Do you think the Republican party still has a shot?

lol no. I am a voter in the Republican party and I am still voting for Obama.

Of course they have a shot at winning. It's not likely though. It's almost impossible for the current president to not win re-election anyway.

In it's current form? Absolutely not. Maybe when the reasonable and more moderate members take back they're party from the crazies though I don't see that happening anytime soon.

Republicans have come to represent everything that's wrong with social conservatism, while democrats have come to represent everything that's wrong with fiscal liberalism. My voter card says Npa, but I'm voting Mitt Romney because the economy is the most important issue staring us all right in the face.

Maybe if they go back to their old Rockefeller roots.DroidPhysX

There is no way they have any shot i'm doubtful Romney/Ryan will win. I'll personally be voting Johnson because Obama will ruin us.

I think they have a chance, but more because Obama is at best incompetent and at worst evil than because the Republican party is really all that great. Everyone should just become a libertarian and not try to screw the other side over politically or economically.

I think they still have a shot but they aren't doing themselves any favors. It was a very weak field from the beginning. Given the state of the economy you'd think they be doing much better than they actually are. -Sun_Tzu-

I think they have a chance, but more because Obama is at best incompetent and at worst evil than because the Republican party is really all that great. Everyone should just become a libertarian and not try to screw the other side over politically or economically.

Edit: I am always amazed at the lack of support for libertarianism given that it allows both the left and right to do most of what they want; it just doesn't let them use the government to force others to do what they want also.

GIJames248

I'd rather that both the Democrats and the Republicans lose. Obama is terrible, and Romney is awful. This two party system is the bane of American politics.

No matter which candidate wins, America loses.

Not in its current form.

Until the Tea Party is removed they aren't going to get anywhere.

I don't wanna bash or offend any conservatives/republicans here, but I want to ask you guys if you think there is still a chance for Mittens to pull off a victory. I consider myself an independent voter and the things the Reps just turn me off. I know it's not all reps that are bad, but I hear/read more stories of right-wing nutjobs saying dumb things. It's almost as if they're not playing the game to win, but if they do win then, "hey cool we won!" The liberal swinging media is also to "blame" for the Reps pretty much guaranteed loss in November. It's a lot easier to pick apart what Reps say and use it to make them look bad. The media is playing a HUGE role in making sure Mitt is not president. So are there any reps/cons out there that honestly and truthfully believe the Romney-ryan ticket will beat Obama? What factors are out there that make you think your vote is pretty much nothing this early in the campaign? This pic may be a bit exaggerated, but to me, there are enough people (+51%) that would understand where it's stemming from and say "Do Not Want!" You don't even have to be republican to see it imo, but wherever I turn, the people on the right seem to be a bit too confident that Mitt will win. They usually deflect and say Obama will lose the election because of the economy. But, the economy isn't even that bad.slowpokebro

you don't technically have to win 51% to win. GWBush didn't win the popular vote in 2000. It's also possible to steal elections.

I also think people are underestimating just how much money Romney has at his disposal. He's already richer than the previous 8 presidents combined, times two. He steamrollered his way over all other Republicans in the primary. That was all bought and paid for with targeted hit ads in key constituencies. Did 51% of Republicans want this guy?

Obama is being out-fundraised, and i get this overwhelming sense from my liberal friends that he is destined to win against Romney. That sort of prevailing attitude makes me people NOT show up on November 2nd to make the important vote.

so yeah i think there is a chance he could lose. I don't care what the polls say, if people are not gonna show up to vote it does not matter.

In it's current form? Absolutely not. Maybe when the reasonable and more moderate members take back they're party from the crazies though I don't see that happening anytime soon.

Aljosa23

Obama is being out-fundraised, and i get this overwhelming sense from my liberal friends that he is destined to win against Romney. That sort of prevailing attitude makes me people NOT show up on November 2nd to make the important vote.

so yeah i think there is a chance he could lose. I don't care what the polls say, if people are not gonna show up to vote it does not matter.

SaudiFury

exactly.

[QUOTE="Aljosa23"]

In it's current form? Absolutely not. Maybe when the reasonable and more moderate members take back they're party from the crazies though I don't see that happening anytime soon.

Saturos3091

Dude went the same route as McCain who in the early 00's was a hella good dude that had to drift further just to appeal to the crazies.

The republican candidate, Barrack Obama, is currently leading in the polls. The other republican candidate, Mitt Romney, is second. either way, they win.

