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Joe Walsh: 'I'd rather have a socialist in the White House than a con man'
The Hill ^ | February 25, 2020 - 03:02 PM EST | JUSTINE COLEMAN

Posted on 03/04/2020 5:09:58 AM PST by robowombat

February 25, 2020 - 03:02 PM EST Joe Walsh: 'I'd rather have a socialist in the White House than a con man'

BY JUSTINE COLEMAN

Former presidential candidate Joe Walsh criticized fellow Republicans who labeled themselves as "never Trump" for considering a vote for President Trump if Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is the Democratic 2020 nominee.

Walsh, a former Illinois congressman, wrote in a Washington Post op-ed Tuesday that he'd "rather have a socialist in the White House than a con man."

He went on to chide his fellow "never Trump" party members for what he sees as their wavering stances.

"Some of my Republican and ex-Republican brethren have started implying that what never-Trump actually meant was something more like: fingers-crossed-I-really-really-hope-not-Trump-but-I-guess-sometimes-Trump if Democrats wind up nominating a self-described democratic socialist," he wrote. "But that's not how this works."

But Walsh, who attempted to take on Trump in the Republican primary, said he sympathizes with those who do not want Sanders to be in the White House, with a personal caveat.

"If it were up to me, Sanders isn't the guy I'd put in charge," he wrote. "But when I finally came around to saying, 'never Trump,' I meant it."

Walsh, however, said those who designated themselves as "never Trump" should "suck it up and support his Democratic opponent, no matter who that is," promising to campaign for Sanders if he is the nominee.

"Lots of politicians stink, and people hold their noses and vote for them, anyway," he wrote. "But if you've already gone on record as a never-Trumper, and now you're saying that you'll vote for Trump because you don't like the alternative, you're not holding your nose, you're inhaling deeply."

The former congressman dropped out of the presidential race against Trump earlier this month after receiving only 1 percent of the vote in the Iowa caucuses.

Concerns surrounding Sanders, who is a self-described democratic socialist, have surfaced in recent weeks as the Vermont progressive has become the front-runner in the race to win Democratic presidential nomination. Sanders currently has 45 delegates after winning Nevada and New Hampshire and coming in second in Iowa by an extremely thin margin.

Lawmakers on both sides took issue with Sanders's comments regarding the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro when he said on "60 Minutes" that "it's unfair to simply say everything is bad" about Castro.


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Philosophy
KEYWORDS: jep; jepsteinwalsh; joebtfsplk; joewalsh; jokewalsh; nevertrump
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To: robowombat

I have a question for Joe Walsh. How can a person be a con man when he delivers on his promises and they all turn out to be great for Americans. Maybe Joe should stick to making music. His video on setting up a guitar was great.


41 posted on 03/04/2020 5:59:33 AM PST by OrioleFan (Republicans believe every day is July 4th, Democrats believe every day is April 15th.for corruptiion)
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To: robowombat

Too stupid. Everyone knows socialists are con men.


42 posted on 03/04/2020 6:01:21 AM PST by Louis Foxwell (A deep and terrible ignorance born of abject corruption is required to hate our president.)
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To: robowombat

I guess we should all take our advice from a drunken drug addled worn out hippie,


43 posted on 03/04/2020 6:05:31 AM PST by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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To: A_perfect_lady
How can anyone call himself a Republican if he’d rather see a socialist in the White House

He isn't alone, and didn't Romney do exactly this when he voted to impeach over a lie?

44 posted on 03/04/2020 6:08:50 AM PST by JonPreston
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To: robowombat

Who?

The only Joe Walsh I’ve ever heard of was the musician and this guy ain’t him.


46 posted on 03/04/2020 6:14:03 AM PST by FLT-bird
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To: robowombat

Start by giving up your money, Joe.


47 posted on 03/04/2020 6:19:30 AM PST by Opinionated Blowhard (When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)
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To: robowombat

Oh for crying out loud, of course he would. This idiot would rather have a socialist in The White House than Jesus! In fact, he’d probably hate Jesus even more than Trump.


48 posted on 03/04/2020 6:23:24 AM PST by gspurlock (http://www.backyardfence.wordpress.com)
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To: robowombat

Earth to Joe Walsh: All socialists ARE con men.


49 posted on 03/04/2020 6:24:25 AM PST by MIchaelTArchangel (Has anyone seen RBG recently?)
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To: robowombat

Come on Joe . . . a socialist IS a con man!!!!


50 posted on 03/04/2020 6:24:27 AM PST by RatRipper
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To: robowombat

The establishment swamp is having to go pretty far and very deep to find outspoken GOP Never-Trumpers these days. Joe Walsh, a FORMER member of Congress that no one’s ever heard of? C’mon!

My first thought when I read the headline was, “Are they talking about the former lead guitarist for the James Gang and the Eagles?” Who cares?


51 posted on 03/04/2020 6:28:42 AM PST by ManHunter (You can run, but you'll only die tired... Army snipers: Reach out and touch someone)
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To: robowombat

“rather have a socialist in the White House than a con man.”

Following the Constitution, upholding the law is considered to be a con man now?

You could always move to a socialist country for a test drive. We The People elected a great president and will keep it that way for another 4 years.


52 posted on 03/04/2020 6:28:54 AM PST by Clay+Iron_Times
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To: robowombat

Joe Walsh = POS


53 posted on 03/04/2020 6:30:18 AM PST by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy)
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To: robowombat

Who does WaPo think it will influence running Walsh’s editorial? Most likely they run it in a sad attempt at attention for clicks.


54 posted on 03/04/2020 6:30:28 AM PST by Flick Lives (MSM, the Enemy of the People since 1898)
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To: robowombat

I'd rather vote for the real Joe Walsh, than this nobody.

55 posted on 03/04/2020 6:32:08 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: robowombat
A good example of just how nuts or bought off TDS types are.

He's almost as screwed up in the head as the other Joe Walsh and that other Joe Walsh can legitimately blame drugs.

56 posted on 03/04/2020 6:33:33 AM PST by CommerceComet (Hillary: A unique blend of arrogance, incompetence, and corruption.)
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To: robowombat

Hey Joe, Please describe the difference between a
socialist and a con man.

We’ve had two already, one from Ark. and one from Chicago
and the answer is there is NO difference.


57 posted on 03/04/2020 6:35:12 AM PST by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: robowombat
Former tea party congressman . . . .

I'm pretty sure those who supported the Tea Party proposals during obama saw Trump as exactly what they were looking for - a disrupting force who would dismantle leviathan.
Only goes to prove THIS Walsh dude WAS the con-man opportunist who thought he'd piggyback on a movement he didn't support.

58 posted on 03/04/2020 6:35:52 AM PST by Sgt_Schultze (When your business model depends on slave labor, you're always going to need more slaves)
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To: robowombat
Ok Joe. The state owns your songs and music. You need the state's permission to perform it, along with your 5% performers salary of net proceeds.

If you thought recording labels were bad, just try the State label!

59 posted on 03/04/2020 6:36:28 AM PST by blackdog (Making wine cave appearances upon request.)
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To: CommerceComet

In related news, Joe Walsh admits he would never use advice from Joe Walsh. That’s not a joke.


60 posted on 03/04/2020 6:38:23 AM PST by blackdog (Making wine cave appearances upon request.)
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