[fieldmarshaldj]

When I saw the second and third-rate losers step up to run for President in 2011/12, I knew the GOP was screwed. For about 5 seconds, I thought the country might elect one over the fiasco that is Zero until I realized, as with McCain, Willard served the part of ringer. The joke was on the electorate and the suckers who thought they were offered a choice.

Let’s face facts, the party establishments are in bed together. One is fine with control of the executive, the other with the legislative. It’s a great big fix.

If we see any bonafide change to that M.O. over the next 2 years under “Majority Leader” McConnell, I’ll be shocked. Actual Conservatives/Tea Partiers pose a threat to this arrangement if they start agitating in Congress (and especially now in the Senate). It’s no wonder the establishment hates Cruz. He’ll screw up that cozy little bipartisan arrangement. I hope he doesn’t screw it up. I hope he f’ing BLOWS it up.

[campaignPete R-CT]

we faced a genuine Commie-threat since Pelosi-2006.

The American people have struck a real blow against the Commie-threat. I hope it don’t come back ‘til 2032 or never.

[GeronL]

bump

[campaignPete R-CT]

14 months, 11 days ‘til Iowa.
Anybody here doing Iowa this time? Or is it more defeatism?

http://www.uspresidentialelectionnews.com/2016-presidential-primary-schedule-calendar/

[BillyBoy]

>> The Republican wave that swept over the states left Democrats at their weakest point in state legislatures since the 1920s. Everything went in the direction of the GOP as Republicans seized new majorities in the West Virginia House, Nevada Assembly and Senate, New Hampshire House, Minnesota House and New York Senate, The West Virginia Senate is now tied. <<

Meanwhile, in Illinois...

... where a "Republican" was allegedly "elected" Governor easily but the GOP didn't gain ANY seats in the state house and the Dems continue to enjoy a veto proof majority: