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In reply to the discussion: KRUGMAN: How big a deal is the surprise primary defeat of Representative Eric Cantor? VERY. [View all]1StrongBlackMan
(31,849 posts)13. The turf war has already begun ...
with the replacement of Cantor ... does the gop elect/select an extremist clown in full regalia (a nod to the teaparty) or a extremist clown in a muted suit? It appears they are going to go with the muted suit that has the teaparty steaming.
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KRUGMAN: How big a deal is the surprise primary defeat of Representative Eric Cantor? VERY. [View all]
kpete
Jun 2014
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The rejection of Cantor was a rejection of the "status quo". It was a rejection of the
rhett o rick
Jun 2014
#3
There are a number of possible things that affected the vote including those that openly stated
rhett o rick
Jun 2014
#27
I hope we both agree that Cantor was big time oligarch-run status quo. Cantor and his ilk
rhett o rick
Jun 2014
#30
It's got to be a bit more about Cantor's arrogance with his own consituents.
SleeplessinSoCal
Jun 2014
#7
Our current crop of GOP/Tea Party shows what happens when crazy zealots get money
SoCalDem
Jun 2014
#15
Excellent assessment, Fred! Plus, this picture makes me want to turn around & check MY back!
NBachers
Jun 2014
#28
"Republicans mobilize voters with social issues, but invariably turn postelection to serving the 1%.
pampango
Jun 2014
#14
I hope he's right that it's bad news for the GOP...I really believe he's correct
joeybee12
Jun 2014
#20
All I know is that if I were the swordsman, I would have wondered why Jones was just standing there.
rocktivity
Jun 2014
#40
I've met a few Right Wingers that claim being pro gay marriage is one of THEIR issues....
Spitfire of ATJ
Jun 2014
#23