Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
Fri Nov 6, 2015, 02:19 PM Nov 2015

So, with Ben Carson ready to crash and burn, who benefits (besides America)?

Which GOoPer is going to inherit his legions of idiotic supporters?


4 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
Trump--they'll go for the next craziest guy
3 (75%)
Cruz--crazy and thoroughly rightwing
1 (25%)
Huckabee--biblethumpers unite!
0 (0%)
Jeb?--cut the man a break already!
0 (0%)
Rubio--the next most boring candidate
0 (0%)
Fiorina--they appreciate liars who flame out
0 (0%)
Kasich--almost as boring as Rubio, with an ugly haircut
0 (0%)
the lesser Paul--ugliest haircut
0 (0%)
some other loser from the kid's table debate
0 (0%)
this is good news for John McCain
0 (0%)
Show usernames
Disclaimer: This is an Internet poll
12 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

onehandle

(51,122 posts)
1. Trump, for the crazies. I'm fairly convinced that Rubio will be their nominee, though.
Fri Nov 6, 2015, 02:21 PM
Nov 2015

I don't think the GOP can pull Jeb! up the way they did McCain in 2008.

 

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
2. Iowa just got VERY interesting. I think Cruz and Huckabee are the social cons
Fri Nov 6, 2015, 02:23 PM
Nov 2015

who would most benefit from Dr. Ben's collapse.

 

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
5. I think Rubio will be their eventual nominee, I think Rubio wants Huckabee rather than
Fri Nov 6, 2015, 02:31 PM
Nov 2015

Cruz to pick up Carson's supporters.

 

Warren Stupidity

(48,181 posts)
6. The insiders all think Cruz is next at bat.
Fri Nov 6, 2015, 02:40 PM
Nov 2015

But the obvious reality is that Trump's strongest rival jus crashed and burned.

 

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
7. Carson was never a strong rival. His entire campaign is a direct mail scam
Fri Nov 6, 2015, 02:56 PM
Nov 2015

and book promotion tour.

Cruz is a very smart man who pretends to be very stupid. Such men can be dangerous.

LonePirate

(13,431 posts)
9. Are we sure he is going to crash and burn due to the West Point and Pyramids stuff?
Fri Nov 6, 2015, 03:00 PM
Nov 2015

Since when have Republicans ever given a damn about facts or the truth?

 

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
10. his support is very soft, Republicans like him because he's a rightwing crazy who's black so they
Fri Nov 6, 2015, 03:01 PM
Nov 2015

figure they can prove they're not racist by saying they support him

 

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
12. I have to say, the REpublican primary does have the benefit
Fri Nov 6, 2015, 04:49 PM
Nov 2015

of humiliating several of these bastards in a way not otherwise possible.

Rick Perry, Scott Walker, Ben Carson, the lesser, lesser Bush, Rand Paul--all being brought low.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»So, with Ben Carson ready...