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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:28 PM Original message |
***GOP Rumor: McCain will Replace Palin Soon *** |
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stopbush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
1. Could be. Condi Rice or Colin Powell are the obvious choices. Maybe Romney. |
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NotThisTime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:30 PM Response to Reply #1 |
8. Powell would NEVER do it |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:58 PM Response to Reply #8 |
57. Never say never. |
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dchill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:38 PM Response to Reply #57 |
99. Especially about Powell. |
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angee_is_mad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 11:14 PM Response to Reply #99 |
183. Powell WOULD NOT do that to Barack, GUARANTEED |
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cyr330 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:59 PM Response to Reply #8 |
151. Powell is a lying sack of shit with no principle. |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:21 PM Response to Reply #151 |
161. At one time I adored that man. |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:13 PM Response to Reply #1 |
154. Doesn't matter who he picks... |
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tiptoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:18 PM Response to Reply #1 |
159. Who will replace McCain? |
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Chasing Dreams (294 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 11:34 PM Response to Reply #159 |
184. That's what I was thinking too. McCain will drop out due to a "recurrence of cancer," |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
2. I hope they do. Those evangelicals will go NUTS. |
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mamalone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:43 PM Response to Reply #2 |
44. Man-O-man... you don't know the half of it! |
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trueblue2007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:27 PM Response to Reply #44 |
140. I hope so. sarah the PIG is simply not qualified to be president |
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Cheap_Trick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:06 PM Response to Reply #2 |
72. Short ride on the short bus for those whackadoodles..... |
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oldtime dfl_er (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
3. I'm skeptical |
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tosh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:35 PM Response to Reply #3 |
28. Wouldn't it, now. |
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dchill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:41 PM Response to Reply #28 |
101. Could you please pass the popcorn? |
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tosh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:22 PM Response to Reply #101 |
163. Sure! There's plenty now. |
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Arkana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:30 PM Response to Original message |
4. No offense, but who are you to have this "inside information"? |
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NotThisTime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:30 PM Response to Original message |
5. If he does that, he's doomed, he's probably doomed anyhow |
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Pirate Smile (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:30 PM Response to Original message |
6. No way. It would demoralize his base. Not.Going.To.Happen. |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:31 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. They feel the base has no choice but to vote for McCain |
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MindMatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:02 PM Response to Reply #14 |
66. That would be the stupidest move in the history of American politics |
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MindMatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:05 PM Response to Reply #66 |
71. I should have said, with one big disclaimer |
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quakerboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:07 PM Response to Reply #71 |
134. damned if the Media |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:29 PM Response to Reply #71 |
142. I think the big problem is.... |
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MindMatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:39 PM Response to Reply #142 |
165. Naw. She can bluff her way through the debate |
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Kurovski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 05:25 PM Response to Reply #165 |
206. They can also place a radio device in her hairdo. |
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trueblue2007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:37 PM Response to Reply #71 |
145. Maybe it is the National Enquirer story. |
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MindMatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:45 PM Response to Reply #145 |
166. That story doesn't do it |
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Lancer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:08 PM Response to Reply #66 |
74. 2nd stupidest! n/t |
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dchill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:44 PM Response to Reply #66 |
104. And the second-stupidest move... |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:59 PM Response to Reply #66 |
113. Er... the race is for 2nd place. |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:59 PM Response to Reply #14 |
152. It is clear that McCain is slipping in the polls because his foot keeps slipping into his mouth! |
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jeffrey_X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 05:24 PM Response to Reply #6 |
205. Agreed. Especially after his strong and emphatic words about Palin last night on 60 minutes. |
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anneboleyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 05:43 PM Response to Reply #6 |
214. I don't think this will happen either. They would rather weather a storm than get rid of Palin which |
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Sanity Claws (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:30 PM Response to Original message |
7. I hope he does |
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greenbriar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:30 PM Response to Original message |
9. should highlight what kind of decision maker mcnasty is... |
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fed_up_mother (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
10. My take - IF it's true, they are scared shitless about her debating on issues |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:33 PM Response to Reply #10 |
22. I think he knows he is clueless on the economy and needs help. |
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greblc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:47 PM Response to Reply #10 |
50. Anyone who would even think about voting for a Beauty Queen doesn't... |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
11. Hasn't hit Intrade, fwiw. |