The republican candidate, Barrack Obama, is currently leading in the polls. The other republican candidate, Mitt Romney, is second. either way, they win.

sonicare

. The momentum is shifting towards Romney in key states like Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin with Romney in the lead now. Couple that with energized Republican electorate, and depressed and dissatisfied Democrats, could spell trouble for Obama. Polls now show a statistical tie. And that's with Democratic poll takers outnumbering Republicans in most poll samples. Reagan was behind Carter in 1980 election and Reagan win 90% of the states. Liberals were puzzled then, they will be just as puzzled now, when Obama loses this November. You can quote me on this.

. The momentum is shifting towards Romney in key states like Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin with Romney in the lead now. Couple that with energized Republican electorate, and depressed and dissatisfied Democrats, could spell trouble for Obama. Polls now show a statistical tie. And that's with Democratic poll takers outnumbering Republicans in most poll samples. Reagan was behind Carter in 1980 election and Reagan win 90% of the states. Liberals were puzzled then, they will be just as puzzled now, when Obama loses this November. You can quote me on this.

DevilMightCry

. The momentum is shifting towards Romney in key states like Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin with Romney in the lead now. Couple that with energized Republican electorate, and depressed and dissatisfied Democrats, could spell trouble for Obama. Polls now show a statistical tie. And that's with Democratic poll takers outnumbering Republicans in most poll samples. Reagan was behind Carter in 1980 election and Reagan win 90% of the states. Liberals were puzzled then, they will be just as puzzled now, when Obama loses this November. You can quote me on this.

DevilMightCry

Nope, not that it matters considering the democrats won't regain control of the house of representives.

Unless they stop pandering to the rich and religious nutters and stop sh*tting all over Latinos, they're going to have a rough century.

Obama is being out-fundraised, and i get this overwhelming sense from my liberal friends that he is destined to win against Romney. That sort of prevailing attitude makes me people NOT show up on November 2nd to make the important vote.

so yeah i think there is a chance he could lose. I don't care what the polls say, if people are not gonna show up to vote it does not matter.

SaudiFury

. The momentum is shifting towards Romney in key states like Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin with Romney in the lead now. Couple that with energized Republican electorate, and depressed and dissatisfied Democrats, could spell trouble for Obama. Polls now show a statistical tie. And that's with Democratic poll takers outnumbering Republicans in most poll samples. Reagan was behind Carter in 1980 election and Reagan win 90% of the states. Liberals were puzzled then, they will be just as puzzled now, when Obama loses this November. You can quote me on this.

DevilMightCry

[QUOTE="Saturos3091"][QUOTE="Aljosa23"]

In it's current form? Absolutely not. Maybe when the reasonable and more moderate members take back they're party from the crazies though I don't see that happening anytime soon.

Aljosa23

Dude went the same route as McCain who in the early 00's was a hella good dude that had to drift further just to appeal to the crazies.

That is exactly how I feel about Romney and exactly why I think we can't have him as President because there are too many crazy old men in the Republican Party still.

[QUOTE="DevilMightCry"]

. The momentum is shifting towards Romney in key states like Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin with Romney in the lead now. Couple that with energized Republican electorate, and depressed and dissatisfied Democrats, could spell trouble for Obama. Polls now show a statistical tie. And that's with Democratic poll takers outnumbering Republicans in most poll samples. Reagan was behind Carter in 1980 election and Reagan win 90% of the states. Liberals were puzzled then, they will be just as puzzled now, when Obama loses this November. You can quote me on this.

shadowkiller11

[QUOTE="shadowkiller11"][QUOTE="DevilMightCry"]

. The momentum is shifting towards Romney in key states like Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin with Romney in the lead now. Couple that with energized Republican electorate, and depressed and dissatisfied Democrats, could spell trouble for Obama. Polls now show a statistical tie. And that's with Democratic poll takers outnumbering Republicans in most poll samples. Reagan was behind Carter in 1980 election and Reagan win 90% of the states. Liberals were puzzled then, they will be just as puzzled now, when Obama loses this November. You can quote me on this.

DevilMightCry

Of course. Obama will not be able to galvanize the blacks like he did in 08. Additionally, Obama's support of pseudo marriage is unpopular among blacks as well as other minority groups, like hispanics and Muslims. Couple this with the current state of the economy and the fact that Congress has a Republican majority, I'd say it's looking pretty good for Romney.

Of course. Obama will not be able to galvanize the blacks like he did in 08. Additionally, Obama's support of pseudo marriage is unpopular among blacks as well as other minority groups, like hispanics and Muslims. Couple this with the current state of the economy and the fact that Congress has a Republican majority, I'd say it's looking pretty good for Romney.

kingkong0124

[QUOTE="DevilMightCry"][QUOTE="shadowkiller11"]Haha you're funny.DroidPhysX