[9YearLurker]

Is there nothing the Pubbies can do to distance themselves from this guy?

[gunnedah]

Yes,they can run those of us off who have supported Republicans the last 30 years and are not Republicans. Keep on and get your wish and we will put Hillary or Obama in office just like we did Bill.We are tired of both parties crap and lies.

[OCCASparky]

Is there nothing the Pubbies can do to distance themselves from this guy?

Absolutely--the same thing they did when David Duke ran as a Republican. Ostracize and stop supporting him. If he wins his Congressional seat again, do not allow him to caucus with the GOP.

IIRC, there was a guy (racist) running for a state seat in TN. The state GOP actually endorsed the guy's DEMOCRAT opponent. If only the RNC had the same principles/stones.

[SJackson]

Is there nothing the Pubbies can do to distance themselves from this guy?

It doesn't look like that's going to be and issue. Thus far the media hasn't characterized him as a Republican, and the DNC hasn't picked up on the issue. His nuttiness and particularly that of his supporters probably helped in that regard. My guess by the time the general election comes around, he'll clearly not be a Republican. The other candidates will be able to handle this issue if it comes up.