The right-wing has to almost constantly rebrand itself once the previous brand name (Bush went for "compassionate conservative") has been show to mean "run of the mill right-winger". I expect that once the primaries are over, elected officials using the term "Tea Party" will drop off dramatically.
US Presidential Election: Tuesday November 6th, 2012
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The right-wing has to almost constantly rebrand itself once the previous brand name (Bush went for "compassionate conservative") has been show to mean "run of the mill right-winger". I expect that once the primaries are over, elected officials using the term "Tea Party" will drop off dramatically.
John Huntsman is now running.
His wife deserves additional scrutiny.
His wife deserves additional scrutiny.
I just saw a bunch of fit blondes on the news.
Mormon birds must be gagging for it since they always churn out loads of kids.
Mormon birds must be gagging for it since they always churn out loads of kids.
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Michele Bachmann formally announces candidacy for GOP presidential nomination. Bachmann announces White House 2012 bid – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs
Sarah Palin won't be happy with that.
Michele Bachmann formally announces candidacy for GOP presidential nomination. Bachmann announces White House 2012 bid – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs
Sarah Palin won't be happy with that.
she is tieing Romney for top spot 
love it.
love it.
She also said she has the spirit of Waterloo, Iowa's John Wayne.
Unfortunately, the John Wayne from Waterloo is actually John Wayne Gacy.
Nice try though Michele.
Unfortunately, the John Wayne from Waterloo is actually John Wayne Gacy.
Nice try though Michele.
She has lizard eyes.
I'd still dog the arse off it though.
I'd still dog the arse off it though.
She's more mental than Palin, I reckon. But also more electable.
She's definitely cleverer than Palin. Bat-shit crazy, though. The 2012 presidential campaign will be a walk in the park for Obama if she wins the Republican nomination. It would basically be a case of him sitting back and looking cool while watching her soak up the kind of uber-conservative shit, from even more bat-shit crazy members of the Tea Party, that puts moderates off voting for the GOP.
More mental than Palin? That can't be good?
All good fun, unless the economy tanks again and she wins.
In that case I might move to Mars. Or even Australia.
In that case I might move to Mars. Or even Australia.
Tough call. On the one hand, you've got an inhospitable climate with land incapable of supporting human civilization. On the other, it's awfully hard to catch United matches on Mars.
Pauline just lost yet another bid to get back into politics in the NSW senate. Even in defeat she managed to embarrass herself yet again while costing the taxpayer a fortune.
So Australia is a safe choice. Ish.
So Australia is a safe choice. Ish.
No way, Palin is batshit crazy but I sense it's a bit of an act with Bachmann. She's a typical repressed Minnesotan and will suffer from the increased scrutiny of a national campaign.
It'll be Romney vs Obama.
Bachmann is proud that John Wayne was also born in Waterloo Iowa.
err.. Gacy that is...
what a loon.
err.. Gacy that is...
what a loon.
Too bad the idiot leading the country is still in power.
Huntsman will be the best shot the GOP has, but they wont go for him because he is not out of his mind. Romney has so much flip-flops he could open a warehouse to store them all.
I honestly dont know who they will pick. But he or she will end up scring away the independents.
I was hoping Palin would join the race just for comedic value.
I don't think Romney would cost the Republicans independent voters, don't think his lack of a spine is an issue for them...it's probably a good thing, shows he won't go in with a set ideological agenda.
But he will lose conservative votes, the sane, middle of the road republicans will vote for him, but I'm unsure as to how much support the bible thumpers will give him. Anyone remember his numbers from the last time? Mind you, the republican base is so upset at not being in power, they might vote for just about anyone if it meant, Obama not getting a 2nd term.
But he will lose conservative votes, the sane, middle of the road republicans will vote for him, but I'm unsure as to how much support the bible thumpers will give him. Anyone remember his numbers from the last time? Mind you, the republican base is so upset at not being in power, they might vote for just about anyone if it meant, Obama not getting a 2nd term.
Considering the attack ads will run on the failures of the stimulus, QE (so far), the deficit and the national debt, I'd be surprised if they didn't come out for him.
Romney's essentially a Republican John Kerry. He's completely devoid of any character and is a rich cnut. When he grabs Bachmann/Palin/Cain for a running mate he'll doom his chances.
John Howard is no longer there. Keep up.
Pawlenty will be his VP.
Letterman said comparing Bachman to 'flakes' may be insulting to Kellogs.
David Axelrod: Romney is the favorite for nomination, Bachmann could win Iowa David Axelrod: Romney "favorite," but Bachmann could win Iowa - Political Hotsheet - CBS News
no Republican will win Minnesota.
If Romney is nominated, the party won't stand for a running mate that doesn't bring the red meat. It'll be someone of the Bachmann/Palin/Newt variety.
Bachman is bat-shit crazy. loads of video the dems can play with all the stuff she has said.
get your popcorns ready.
So whats the latest then?
Seems to be some interesting developments from the Republican Reichstag with religious nutcase Rick Perry entering the race.
So if I have this down correct, the leading GOP candidates are now Romney, Perry and Bachmann? Jesus wept.
Seems to be some interesting developments from the Republican Reichstag with religious nutcase Rick Perry entering the race.
So if I have this down correct, the leading GOP candidates are now Romney, Perry and Bachmann? Jesus wept.
If Bachmann or Perry win, it will be 10x worse than the worst of Bush Jr.
What are Ron Paul's chances this time round? Seems to be the only candidate who isn't batshit insane, isn't a corporate-whore, and actually likes to distance himself from gung-ho foreign policy.
Ron Paul is a different kind of crazy. People like to point out his opposition to the wars, his general foreign policy, and stuff like his opinions on the war against drugs, but he comes with his own bag of crazy.
It goes on and on.
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It goes on and on.
Oh he's definitely crazy, and I'd never vote for him if I were a US citizen. BUT, as an outsider and from a more personal view I'd much prefer him to someone like Obama, if it means that there's less of the US meddling in the Middle East.
He's one of those fringe candidates who runs despite not having any hope of winning. His main goal is to raise awareness about his policy ideas.
Bachmann wont get the nomination.
The greatest threat to Obama is either Pawlenty or Huntsman. Neither are batshit crazy.
But it will probably be Perry imo.
Perry will be a serious threat to Obama. He's not much of a known commodity, but anyone who is the Governor of Texas is pretty much guaranteed to hold down the south. It would be very close.
Perry SHOULD be a known commodity. He's an economically ignorant warhawk Republican Governor of Texas who thinks he speaks directly to God. We've been there.
Let's hope God isn't listening this time.
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