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Clio the Leo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-11-11 08:32 AM
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"Republican lawmakers sour on 2012 field"
Republican lawmakers sour on 2012 field
By JONATHAN MARTIN | 4/11/11 4:31 AM EDT Updated: 4/11/11 9:02 AM EDT

A presidential primary favorite is emerging among the ranks of congressional Republicans: none of the above.

The dissatisfaction with the likely GOP field — long whispered among party activists, operatives and elected officials — is growing more audible in the House and Senate.

Interviews on both sides of the Capitol have revealed widespread concern about the lackluster quality of the current crop of candidates and little consensus on who Republican senators and House members would like to see in the race.

While the days when congressional insiders could determine a party nominee are long gone, their open grumbling lays bare a broadly held sentiment within the GOP.

“I don’t see anyone in the current field right now, and people say that to me, as well. I’m reflecting what I hear,” said California Rep. David Dreier, chairman of the House Rules Committee.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0411/52893.html



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Tippy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-11-11 08:48 AM
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1. Not suprised one of the Corporate Ex's will run just not Trump
Edited on Mon Apr-11-11 08:49 AM by Tippy
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OHdem10 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-11-11 08:49 AM
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2. The Deal is done. The Elites have won. Obama as Pres and
Republican House and Senate. We will then be a RW
Country affirmed by a Democratic President.
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Peacetrain Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-11-11 09:09 AM
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3. Oh give me a break already.. I am so sick and tired of this I could spit
I am not going to bother to bring out the list of things this President has done to move forward the Democratic agenda.

But I will say this to that load of horse hockey .. PFFFTTTTTTTTTTTT
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Kolesar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-11-11 09:41 AM
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4. Recommend ... eom
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