Not who you want BUT who it will actually be?

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:15 am

DEMOCRATIC WINNER?
A) Edwards
B) Obama
C) Clinton
D) none of the above

REPUBLICAN WINNER?
A) Romney
B) Giuliani
C) Thompson
D) McCain
E) none of the above

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:21 am

Can I get a re-deal??

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:34 am

D for demos
A for repubs

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:34 am

Clinton will win the Democratic nomination, almost by default.

I dont know about the Republicans.

I dont think Guiliani has the broad based appeal nor the experience needed.

McCain? I dont think so.

Romney isnt the guy.

The Republicans need a candidate that will appeall to a braod base of voters.

Hey, I know , how about a movie actor.

Welll now, there you go again.

sachishi4 · Post by **sachishi4** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:41 am

Cobert

Govs93 · Post by **Govs93** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:56 am

Sticking to the intent behind the thread, it'll be Clinton for the Dems in a cake walk.

For the Reps, I think you have to throw out Giuliani for his abortion stance (I hear that doesn't fly too well in the red states, so he'd be virtually unelectable), and McCain & Thompson for their support of the war. I think even the Reps are smart enough to know that despite the fact that most of them voted in favor of it, staying aligned with Dubya on that issue isn't going to help with the popular vote and their attempt to grab those centrist voters. I guess that leaves Mitt.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:17 am

This is a tough one, it's been a long, long time since both parties were so up for Grabs this close to the election.

To figure it out you have to find out if the masses vote for a candidate or do they vote for the issues.

In a presidential election, I am of the belief that the Candidate's image/personality supercedes the issues, if the masses vote this way, here's how I see it.

Democrats
Clinton - I think America is ready for a woman to lead, but not this one
Obama - I think America is ready for a minority to lead, but he hasn't been in the political trenches at the national level long enough to win
Edwards - a sociology text would define him a white, anglo-saxon, protestant, male. His demographic has owned this election since GW.

Republicans
Thompson - viewed as an actor not a politician (He was great in "Days of Thunder" though)
McCain - he's a republican Edwards
Romney - no
Giuliani - could he win by default? His views will turn off some Red states but he will win a gigantic blue one the republicans haven't had in a while

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:38 am

IS, good analysis but I dont think the nod from the Donkey is "Up for Grabs".

The Dems need to nominate Hilary. If they dont, when are they going to nominate a women? Democrats need to do stuff like that even if it means losing.

Edwards is the Dems version of Dan Quayle..........hey, wait a minute, whats old Danny boy doin these days.

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:52 am

packerboy wrote: Edwards is the Dems version of Dan Quayle..........hey, wait a minute, whats old Danny boy doin these days.

I just couldn't resist throwing all these humdingers in here

Courtesy of the 99 quotations page.

Quotes from Dans life....sorry about drifting off IS

I am not part of the problem. I am a Republican.

I have made good judgements in the Past. I have made good judgements in the Future.

People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history.

Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and child.

The American people would not want to know of any misquotes that Dan Quayle may or may not make.

- More quotations on: [Quotations]
The future will be better tomorrow.

- More quotations on: [The Future]
We don't want to go back to tomorrow, we want to go forward.

We have a firm commitment to NATO, we are a *part* of NATO. We have a firm commitment to Europe. We are a *part* of Europe.

- More quotations on: [Mistakes]
Welcome to President Bush, Mrs. Bush, and my fellow astronauts.

What a waste it is to lose one's mind. Or not to have a mind is being very wasteful. How true that is.

When I have been asked during these last weeks who caused the riots and the killing in L.A., my answer has been direct and simple: Who is to blame for the riots? The rioters are to blame. Who is to blame for the killings? The killers are to blame.

[It's] time for the human race to enter the solar system.

Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things.

One word sums up probably the responsibility of any vice president, and that one word is 'to be prepared'.
Illegitimacy is something we should talk about in terms of not having it.

I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change.

Mars is essentially in the same orbit... Mars is somewhat the same distance from the Sun, which is very important. We have seen pictures where there are canals, we believe, and water. If there is water, that means there is oxygen. If oxygen, that means we can breathe.

Murphy Brown is doing better than I am. At least she knows she still has a job next year.

