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It is a stupid thing to elect somebody because you think it is "their turn". (Original Post) leeroysphitz Apr 2014 OP
Children and the GOP. eom MohRokTah Apr 2014 #1
And many Dems as well FiveGoodMen Apr 2014 #10
Whose turn is it? Peacetrain Apr 2014 #2
It's Jeb Bush's turn in the GOP. MohRokTah Apr 2014 #3
No, I think it would be Santorum (as you point out) or Paul Ryan, the previous VP candidate. Jim Lane Apr 2014 #11
Thus pointing out how perception... Wounded Bear Apr 2014 #14
Yep, no groupthink going on on our side. lol leeroysphitz Apr 2014 #5
That's how big Bush got the nomination. nt City Lights Apr 2014 #4
... and Dole, and McCain (after shrub), and Romney. JoePhilly Apr 2014 #6
Didn't Ann Romney say it was "Mitt's turn" to be President? BuelahWitch Apr 2014 #7
True. But I will say this: I think it's a Progressive's turn. NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #8
I don't know if this is in relation to Hillary Clinton or in reference to switching el_bryanto Apr 2014 #9
I'm confident it's about Hillary Clinton. Paladin Apr 2014 #18
Who does that? nt pnwmom Apr 2014 #12
well, Ann Romney tried it last go-round. magical thyme Apr 2014 #13
The last two republican presidential nominees have been the runners up of the previous contest JVS Apr 2014 #15
I agree. But I will be supporting HRC because she is the most qualified potential candidate arely staircase Apr 2014 #16
It's stupid to nominate them for that reason. You nominate them if they can be elected. McCamy Taylor Apr 2014 #17
These aren't sophisticated people LittleBlue Apr 2014 #19

Peacetrain

(22,877 posts)
2. Whose turn is it?
Wed Apr 16, 2014, 12:25 PM
Apr 2014

Democrats go their own way on that.. Republicans not so much... and who they have in their lineup right now is pretty sad

 

MohRokTah

(15,429 posts)
3. It's Jeb Bush's turn in the GOP.
Wed Apr 16, 2014, 12:26 PM
Apr 2014

Though I think Rick Santorum would have an argument that it's his turn since he held out the longest against Romney

 

Jim Lane

(11,175 posts)
11. No, I think it would be Santorum (as you point out) or Paul Ryan, the previous VP candidate.
Sat Apr 19, 2014, 01:47 PM
Apr 2014

Jeb has a lot of establishment support but he's not the "it's his turn" candidate.

My guess is that either Santorum or Ryan would be an easier opponent for the Democrat to defeat. Jeb has the handicap of the Bush name but otherwise is generally perceived as more moderate and sensible than either of those two.

BuelahWitch

(9,083 posts)
7. Didn't Ann Romney say it was "Mitt's turn" to be President?
Wed Apr 16, 2014, 12:28 PM
Apr 2014

I seem to remember that too. I thought it was stupid language.

 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
8. True. But I will say this: I think it's a Progressive's turn.
Wed Apr 16, 2014, 12:28 PM
Apr 2014

We haven't had one in a HELL of a long time!

el_bryanto

(11,804 posts)
9. I don't know if this is in relation to Hillary Clinton or in reference to switching
Wed Apr 16, 2014, 12:31 PM
Apr 2014

which political party holds office regularly.

If it's in relationship to Hillary Clinton - I think the argument is more that she has experience and has served the Democratic party loyally for years, and the party should reward her loyalty and service, and recognize her experience by giving her the chance to run. That's not an argument I buy (because I think we should have a more liberal candidate), but it's understandable.

If it's in relation to changing parties - it's pretty goofy, like the argument for divided government. It might well make sense for a party who favors change in one house and a party who wants to limit change in the other, but the Republicans these days are so far round the bend, I can't understand thinking that you can have any balance with them.

Bryant

Paladin

(28,261 posts)
18. I'm confident it's about Hillary Clinton.
Sat Apr 19, 2014, 03:19 PM
Apr 2014

As far as the next Democratic presidential candidate goes, I'm backing whoever gives us the maximum opportunity to keep the White House out of Republican hands. I may not like all of Ms. Clinton's political viewpoints, but the possibility of all three branches of the federal government being under radical conservative control---and let's not kid ourselves, that's where things stand---is completely unacceptable. For the time being, I'm putting my ideological wish list aside as an impractical luxury, and once she makes her candidacy official, I'm supporting Hillary.
 

magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
13. well, Ann Romney tried it last go-round.
Sat Apr 19, 2014, 01:51 PM
Apr 2014

And Jeb is probably thinking it, although is likely clever enough not to say it out loud...

JVS

(61,935 posts)
15. The last two republican presidential nominees have been the runners up of the previous contest
Sat Apr 19, 2014, 03:06 PM
Apr 2014

arely staircase

(12,482 posts)
16. I agree. But I will be supporting HRC because she is the most qualified potential candidate
Sat Apr 19, 2014, 03:13 PM
Apr 2014

and will make a great president.

 

LittleBlue

(10,362 posts)
19. These aren't sophisticated people
Sat Apr 19, 2014, 03:23 PM
Apr 2014

Unfortunately they make up the majority of voters.

They fall for mindless slogans like that one, like "he was for it before he was against it", "they hate our freedom" and countless others.

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