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Blaukraut

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12. Right now, not very high. They will wait and see for now.

Reply to Beachnutt (Original post)

Sat Feb 13, 2021, 07:26 PM

Feb 2021

If it looks like the republican party is not going to snap out of its thrall to Trump by the midterms, they may switch to Indy. If, on the other hand, their adherence to principle will seem to pay off, they'll probably stick it out to become the standard bearers of the new and improved GOP.

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What are the chances that Romney and a cpl more switch party? [View all] Beachnutt Feb 2021 OP

At this point, Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #1

What would make my day Nikki28 Feb 2021 #2

I was talking about that with my husband earlier after the vote. onecaliberal Feb 2021 #3

They might have to. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2021 #4

Indie maybe. Doubt any would go full on D...nt Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #5

Wouldn't they have to choose a party to caucus with? DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2021 #10

I don't think it's mandatory. They wouldn't be able to do much without it, though...nt Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #13

Agree indie...may be possible. Murkowski's said no to switching parties. Hortensis Feb 2021 #14

Zero SoonerPride Feb 2021 #6

IF they did (hope someone is discussing this with them) bluestarone Feb 2021 #7

Somewhere between zero and zero. Bleacher Creature Feb 2021 #8

Zero Point Zero nt sfstaxprep Feb 2021 #9

I agree BainsBane Feb 2021 #11

Right now, not very high. They will wait and see for now. Blaukraut Feb 2021 #12

Zero. LakeArenal Feb 2021 #15

Best. Edit. Ever. flying rabbit Feb 2021 #18

No chance for Romney SCantiGOP Feb 2021 #16

Not a chance LuvLoogie Feb 2021 #17

Maybe not zero but a number approaching zero. TomSlick Feb 2021 #19

Independent is very possible. roamer65 Feb 2021 #20