a very wealthy GOP donor that neither Murdoch nor Koch like him. I think he took the hint.
I've heard the concern by the Kochs. Additionally, I'm not sure Romney could have overcome the "47 percent/too wealthy" label. Team Obama never took their foot off the gas with that...
...in his dislike for Romney, and for his admiration for Bush.
I think Bush will get the nod, and is the best candidate the Repubs can expect in this go-round. I expect Clinton to get the Dem nod, but I really, really hope that someone else pops up to at least make it a horse race.
you don't know who I am...stop being judge and jury. The political threads cause a lot more grief than is necessary. Some people here can't help it. They think they are above it....
you don't know who I am...stop being judge and jury. The political threads cause a lot more grief than is necessary. Some people here can't help it. They think they are above it....
I can't be judge and jury, but you can be executioner with "delete this?"
You're the one who came and here and derailed the thread. Nobody else.
do not think it's a slam dunk Hillary runs. She will be 69 on election day 2016. Does she really have the energy to go through a campaign that will be brutal and then do the job for the next 8 years if she won? Found it interesting that her inner circle is debating to wait as long as possible before jumping into the race.
Why would Mitt be in line for State? I mean, he's a smart guy and all, but his resume doesn't exactly scream "foreign policy experience."
Cabinet posts have been known to be awarded based on experience in the field. Especially the less glamorous ones. But they are also considered prizes to be given to important supporters. If Romney cooperates in gracefully funneling the big money which he reputedly still had first call on to Bush, that would be the kind of support that might call for a cabinet post. State is the prime spot and the most likely to be desired by Romney IMO. I'll admit I don't know if the money is a big enough favor to rate that kind of treatment. It could be, as others have mentioned, that he was "nudged" and will have to be content with whatever he gets. That's why I asked what others thought.
Someone who knows political threads shouldn't be placed here...informational or not.... who the fuck are you?
Why don't you just ignore the thread?
Normally I do but then the next time someone will try it except they will add their negative spin on one party or another and then the fur flies. The best strategy is to not post the threads....it's a simple request that 95% of the posters here adhere to.
Why would Mitt be in line for State? I mean, he's a smart guy and all, but his resume doesn't exactly scream "foreign policy experience."
Cabinet posts have been known to be awarded based on experience in the field. Especially the less glamorous ones. But they are also considered prizes to be given to important supporters. If Romney cooperates in gracefully funneling the big money which he reputedly still had first call on to Bush, that would be the kind of support that might call for a cabinet post. State is the prime spot and the most likely to be desired by Romney IMO. I'll admit I don't know if the money is a big enough favor to rate that kind of treatment. It could be, as others have mentioned, that he was "nudged" and will have to be content with whatever he gets. That's why I asked what others thought.
Eh, if Mitt gets into the running for a "prestige" cabinet spot, Treasury would make a whole lot more sense than State, no?
but he blew it in 2012. I was only glad he was running because I thought he and Jeb would cancel each other out. I don't want a Bush/Clinton election. UGH.
rather than an opinion thread, as we all know one comment will blow it up. Its unfortunate but it will be deleted.
I was posting at BBI way back in the mid-90s, and did so daily for almost 8 years. I've been more off than on at BBI since...
Now I've always enjoyed the political topics, even when they went sideways. In fact, I thought if you just let them play out, the thread would ultimately die a quiet death. So I was always surprised how Eric/BBI would overreact by deleting the thread because people stupidly complained.
Bush v Clinton is pretty much a lock at this point. And theres plenty of venom out there for each, based mostly on their names. I also think they are very alike in many ways, perhaps more so than people realize. Hes a moderate Rep and shes fairly Hawkish in a number of areas. If you Venn Diagrammed them I bet the shared ctr would be larger than we might first think.
Bush v Clinton is pretty much a lock at this point. And theres plenty of venom out there for each, based mostly on their names. I also think they are very alike in many ways, perhaps more so than people realize. Hes a moderate Rep and shes fairly Hawkish in a number of areas. If you Venn Diagrammed them I bet the shared ctr would be larger than we might first think.
I'm pretty surprised at the lack of quality candidates each election. I thought Romney was a good candidate on paper but a shitty 'political athlete'.
Bush v Clinton is pretty much a lock at this point. And theres plenty of venom out there for each, based mostly on their names. I also think they are very alike in many ways, perhaps more so than people realize. Hes a moderate Rep and shes fairly Hawkish in a number of areas. If you Venn Diagrammed them I bet the shared ctr would be larger than we might first think.
Yep. The masses will be drawn to what they see as the familiar.
and a hard place. Literally. The Tea Party was peaking and Mitt had to swerve to the extreme right, something he never was if you look at his Mass Govs record. He lost indep surburban women and Hispanics etc and could never win them back in sufficient numbers. Hes a $ guy, a Wall St guy, not a true politician in my view.