The Holocaust was an obscene period in our nation's history. I mean in this century's history. But we all lived in this century. I didn't live in this century.

Quite frankly, teachers are the only profession that teach our children.

We're going to have the best-educated American people in the world.

We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.

For NASA, space is still a high priority.

Public speaking is very easy.

I stand by all the misstatements that I've made.
Dan Quayle, to Sam Donaldson, 8/17/89

tomASS · Post by **tomASS** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 12:00 pm

Clinton - will be the Dems choice and is totally unelectable. Her platform is to throw as much out there as she can and sees what stick. Has it been proven she is a women? I don't believe she would carry the female vote. The feminist vote yes, the female vote no.

Giuliani - unfortunately will be the Republican candidate, but can be electable over Clinton and is the lesser of two evils.

Republicans biggest problem will not be any Democratic candidate, but the splintering of the conservative vote if there is a third party candidate.

I too wish there was another RR out there.

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 12:02 pm

Soem of that stuff is so bizzare, its almost hard to believe that he could say it.

If I hadnt actually heard him say a lot of that, I would think that someone who didnt like our beloved Danforth very much was making it up.

I miss him.

Let's start a "Draft Dan"campaign.

Danny, a nation turns its lonely eyes to you.

We need to be ready for any unforseen event that may or may not occur. Absolutely.

tomASS · Post by **tomASS** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 12:15 pm

Clinton - will be the Dems choice and is totally unelectable. Her platform is to throw as much out there as she can and sees what stick. Has it been proven she is a women? I don't believe she would carry the female vote. The feminist vote yes, the female vote no.

Giuliani - unfortunately will be the Republican candidate, but can be electable over Clinton and is the lesser of two evils.

Republicans biggest problem will not be any Democratic candidate, but the splintering of the conservative vote if there is a third party candidate.

I too wish there was another RR out there.

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:09 pm

B for Dems
D for Reps

One thing that hasn't been mentioned with Hilary is that nobody in the Middle East would respect her as a leader. They don't even let their women show their faces, why would they let this woman tell them how to get peace?

Govs93 · Post by **Govs93** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:15 pm

EREmpireStrikesBack wrote: One thing that hasn't been mentioned with Hilary is that nobody in the Middle East would respect her as a leader. They don't even let their women show their faces, why would they let this woman tell them how to get peace?

Who have they listened to over the last 2000 years?

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:33 pm

Which brings up an interesting question:Whats wrong with Hilary for President? (you may only choose one)

a) She is a woman

b) She is unattractive

c) She is still married to Bill

d) She is a Democrat

e) Other, please specify in the space provided_________________

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:34 pm

Good point ER.

I guess we can call up our pals in England and ask them how Margaret Thatcher was accepted by the world when it came time to do business.

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:38 pm

Govs93 wrote:
EREmpireStrikesBack wrote: One thing that hasn't been mentioned with Hilary is that nobody in the Middle East would respect her as a leader. They don't even let their women show their faces, why would they let this woman tell them how to get peace?

Who have they listened to over the last 2000 years?

Smith & Wesson...and Mr. Bradley

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:46 pm

Nope, It was this guy:

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:54 pm

I don't know who is going to come out on top in '08, but I do know if PB runs for the "bored" president, his whistlestop tour need not enter the realm of section 7A and AA.

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:00 pm

Looks like the other sections are a lock though!

Govs93 · Post by **Govs93** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:11 pm

Can't Never Tried wrote:Looks like the other sections are a lock though!

Looks like Ramsey County couldn't be fooled by Dubya, Normy or PB!

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:18 pm

Govs93 wrote:
Can't Never Tried wrote:Looks like the other sections are a lock though!
Looks like Ramsey County couldn't be fooled by Dubya, Normy or PB!

Wisconsin refugees

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:26 pm

If nominated I will not run, if elected, I will not serve.

We need to hear more of that.
________________
Draft Dan Quayle

Neutron 14 · Post by **Neutron 14** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 3:48 pm

I'm hoping for a third party candidate not named Nader....

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 3:53 pm

Neutron 14 wrote:I'm hoping for a third party candidate not named Nader....

Ok if this third party guy/gal uses a lot of charts and graphs??