The 2016 Presidential Election Trainwreck

[byu71]

I hope the young college students are not who candidates feel they have to cater to in order to get elected. College students in general are clueless as to how the real world works and functions.

The more I watch and listen, the more I really hop John Kasich rises to the top.

[Goatnapper'96]

Does he have "a pen and a phone" and promise to sign an Executive Order that makes the BYU honor code null and void?

[byu71]

Does he have "a pen and a phone" and promise to sign an Executive Order that makes the BYU honor code null and void?

I have promised not to express views on "that" matter anymore.

[YOhio]

Delusional republicans are increasingly out of touch with younger voters, who are, for the most part, generally less xenophobic, homophobic, and tax sensitive than older folks. The things the GOP touts most are the things that younger voters care about the least. Or at least it seems that way. The GOP even from as recently as W's tenure is dead. It is over. A new viable GOP has to assimilate or continue to lose ground.

You mean the one that just took control of both houses last year?

[imanihonjin]

You mean the one that just took control of both houses last year?

Haha, no kidding DDD. Knock it off.

[TripletDaddy]

You mean the one that just took control of both houses last year?

control of BOTH houses???

there is only one house that matters and the GOP isn't controlling it anytime soon.

[imanihonjin]

control of BOTH houses???

there is only one house that matters and the GOP isn't controlling it anytime soon.

Yeah, sure. The dems have really shown how far behind them they have put the GOP with the stellar group of nominees they have presented so far. I would agree that the White House is the dems to lose, but they aren't really helping themselves at this point.

[byu71]

You mean the one that just took control of both houses last year?

The demise of the Republican party is gleefully talked about in the liberal media. Of course you also get the far righties who get to do their thing on radio and TV and have a louder voice than they really represent.

So if you aren't into thinking but just reacting, you too might buy into the demise of the Republican party. The party that not only controls the Senate and house, but 31 out of 50 governors, 36 out of 50 state senates and 33 out of 50 state legislatures.

[TripletDaddy]

Yeah, sure. The dems have really shown how far behind them they have put the GOP with the stellar group of nominees they have presented so far. I would agree that the White House is the dems to lose, but they aren't really helping themselves at this point.

then we agree. The dems will win again. I can't speak to whether they are "helping themselves" when they are already the front-runner to win anyway.

I dont think we will appreciate the gap until the race really begins in earnest and GOP nominees start talking daily about stupid things like homophobic-based policy making, illegal aliens crossing the border, maybe mix in a rape or abortion rant, etc. This is what has to change if the GOP is going to make up ground.

I remember many here thought Mitt was going to expose Obama during debates and outspend him at every turn. Well, turns out that you could make a decent argument that he did both of those things....lots of good that did.

I like Jeb, have liked that dude for a long time. Unfortunately, I think his name may carry too much baggage.

[TripletDaddy]

The party that not only controls the Senate and house, but 31 out of 50 governors, 36 out of 50 state senates and 33 out of 50 state legislatures.

that's awesome! the GOP is racking up those mid major conference championships.

[byu71]

that's awesome! the GOP is racking up those mid major conference championships.

C'mon DDD, don't make yourself look foolish just so you can argue with someone.

[imanihonjin]

then we agree. The dems will win again. I can't speak to whether they are "helping themselves" when they are already the front-runner to win anyway.

I dont think we will appreciate the gap until the race really begins in earnest and GOP nominees start talking daily about stupid things like homophobic-based policy making, illegal aliens crossing the border, maybe mix in a rape or abortion rant, etc. This is what has to change if the GOP is going to make up ground.

I remember many here thought Mitt was going to expose Obama during debates and outspend him at every turn. Well, turns out that you could make a decent argument that he did both of those things....lots of good that did.

I like Jeb, have liked that dude for a long time. Unfortunately, I think his name may carry too much baggage.

This is going to be a great race. Candidates for both sides are a mess. It should really make for an interesting run up. I can't wait.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

control of BOTH houses???

there is only one house that matters and the GOP isn't controlling it anytime soon.

But, my vote matters! Not in the primaries because my state is one of the last to vote, or in the general election because my state is already pledging their electoral votes to the Democrat, but it counts in my mind!

[Pelado]

I like Jeb, have liked that dude for a long time. Unfortunately, I think his name may carry too much baggage.

I remember Jeb doing an interview back when he was governor and W was POTUS. I couldn't help but wonder how W got the presidential gig instead of Jeb.

[TripletDaddy]

But, my vote matters! Not in the primaries because my state is one of the last to vote, or in the general election because my state is already pledging their electoral votes to the Democrat, but it counts in my mind!

move to utah, where your vote really counts for something!