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d_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
12. I don't buy it. It would be a total disaster for his campaign. |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:43 PM Response to Reply #12 |
45. well part of the reasoning would be that this election is dumed anyway and it is |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 05:23 PM Response to Reply #45 |
204. it wouldn't help Romney to be viewed as a stand-in replacement |
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kstewart33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
13. Makes no sense at all. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
15. Oh, my. Before I read this, I was thinking mcbush would be taking |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
16. If that's true, it will be the end for McCain. |
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Epiphany4z (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
17. no way he can drop her |
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codjh9 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
18. The good thing is, even if he chooses a 'better' candidate (that'll be debateable since it'll |
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LiberadorHugo (557 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
19. How can you be friends with TX GOPers? |
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codjh9 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:38 PM Response to Reply #19 |
38. Ha ha! Good question! Yeah, I have VERY few Repub. friends OR relatives that I talk to. |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:58 PM Response to Reply #19 |
112. Welcome to DU! I know what you mean. |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
20. I hope it's Romney. The evangelical crowd won't be as enthused about him |
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MindMatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:09 PM Response to Reply #20 |
75. Do Mormons ever speak in tongues? |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 04:53 PM Response to Reply #75 |
198. They "believe " in it, but don't practice it. |
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Spritz57 (354 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 04:59 PM Response to Reply #75 |
200. No but they do wear magic underwear! |
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krawhitham (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:33 PM Response to Original message |
21. It is too late in many states to drop her from ticket |
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fed_up_mother (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:33 PM Response to Original message |
23. One more thing - the fundies and corporate types are still fighting for control of Tx |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:35 PM Response to Reply #23 |
30. True. It's amounting to a huge power struggle in the GOP between |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:33 PM Response to Original message |
24. I don't believe this. |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:38 PM Response to Reply #24 |
37. It's the same "swinging for the fence in the bottom of the ninth inning" |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:41 PM Response to Reply #37 |
41. It's beyond a desperate move, though. |
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faithfulcitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:34 PM Response to Original message |
25. I can see him getting pressure, but just like the Spain fiasco, they'll stick to their guns rather |
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Loge23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:34 PM Response to Original message |
26. She stays, unless Troopergate takes off |
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MindMatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:19 PM Response to Reply #26 |
87. Troopergate will never hagve legs, but don't rule out |
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Blondiegrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 10:56 PM Response to Reply #26 |
181. Ditto everything you said. n/t |
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Motown_Johnny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
27. Didn't McCain want Lieberman? If he must replace Palin might he not go for his first choice now? |
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Demobrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:35 PM Original message |
What? Get up in front of the whole world and admit he screwed up? |
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Eric J in MN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
35. Yes, if the McCain campaign won't admit that he misunderstood a question... |
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sunnybrook (986 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 07:59 PM Response to Original message |
173. they could do something nutso like that |
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Catshrink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
29. More likely Palin will drop McSame. |
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Ediacara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
31. I've been hearing this since day one |
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Kingofalldems (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
32. I bet a million billion dollars he doesn't |
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abumbyanyothername (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:15 PM Response to Reply #32 |
82. bet a million bucks |
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BklynChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
33. I'll believe it when I see it. I hope it's true, will reveal what a colossal mess of a campaign |
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dennis4868 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
34. NO WAY.... |
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napi21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
36. Sounds like wishful thinking to me. Remember, Pubs don't admit |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:39 PM Response to Reply #36 |
40. The smart ones with a helluva lot to lose do |
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napi21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:05 PM Response to Reply #40 |
69. I suspect many of them USED to have a lot of money! Those billions |
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OmahaBlueDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
39. Anchor? Jeeze o flip -- McSame is the anchor |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
42. "more time with my family" |
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Parker CA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:55 PM Response to Reply #42 |
56. I'd say the chance of this is slim to none, but if it does happen |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:31 PM Response to Reply #42 |
92. That's a good out... Trig gets "sick" |
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Tumbulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 11:07 PM Response to Reply #42 |
182. I agree with you and those will be her fake lines |
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jberryhill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 12:22 AM Response to Reply #42 |
186. Reflecting on that... |
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wildflower (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
43. Is it possible she could resign voluntarily (at least to the public eye) |
