2008 Presidential Republican Primary - Page 4 - U.S. Politics Online: A Political Discussion Forum

Ash · #46 (**permalink**) 02-05-2007

Traveler · #47 (**permalink**) 02-05-2007

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Originally Posted by doniston

I do the same thing (switch parties)but to have a say in the best candidate for either party. (depending upon which one needs my vote.)

Strangely enough, if California does change it's Primary law, I will be able to vote for one party for President, and theoretically for the other in the other races.

Even in CA you can vote for whomever you chose in any race as far as a general or statewide election goes ,even CA hasn't shifted that far to communism.

ViolaLee · #48 (**permalink**) 02-05-2007

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Originally Posted by doniston

I voted in both polls, "tizn't fair that Moderates and Bi/non-partisans were exculuded.

You have to be registered in the party to vote in the primary. This was supposed to be a primary poll.

ViolaLee · #49 (**permalink**) 02-05-2007

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Originally Posted by Traveler

I wouldn't know, i haven't read her post. But if that's the case (and i'll take your word for it) then since when did say i dunno...Rudy Giuliani or John McCain announce they're running??? Like i said, no clue about the GOP.

Well obviously her but then again also you for pointing out she has only listed those who are running even though half haven't actually announced as much...like i said, it must run in the family.

Everyone listed has announced. I suppose it helps to read the posts.....but why are you even on this thread? You've told us you never vote and aren't registered!

metalted · #50 (**permalink**) 02-05-2007

donistan is a leftist who claims to be registed republican. where does he vote? lol

metalted · #51 (**permalink**) 02-05-2007

im registered independant, and i have only heard of like half of either of those peeps. I really don't pay attention to politics. Just the world news.

ViolaLee · #52 (**permalink**) 02-05-2007

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Originally Posted by Traveler

Blame the OP.

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Originally Posted by Johnny K

Please, oh please, make Newt the GOP candidate! I can't think of a better way to make ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN they lose in a landslide!

But then, the announced bunch of assclowns aren't much better.

I think you're right! Newter Gingrich!

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Originally Posted by proUSA

I wouldn’t underestimate Hillary, she does have a large following and she is a woman…..If Hillary could capture a large portion of women voters……(shiver)….I just hate the thoughts of it.

And there are more women than men in the US of A. I wonder if there are more women registered to vote than men. Where can we find that out?

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Originally Posted by jotathought

I registered as Democrat so I can vote for a candidate that is unlikely to win, and then vote for a different candidate in the Presidential election.

You sneaky bastard!

Fidei Defensor · #53 (**permalink**) 02-05-2007

Oops, I am not registered as a Republican. Didn't see that before I voted ...

Urizen · #54 (**permalink**) 02-05-2007

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Originally Posted by Gort

Please lets be nonest here. Newt will only run if a strong candidate does not appear. He doesn't want to take the chance in being defeated by someone else. Is that who you want running the party? I certainly don't. If he has his convictions now then get in the race. Otherwise why the hell should anyone vote for him? Not to mention how far behind in campaign finds he would be if he waits until September as he claims he is going to.

Or, y'know, he could be waiting until September because that's when candidates for President normally wait to start running, at least the ones that end up winning. (And Newt, being a historian, I'm sure is quite aware of that.) While to some extent this may put him behind in fund raising, he won't need as much money as he won't be having to fuel a campaign organization for the first nine months of the year.

I mean, at current, Newt is running between 2nd and 4th place in various states without even announcing his candidacy (including polling 20%+ among Republican voters in large states like California). Why should he start raising and spending money now?

Urizen · #55 (**permalink**) 02-05-2007

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Originally Posted by Samantha

You have to be registered in the party to vote in the primary. This was supposed to be a primary poll.

Actually in many states you don't. Here Georgia we have open primaries where anyone can vote in either party's primary regardless of party affiliation (or lack thereof).

ViolaLee · #56 (**permalink**) 02-06-2007

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Originally Posted by Urizen

Actually in many states you don't. Here Georgia we have open primaries where anyone can vote in either party's primary regardless of party affiliation (or lack thereof).

Well OK then. So vote away everyone....

I know in NJ you could only vote in the one you were registered in. Maybe in California you can vote in either, I don't really know.

But you can't vote in both primaries, right, in Georgia? Only one or the other?

And welcome to the board!

Gort · #57 (**permalink**) 02-06-2007

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Originally Posted by Urizen

Or, y'know, he could be waiting until September because that's when candidates for President normally wait to start running, at least the ones that end up winning. (And Newt, being a historian, I'm sure is quite aware of that.) While to some extent this may put him behind in fund raising, he won't need as much money as he won't be having to fuel a campaign organization for the first nine months of the year.

I mean, at current, Newt is running between 2nd and 4th place in various states without even announcing his candidacy (including polling 20%+ among Republican voters in large states like California). Why should he start raising and spending money now?

Don't get me wrong I am just as happy he isn't starting now. As a moderate Republican I think Newt would be just slightly worse for the party than say Jeb Bush. Frankly I hope he waits as long as he has indicated he is going to wait.

Urizen · #58 (**permalink**) 02-06-2007

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Originally Posted by Samantha

But you can't vote in both primaries, right, in Georgia? Only one or the other?

Correct.

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And welcome to the board!

Thanks!

doniston · #59 (**permalink**) 02-06-2007

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Originally Posted by metalted

donistan is a leftist who claims to be registed republican. where does he vote? lol

If you had read my previous posts you would know. In the last primary, I voted for the lessor of evils in the republican party. Next Feb, it will depend where my vote is needed as to how I register. Then in June??? who knows, but that would be for lessor offices.

Gort · #60 (**permalink**) 02-13-2007

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Originally Posted by WPK

I bet Newt comes out in 2012 or 2016 for a serious run at the White House. Maybe, this year if President Bush has success in Iraq, & gets Bin Laden.

In simple terms, if President Bush's approval numbers go up to around 50 again, then Newt's in.

Yep and if pigs only had wings.

View Poll Results: Who would you vote for in the Republican primary?
US Senator Sam Brownback (R-Kansas)	0	0%
Former Governor Jim Gilmore (R-Virginia)	1	2.94%
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani (R-New York)	12	35.29%
Former Governor Mike Huckabee (R-Arkansas)	0	0%
Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-California)	0	0%
US Senator John McCain (R-Arizona)	7	20.59%
Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas)	5	14.71%
Former Governor Mitt Romney (R-Massachusetts)	6	17.65%
Congressman Tom Tancredo (R-Colorado)	3	8.82%
Former Governor Tommy Thompson (R-Wisconsin)	0	0%
Voters: 34. You may not vote on this poll

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