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Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:41 pm to
Posted by AUbagman
LA
Member since Jun 2014
10582 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:41 pm to
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Meh. He panders far more than his father ever did. No need to pander to the far right fricksticks that are going to vote Republican regardless.


His father didn't pander at all, and you see how far that got him - nowhere near the nomination. Of course you have to pander if you're running under a D/R ticket.

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He's no Libertarian. He's a Republican trying to wear Libertarian clothing.



Just because he's more politically astute than Ron, doesn't mean he doesn't share most of his beliefs. Growing up in his house had to have some kind of lasting impact on him.
Posted by Duke
Twin Lakes, CO
Member since Jan 2008
35703 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:42 pm to
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Do you think that they're going to vote for the Democrat?


He's got to win the nomination for that to matter. It's a big field playing to different sub groups of conservatives. He's got to get some of the more traditional conservatives to come with him.
Posted by CatFan81
Decatur, GA
Member since May 2009
47188 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:43 pm to
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Growing up in his house had to have some kind of lasting impact on him.


I grew up in my parents house and it had no lasting impact on me.
Posted by CatFan81
Decatur, GA
Member since May 2009
47188 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:43 pm to
Meh. I'll stick with Gary Johnson. He's a better candidate anyway.
Posted by Rebel Land Shark
Member since Jul 2013
30177 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:43 pm to
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If those aren't his stances, he should fricking say what they are.


Politics = Lying 101
Posted by 5thTiger
Member since Nov 2014
7996 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:44 pm to
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Just because he's more politically astute than Ron, doesn't mean he doesn't share most of his beliefs. Growing up in his house had to have some kind of lasting impact on him


You can bet if he does get the nomination (highly unlikely but somewhat possible IMO) that his Dad will certainly be one of his most trusted advisers. Politics is all about pandering, anyone who wants legitimately to win will pander.
Posted by Duke
Twin Lakes, CO
Member since Jan 2008
35703 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:44 pm to
One who certainly won't win.
Posted by CatFan81
Decatur, GA
Member since May 2009
47188 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:46 pm to
I know that. It's my vote though. I'm not wasting it on Hillary or the Republican nominee.
Posted by AUbagman
LA
Member since Jun 2014
10582 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:48 pm to
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I grew up in my parents house and it had no lasting impact on me


We all want to believe that.

Regardless, I think he has been groomed for this for a while. I voted for Johnson last election, but if Rand gets the nomination, I'll throw my support that way. He actually has a shot at the oval office and would have his father to answer to.
Posted by Vols&Shaft83
Throbbing Member
Member since Dec 2012
69954 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:48 pm to
If Paul's the nominee, I'll vote for him .


If Bush is the nominee, I'm voting for Gary Johnson again
Posted by 3nOut
Central Texas, TX
Member since Jan 2013
29099 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:52 pm to
If Paul, Cruz, Lee, or Rubio is on the ballot in November, I'll be halfway happy to pull a lever for the first time in 15 years.

If it's Bush, I will just cry.

Cruz and Rubio are sorta meh, but light years better than the last 2 candidates.
Posted by AUbagman
LA
Member since Jun 2014
10582 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:55 pm to


The Bush name is toxic, warranted or not. If the Republicans give him the nomination, I don't see how anyone in their right mind could continue to support that party.
Posted by 5thTiger
Member since Nov 2014
7996 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:58 pm to
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The Bush name is toxic, warranted or not. If the Republicans give him the nomination, I don't see how anyone in their right mind could continue to support that party.


I would be very interested to see a Bush vs Clinton general...both have skeletons that could take them down.
Posted by CatFan81
Decatur, GA
Member since May 2009
47188 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 4:01 pm to
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I would be very interested to see a Bush vs Clinton general...both have skeletons that could take them down.


Clinton would win. In a landslide.
Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
91181 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 4:02 pm to
The far right won't vote for him in the primaries if he doesn't pander to them. If Rand gets nominated he will then change to a more libertarian stance in the general election IMO.

There is no perfect candidate. Rand is solid though and would make a good president
Posted by 3nOut
Central Texas, TX
Member since Jan 2013
29099 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 4:08 pm to
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Clinton would win. In a land slide


I literally could see myself voting for Hillary over Jeb.

It just hurt to say that.
Posted by CatFan81
Decatur, GA
Member since May 2009
47188 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 4:09 pm to
I can't vote in the primaries anyway, so I guess we'll see.
Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
91181 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 4:09 pm to
HRC is already dropping in the polls. She isn't a likeable person, she won't win anything in a landslide.
Posted by Roger Klarvin
DFW
Member since Nov 2012
46617 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 4:09 pm to
I think Paul just realizes that doing things the way his dad did doesnt work in this country. You have to play the two party system to have any real shot of getting elected.
Posted by PrivatePublic
Member since Nov 2012
17848 posts
Posted on 4/10/15 at 4:19 pm to
I don't even care about the primaries because I know Clinton is going to win it all and I fricking hate this country for it.
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