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Tansy_Gold (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
46. RNC rules come into play. She's the party's nominee, not |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:46 PM Response to Reply #46 |
48. The nominee is head of the party. |
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Tansy_Gold (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:59 PM Response to Reply #48 |
60. But the nominee is not "the party" |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:45 PM Response to Original message |
47. Maybe the fat cats are more worried about what happens if he WINS. |
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Disturbed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:54 PM Response to Reply #47 |
54. It is a good rumor. It puts a negative on Pit Bull Palin. |
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howmad1 (959 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:40 PM Response to Reply #47 |
146. Do you really think Sarah Moose would have any influence...... |
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Schema Thing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
49. I imagine it's true that the GOP is talking about this. I just think it very unlikely |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:48 PM Response to Original message |
51. More likely that Palin replaces the doddering deadweight, IMHO. nt |
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jacksonian (699 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
52. I've heard this rumor, too |
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otohara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
53. That Would Be Hillarious |
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votetastic (350 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:54 PM Response to Original message |
55. So he'll be forced to go with his SECOND choice? |
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That Is Quite Enough (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
58. Not going to happen. |
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VoodooGuru (327 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
59. Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. |
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MindMatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
61. That rumor is 100% bogus, but I hope I'll see it crawling on an CNN or Faux screen |
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ladywnch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
62. He's screwed then. no matter who he replaces her with. |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
63. Bullshit. I'll believe that when I see it. |
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zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
64. McCain would lose 10% points immediately if he replaced Palin |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:40 PM Response to Reply #64 |
100. Possibly. But the thinking is to stop the bleeding in McCain's poll numbers |
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blue_onyx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
65. I would be shocked if she was replaced |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:03 PM Response to Original message |
67. I'm not doubting your sources, but I can't imagine how it could happen |
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Lost-in-FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:03 PM Response to Original message |
68. The hockey moms are going to get pissed!! I'm series!11!111 nt |
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bridgit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:05 PM Response to Original message |
70. He can change one every day till the polls open republicans are still going down |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:07 PM Response to Original message |
73. It has seemed to me that Palin was chosen for McCain |
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RooseveltTruman (92 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:10 PM Response to Original message |
76. I'd be shocked |
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nyccitizen (309 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:10 PM Response to Original message |
77. Unless he can replace her with Jesus himself, not gonna happen. nt |
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bmbmd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:43 PM Response to Reply #77 |
126. Evangelicals would never vote for Jesus. |
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4_Legs_Good (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
78. The big question is can he replace McCain??? |
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jberryhill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 12:25 AM Response to Reply #78 |
187. He's tried that... what... twice already /nt |
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CakeGrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
79. It'd be great, but I won't count on it. BUT the blogs can *keep* up the pressure |
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ailsagirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
80. Nothing would surprise me at this juncture |
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Greg K (438 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
81. I'd love to see this, it would be the end of McCain politcally among women and evangelicals. |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
83. Not gonna happen just like Obama will never ever replace Biden (sick of those rumors) |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:25 PM Response to Reply #83 |
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Pisces (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:16 PM Response to Original message |
84. No way, wishful thinking. the base would go nuts if he replaced her with Romney. |
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11 Bravo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:17 PM Response to Original message |
85. Palin will put her lipstick on my dipstick before allowing herself to be forced off of the ticket. |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:19 PM Response to Original message |
86. If he replaces her he can kiss any shot at the WH goodbye, IMO... |
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npincus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:21 PM Response to Original message |
88. that would peel off the fundie wingnuts for good. |
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Danger Mouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:27 PM Response to Original message |
90. I HIGHLY doubt this will happen. If he did do it, he'd be screwed unless he picked Jesus himself... |
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mikekohr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:33 PM Response to Reply #90 |
93. Jesus Threw The Money Changers Out of the Temple, McCain and Republican Economic Policies |
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Danger Mouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:34 PM Response to Reply #93 |
95. I never said Jesus would like the Republicans |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:33 PM Response to Reply #90 |
94. RW fundamentalists would HATE Jesus Christ. He represents everything they despise. |
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anonymous171 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:30 PM Response to Original message |
91. Would be a good move, hopefully he won't do it. |
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EC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
