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If Romney, Santorum, or Gingrich wins the nomination and chooses Rand Paul as their VP choice. Would you support the nominee despite it not being Ron Paul?
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If Romney, Santorum, or Gingrich wins the nomination and chooses Rand Paul as their VP choice. Would you support the nominee despite it not being Ron Paul?
No. What is Rand going to do as VP? Nothing. It's not about the cult of personality, as some people try to assert, but about getting our ideas put into effect. Rand as VP is not going to influence Mitt Romney to do anything substantial about the Federal Reserve, he's not going to get Mitt to change our foreign policy, and he's not going to get Mitt to cut any real spending. There'd be no point. I also think it would be bad for Rand because it would then tie Rand to Mitt's policies.
No. What is Rand going to do as VP? Nothing. It's not about the cult of personality, as some people try to assert, but about getting our ideas put into effect. Rand as VP is not going to influence Mitt Romney to do anything substantial about the Federal Reserve, he's not going to get Mitt to change our foreign policy, and he's not going to get Mitt to cut any real spending. There'd be no point. I also think it would be bad for Rand because it would then tie Rand to Mitt's policies.
Seems you concluded Mitt is going to win the nomination and the presidency.
No. What is Rand going to do as VP? Nothing. It's not about the cult of personality, as some people try to assert, but about getting our ideas put into effect. Rand as VP is not going to influence Mitt Romney to do anything substantial about the Federal Reserve, he's not going to get Mitt to change our foreign policy, and he's not going to get Mitt to cut any real spending. There'd be no point. I also think it would be bad for Rand because it would then tie Rand to Mitt's policies.
Seems you concluded Mitt is going to win the nomination and the presidency.
I've concluded that Mitt is most likely to win the nomination, and I've concluded that Obama is most likely to win re-election regardless of who his opponent is. The purpose of this thread is speculation, however. So yes I chose Romney as my example, but you can substitute him for Gingrich or Santorum and what I said still remains true. If any of them win the Presidency, which I don't see happening, and Rand is their running mate then he won't be able to change their position on any important issues. So why would I vote for them?
No. What is Rand going to do as VP? Nothing. It's not about the cult of personality, as some people try to assert, but about getting our ideas put into effect. Rand as VP is not going to influence Mitt Romney to do anything substantial about the Federal Reserve, he's not going to get Mitt to change our foreign policy, and he's not going to get Mitt to cut any real spending. There'd be no point. I also think it would be bad for Rand because it would then tie Rand to Mitt's policies.
Seems you concluded Mitt is going to win the nomination and the presidency.
I've concluded that Mitt is most likely to win the nomination, and I've concluded that Obama is most likely to win re-election regardless of who his opponent is. The purpose of this thread is speculation, however. So yes I chose Romney as my example, but you can substitute him for Gingrich or Santorum and what I said still remains true. If any of them win the Presidency, which I don't see happening, and Rand is their running mate then he won't be able to change their position on any important issues. So why would I vote for them?
By what measure have you made your conclusions?
If Romney, Santorum, or Gingrich wins the nomination and chooses Rand Paul as their VP choice. Would you support the nominee despite it not being Ron Paul?
No. What is Rand going to do as VP? Nothing. It's not about the cult of personality, as some people try to assert, but about getting our ideas put into effect. Rand as VP is not going to influence Mitt Romney to do anything substantial about the Federal Reserve, he's not going to get Mitt to change our foreign policy, and he's not going to get Mitt to cut any real spending. There'd be no point. I also think it would be bad for Rand because it would then tie Rand to Mitt's policies.
Are you saying you would vote for President Obama instead?
That is an honest question. I am not a Paul supporter nor do I intend on voting for either of the major parties again this year. I just don't see any reason to support either party any more.
Immie
I'm willing to bet a dozen donuts that Ron Paul is not going to get the nod for the GOP candidate and no person in his right mind would choose him for the VP slot. Hope you don't buy stocks if you believe this strongly in Ron Paul.
Nope....The veep has next to no power, other than to act as assassination insurance....I'll vote LP again.If Romney, Santorum, or Gingrich wins the nomination and chooses Rand Paul as their VP choice. Would you support the nominee despite it not being Ron Paul?
If Romney, Santorum, or Gingrich wins the nomination and chooses Rand Paul as their VP choice. Would you support the nominee despite it not being Ron Paul?
No. The Only way the GOP can gain my vote is if they hold the line on spending.
I have a better chance at being hit by lighting in an underground cave.
Because you end up with fucking evil anyways.If Romney, Santorum, or Gingrich wins the nomination and chooses Rand Paul as their VP choice. Would you support the nominee despite it not being Ron Paul?
No. The Only way the GOP can gain my vote is if they hold the line on spending.
I have a better chance at being hit by lighting in an underground cave.
I respect you standing up for what you principally believe in, but you know Obama is going to spend ten time more....so why not vote for the lesser of the two evils?
I've concluded that Mitt is most likely to win the nomination, and I've concluded that Obama is most likely to win re-election regardless of who his opponent is. The purpose of this thread is speculation, however. So yes I chose Romney as my example, but you can substitute him for Gingrich or Santorum and what I said still remains true. If any of them win the Presidency, which I don't see happening, and Rand is their running mate then he won't be able to change their position on any important issues. So why would I vote for them?
By what measure have you made your conclusions?
The polling, and the reaction of the Republican establishment against the surges of Santorum and Gingrich. Though I have no illusions that their reaction would be any different under a Paul surge.
Because you end up with fucking evil anyways.No. The Only way the GOP can gain my vote is if they hold the line on spending.
I have a better chance at being hit by lighting in an underground cave.
I respect you standing up for what you principally believe in, but you know Obama is going to spend ten time more....so why not vote for the lesser of the two evils?
By what measure have you made your conclusions?
The polling, and the reaction of the Republican establishment against the surges of Santorum and Gingrich. Though I have no illusions that their reaction would be any different under a Paul surge.
I wouldn't take what the polls tell you to the bank. Nor would I trust in what the so-called "establishment" reactions.
Because you end up with fucking evil anyways.I respect you standing up for what you principally believe in, but you know Obama is going to spend ten time more....so why not vote for the lesser of the two evils?
And how do you know that Obama would outspend Romney over the next four years? Because Romney said he will cut spending in all these debates they have been having?
Immie