The GOP’s Long Love Affair With Schmucks

[homersapien 11,393]

"Unlike the Democrats, who never stray far from career politicians when selecting a presidential candidate, Republicans always seem to be looking for some sort of otherworldly savior to waltz in and take the country by storm. Someone unsullied by, you know, much (if any) actual experience in holding office, winning elections, and governing on a daily basis. Though GOP voters typically end up selecting major-state governors (Reagan, Bush II) or long-serving, partly mummified senators (Dole, McCain), they spend a hell of a lot time in primary season dancing with some pretty strange suitors.

Perhaps it’s the analogue to the longstanding and still-potent jibe that Republicans don’t really want to govern. They disdain the political process to such a degree that it takes them forever to pull the switch for a politician. Even the 2012 nominee Mitt Romney was touted more for his supposed business acumen as a turnaround specialist at Bain Capital than he was for his record as governor of Massachusetts. I’d argue, too, that Romney’s refusal to stand for reelection as governor in 2006 mirrored his party’s damaging dislike of politics. If you want to be president but can’t be bothered to actually learn how to govern, well good luck with that." http://www.thedailyb...h-schmucks.html

Some Democrat primary candidates not to be forgotten:

1988 Jesse Jackson

1988 Jesse Jackson, David Duke

2004 Howard Dean, John Edwards; Al Sharpton; Carol Moseley Braun

2008 John Edwards

I think the point relates to nominees, not contenders. The Democrats rejected these candidates.

Apparently you didn't actually read the article you quoted in your post...it specifically said "GOP voters typically end up selecting major-state governors....." and they reject "pretty strange suitors." in the primary season...seriously dude; you're not even trying.

What? You've confused me. I based my response on the first sentence of the quote. The subject is about candidates, not "also-rans". You need to explain to me how I got anything wrong.

But you're right about one thing. I am not trying. I don't think this topic is really worth the effort.

Then you shouldn't be surprised when half-assed responses from you get exposed for what they are.

You have yet to explain how my post was inappropriate, much less wrong. So, I would say that your response is the one that is "half-......".

[TheBlueVue 177]

"Unlike the Democrats, who never stray far from career politicians when selecting a presidential candidate, Republicans always seem to be looking for some sort of otherworldly savior to waltz in and take the country by storm. Someone unsullied by, you know, much (if any) actual experience in holding office, winning elections, and governing on a daily basis. Though GOP voters typically end up selecting major-state governors (Reagan, Bush II) or long-serving, partly mummified senators (Dole, McCain), they spend a hell of a lot time in primary season dancing with some pretty strange suitors.

Perhaps it’s the analogue to the longstanding and still-potent jibe that Republicans don’t really want to govern. They disdain the political process to such a degree that it takes them forever to pull the switch for a politician. Even the 2012 nominee Mitt Romney was touted more for his supposed business acumen as a turnaround specialist at Bain Capital than he was for his record as governor of Massachusetts. I’d argue, too, that Romney’s refusal to stand for reelection as governor in 2006 mirrored his party’s damaging dislike of politics. If you want to be president but can’t be bothered to actually learn how to govern, well good luck with that." http://www.thedailyb...h-schmucks.html

Yeah, thats right and there's no hypocrisy in this piece, AT ALL. Barack Obama had absolutely no experience at anything and it has, in the course of his Presidency, become painfully obvious how completely unqualified he is for the Oval Office but, to coin a phrase uttered by one of the most liberal mouthpieces in the mainstream media, Barbara Walters, "we all thought he was the Messiah." Obama has no clue how to govern and is the master of doing nothing other than abuse the Constitutional limits of his office. Actually, Ive never seen a guy so ideologically rigid that he was totally unwilling to give up on a bad idea and all of his have turned out bad.There is absolutely no substance in that link, just typical left wing nonsense.

[WarTim 3,456]

"Unlike the Democrats, who never stray far from career politicians when selecting a presidential candidate, Republicans always seem to be looking for some sort of otherworldly savior to waltz in and take the country by storm. Someone unsullied by, you know, much (if any) actual experience in holding office, winning elections, and governing on a daily basis. Though GOP voters typically end up selecting major-state governors (Reagan, Bush II) or long-serving, partly mummified senators (Dole, McCain), they spend a hell of a lot time in primary season dancing with some pretty strange suitors.

Perhaps it’s the analogue to the longstanding and still-potent jibe that Republicans don’t really want to govern. They disdain the political process to such a degree that it takes them forever to pull the switch for a politician. Even the 2012 nominee Mitt Romney was touted more for his supposed business acumen as a turnaround specialist at Bain Capital than he was for his record as governor of Massachusetts. I’d argue, too, that Romney’s refusal to stand for reelection as governor in 2006 mirrored his party’s damaging dislike of politics. If you want to be president but can’t be bothered to actually learn how to govern, well good luck with that." http://www.thedailyb...h-schmucks.html

Yeah, thats right and there's no hypocrisy in this piece, AT ALL. Barack Obama had absolutely no experience at anything and it has, in the course of his Presidency, become painfully obvious how completely unqualified he is for the Oval Office but, to coin a phrase uttered by one of the most liberal mouthpieces in the mainstream media, Barbara Walters, "we all thought he was the Messiah." Obama has no clue how to govern and is the master of doing nothing other than abuse the Constitutional limits of his office. Actually, Ive never seen a guy so ideologically rigid that he was totally unwilling to give up on a bad idea and all of his have turned out bad.There is absolutely no substance in that link, just typical left wing nonsense.

Amen and Amen !!!