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To: cdcdawg

This is one of those issues which is a political looser for Republicans. It is politically wise to stay away from polarizing positions if you want to win elections. You don’t have to support something you believe is wrong and you don’t have to oppose it either - at least during an election. The way to improve any situation is to gain the power to influence that situation through legislation and court appointments and you can’t do that if you loose elections. Being rigid and self-righteous is a sure way to loose elections.


24 posted on 07/14/2014 9:45:13 AM PDT by Semper
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To: Semper
It is politically wise to stay away from polarizing positions if you want to win elections.

And once people realize you don't stand for anything at all, they'll be energized to come out and vote for you. Good thinking.

26 posted on 07/14/2014 9:54:06 AM PDT by madprof98
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To: Semper

That is ridiculous, how do we choose a presidential candidate for instance, if we don’t know his views on the homosexual agenda?


32 posted on 07/14/2014 10:02:35 AM PDT by ansel12 (LEGAL immigrants, 30 million 1980-2012, continues to remake the nation's electorate for democrats)
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To: Semper

every issue is polarized

You suggest a political party stand for nothing?

Cutting taxes - No position
Cutting spending -no position
Secure Borders - no position
Welfare reform - no position
Islamic terrorism - no position

I can see the voters lining up for that, not


33 posted on 07/14/2014 10:03:44 AM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: Semper

“It is politically wise to stay away from polarizing positions if you want to win elections... The way to improve any situation is to gain the power to influence that situation through legislation and court appointments and you can’t do that if you loose elections.”

Then how do you know that you are electing an actual alternative?


34 posted on 07/14/2014 10:06:41 AM PDT by cdcdawg
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