Posted on 10/03/2015 1:57:34 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
The candidates atop the GOP presidential field are ramping up political attacks aimed at Muslims, a move designed to appeal to hardline conservatives. But party elders worry that escalating anti-immigrant rhetoric could cost Republicans the White House in 2016.
The aggressive words, in particular from front-runners Donald Trump and Ben Carson, have exacerbated a widening rift between the GOP's pragmatic and ideological wings as the party tries to avoid losing a third consecutive presidential election.
His relationship with the nation's Hispanic community already strained, Trump vowed on Wednesday to deport any Syrian refugee taken in by the U.S. Most likely would be Muslim, and Trump warned they could be Islamic State militants in disguise....
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No party or country for old men.
the use of the word “elders” is designed to invoke respect?
Pragmatic?
Or blind, stupid all consuming belief that ignoring the danger is the way to win?
FUGOPe!
What about the concern for Muslim attacks on Americans?
Just asking................
They are not even a Party. More like a battered wife or Stockholm Syndrome sufferer. Certainly their actions aren’t by design..?/s
A quiet, educated, successful professional black guy and a loud successful business man white guy ... so VERY Republican.
But with Christians and Jews it’s no never mind.
elders? That description right there is a good one. The elders have been around to long.
The GOP-E are in the pay of the Saudis.
Yeah. “Hey, you nice Muslim! I’m pragmatic! Come on over here and cut off my head.”
‘Cuz, you know, The Elders think Trump and Carson are A-OK except for the Muslim thing!
Salt and pepper make a great combination on the table; they might do just as well as POTUS & VP candidates. How they understand the Islamist threat and are willing to say so is great.
Yep ... and cruz for Supreme Court Justice
Only two republicans were mentioned in the article, Romney and Jebbie. Are these the “elders” the title of the piece is talking about?
If the stupid party really wanted to avoid losing a 3rd presidential election in a row, they would push hard for Cruz, Carson, and even Trump. The GOPe's insistence of being Dim Light is what has caused their losses.
But party elders worry that escalating anti-immigrant rhetoric The aggressive words,
your bullsh## got us where we are today shut up and sit down
The GOP-E are in the pay of the Saudis.
What gutless poltroons! They need to convene a court martial and start building the gallows.
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