[Petrosius]

Yes, nominating “moderates” is the only way to win the White House. Just ask President Dole, President McCain and President Romney.

[Patton@Bastogne]

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Romney - the Magic RINO:

Chihuahua Romney - the One and the Only "Magic RINO(TM)":

Mitt Romney and Lil' Ricky Santorum celebrate Political Assassination of 2012 Conservative GOP Presidential Candidates (Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, Herman Cain, Michelle Bachman ...)

"We don't intend to turn the Republican Party
 over to the traitors in the battle just ended.
We will have no more of those candidates who are pledged
 to the same goals as our opposition and who seek our support.
Turning the Party over to the so-called moderates
wouldn't make any sense at all.""
--  President Ronald Reagan

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[Pearls Before Swine]

Yes, nominating “moderates” is the only way to win the White House.

That's not the point. The GOPe perceives that nominating moderates is the best way to maintain the legislative status quo and their Congressional perks. Prez would be nice, but not at the cost of comfort.

[Mountain Mary]

Good one P.

[Personal Responsibility]

How dare the people want someone the Establishment can’t stand! Who do they think they are, anyway??!??!?!