Republican Primaries/Caucuses - Page 2

***CaptHayfever*** · 01-16-2012, 08:47 PM

^Which presents an interesting paradox, since if he had stayed in despite the now-apparent futility of his campaign, it would've shown him not to be sane. He could only prove himself fit for the job by ceasing to pursue it.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Bomby · 01-17-2012, 08:39 PM

Do not let the "libertarian" label bamboozle you, Ron Paul's social views are as malicious as his economic views.

**Deku Trii** · 01-21-2012, 08:12 PM

Ha, Newt is going to win South Carolina.

**Valigarmander** · 02-08-2012, 01:19 AM

Santorum came first in Minnesota, Missouri, and Colorado.

I guess I didn't give him enough credit. I still don't expect him to beat Romney for the nomination, though.

***CaptHayfever*** · 02-08-2012, 02:39 AM

The "good" news is, Missouri is having a caucus this year, so the primary result is non-binding.
The bad news is, knowing that the primary was non-binding led many MO voters (my sister & father included) not to even bother voting today.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Sim Kid · 02-08-2012, 03:48 PM

Someone went around and said "Why weren't you at the Caucus voting for Ron Paul last night?" to me on Campus.

I responded with, "I'm a registerred independent - last I checked, we weren't allowed to vote in caucuses. And if we were, we'd vote for Santorum to sabotage the GOP since we don't intend to vote for them anyways."

***CaptHayfever*** · 02-08-2012, 11:23 PM

^I don't like that plan. I'd rather get the best possible candidate from each party to minimize how screwed we are in November, regardless of who wins.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Bomby · 02-09-2012, 12:54 AM

^ I agree... Which is why I "supported" Huntsman, who I still would not have chosen over Obama.

Not that I would really consider Obama the best candidate from the Democrats, either, but he's kind of the default candidate (for rather obvious reasons), and I'm too much of a defeatist/practical person to vote for a third party candidate who I agree with more than either of the two major parties.

Of the people left, I don't know who I would favor over the others. Santorum is easily my least favorite, and I'm much less than fond of the other three as well.

Sim Kid · 02-09-2012, 10:52 AM

When was I ever fond of any of them? :P I didn't even vote for Obama in 2008 - I'm going to once again protest-vote.

**Deku Trii** · 02-09-2012, 01:10 PM

I might vote 3rd party if I like somebody. I don't really live in a swing state, so it wouldn't hurt anything.

Bomby · 02-09-2012, 01:24 PM

I would say I have moderately positive feelings toward Obama. As I mentioned before, I'd prefer a more progressive liberal third party candidate, but I'm not going to risk my vote in a swing state. If he's been a bit ineffective as a president, it's because the Republicans in congress have been dragging him down. Health care reform is probably the most important issue (among several issues) for me, and the Affordable Health Care act was most definitely a step in the right direction, but not as sweeping of a reform as it should have been.

***CaptHayfever*** · 02-10-2012, 12:36 AM

^That bill had the word "affordable" in the name!?

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

**Valigarmander** · 04-11-2012, 07:53 AM

Santorum is ou, if there was still any doubt it would be Romney.

Panfan · 04-11-2012, 11:21 AM

I never thought that Santorum would get the nomination, but I'm so happy he's out.

Sim Kid · 04-11-2012, 02:23 PM

Santorum's out. Our response?

Click to view video.

01-16-2012, 08:47 PM	#21
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	^Which presents an interesting paradox, since if he had stayed in despite the now-apparent futility of his campaign, it would've shown him not to be sane. He could only prove himself fit for the job by ceasing to pursue it. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

01-17-2012, 08:39 PM	#22
Bomby You just freaking blew Joe Biden's mind! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: WHAT?house Gender: Posts: 19,491 Thanks: 513 Thanked 1,449 Times in 849 Posts Blog Entries: 5	Do not let the "libertarian" label bamboozle you, Ron Paul's social views are as malicious as his economic views.

01-21-2012, 08:12 PM	#23
Deku Trii PP&R Mod Current Events Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texas Gender: Posts: 9,031 Thanks: 521 Thanked 1,099 Times in 583 Posts	Ha, Newt is going to win South Carolina.

02-08-2012, 01:19 AM	#24
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	Santorum came first in Minnesota, Missouri, and Colorado. I guess I didn't give him enough credit. I still don't expect him to beat Romney for the nomination, though.

02-08-2012, 02:39 AM	#25
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	The "good" news is, Missouri is having a caucus this year, so the primary result is non-binding. The bad news is, knowing that the primary was non-binding led many MO voters (my sister & father included) not to even bother voting today. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

02-08-2012, 03:48 PM	#26
Sim Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The state of Denial Gender: Posts: 8,884 Thanks: 80 Thanked 198 Times in 122 Posts	Someone went around and said "Why weren't you at the Caucus voting for Ron Paul last night?" to me on Campus. I responded with, "I'm a registerred independent - last I checked, we weren't allowed to vote in caucuses. And if we were, we'd vote for Santorum to sabotage the GOP since we don't intend to vote for them anyways."

02-08-2012, 11:23 PM	#27
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	^I don't like that plan. I'd rather get the best possible candidate from each party to minimize how screwed we are in November, regardless of who wins. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

02-09-2012, 12:54 AM	#28
Bomby You just freaking blew Joe Biden's mind! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: WHAT?house Gender: Posts: 19,491 Thanks: 513 Thanked 1,449 Times in 849 Posts Blog Entries: 5	^ I agree... Which is why I "supported" Huntsman, who I still would not have chosen over Obama. Not that I would really consider Obama the best candidate from the Democrats, either, but he's kind of the default candidate (for rather obvious reasons), and I'm too much of a defeatist/practical person to vote for a third party candidate who I agree with more than either of the two major parties. Of the people left, I don't know who I would favor over the others. Santorum is easily my least favorite, and I'm much less than fond of the other three as well.

02-09-2012, 10:52 AM	#29
Sim Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The state of Denial Gender: Posts: 8,884 Thanks: 80 Thanked 198 Times in 122 Posts	When was I ever fond of any of them? :P I didn't even vote for Obama in 2008 - I'm going to once again protest-vote.

02-09-2012, 01:10 PM	#30
Deku Trii PP&R Mod Current Events Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texas Gender: Posts: 9,031 Thanks: 521 Thanked 1,099 Times in 583 Posts	I might vote 3rd party if I like somebody. I don't really live in a swing state, so it wouldn't hurt anything.

02-09-2012, 01:24 PM	#31
Bomby You just freaking blew Joe Biden's mind! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: WHAT?house Gender: Posts: 19,491 Thanks: 513 Thanked 1,449 Times in 849 Posts Blog Entries: 5	I would say I have moderately positive feelings toward Obama. As I mentioned before, I'd prefer a more progressive liberal third party candidate, but I'm not going to risk my vote in a swing state. If he's been a bit ineffective as a president, it's because the Republicans in congress have been dragging him down. Health care reform is probably the most important issue (among several issues) for me, and the Affordable Health Care act was most definitely a step in the right direction, but not as sweeping of a reform as it should have been.

02-10-2012, 12:36 AM	#32
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	^That bill had the word "affordable" in the name!? And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

04-11-2012, 07:53 AM	#33
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	Santorum is ou, if there was still any doubt it would be Romney.

04-11-2012, 11:21 AM	#34
Panfan AND HE PRAYS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grayskull Gender: Posts: 18,806 Thanks: 1,405 Thanked 2,250 Times in 1,338 Posts Blog Entries: 15	I never thought that Santorum would get the nomination, but I'm so happy he's out.