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Pryderi

(6,772 posts) Fri Nov 16, 2012, 09:06 AM Nov 2012

Will the GOP keep the crazies out of their primary process? [View all]

I don't think they can, and we should encourage their crazies

On "Morning Joe" they've been having all these discussions about keeping them in check or the repugs will continue to lose ground.

I wonder how they propose putting the destructive force into a straitjacket. They may have to kidnap Rush Limbo and gag him.

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	Yes. They will find a way to keep tea baggers out of the primary process
	1 (6%)
	No. They won't.
	16 (94%)
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Will the GOP keep the crazies out of their primary process? [View all] Pryderi Nov 2012 OP

Impossible. The crazies ARE the party now. nt Buns_of_Fire Nov 2012 #1

Rush and TeaBaggers are two different things. Rush does not run for office. TeaBaggers do. patricia92243 Nov 2012 #2

Who are "they"? Try to find GOP members anywhere who are not extreme, especially in AlinPA Nov 2012 #10

Well if TeaBaggers are not Limbaugh's audience, who is? n/t Pryderi Nov 2012 #14

Withput the crazies,... MarianJack Nov 2012 #3

Agreed!. The crazies=GOP. AlinPA Nov 2012 #9

yes--at the least they are the most confident and dynamic personalities, librechik Nov 2012 #21

They'll try, and partially succeed. The purse strings will tighten for nutjobs and .. Scuba Nov 2012 #4

Republicans need to open their own re-education camps. Historic NY Nov 2012 #5

No , I don't think it is possible. RDANGELO Nov 2012 #6

It can't be done without changing state laws Gman Nov 2012 #7

Who are the GOP? It's about time we acknowledge that the crazies are the GOP. So the AlinPA Nov 2012 #8

They are going to double down on the lunacy in 2016. modem77 Nov 2012 #11

I'm more worried about 2014. Crazy repugs have better results during off-year elections. n/t Pryderi Nov 2012 #15

No. The Crazies are all they have left mikeargo Nov 2012 #12

Yes, look for them to have caucuses instead of primaries in some states. FSogol Nov 2012 #13

Wouldn't the caucus process favor the crazies as it requires more time and commitment than primaries Pryderi Nov 2012 #16

No, the party has control of when and where the caucus is held, credentials, & can even change the FSogol Nov 2012 #22

I can only imagine the howling and screeching in 2016 if the party bosses block the psychos. I Pryderi Nov 2012 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author theKed Nov 2012 #17

Hahahahahahahahahahaaa theKed Nov 2012 #18

There are not enough non-crazies to make the bill. randome Nov 2012 #19

They can't WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #20

The lunatics have the numbers. hifiguy Nov 2012 #23

Don't expect another clown car next time around. They know they need to be serious. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #24

The moderates are pretty much extinct hifiguy Nov 2012 #25

No chance. jschurchin Nov 2012 #26

No but they will be required not to open Please proceed Nov 2012 #27

Poorly worded poll questions. Do you mean keep the crazies from coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #28

They Can't. The Lunatics Are In Charge Of The Asylum Vogon_Glory Nov 2012 #29

I love your thinking! n/t Pryderi Nov 2012 #31