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Originally Posted by Iowa_Flames_Fan
Honestly, I doubt McCain can win the primary right now. His attempts to appeal to the more conservative southern base have made him look like a political chameleon of the worst order. He's in tough against Giuliani for the moderates, and I have to think that real conservatives will eventually back Brownback or some other favourite son over McCain or Romney, both of whom are obviously pandering.
Not to mention that McCain's views on Iraq are turning into a liability on both sides of the aisle. McCain's in trouble: mark my words.
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I dont know, much like North of the 49, before you can win the election you first have to get past the primary(s). Much like Harper saying he will bring in a gay marriage vote and then doesnt force his MP's to vote one. Classic pandering to base but knowing that doing what the base wants and what will win you (or could lose you) an election is much much much different on both sides of the border.
Moderate republicans (I would consider myself one if I was Republican) dont vote in primaries (I didnt vote in the Alliance votes for leader, nor the Alberta PC party - I wish I had cause Stelmach, Ed the useless tit Stelmach won, what a joke). Hardcore bible thumpers do. And Bible thumpers will not vote for Jules based on his divorces and extra - marital stuff.
He is hands down the best Republican candidate but it will be harder for him to win the primary than to win the Election.
MYK