I really cant imagine what drives someone to run for president
It just doesnt seem worth it, with all the scrutiny you get even if you lose. And look at the recent winners -- Clinton, Bush, and Obama aged terribly fast before our eye. And if you run a 3rd or 4th place campaign you're suddenly a national joke (even if you had decades of exemplary public service before that).
I'm not sure that Victor Cruz is really qualified to run for the Presidency. He's definitely got charisma, but maybe he should start at the local level and then climb up?
Alas, this gives that Jeb Bush a bigger opening. The last thing the GOP, and the nation needs, is another Bush...I'm a big subscriber of Bush Fatigue.
I just hope Clinton Fatigue grows, too...She's the very last option this country needs...
Why would Mitt be in line for State? I mean, he's a smart guy and all, but his resume doesn't exactly scream "foreign policy experience."
I've heard the concern by the Kochs. Additionally, I'm not sure Romney could have overcome the "47 percent/too wealthy" label. Team Obama never took their foot off the gas with that...
Hey, the OP merely reported the fact and wasn't political. It should only get deleted if (when?) the thread goes off the tracks.
Who the fuck are you?
I think Bush will get the nod, and is the best candidate the Repubs can expect in this go-round. I expect Clinton to get the Dem nod, but I really, really hope that someone else pops up to at least make it a horse race.
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delete this....
Who the fuck are you?
Someone who knows political threads shouldn't be placed here...informational or not.... who the fuck are you?
This isn't a discussion on left-vs-right. This is discussion on a very noteworthy development regarding who will be the next president of our country.
Stop being a terrible human being.
Someone who knows political threads shouldn't be placed here...informational or not.... who the fuck are you?
Why don't you just ignore the thread?
Great news!
All aboard!
I can't be judge and jury, but you can be executioner with "delete this?"
You're the one who came and here and derailed the thread. Nobody else.
Why would Mitt be in line for State? I mean, he's a smart guy and all, but his resume doesn't exactly scream "foreign policy experience."
Cabinet posts have been known to be awarded based on experience in the field. Especially the less glamorous ones. But they are also considered prizes to be given to important supporters. If Romney cooperates in gracefully funneling the big money which he reputedly still had first call on to Bush, that would be the kind of support that might call for a cabinet post. State is the prime spot and the most likely to be desired by Romney IMO. I'll admit I don't know if the money is a big enough favor to rate that kind of treatment. It could be, as others have mentioned, that he was "nudged" and will have to be content with whatever he gets. That's why I asked what others thought.
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Someone who knows political threads shouldn't be placed here...informational or not.... who the fuck are you?
Why don't you just ignore the thread?
Normally I do but then the next time someone will try it except they will add their negative spin on one party or another and then the fur flies. The best strategy is to not post the threads....it's a simple request that 95% of the posters here adhere to.
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Why would Mitt be in line for State? I mean, he's a smart guy and all, but his resume doesn't exactly scream "foreign policy experience."
Cabinet posts have been known to be awarded based on experience in the field. Especially the less glamorous ones. But they are also considered prizes to be given to important supporters. If Romney cooperates in gracefully funneling the big money which he reputedly still had first call on to Bush, that would be the kind of support that might call for a cabinet post. State is the prime spot and the most likely to be desired by Romney IMO. I'll admit I don't know if the money is a big enough favor to rate that kind of treatment. It could be, as others have mentioned, that he was "nudged" and will have to be content with whatever he gets. That's why I asked what others thought.
Eh, if Mitt gets into the running for a "prestige" cabinet spot, Treasury would make a whole lot more sense than State, no?
Good point - because your defense of Bill Cosby wasn't low at all. Good thinking.
Great news!
All aboard!
She's got my vote!
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I'm not even going to stoop to your level. I can't go that low.
Good point - because your defense of Bill Cosby wasn't low at all. Good thinking.
What thread was this in? I know you or filthy has an archive of it...link it!
I was posting at BBI way back in the mid-90s, and did so daily for almost 8 years. I've been more off than on at BBI since...
Now I've always enjoyed the political topics, even when they went sideways. In fact, I thought if you just let them play out, the thread would ultimately die a quiet death. So I was always surprised how Eric/BBI would overreact by deleting the thread because people stupidly complained.
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I'm not even going to stoop to your level. I can't go that low.
Good point - because your defense of Bill Cosby wasn't low at all. Good thinking.
What thread was this in? I know you or filthy has an archive of it...link it!
It was deleted. r
What the hell does that have to do with anything? You and filthy archive just about all drama-laced threads. So one of you two should have this one.
I'm pretty surprised at the lack of quality candidates each election. I thought Romney was a good candidate on paper but a shitty 'political athlete'.
I'm curious if anyone else shares that thought.
I'm not sure that Victor Cruz is really qualified to run for the Presidency. He's definitely got charisma, but maybe he should start at the local level and then climb up?