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To: stuck_in_new_orleans
The place to defeat the RINOs is in the primaries. I'm all for it. Support and vote for the most conservative candidate running. But, to continue building on the majority, notwithstanding exceptions for traitors (McCain, et al), vote for the Republican in the general.
42 posted on 05/20/2006 1:34:27 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
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To: Jim Robinson
The place to defeat the RINOs is in the primaries. I'm all for it. Support and vote for the most conservative candidate running.

True, but not far enough. One of the problems we've had here in Pennsylvania is that the Republican party hierarchy constantly messes with the primaries to try to ensure their anointed candidates win. This is anathema to many of us, who oddly enough think that the primaries are our time to choose the candidates for the general election. So I say, defeat RINOs in the primaries, but also make sure that you know who you're voting for for the state committee posts (usually voted on at primary time) and make sure they're committed, principled conservatives, not part of the mine-by-divine-right party elite.

122 posted on 05/20/2006 2:43:57 PM PDT by Doug Loss
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To: Jim Robinson

I will not support McCain in the primaries. No Way.

But, if he gets through (somehow) as the candidate of the GOP, his quasi-positive pro-life record might help him.

George Will points out that since McCain would appoint liberal judges who believe the first amendment is a nuisance, then they'll certainly be the type who find some "right to abortion" in that elastic Constitution.

Sadly, there is no republican alternative at this point with strong name recognition.


165 posted on 05/20/2006 3:41:25 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It. Supporting our Troops Means Praying for them to Win!)
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To: Jim Robinson
The place to defeat the RINOs is in the primaries. I'm all for it. Support and vote for the most conservative candidate running. But, to continue building on the majority, notwithstanding exceptions for traitors (McCain, et al), vote for the Republican in the general.

How simple can this be? This will be my plan, as it has always been.

Notice how so many would miss the second part, about the general election and would use your words to continue to ferment the discontent within the the republican ranks.

253 posted on 05/20/2006 5:26:45 PM PDT by 68 grunt (3/1 India, 3rd, 68-69, 0311)
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To: Jim Robinson

Support and vote for the most conservative candidate running.

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Right on target, sir!!


355 posted on 05/20/2006 10:08:37 PM PDT by cowdog77
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To: Jim Robinson
"The place to defeat the RINOs is in the primaries. I'm all for it. Support and vote for the most conservative candidate running. But, to continue building on the majority, notwithstanding exceptions for traitors (McCain, et al), vote for the Republican in the general."

How does this square with your support of the liberal Hollywood actor over the Conservative McClintock?

442 posted on 05/21/2006 4:19:48 AM PDT by Godebert
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