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To: Little_GTO
Except the South Carolina Republicans didn't mention "nationally recognized", did they? And how does that get measured? If one person in each state recognizes your name, you're in? After all, that's "recognition", is it not? That "one person" rule would explain the 1% in the polls, but does it qualify one for a debate? I'm afraid if "natioally recognized" is your criteria, you'll have to further define what "nationally recognized" really means.

As I said to pissant, I understand that you're peeved Hunter is left out. But there's little in their criteria that would count as "dirty tricks" or any other conspiracy. If, after campaigning for months and having completed three state races, you can't poll better than 5% nationally, you haven't a prayer. All Hunter had to do to make this a moot point was finish in the top five in NH, OR -- not and, but OR -- poll at 5% in the polls nationally. He didn't.

219 posted on 01/09/2008 4:23:39 PM PST by Jokelahoma (Animal testing is a bad idea. They get all nervous and give wrong answers.)
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To: Jokelahoma
So much for divvvvvvvvversity and incluuuuuuuuusion and the much heralded "BIG TENT"-ism (including everyone) within the Grand Old Party.

Expanding the GOP and all that crap, doncha know.

Then the Party expects solid conservatives to be on board with them in the General Election to support a Republican In Name Only? What is wrong with this picture.

I get the circular, Catch 22 logic here. Deny coverage and black out the candidate's voice and picture and name (make him an asterik), he polls low, and, well, because he polls low, deny him further coverage. Great system. The only reason this is done is become he is an unquestionable conservative.

223 posted on 01/09/2008 4:47:15 PM PST by AmericanInTokyo (Why should RINOs ask for my vote in November when they & MSM screwed True Conservatives?)
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To: Jokelahoma
Except the South Carolina Republicans didn't mention "nationally recognized", did they?

No, they did't. I did. I was giving you a hint.

And how does that get measured?

That's the question I asked you to answer. I originally asked you to come up with other ways other then polls and previous primary results.

But there's little in their criteria that would count as "dirty tricks" or any other conspiracy.

Many Hunter supporters disagree.

Should the NFL decide who gets in the playoffs based on the results of the exhibition season and the first three games?

231 posted on 01/09/2008 5:12:41 PM PST by Little_GTO
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To: Jokelahoma
Why New Hampshire, which allows non-Republicans to vote, over Wyoming which is Republican only?
Why ignore delegates?
The Criteria stink and would have stunk if they kept out any other serious candidate.
234 posted on 01/09/2008 5:25:11 PM PST by rmlew (Huckabee flip flops so much it makes Romney cringe)
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