Posted on 03/04/2016 11:14:39 AM PST by jazusamo
I think not as well. If it comes close to a brokered convention then maybe, at that time, it will be crucial for Cruz to drop out. But it’s still too early to put all our chips and frankly a dishonest candidate.
I couldn't care less what they call me or us, I pointed out the double standard and that rules don't apply equally.
You can't deny that.
The rules don’t but the RESULTS, which is what matters, do. And the RESULTS are that having a highly contested primary does not preclude winning the general election. In fact the RESULTS show a highly contested primary is often the result of a highly energized base and IMPROVES your chances of winning the general. Notice how many more people are voting in the GOP primaries than the Dem. Results apply equally. And the results say there’s no reason to declare it over in early March and have everybody not the front runner quit so we can move on to the general.
I never said it did, where do you get that from?
I did say it serves the elitist goal of getting people other that diehards like you and me to tune out.
That's why party turnout has become such an issue, which you never addressed.
There is a growing number of people saying this and ignoring Mittens Romney.
But it does NOT get people to turn out. Again, RESULTS. The RESULTS of contested primaries is that people tune IN. They stay engaged, they stay energized, they fork over more money. Party turn out is BETTER if the primaries stay a fight. If all the “losers” dropped out of the primary tomorrow do you know what happens between now and July 18th that will keep voters tuned in? NOTHING. With nothing happening, people will tune out. Again, 2008. Pay attention to the results. Having contested primaries keeps the “elites” from dictating the news cycle.
Jan Brewer can stick it. I’m not backing the Super RINO Trump under ANY circumstance. He’s not a conservative. I will not back non-conservatives anymore
Waaaaaaahhhh.. Take your toys and go home.
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