided BS boilerplate answers that was a complete waste of time.

Pawlenty is going nowhere. He sounds like Charlie Brown's teacher when he talks.

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stlouiedipalma

Posts: 1,797

Jul 12, 2011 9:58pm

Right now they're all in "bash Obama" mode, which is fine and dandy when currying favor with the Tea Party crowd. Sooner or later they will have to draw distinctions between themselves in order to get the nomination.

I love it when they get asked questions which aren't part of the stump speech. They completely ignore it and continue with their animatronic talk. Pawlenty is really good at this, but he can't compare with the mistress of misinformation Michelle Bachmann. I watched Bachmann completely ignore a question about her husband's clinic by saying "I'm running for the Presidency of the United States and I'm here to talk about blah, blah, blah.". She did this several times when asked about the clinic. I couldn't help but think I was watching today's version of the Stepford Wives. Next year is gonna be sooo much fun...

bigdaddy2003

Posts: 7,384

Jul 12, 2011 10:19pm

stlouiedipalma;828550 wrote:Right now they're all in "bash Obama" mode, which is fine and dandy when currying favor with the Tea Party crowd. Sooner or later they will have to draw distinctions between themselves in order to get the nomination.

I love it when they get asked questions which aren't part of the stump speech. They completely ignore it and continue with their animatronic talk. Pawlenty is really good at this, but he can't compare with the mistress of misinformation Michelle Bachmann. I watched Bachmann completely ignore a question about her husband's clinic by saying "I'm running for the Presidency of the United States and I'm here to talk about blah, blah, blah.". She did this several times when asked about the clinic. I couldn't help but think I was watching today's version of the Stepford Wives. Next year is gonna be sooo much fun...

Fun when your president loses?

fish82

Posts: 4,111

Jul 12, 2011 10:51pm

stlouiedipalma;828550 wrote:Right now they're all in "bash Obama" mode, which is fine and dandy when currying favor with the Tea Party crowd. Sooner or later they will have to draw distinctions between themselves in order to get the nomination.

I love it when they get asked questions which aren't part of the stump speech. They completely ignore it and continue with their animatronic talk. Pawlenty is really good at this, but he can't compare with the mistress of misinformation Michelle Bachmann. I watched Bachmann completely ignore a question about her husband's clinic by saying "I'm running for the Presidency of the United States and I'm here to talk about blah, blah, blah.". She did this several times when asked about the clinic. I couldn't help but think I was watching today's version of the Stepford Wives. Next year is gonna be sooo much fun...

Unless Rick Perry throws his hat in. No fun for you if that happens.

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Manhattan Buckeye

Posts: 7,566

Jul 12, 2011 11:00pm

"Right now they're all in "bash Obama" mode, which is fine and dandy when currying favor with the Tea Party crowd."

It is fine and dandy with anyone with an IQ above 80, both parties should bash Obama, he's been terrible. For the life of me I don't know why a DEM hasn't begun to challenge him in the primary.

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I Wear Pants

Posts: 16,223

Jul 12, 2011 11:06pm

bigdaddy2003;828570 wrote:Fun when your president loses?

Yours too.

Ty Webb

Posts: 2,798

Jul 12, 2011 11:34pm

Manhattan Buckeye;828605 wrote:"Right now they're all in "bash Obama" mode, which is fine and dandy when currying favor with the Tea Party crowd."

It is fine and dandy with anyone with an IQ above 80, both parties should bash Obama, he's been terrible. For the life of me I don't know why a DEM hasn't begun to challenge him in the primary.

Because they know they can't win.....just like the only two Republican Candidates who would've had a chance

Ty Webb

Posts: 2,798

Jul 12, 2011 11:35pm

fish82;828593 wrote:Unless Rick Perry throws his hat in. No fun for you if that happens.

I do believe I saw a poll where Perry was only leading the President by 2 points in the Lone Star State.....but I may be wrong

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Manhattan Buckeye

Posts: 7,566

Jul 12, 2011 11:56pm

Ty Webb;828642 wrote:Because they know they can't win.....just like the only two Republican Candidates who would've had a chance

Against the worst President in modern American history? You don't think Hillary couldn't beat O in a primary? I think New York would definitely vote for Hill, and Cali would seal the deal.

