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Republican Candidates for 2016

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by chrispbrown, May 17, 2013.

  1. tmacfor35

    tmacfor35 Member

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    I don't think that happens.

    Trump has basically garnered enough support to get 30% of Rubio's support and that be enough.

    Rubio falls towards moderate more than conservative.
     
  2. sugrlndkid

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    Facts...the Republican party showed up and showed out tonight... There was a very strong showing by republicans nation wide. Infact, it seems more moderate democrats werent inclined to go with the alternative to Clinton...and chose Trump for tonight.

    Trump as much as he has been brash...has really infused energy into the party...and has drawn an excellent turnout.
     
  3. cml750

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    I doubt that.
     
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    Listening to Cruz talk is like listening to someone scratch a chalk board. It's unbearable.
     
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    Haha Lindsey Graham is throwing his own party under the bus right now on cbs.
     
  6. sugrlndkid

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    Washington Republicans need to have an emergency meeting...Ignoring what Trump is doing and actively trying to promote their poster boy Rubio to the masses has NOT worked. They have either a choice to fracture the party and ignore what Trump has done, or really embrace the fact that Trump has connected with the voting public.

    PS Rubio needs to bow out...
     
  7. DreamShook

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    Republicans just detonated the party tonight. Party members are talking acting really reckless right now.
     
  8. Bobbythegreat

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    Maybe it's for the best. If the Republican party would nominate someone like Trump, it shouldn't exist in the first place. It's better to burn it to the ground.
     
  9. sugrlndkid

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    Yea...its literally blowing up. Its like these political leaders never expected Trump to do what he has done. Graham and Rubio's tirade was one thing...but then hearing Ryan's comments in the AM and hearing Trump's response tonight (flat out political threat)...This really has been a very interesting start to what may be a very contentious election.
     
  10. Nick

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    Meabnwhile, the majority of the true party supporters are saying, "we waited 8 years for this???"
     
  11. Bobbythegreat

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    I don't think it'll be a contentious election at all, with Trump as the nominee it should be a pretty clean sweep by Hillary. Honestly it's very likely that the Republicans lose the House and Senate as well. Basically anyone with an R next to their name will have an uphill battle.
     
  12. tmacfor35

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    People aren't paying enough attention to the voter turnouts between republican and democrats.

    Republicans have a great shot at winning this election.
     
  13. rocketsjudoka

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    At least Rubio got Minnesota. Some mightve thought that they were voting for Ricky.
     
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  14. SamFisher

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    Hahahaha. Not anymore.
     
  15. cml750

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    I enjoy listening to Cruz talk. Kasich is the one who makes me think of scratching chalkboards. He is literally unbearable to listen to.
     
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    Only if someone othe than Trump wins.
     
  17. tmacfor35

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    I don't think it will matter.

    Cruz is still in this race.

    Rubio is on lifelight.
     
  18. cml750

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    Agreed. Time for Rubio to man up and drop out. He is losing his home state by 20% for goodness sake. Lets make this a two man race.
     
  19. Bobbythegreat

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    Like anyone other than Trump. Basically Trump is the only way they lose this election.
     
  20. cml750

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    Agree 100%. The Dems have never had a weaker field and the Repubs have never had a stronger field. Problem is the strong Repub field is splitting the vote making the idoit Trump look good.
     

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