Independents Rule and Will Continue to Do So

Townhall.com ^ | January 20, 2022 | Jackie Gingrich Cushman

[flaglady47]

Is Newt’s daughter a RINO? Sounds almost like one.

[silverleaf]

The GOP is experiencing irrational exuberance.
Independents are falling away from Joe Biden because of Joe Biden.
Not because anyone is really offering them a realistic alternative.
At this point ‘of the names on the leader board, “none of the above’ is quite possibly their choice.

Former Trump fan here.
His latest ramblings…like his interview yesterday with Mark Levin….almost unbearable to try to follow.

[Olog-hai]

Wrong, Jackie. It’s who counts the votes, just like two Uncle Joes took note of.

[oldplayer]

In other words, be moderate? No thanks.

[PeterPrinciple]

They were able to win because they had an overwhelmingly positive message. They laid out the Contract with America, which contained clearly defined issues that voters cared about, and those voters responded positively. A positive message, a focus on real issues and a quality candidate — a winning combination.

While many candidates are running to former President Donald Trump for an endorsement, my recommendation is that no candidate should base their campaign on anyone’s endorsement. Voters want to help the candidate who lays out a vision of a brighter future for themselves and their families. The focus should be on the voters, not other politicians.

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If I shake you awake in the middle of the night and ask you what are you PERSONALLY fighting for? After you reach for your gun, what would you tell me?

We should all have a clear picture in our minds of what we want, NOT what we don’t want.

[PeterPrinciple]

Hint:

Our Founding Fathers had a clear picture in their mind.

[Olog-hai]

Exactly what are you calling “ramblings”?

[oldplayer]

Trump ran on policies . . .policies that actually worked. The Lef/Dims/Media ran solely on “Not Trump” and won.

[Pollard]

While many candidates are running to former President Donald Trump for an endorsement, my recommendation is that no candidate should base their campaign on anyone's endorsement. Voters want to help the candidate who lays out a vision of a brighter future for themselves and their families. The focus should be on the voters, not other politicians.

Worked for Youngkin. There's a certain set of repubs and independents that still loathe Trump. Not everywhere but in some places like suburbia. A deep red place, sure, go for a Trump endorsement. Swing place, might want to not talk about Trump even if he endorses you.

[nagant]

This article’s spin is absurd. Whenever the left wins they claim the victory as a mandate for leftist policies. Who can blame them? It is a mandate. However, when the right wins the Grimer Wormtongues seem to have better access to keyboards and microphones. They claim that the win was formed by liberals, that it’s actually a mandate for liberalism.

It’s horse puckey. It should be ignored.

[Pollard]

Trump ran on policies . . .policies that actually worked.

And name calling and put downs which is what turned some people off.

[Olog-hai]

No, they did not win.

[silverleaf]

The totally rambling unfocused Trump I really tried to listen to, but couldn’t
Yeah, he’s got a thousand grievances with biden and the Democrats
We all do

But man, lets stop beating dead ponies and lets focus on 2022 and beyond
Pick the most compelling reforms needed and go forth boldly

[Pollard]

In other words, be moderate? No thanks.

No, just sound moderate and calm and don't be crude or sound angry. Then when elected, go to town like Youngkin and DeSantis.

[Olog-hai]

Then Hillary should have won in 2016. Right?

So Hillary’s name-calling and put-downs is somehow better? How about Brandon’s?

[Olog-hai]

That’s not how they got in.

[Olog-hai]

So nothing, then. You’re making it up.

[Skul]

NOT EXCITED and RINO’s gaining a majority in the House or Senate. Just think, a majority of Mitt Romneys. Doesn’t that sound exciting.....(vomit).

[silverleaf]

Discard my thoughts at will
If the GOP treats them with the same disdain, I think they lose the WH again
Registered independent here
Left GOP because of attitudes like yours