“Romney would have won if Perry was on his ticket....”
Wow. I hadn’t thought of that, but I think you’re absolutely right. In past elections (waaay past) this geographical difference was considered by the parties (i.e. Goldwater - Arizona/Miller - Northeast; JFK - Mass./LBJ - Texas). Romney’s little “me-too” guy from another liberal state gave him no outreach at all. He was supposed to be so smart? Maybe not politically, except for destroying his opposition in the party and burning bridges that could have helped him win.
No, I didn’t like him much, but I knew the difference between him and what we got - that’s why I said I would have voted for a shetland pony to get Zero out - anyone, anything. And we who said so were right.
I thought enough of this post to copy it here for perhaps more wider distribution ... one man’s recommendation on how to proceed:
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Ernest Peluso
Demand an immediate trial and simultaneously move to dismiss the corrupt and politically motivated Indictment.
Force the trial court to address this issue immediately after arraignment.
Insist that the extraordinary nature of the charge, coupled with its frivolous and mean spirited nature, justify an interlocutory appeal to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Invoke Constitutional and Texas State Speedy Trial provisions. Waive nothing. Make the prosecutor meet his burdens this fall, not two years from now.
At the same time, file a suit against these folks in US District Court under 42 USC 1983.
It’s true that prosecutors enjoy the broadest immunity from liability in our justice system, but this is a violation that is so breathtaking in its naked lawlessness that the federal courts up through the 5th Circuit could entertain it.
Demand millions in damages.
If the suit succeeds, the people who executed this farce could be personally liable. Seize the initiative. Don’t cede anything to these villains.
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from PLB
To be honest, I thought of this a month ago. He approached his campaign like he always approached his business adventures, and he did well and without massive voter fraud and other questionable things he would have won. However, I think a ticket with him and someone much different would have done better. I think the only reason McCain got as far as he did, was because of Palin. If he picked a McCain like guy, he would have go only 38% of the vote.