I just heard Joe Scarborough say on MSNBC

[MANative]

that "most Republicans quietly expect a landslide victory, and to re-take Congress and the Senate, and that John McCain will be standing there taking the oath of office." This as a result of Mitt dropping out, and the party getting behind McCain. Is he deluded or whistling in the dark????

[Cameron27]

1. I thought Joe hated McCain?

He's both...deluded and whistling in the dark.

[papau]

31. The GOP I speak with now expect Obama - and a McCain win in November - deluded folks perhaps

[oviedodem]

2. He is talking what I have been trying to warn against. The fact that we

don't have anything close to a real candidate and (like it or not) Hillary a major force, is what will fuel a LATE surge by these guys.

[DUyellow]

3. if you think it is not going to be a fight, you are out of your mind. It will be just as close as..

2000 and 2004

[MANative]

7. Did I say I thought it wouldn't be a fight?

Of course it will. I'm questioning Joe's sanity, in particular about "landslide" and retaking both houses.

[Firespirit]

11. I agree completely

They took 45% of all votes cast in 2006, despite a perfect shitstorm of Abramoff, Iraq, Cunningham, Foley, Macaca, and whatever else happened that I've forgotten. If not for a mere few thousand votes, we wouldn't hold the Senate.

NEVER underestimate the stupidity of the human race.

[mtnsnake]

4. If Morning Nitwit Joe gets his wish of an Obama vs McCain election, then he has reason to celebrate

[newmajority]

8. Riiiiiiight......

Just imagine A McCain - Hillary matchup. The media whores would convince everyone that they're BOTH "too liberal" even though neither remotely fits that description.

[Skidmore]

10. Actually, it is becoming abundantly clear that the Rs are

just praying for Hillary to head a ticket.

[butterfly77]

18. If they thought that they wouldn't have...

spent years building up all of the lies that you all seem to believe...It took them a long time to build up the lies because they are soooo afraid of her because she is the best candidate..

[Skidmore]

35. What flavor is that koolaid you're drinking?

[JerseygirlCT]

19. They've absolutely been praying for that.

They've probably planned every detail of this election based on Hillary being the nominee.

[THUNDER HANDS]

5. they should be quietly expecting that

if they expect it loudly, they'll be laughed out of the room.

[writes3000]

15. Joe S didn't say that all. He said moderate Repub candidates LOSE.

And clearly, he thinks McCain is a moderate Repub.

[Skidmore]

6. McCain's 100 Year War -- coming to a theater near you.

[writes3000]

9. No, No, No. He said the EXACT OPPOSITE. Predicting a huge Repub rout ala 1974.

I just listened to it TWICE.

He said Romney hopes to be Reagan - who ran once, lost and came back down the road to win.

[Cameron27]

17. That sounds more like Scarborough.

[MANative]

23. And what I heard

was that Romney expected to come in behind McCain to extend Repub control. I'll look to see if they will have a transcript, and I did only hear it once, but your version is not how I heard it.

[writes3000]

26. He was saying Romney would come back four years from now.

That's what he meant by "behind McCain".

I've got it on DVR. I'll type it up.

[Thrill]

12. Their plan is to unite behind one guy now. While the Democrats fight each other

They also know that if Hillary comes out on top, it will energize the party

[Neecy]

13. it's the start of the setup....

Talk up big GOP victories, even though the country is sick to death of their policies. The only way they can try to steal another election is to position McCain and his 100 year war as a 'winner' and that the GOP is on a comeback.

[oasis]

14. Unspoken words: Romney is quietly hoping for a chaotic Democratic Administration.(eom)

[WCGreen]

28. I think that is the plan...

I think they know that McCain is doomed and that they will lose ground in 2008...

They plan on obstructing the democrats in 2009 and winning back seats in 2010 setting themselves up for 2012...

They will then be rid of McCain...

Just like Dole...

[TexasObserver]

16. Joe's out of his mind if he thinks that

McCain might beat Clinton, but she's not going to be the nominee.

[writes3000]

21. He doesn't think that.

He thinks McCain will be put up as the nominee and he will be the face of a potentially, inevitably failing campaign.

[Chiyo-chichi]

20. Joe's every prediction has been WRONG so far.

It was not much more than two months ago that he was certain that Rudy would be the Republican nominee and go on to win the White House.

The day before Iowa he went on and on about how the one poll that predicted an Obama win was wrong because it over-polled first-time caucus goers.

He has been WRONG, WRONG, WRONG so far.

Just for kicks, here's an illustration of Joe from back in the day:

[wndycty]

22. YOU HEARD IT WRONG!!!!

He said the landslide would be Democratic and McCain would be at the top of the ticket. I'm watching it on TiVO. You got it wrong, very wrong.

[TexasObserver]

36. sounds more like it

[abburdlen]

24. I think he's half right

most Republicans quietly expect a landslide victory.

Of course McCain will just be watching a Democratic President take the oath of office.

McCain is the this cycles Bob Dole. They have no real shot, give the nomination to the old guard.
The gold watch of the GOP

[global1]

25. It Makes Sense If *Co Orchestrates Another 9/11 Before Nov '08.....

and then if McCain comes into office and the day he's inaugurated he captures Osama Bin Laden - we might see the affirmation of Rove saying the party will be in domination for many, many years to come.

[Chiyo-chichi]

27. BTW, what show was he on?

Because he was not on his own show today. He had the morning off and the lovely Mika Brzezinski was in the Morning Joe driver's seat today.

[MANative]

30. He was on via phone on the regular MSNBC

news program that airs at 1:00pm et.

[in_cog_ni_to]

29. He's right. That's why the MSM has been having their endless Obama lovefest. It's their plan

and people had better wake up before it's too late. Obama will not win in a GE. They'll see him destroyed first. This is the repuke party we're talking about here. They're a bunch of racist freaks. They KNOW Hillary could beat McCain. She's been vetted. Obama...he's had a free ride. WHY? Who owns the MSM? CORPORATIONS. Who writes the talking head's paychecks? CORPORATIONS. Who thinks Democrats are bad for CORPORATIONS? CORPORATIONS do! Who has given a FREE RIDE to Obama since he entered the race? CORPORATE OWNED MSM. Who has spent month after month after month bashing Hillary? The CORPORATE OWNED MSM.

Obama doesn't have a chance in hell of winning against McCain. Joe's right. It's even more frightening that this is being whispered behind closed doors because it just confirmed the suspicions I've had all along.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

32. he's both, deluded and whistling out his ass

[writes3000]

33. Scarborough's Exact Quote - Here

"Now, he (Romney) knows what so many Republicans know and that is, there is a storm coming this fall (that) that Republicans haven't seen since 1974, the election that Republicans got routed by Democrats after Watergate. Most Republicans quietly expect a landslide not only in the Presidential race but also in the Senate and the House. He (Romney) believes that John McCain will be the one that will be there standing there, taking the responsibility since he's at the top of the ticket. And like Ronald Reagan, four years from now, he (Romney) will use this campaign to launch his next campaign...."

PS - I'm not slamming the OP here AT ALL. I just want us to appreciate the analysis which is optimistic for Dems.

[MANative]

34. Fair enough - I didn't hear the first part of the first sentence

which does change the meaning of what follows. But what's also true from most polling that I've read, is that either Obama or Clinton have the toughest battle against McCain versus any other Repub. So I'm not celebrating yet.