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In reply to the discussion: Tea Party Leader blames “weak-kneed” Romney, Republicans for loss to Obama... [View all]MicaelS
(8,747 posts)40. If the Tea Party is SO powerful...
Why didn't they get a "proper" Conservative nominated in the first place? They could have nominated Rick Santorum or Ron Paul. Either was more Conservative than Romney.
So why didn't they?
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Tea Party Leader blames “weak-kneed” Romney, Republicans for loss to Obama... [View all]
Indi Guy
Nov 2012
OP
oh how beautiful it is, they've already started that circular firing squad over this..
Alamuti Lotus
Nov 2012
#3
Yes, there will be a new pseudo-grassroots conservative movement, but I don't think
valerief
Nov 2012
#31
........weak-kneed Republicans do not get elected. Conservatives do.
are_you_serious_1234
Nov 2012
#34