Ty Webb

Posts: 2,798

Jul 13, 2011 6:40pm

Manhattan Buckeye;828666 wrote:Against the worst President in modern American history?[\b] You don't think Hillary couldn't beat O in a primary? I think New York would definitely vote for Hill, and Cali would seal the deal.

Not even close.....nice try though

Fox News released a poll that said even if Hill would challenge him.....she would get her ass kicked

bigdaddy2003

Posts: 7,384

Jul 13, 2011 7:30pm

Sorry Ty but I have a hard time believing she would get her ass kicked. Especially now that Obama has been in office for a couple years.

fish82

Posts: 4,111

Jul 13, 2011 8:11pm

Ty Webb;828647 wrote:I do believe I saw a poll where Perry was only leading the President by 2 points in the Lone Star State.....but I may be wrong

I'd have to see that to believe it. Texas has the best economy in the nation...they're about the only state creating jobs right now, and they're kicking ass at it.

If Perry runs, We'll be in bed by 10:30 on election night.

Ty Webb

Posts: 2,798

Jul 13, 2011 8:27pm

fish82;829409 wrote:I'd have to see that to believe it. Texas has the best economy in the nation...they're about the only state creating jobs right now, and they're kicking ass at it.

If Perry runs, We'll be in bed by 10:30 on election night.

Well.....considering he most likely won't even come close to winning the nomination....you would be wrong

People were saying that about McCain when Obama clinched the nomination....we were in bed by 10:30....but for the other side

Ty Webb

Posts: 2,798

Jul 13, 2011 8:33pm

http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_TX_629513.pdf

That is the poll I'm referencing

PPP also just released a poll for NC that has him leading everyone but Romney,and they are tied

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gut

Posts: 15,058

Jul 14, 2011 12:51am

Obama raising a ton of money again. The bad gambler in me appreciates those willing to double down on a loser.

fish82

Posts: 4,111

Jul 14, 2011 7:23am

Ty Webb;829443 wrote:http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_TX_629513.pdf

That is the poll I'm referencing

PPP also just released a poll for NC that has him leading everyone but Romney,and they are tied

Texas is red. That's not changing.

That said, I'd be more then thrilled if Bam considers it "in play" and wastes a few million bucks campaigning there.

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gut

Posts: 15,058

Jul 14, 2011 9:39am

fish82;829792 wrote:Texas is red. That's not changing.

That said, I'd be more then thrilled if Bam considers it "in play" and wastes a few million bucks campaigning there.

He needs to spend more time in Ohio telling all the unemployed "mission accomplished".

We need to bring back Perot's VP mate to shout "gridlock" during all the debates!

believer

Posts: 8,153

Jul 14, 2011 10:10am

gut;829887 wrote:He needs to spend more time in Ohio telling all the unemployed "mission accomplished".

His Ohio re-election photo op can start in Coshocton. Plenty of crumbling infrastructure, crack houses, and empty lots where once profitable factories that employed hundreds of well-paid employees once stood.

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Manhattan Buckeye

Posts: 7,566

Jul 14, 2011 10:12am

Coshocton? Pfft. He needs to go to Meigs and Gallia, chances are a residential building is a meth lab as opposed to an actual residence. It is a third world country down there.

BGFalcons82

Posts: 2,173

Jul 14, 2011 10:17am

I heard a good question the other day that needs to be asked and thought I'd pass it along:

If Obama is re-elected, what economic policies will he pursue that are different than the ones he is currently employing? In other words, what will he do differently to turn our economy around, help foster job creation, and reduce deficit spending if re-elected?

I'm not sure how he and his backers can answer this, as the policies currently in operation aren't working. Side note - Bernacke is pushing for a QE3 type "stimulus" today and they worked oh so well last time (http://www.cnbc.com/id/43739458). If they say he'll do X, Y, and Z upon re-election, then why not do X, Y, and Z right now?

Writerbuckeye

Posts: 4,745

Jul 14, 2011 3:44pm

Retail sales only ticked up a bit, remaining mostly flat...while Gallup's generic ballot of registered voters shows the biggest lead yet for any GOP candidate over Obama.

http://www.gallup.com/poll/148487/Republican-Candidate-Extends-Lead-Obama.aspx