96. Hope not |
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kitfalbo (237 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:36 PM Response to Original message |
97. Not happening |
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dchill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
98. Can he really do that? |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:42 PM Response to Reply #98 |
103. The Republican National Committee has authority to do it |
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dchill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:46 PM Response to Reply #103 |
105. Yes, I would assume that they do... |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
102. I encourage this rumor to be spread widely. |
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KansasVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
106. When will this place quit thinking any state party person knows shit??? |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:51 PM Response to Original message |
107. I think McCain should seriously consider Fred Thompson |
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spindrifter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:52 PM Response to Original message |
108. Highly doubtful. They would lose all those fundie women. |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:55 PM Response to Original message |
109. What a daft idea. |
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City Lights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:57 PM Response to Original message |
110. Interesting...especially in light of all the appearances she's canceled lately. |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:57 PM Response to Original message |
111. Maybe the Nat'l Enquirer |
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marions ghost (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 05:29 PM Response to Reply #111 |
209. you and I think alike LOL |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:00 PM Response to Original message |
114. He's gonna lose with Palin... |
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symbolman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:02 PM Response to Original message |
115. It doesn't MATTER if they win now, and I suspect they thought they'd lose all along |
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Abacus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
116. Not a chance, but the mere existence of the rumor is an insight into the level of disenchantment |
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Bombtrack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
117. I don't buy this post at all. Has "Gman" ever broken any news on DU before ? |
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Fla Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:05 PM Response to Original message |
118. NOOOOO...keep Palin |
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WeDidIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:06 PM Response to Original message |
119. Never. Gonna. Happen |
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Perky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
120. They have no choice but to keep her. |
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alcibiades_mystery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
121. They can't do it now |
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Mooney (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
122. McCain/Keyes '08!!!!!!!! |
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Iwillnevergiveup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
123. We have the upper hand on this one |
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1Hippiechick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:35 PM Response to Original message |
124. They couldn't get RID of her if they TRIED! She's IN & she ain't about to get OUT - McCain better |
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Vogon_Glory (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
125. McCain's Campaign's Got Palin to Have and to Hold |
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symbolman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
127. They'll dress her up in a wolf costume and dump her off |
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bmbmd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
128. Are these the same excellent sources in Texas |
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rosesaylavee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
129. Ahhh. Man! And I was just getting to know her better. |
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Doremus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
130. I *thought* something might be coming down after they cancelled the sold-out fundraising |
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K8-EEE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
131. Will she quit to "spend some time with her family" like Scoot McClellan |
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RollWithIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
132. It's funny how the "friend of mine" threads get kicked relentlessly.... |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:59 PM Response to Original message |
133. I'll bet not. A change at this late date will sink the campaign |
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nichomachus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:07 PM Response to Original message |
135. I have the whole story from an inside source |
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harry_pothead (752 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 11:56 PM Response to Reply #135 |
185. LOL nichomanchus. |
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complain jane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 12:32 AM Response to Reply #135 |
188. Then he looks even worse. Flip-flopper, confused... |
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Narkos (919 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
136. Ooooohhhh. I hope so. |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
137. Well, it does me good to think that Republicans are even talking |
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HelenWheels (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:21 PM Response to Original message |
138. There's a rumor that Clinton will replace Biden before the election too |
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MelSC (75 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:15 PM Response to Reply #138 |
156. I've heard that too |
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CakeGrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:17 PM Response to Reply #138 |
158. That's bunk. That all got started when Biden went out of his way to compliment Hillary |
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bluestateguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:23 PM Response to Original message |
139. Bullshit. If I'm wrong, I'll give $100 to the DNC |
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dgibby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
141. Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't K&R |
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starroute (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:30 PM Response to Original message |
143. How would that work in terms of the electoral college? |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
144. No way in hell. |
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Mayberry Machiavelli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:49 PM Response to Original message |
