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A procrastination in of itself
#51852: Mar 26th 2013 at 11:42:39 AM

It's hard to defend all those massive gains unless a ton of uber loonies run for office.

So there is hope!

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
RadicalTaoist scratching at .8, just hopin' from the #GUniverse Since: Jan, 2001
scratching at .8, just hopin'
#51853: Mar 26th 2013 at 11:46:47 AM

I'm not going to make any predictions about the 2014 outcomes until after the primary season.

Share it so that people can get into this conversation, 'cause we're not the only ones who think like this.
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#51854: Mar 26th 2013 at 12:34:20 PM

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/03/26/poll-n-j-voters-not-sure-about-2016-for-christie-but-dont-mind-his-weight/?hpt=po_c2

So apparently the national GOP doesn't have much of a problem with Christie running, though his state seems to want to keep him on a governor. Of course the fringe of the party might go after him if he starts to win.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
RadicalTaoist scratching at .8, just hopin' from the #GUniverse Since: Jan, 2001
scratching at .8, just hopin'
#51856: Mar 26th 2013 at 12:48:07 PM

If the GOP doesn't pick up both houses in 2014, or the presidency in 2016, you're going to see a schism.

Share it so that people can get into this conversation, 'cause we're not the only ones who think like this.
terlwyth Since: Oct, 2010
#51857: Mar 26th 2013 at 2:06:46 PM

I'm predicting a 2016 win for the GOP,...also the Dems did take over during 2006 midterm,and 1986 midterm,so don't count them outta 2014 just yet.

The only thing I can see is a perhaps retaining of the Senate and maybe even gains,...but the rest doesn't look good for the Dems.

TheyCallMeTomu Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#51858: Mar 26th 2013 at 4:05:58 PM

It really depends on how insane the Republicans are over the next few years. Period. Making predictions without that as the key context is just setting yourself up to look foolish.

RadicalTaoist scratching at .8, just hopin' from the #GUniverse Since: Jan, 2001
scratching at .8, just hopin'
#51859: Mar 26th 2013 at 6:17:56 PM

Yeah, the next two years are going to be a test of Republican ability to keep the nutty granola grassroots out of their candidate pool.

How we do not want to win marriage equality.

Share it so that people can get into this conversation, 'cause we're not the only ones who think like this.
DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
TheyCallMeTomu Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#51861: Mar 26th 2013 at 6:52:46 PM

Rand Paul under attack from Ann Coulter? Oh man, this is a hard one-who do I detest more?!

3of4 Just a harmless giant from a foreign land. from Five Seconds in the Future. Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: GAR for Archer
Just a harmless giant from a foreign land.
#51862: Mar 26th 2013 at 6:57:58 PM

Lets hope for mutual annihilation?

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Karkadinn Karkadinn from New Orleans, Louisiana Since: Jul, 2009
Karkadinn
#51863: Mar 26th 2013 at 6:58:39 PM

The answer to that question is always Ann Coulter.

Furthermore, I think Guantanamo must be destroyed.
DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Wandering Jew
#51864: Mar 26th 2013 at 7:14:06 PM

‘Anti-Sharia’ GOP Lawmakers Confuse Mop Sink For Muslim Foot-Washing Station

Todd Akin story now Law & Order: SVU plot

edited 26th Mar '13 7:14:49 PM by DeviantBraeburn

Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016
rmctagg09 The Wanderer from Brooklyn, NY (Before Recorded History) Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
The Wanderer
#51866: Mar 26th 2013 at 8:00:24 PM

Guys, we cannot allow the disaster that would be President Walker to happen.

Hugging a Vanillite will give you frostbite.
TheShopSoldier THE DISGRACE STILL LINGERS UPON ME from Messin' with Neo Arcadia... Just Because Since: Jan, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
THE DISGRACE STILL LINGERS UPON ME
#51867: Mar 26th 2013 at 8:01:15 PM

[up][up]4th Reich,here we come (for reals, this time) - if that ever happens!

edited 26th Mar '13 8:01:51 PM by TheShopSoldier

Even if I had different face, I AM STILL DISGRACED.
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#51868: Mar 26th 2013 at 8:16:21 PM

His record of union busting might work against him in states like Michigan and Ohio though. He can be stopped.

[up]Are you being serious? Walker's a prick to be sure but he isn't a damn Nazi.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Ringsea He Who Got Gud from Fly-Over Country,USA Since: Aug, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
He Who Got Gud
#51869: Mar 26th 2013 at 8:24:03 PM

Take a Third Option is never going to be a realistic choice is it...

The most edgy person on the Internet.
BestOf FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC! from Finland Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Falling within your bell curve
FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC!
#51870: Mar 26th 2013 at 8:24:06 PM

[up][up]A devil's advocate might point out that Hitler attacked the unions, too...

And hopefully a reasonable person would point out that they're just Godwinning for no reason.

edited 26th Mar '13 8:24:21 PM by BestOf

Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur.
TheShopSoldier THE DISGRACE STILL LINGERS UPON ME from Messin' with Neo Arcadia... Just Because Since: Jan, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
THE DISGRACE STILL LINGERS UPON ME
#51871: Mar 26th 2013 at 8:26:24 PM

[up] and [up][up][up]I unfortunately have negative opinions of anyone who deregulates protection of anyone who is in the middle or lower classes at work. Simple as that! Even if just simplistic insults - they are deserved. I do not apologize to criminals in power like that... example target...

NINJAAAAAAZ!!!

Other than that, I could've said something less demeaning - you may have a point there......

edited 26th Mar '13 8:27:44 PM by TheShopSoldier

Even if I had different face, I AM STILL DISGRACED.
Linhasxoc Since: Jun, 2009
#51872: Mar 26th 2013 at 8:29:17 PM

...yeah, Walker's probably running for president.

Oh, fuck me.

DrunkGirlfriend from Castle Geekhaven Since: Jan, 2011
#51873: Mar 26th 2013 at 8:40:34 PM

[up] I'm sure he would if he won. tongue

"I don't know how I do it. I'm like the Mr. Bean of sex." -Drunkscriblerian
Ramidel Since: Jan, 2001
#51874: Mar 26th 2013 at 8:47:02 PM

@Tomu: Ann Coulter. We like Paul's positions regarding the areas Coulter is attacking him on.

DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Wandering Jew
#51875: Mar 26th 2013 at 9:02:37 PM

If the Democrats nominate Governor Cuomo and the Republicans nominate Governor Walker who would unions back?

"Jesus" Stomping Incident Draws Florida Governor Rick Scott's Ire

Supreme Court Says It's Illegal For A Police Drug Dog To Sniff Your Porch

Dr. Ben Carson Responds To Accusations Of ‘Tokenism’ By MSNBC’s Touré And Others On Fox: I’m Not An ‘Uncle Tom’

edited 26th Mar '13 9:31:06 PM by DeviantBraeburn

Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016

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