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OFFICIAL SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARY THREAD

Posted on 01/19/2008 6:06:01 AM PST by vikingd00d

Today is the day.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Politics/Elections; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: 2008; fred; frednumberone; fredthompson; gofredgo; gop; nothuckabubba; notmccain; notmitt; primary; sc2008; southcarolina; thompson
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To: TheLion

If the race is between Romney and McCain, it is time for me to start looking for someone to get behind for 2012.


2,941 posted on 01/19/2008 9:16:19 PM PST by Ingtar (Romney didn't support President Bush's tax cuts in 2003, earning praise from Barney Frank)
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To: athelass

The problem is that Obama looks “young” to the young people, and Romney looks older and plastic. But I still think Bill is in charge, and HRC will be the candidate. Millions idolize her, and her opposition is split apart.


2,942 posted on 01/19/2008 9:16:36 PM PST by Theodore R. ( Cowardice is still forever!)
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To: STARWISE
For the 145th time, Fred has stated he’s not interested in the VP slot.

Politicians say a lot of things. How about a cabinet position?

2,943 posted on 01/19/2008 9:17:25 PM PST by Bird Jenkins
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To: athelass

Romney’s healthcare proposal is solid, for anyone who cares to read it. And, it is not a federal plan, but a state-be-state proposal encompassing deregulation, tax deductions and private insurance for low-income patients.


2,944 posted on 01/19/2008 9:17:26 PM PST by La Enchiladita (Psalm 27)
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To: Ingtar

Your actions may have very well allowed McCain to rise....the worst possible candidate for the GOP. Even Rush LImbaugh leans toward Romney, but I guess Rush is just another rino./sarcasm


2,945 posted on 01/19/2008 9:18:35 PM PST by TheLion
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To: txflake

Don’t confuse the tourists with the locals.


2,946 posted on 01/19/2008 9:20:13 PM PST by stargazr (Fred Dalton Thompson - an ADULT for a CHANGE)
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To: jamese777

Paul edging past McCain in Nevada


2,947 posted on 01/19/2008 9:20:26 PM PST by stargazr (Fred Dalton Thompson - an ADULT for a CHANGE)
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To: Rumierules

I’ll vote uncommitted, but that isn’t much of a statement. Our primary is in March and Rudy is the only candidate on the ballot.


2,948 posted on 01/19/2008 9:20:44 PM PST by RIRed
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To: Def Conservative

Ditto for those who complain about style even while complimenting him every time a debate or Michael Moore smackdown rolls around.


2,949 posted on 01/19/2008 9:24:23 PM PST by RIRed
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To: BnBlFlag

Don’t get me wrong, I will be a Fred supporter to the end, but if he pulls out, I will be voting for Romney. Who is much better than the three other options (assuming they all can stay in awhile). Romney may be considered the flip flop, but he is really more just a flipper. Since he came out as pro-life, ect...has he changed his stances?

Fred to the end! But I’ll settle on Romney verus McCain, Huskdter, and Guiliani


2,950 posted on 01/19/2008 9:24:33 PM PST by jpr_fire2gold
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To: vikingd00d

It is going to be McCain and Clinton for the general.

God help us!


2,951 posted on 01/19/2008 9:24:35 PM PST by DogandPonyShow (America, the Light of the World.)
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To: Anitius Severinus Boethius

Someone will release their delegates well before the convention to avoid the brokered convention scenario.


2,952 posted on 01/19/2008 9:24:39 PM PST by DogandPonyShow (America, the Light of the World.)
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To: Marcella

Yea it would raise my suspicions if McCain put Fred in a cabinet position or especially if he brings him along as a running mate. There is no doubt that if Fred had pulled out before the S Carolina vote, Huck would’ve won S. Carolina and gained strong momentum. Now that voters have already voted, Fred has began the end his candidacy. The only reason Fred stayed in the race this long was to give his pal McCain a lead in Carolina.


2,953 posted on 01/19/2008 9:24:52 PM PST by UGAPolySciStudent
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To: jveritas

Thompson will drop out soon and endorse McCain, in my very humble opinion. In fact I believe that McCain will pick Thompson as his Vice President, again in my humble opinion.


I would say that is the most likely scenario.


2,954 posted on 01/19/2008 9:24:55 PM PST by DogandPonyShow (America, the Light of the World.)
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To: RatsDawg

Anybody know what districts those counties are in?


2,955 posted on 01/19/2008 9:25:01 PM PST by UGAPolySciStudent
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To: COgamer

I hate to say it but the only way I vote for President if those are our Republican candidates(McCain w. VP-Thompson) is if Hillary wins the Democratic nominee. Otherwise, this dog ignores the President box on the ballot!


2,956 posted on 01/19/2008 9:25:02 PM PST by UGAPolySciStudent
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To: theanonymouslurker
The big wigs in the Repub Party will soon get together and anoint McCain. Thompson will endorse him soon when the timing is right, probably a couple of days before FL (1/29).

It was a safe bet a year ago and it is how things will work out.

McCain v Clinton in November—God help us.

PS: Perhaps a third party gambit will be hatched too.

2,957 posted on 01/19/2008 9:25:14 PM PST by DogandPonyShow (America, the Light of the World.)
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To: TAdams8591
It isn't true of Romney. He's running on a pro-life conservative platform, compatible with the GOP platform and he's reached out to conservatives, many of whom have a prominent role in his campaign and will have a prominent role in a Romney administration. Big difference.

It's really not that big a difference. Romney will do it on the sly, while pretending to pat conservatives on the head--much as Bush has done. Meanwhile, we'll see continued attrition of the so-con wing of the party in leadership and elected office and a steady elevation of "moderates" that more resemble the pre-epiphany Romney than Ronald Reagan. Then, in 2016, they'll be ready to make another play like they're doing this year for outright control and marginalization of the evangelicals and so-cons.

I suggest you do some more thinkin' on it. : )

As should be clear, I have already given the subject more thought than it deserves. My conclusion is that Rudy would be the worst thing that could happen to the GOP--followed closely by Romney.

If either of those guys is the nominee, it will be a Republican bloodbath on election night.
2,958 posted on 01/19/2008 9:27:41 PM PST by Antoninus ("Make all the promises you have to." --Mitt Romney)
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To: Owen

And you are smoking something. What is it? I want some!


2,959 posted on 01/19/2008 9:27:48 PM PST by DogandPonyShow (America, the Light of the World.)
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To: rwfromkansas

Excuse me, we’re not “senile old people” if we’re over 70, nor are we “about to kick the bucket”, and we’re better educated than Huckastupid’s crowd. Be careful who you want to disenfranchise. Haven’t we seen enough of that with “open” primaries?

My grandson can vote, and I wish he wouldn’t since he’s in that crowd. But he has the right.


2,960 posted on 01/19/2008 9:27:57 PM PST by CatDancer (All the way with Fred)
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