2016 Election

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Gramps said:
Democrats gather to discuss the latest polls showing only 30% of Americans think Hillary is trustworthy



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Which one is LG?
 
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The next POTUS is making his official announcement as candidate today Gov. John Kasich.
 
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Gramps said:
The next POTUS is making his official announcement as candidate today Gov. John Kasich.
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Yay. I like Gov.Kasich but I don't know exactly what he's bringing to the table as of yet to put America back on the world stage as in a leadership role.
 
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Kasich is the most respectable candidate the Republicans have. I mean I prefer Rand Paul's ideology but Kasich would trounce Hillary in the debates and on competency.
 
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alexmanu said:
Kasich is the most respectable candidate the Republicans have. I mean I prefer Rand Paul's ideology but Kasich would trounce Hillary in the debates and on competency.
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He'll never get far enough to the right to make it out of the primaries.
 
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alexmanu said:
You may be correct, but when it comes to debates he'll show a lot of the other candidates up. Plus his record has few blemishes and no major issues.
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In 1994 as a member of congress he voted for the assault weapons ban and has had a F rating from the NRA for most of his career. He supports common core and expanded Medicaid under Obamacare. His candidacy is most likely a non-starter.
 
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Boston Vol said:
In 1994 as a member of congress he voted for the assault weapons ban and has had a F rating from the NRA for most of his career. He supports common core and expanded Medicaid under Obamacare. His candidacy is most likely a non-starter.
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None of those things would lose him a national election.
 
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Boston Vol said:
In 1994 as a member of congress he voted for the assault weapons ban and has had a F rating from the NRA for most of his career. He supports common core and expanded Medicaid under Obamacare. His candidacy is most likely a non-starter.
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He hired the same people who ran Huntsmans campaign. So yea it's a non-starter.
 
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Septic said:
He'll never get far enough to the right to make it out of the primaries.
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I remember "only romney can win"

I remember "only mccain can win"

neither of those two were anything close to far right. it's also important to note neither of those were ever president.
 
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Out of the Republican field I think there's only a few guys that could win the general election:

John Kasich (Dems probably praying he isn't the nominee)
Rand Paul (I think he could galvanize a lot of support vs Hillary ticket)
Jeb Bush (not a fan but he has a lot of political capital and he is more likable than Hillary)
Scott Walker (perennial election winner but social conservative)
Marco Rubio (not particularly special but smart and hispanic, I think he would be a good VP choice)
 
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DC_Vol said:
I remember "only romney can win"

I remember "only mccain can win"

neither of those two were anything close to far right. it's also important to note neither of those were ever president.
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The point was missed - unless your assertion is that the GOP primary hasn't been a one up-manship on conservative values.

There play was absolutely to that of conservative voters - the fact that their competitors were certifiable loons made it easier for them. They were just the most electable - that's why I find it odd that Trump leads. No sane person would bet a nickle on a nomination, let alone a win in the general.
 
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Septic said:
The point was missed - unless your assertion is that the GOP primary hasn't been a one up-manship on conservative values.

There play was absolutely to that of conservative voters - the fact that their competitors were certifiable loons made it easier for them. They were just the most electable - that's why I find it odd that Trump leads. No sane person would bet a nickle on a nomination, let alone a win in the general.
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I would vote for Trump out of spite for Hillary.
 
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I think Kasich is the most well rounded candidate and likely the one of the group (both sides) most likely to be able to bring some unity to the divide.

He's probably in too late and Team Huntsman is not very encouraging.

I think he could win convincingly against HC but doubt his ability to get to that point.
 
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alexmanu said:
Out of the Republican field I think there's only a few guys that could win the general election:

John Kasich (Dems probably praying he isn't the nominee)
Rand Paul (I think he could galvanize a lot of support vs Hillary ticket)
Jeb Bush (not a fan but he has a lot of political capital and he is more likable than Hillary)
Scott Walker (perennial election winner but social conservative) A theocrat won't win the general.
Marco Rubio (not particularly special but smart and hispanic, I think he would be a good VP choice) He's an empty suit, though I agree would be a solid VP choice.
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Agree on the first three and, although he won't win the GOP nomination, I think Christie could also win the general.
 
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