Posted on 04/19/2012 11:57:18 AM PDT by Kaslin
(But if he did run there, he surely would win big there...)
Don't mind you disagreeing because I have an answer for you. :>)They could for the GOP, but in my opinion, they wouldn't. Overwhelmingly they vote for Obama for two reasons: the first being that he's black and the second for the potential freebies, the freebies West would not promise.
My admiration for Rubio is unbounded, but he is not a native-born American citizen.
Whence the doctrine that an ill-defined demographic tagged “Latino,” a term also lacking definition, favors unrestricted migration of Mexicans into the U.S.A., legally or not, and are disinclined to vote for a candidate for POTUS that insists on only legal immigration?
Where did that notion come from?
“Anyone have an opinion on Thaddeus McCotter?”
Probably the most impressive unknown out there. I’ve heard him on John Batchelor for a couple of years. Impressive. Some may not like his sympathy for labor unions but he represents Michigan and those are his voters.
It’s been awhile since I’ve heard him but I recall him being ahead of the curve on the economic collapse; he understands the importance of having a strong manufacturing base; and he is concerned about potential military threats to the United States.
He seems to be a thinker and genuine enough in what he says, something all too uncommon in politicians.
McCotter ping
McCotter of course can deliver the coveted Canine-American and Feline-American vote:
‘5. Proposed a tax break for pet owners.
McCotter asked fellow members of Congress to join him in supporting H. R. 3501, the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act. The bill proposes to allow pet owners a $3,500 annual tax deduction for “qualified pet-care expenses.”’
http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/8-things-you-should-know-about-thaddeus-mccotter-20110626
Bingo!
Mittwit needs someone ‘White and Delightsome’ to play the rear end of the ‘White Horse’.
Portman is VERY strong in Southwestern Ohio, as well as the suburbs. I would not go so far as to say that he would guarantee Ohio for the GOP, but if Obama wins Ohio with Portman on the ticket it would come after a lot of time, effort and money.
I think you've got that reversed. If Obama were on the GOP ticket, and championed GOP policies, he would get no more than 10% of the black vote. Clarence Thomas received black support because they figured a guy that dark couldn't possibly be all that conservative. Since then, they've regretted their decision and vilified him as a retard and a race traitor.
My pick is Ryan.
My pick is Ryan.
There is not a single person he could put on his ticket that would make me vote for him. No one.
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