147. I don't think there is any way this would happen. Even though Palin is a horrible pick, and a net |
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Ioo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:54 PM Response to Original message |
148. McCain CAN'T replace her, ONLY RNC CAN - They nomn'ed her for VP |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:57 PM Response to Original message |
149. It would be entertaining, if completely surreal, to see the GOP stage a |
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vanderBeth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:58 PM Response to Original message |
150. A case of damned if he does, damned of he doesn't |
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Undercurrent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:10 PM Response to Original message |
153. I have to call bs on this unless |
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mtnsnake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:25 PM Response to Reply #153 |
164. Sometimes you just can't share those sources or it could get people fired or in trouble |
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EndElectoral (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
155. Not a chance...W/o her he'd be double digits behind with white women |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:16 PM Response to Original message |
157. He's dead either way....the only way he can win is to blantantly |
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Undercurrent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 08:01 PM Response to Reply #157 |
174. I really like the site |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 10:13 PM Response to Reply #174 |
175. tyvm...nt |
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progressiveforever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
160. Wouldn't that take her resignation at this point? |
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Top Cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
162. Doesn't matter who he picks.... We are head to the Whitehouse |
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theothersnippywshrub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
167. Not even remotely possible. She has energized the Night of the Broken Glass Republicans. |
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Kber (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 07:31 PM Response to Original message |
168. How, procedurally, would that work? |
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casus belli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 07:32 PM Response to Original message |
169. Operation Puma-magnet is a bust. I repeat operation Puma-magnet is a bust. n/t |
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TTUBatfan2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 07:38 PM Response to Original message |
170. Why in the hell would he replace her? |
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Orangepeel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 07:41 PM Response to Original message |
171. I don't doubt you've heard rumors. But I seriously doubt they are valid. |
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jzodda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 07:54 PM Response to Original message |
172. I doubt this will ever ever happen |
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DiamondKrosse (123 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 10:21 PM Response to Original message |
176. not happening, |
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KewlKat (867 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 10:26 PM Response to Original message |
177. Perhaps they're floating the rumor |
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davsand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 10:28 PM Response to Original message |
178. Self Deleted. |
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jacksonian (699 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 10:33 PM Response to Original message |
179. I think people are missing the point |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 12:37 AM Response to Reply #179 |
189. I am 99.99999999999999999999999% sure it won't happen. |
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jacksonian (699 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 12:59 AM Response to Reply #189 |
191. logic is that dropping her becomes why they lose |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 05:29 PM Response to Reply #191 |
208. there is no logic in that logic |
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comanche12 (25 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
180. w/Huckabee, whose son tortured a dog |
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amborin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 12:46 AM Response to Original message |
190. utter nonsense (pardon the pun) |
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curious one (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 01:19 AM Response to Original message |
192. It will not happen any time soon. |
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truthisfreedom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 01:22 AM Response to Original message |
193. Pfffft! |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 01:27 AM Response to Original message |
194. I'll believe it when I see it. |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 01:30 AM Response to Original message |
195. AJNTSA |
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Claire Beth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 06:15 AM Response to Original message |
196. I seriously doubt it...I'll believe it when it happens. n/t |
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Oak2004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
197. I'm absolutely sure there's pressure to dump Palin from the business "conservative" wing |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 05:32 PM Response to Reply #197 |
211. why would they want to dump her if they know it means there is no chance for McCain to win |
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Oak2004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 05:41 PM Response to Reply #211 |
213. It has to do with who controls the party |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 04:54 PM Response to Original message |
199. They wish. |
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Zero Division (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 05:13 PM Response to Original message |
201. They'll find some way around the abuse of power scandal. |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 05:21 PM Response to Original message |
202. Not. Going. To. Happen. |
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Kurovski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 05:22 PM Response to Original message |
203. I'm torn. I'd like to see her remain if she's going to drag the Party to the bottom. |
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x-g.o.p.er (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
207. No chance, no way |
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ShadowLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 05:30 PM Response to Original message |
210. But doing that would likely cause more harm then good for McCain |
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styersc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-22-08 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
212. McCain will not remove Palin before the election. We will after |
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