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Lurks Often

(5,455 posts)

4. Not really

Reply to HuckleB (Original post)

Mon Jun 29, 2015, 11:38 AM

Jun 2015

It will appeal to that part of the Republican party that is against same sex marriage and may help in getting donations from that part of the party.

The rest of the people who vote Republican will continue to support the Republican party for any number of other reasons. Besides all but the most blind of voters recognize Congress will be unable to do anything about the SCOTUS ruling

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Let the Repugs Rant About Same Sex Marriage. It Will Only Hurt Them. [View all] HuckleB Jun 2015 OP

K&R! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2015 #1

I notice one thing HassleCat Jun 2015 #2

Indeed, and exactly! -eom- HuckleB Jun 2015 #5

Usually I don't give much credence to views like this. randome Jun 2015 #3

Haven't there been surveys showing the GOP losing far more people in recent years? HuckleB Jun 2015 #7

Not really Lurks Often Jun 2015 #4

However, to win a general election for the presidency, they need more than that. HuckleB Jun 2015 #6

I disagree Lurks Often Jun 2015 #11

Social issues drive many votes. HuckleB Jun 2015 #13

I agree Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2015 #8

Pretty soon they can make their anti-gay speeches at cemeteries, Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #9

+1 HuckleB Jun 2015 #10

They been ranting about abortion for decades. Iggo Jun 2015 #12

Very good point. HuckleB Jun 2015 #14