The ‘traveling circus’ the RNC can’t stop

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The ‘traveling circus’ the RNC can’t stop

http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/the-traveling-circus-the-rnc-cant-stop

Nearly two years ago, with his party still licking its wounds after a rough 2012 cycle, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus looked ahead to the 2016 presidential race and focused on a specific goal: far fewer debates.

RNC Chairman Reince Priebus said Friday he was trying to stop the party’s primary process from transforming into a “traveling circus.”

“Quite frankly, I’m someone – I don’t think having our candidates running around in a traveling circus and doing 23 debates, slicing and dicing each other is in the best interests of our party,” Priebus said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”

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But as the Republicans’ presidential field takes shape, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the “traveling circus” is not wholly dependent on debates – a circus needs clowns, stunts, and acrobatics, and the likely 2016 candidates are already providing plenty of antics for our viewing pleasure.

(See full article for long list of clowns.)

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1. The widening disconnect between reality and GOP candidates guarantees a circus.

Candidates don't dare address real-world issues, but have to get noticed. Eventually, the part may be able to raise considerable funds by selling tickets.

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2. Citizen's United. They are all little enterpreneurs now, making some easy money. nt

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3. The GOP theme