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BlueStreak

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72. I'm trying to give her every possible opportunity to be more desirable than Rand

Fri Apr 18, 2014, 05:46 PM

Apr 2014

It should not be close, but it really is.

There are certainly plenty of other differences no listed on these 9 points, but frankly, I side with Rand rather than the DLCers on a few of those.

The point is that we ought to be holding candidates' feet to the fire on the most important issues and not let them just get by with vague rhetoric.

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Would you support Rand Paul over Hillary Clinton if he ran as a Democrat for President? [View all] onehandle Apr 2014 OP

Are you nutz??? I would NEVER support him, no matter what label he ran under. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #1

Heh. onehandle Apr 2014 #2

You've summed up my position nicely. Shrike47 Apr 2014 #28

I have a better one that is even remotely possible... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #3

That scenario would make me think twice. I might vote for that ticket, either of them. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #5

Then it might be good "Democratic Party Ettiquette to withhold judgment until then or at least until VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #15

Hey, why are you yelling at me? I just answered your question... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #17

He/she is yelling at you ... Trajan Apr 2014 #76

Aw, thank you, my dear Trajan... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #78

ditto, Trajan noiretextatique Apr 2014 #80

She wouldn't choose Berine in a million years oneofthe99 Apr 2014 #23

He's too old--she did give him money from her old Senate PAC though and helped get him elected. nt MADem Apr 2014 #27

They are polar opposites in their belief systems oneofthe99 Apr 2014 #29

They aren't so opposite as some here would like to insist. MADem Apr 2014 #30

She gave him money maybe because she likes him . He is a likable guy oneofthe99 Apr 2014 #36

No, she gave him twice as much money as she gave to other Senate candidates. MADem Apr 2014 #38

I never claimed to know them personally , I watched them vote oneofthe99 Apr 2014 #43

I'm simply imparting a few facts here. MADem Apr 2014 #48

Source? Scuba Apr 2014 #62

HILLPAC--it's a matter of public record. nt MADem Apr 2014 #65

Source? Scuba Apr 2014 #66

OPEN SECRETS, and here's something closer to Bernie's "Socialist Worker" bone, to MADem Apr 2014 #67

Good enough. Thanks. Scuba Apr 2014 #69

Why Isn't There A Dirty Socialist Apr 2014 #4

This sarisataka Apr 2014 #33

That is certainly the phrase... 3catwoman3 Apr 2014 #41

Ought to have a jury look at this one. nt Snotcicles Apr 2014 #6

I also refuse to give him ice water when I see him in hell. FarPoint Apr 2014 #7

No, but I will hide this thread until after the Midterms. ScreamingMeemie Apr 2014 #8

Pigs will grow wings and fly long before Rand Paul changes parties to Democrat. Agnosticsherbet Apr 2014 #9

Would you support Zombie Reagan if he ran against Robot Hitler? Taitertots Apr 2014 #10

I would rather... HipChick Apr 2014 #11

Choke? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2014 #21

That's one wild triangle.... Junkdrawer Apr 2014 #12

No (nt) bigwillq Apr 2014 #13

I'd support that came closer to supporting these 9 principles BlueStreak Apr 2014 #14

but only one thinks the civil rights act was a bad thing arely staircase Apr 2014 #45

And what is not on that list is the quality of SCOTUS appointees BlueStreak Apr 2014 #53

best way to make sure the next democratic president has a progressive agenda arely staircase Apr 2014 #54

Do you really think Hillary would support #5, even tepidly? That's not what the record says ... Scuba Apr 2014 #64

I'm trying to give her every possible opportunity to be more desirable than Rand BlueStreak Apr 2014 #72

Unless he changed all his policies, Jamaal510 Apr 2014 #16

If it's between one or the other Blue_Tires Apr 2014 #18

speechless no1uno Apr 2014 #19

You need one more vote choice. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2014 #20

It's 2014, not 2016. I'm going to vote for Democrats taking back the House. nt tridim Apr 2014 #22

Rounding up voters Maerzie Apr 2014 #49

Welcome to DU ... I heartily agree etherealtruth Apr 2014 #83

Lightweight dipshit with bad hair. TwilightGardener Apr 2014 #24

that isn't hair nt arely staircase Apr 2014 #46

...who needs a butler, since he's clearly incapable of dressing himself. (nt) Paladin Apr 2014 #63

Whats with the bullshit???? Historic NY Apr 2014 #25

I will be the first to say... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2014 #26

Max Baucus would be better than Rand Paul. Dawson Leery Apr 2014 #31

Talk about a waste of time poll... brooklynite Apr 2014 #32

There are enough people here who parrot Rand Paul & do everything to trash Pres Obama... baldguy Apr 2014 #34

and wasn't that the real point of the poll G_j Apr 2014 #70

So, you agree that the poll is not "pointless". baldguy Apr 2014 #75

Rand Paul??over Hillary Maerzie Apr 2014 #35

Welcome to DU, Maerzie. SunSeeker Apr 2014 #39

Thanks! Maerzie Apr 2014 #40

We can call hime... 3catwoman3 Apr 2014 #42

100% flamebait, you mean. Iggo Apr 2014 #37

not no, but arely staircase Apr 2014 #44

If he won in the primary, I'd have no choice but to vote for him. Maedhros Apr 2014 #47

Rand Paul is No DEMOCRAT!! Maerzie Apr 2014 #51

The OP was not being serious. TBF Apr 2014 #58

what? nt arely staircase Apr 2014 #55

i see what you did there frylock Apr 2014 #56

True treestar Apr 2014 #60

The great Samuel L. Jackson put it best... jmowreader Apr 2014 #50

Would that fucking creature he carries around on his head be his running mate? Warren DeMontague Apr 2014 #52

Very silly oldandhappy Apr 2014 #57

You forgot the kitten option - TBF Apr 2014 #59

How about a ... 99Forever Apr 2014 #61

Perhaps you missed the write in option for Bernie Sanders? ozone_man Apr 2014 #77

That'll will likely be my actual vote... 99Forever Apr 2014 #79

2 yes votes? spanone Apr 2014 #68

Yes, I feel like saying to those folks, "You know we can see you, right?" stevenleser Apr 2014 #73

I wouldn't support him as he is now. LuvNewcastle Apr 2014 #71

Of course no. Even if I am far to be an Hillary lover! mylye2222 Apr 2014 #74

we need someone Niceguy1 Apr 2014 #81

Puh-leeze. WinkyDink Apr 2014 #82

I'll support my australian shepherd LWolf Apr 2014 #84

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2014 #85

Can I vote for his toupee? DefenseLawyer Apr 2014 #86