Agreed. Term limits in Congress and in the Supreme Court.

 

 

 Absolutely.   I couldn't agree more. 

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My guess is despite many of us having vastly different views on issues and direction of the United States, one key thing I believe most of us would agree on is the need for term limits in Congress. This is an issue that I hope debate moderators bring up for both parties. I want to see candidates take a pledge for term limits in Congress.

Absolutely, D6, it needs to happen.


Being a member of Congress should not be a career choice.


What are Ted Cruz's views on term limits? I know Ben Carson is in full support of term limits and that's one of the things that is leading me towards him.

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Drones on the border wouldn't be bad, but they aren't a deterrent unless the border patrol is immediately responding to every single detection (or you are shooting at them). A massive wall is absolutely a deterrent. Add a couple of automated machine gun turrets to the top and you are in business .

 

 

Yeah, Santorum really had a shot and represents the constituency, let me tell you. Primary results below, green is Santorum, yellow is Ron Paul, purple is Gingrich, orange is Romney.

 

Wich goes back to my original question of if the base really pushed for it. I am not sure why you are getting your undies in a wad over something that is very true about the GOP. It's call the religious right for a reason you know. 

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  While Rick Santorum's candidacy in the last election cycle was all but dead in the fall of 2011,   this time around he has a much more difficult road because of the presence of a number of Conservative candidates and perceived Conservatives in the race.   I like Rick Santorum but I think his chances of getting the nomination are slim.    My hope is he throws his support to Ted Cruz.   If not Cruz,   then Mike Huckabee. 

None of which has a chance because as other jagwarrior pointed out their extreme religious right stances are not the majority of the base.

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None of which has a chance because as other jagwarrior pointed out their extreme religious right stances are not the majority of the base.

 

Cruz could, because despite his religious stance he also has an extremely conservative voting record and reputation. A candidate whose only major "conservative" stance is religion would obviously fail. Cruz doesn't revolve his campaign around his religion.

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Cruz could, because despite his religious stance he also has an extremely conservative voting record and reputation. A candidate whose only major "conservative" stance is religion would obviously fail. Cruz doesn't revolve his campaign around his religion.

I don't think Cruz has a chance because he can only pull the right of the base. He won't pull moderates because he's not and he won't pull centrists or indy's for the same reason. The droning on about how the GOP lost because they didn't go far enough to the right is a fallacy. 

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Absolutely, D6, it needs to happen.


Being a member of Congress should not be a career choice.


What are Ted Cruz's views on term limits? I know Ben Carson is in full support of term limits and that's one of the things that is leading me towards him.

 

  Scarecrow,   the following is Ted Cruz's answer to the question you asked.  W/o saying,  I'm thrilled with the answer:

 

http://www.ontheissues.org/2016/Ted_Cruz...Reform.htm

 


 

End Washington cronyism via Congressional term limits
We need to end the corruption. We need to end corporate welfare and crony capitalism. If you come to Washington and serve in Congress, there should be a lifetime ban on lobbying.

We need to pass a strong constitutional amendment that puts into law term limits.

There are lots of voices in Washington that say 'no, no, no, this is too bold.' 'You can't stand against the IRS, that's too extreme.' 'You can't say repeal ObamaCare, that's really a bit much. Let's just modify it.' 'You' can't not bankrupt the country, let's just slow it down a little bit.' A friend of mine suggested a bumper sticker slogan, "Republicans, we waste less." You win elections by standing for principle, inspiring people that there is a better tomorrow.

 

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Ted Cruz also expressed his opinion for Supreme Court Term Limits:

 

 

Ted Cruz Is Right: The Supreme Court Needs Term Limits

 

http://www.newrepublic.com/article/12222...erm-limits

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None of which has a chance because as other jagwarrior pointed out their extreme religious right stances are not the majority of the base.

 

  We will see.   In the case of Ted Cruz,  I think his appeal carries over to a large portion of the base. 

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  We will see.   In the case of Ted Cruz,  I think his appeal carries over to a large portion of the base. 

The base is not enough to win the presidential election let alone the nominations. You have to appeal to centrist and indy's. Cruz does not do that. 

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I don't think Cruz has a chance because he can only pull the right of the base. He won't pull moderates because he's not and he won't pull centrists or indy's for the same reason. The droning on about how the GOP lost because they didn't go far enough to the right is a fallacy. 

 

He could win the primary, but yes the general election would be extremely difficult for him. Personally that is why I like Trump (among other reasons) because he can definitely pull from both sides. Cruz would make a good VP IMO.

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Cruz could, because despite his religious stance he also has an extremely conservative voting record and reputation. A candidate whose only major "conservative" stance is religion would obviously fail. Cruz doesn't revolve his campaign around his religion.

 

  Well said.   

 

  While Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum appeal to me,  it's going to be more difficult for them to get wide support.   Huckabee might be able to pull it off because of his communication/ TV skills and the way he comes across.   But Santorum probably isn't going to be able to win over most of the voters.  

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The base is not enough to win the presidential election let alone the nominations. You have to appeal to centrist and indy's. Cruz does not do that. 

 

  The more Ted Cruz has the opportunity in debates and interviews,   the wider his appeal will come with those in the middle.    If it doesn't happen for Cruz in this election cycle,   I believe he will be a strong Presidential candidate in the future.

 

  Of course there are many independents and those in the center that will reject Cruz.   But based on positions,  knowledge,  communication skills,  and candidness,  I think Cruz provides the Republicans with the best hope to win the 2016 Presidential Election.   

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He could win the primary, but yes the general election would be extremely difficult for him. Personally that is why I like Trump (among other reasons) because he can definitely pull from both sides. Cruz would make a good VP IMO.

 

  I'm not a fan of Donald Trump.   But if selects Ted Cruz as his running mate,   I will be very enthusiastically behind his campaign.  

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Huckabee, Santorum, and Cruz have all been too focused on gay marriage.  The Supreme Court making gay marriage legal throughout the country gave Republicans the opportunity to put the issue behind them and focus on other things.  They didn't take that opportunity.  Instead, many Republican candidates make it sound like they want a theocracy.  Especially those three named.  Looking at the Middle East, I see theocracy as a terrible idea.  

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I was wrong about Trent Baalke. 

Huckabee, Santorum, and Cruz have all been too focused on gay marriage. The Supreme Court making gay marriage legal throughout the country gave Republicans the opportunity to put the issue behind them and focus on other things. They didn't take that opportunity. Instead, many Republican candidates make it sound like they want a theocracy. Especially those three named. Looking at the Middle East, I see theocracy as a terrible idea.

Yes

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  I'm not a fan of Donald Trump.   But if selects Ted Cruz as his running mate,   I will be very enthusiastically behind his campaign.  

I'm pretty sure Donald Trump would select Ted Nugent as his running mate just to piss Megyn Kelly off.

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I am a man with no candidate. Republicans offer up social conservatives and TV stars and the Dems offer up an open socialist and a lady who is a career scumbag. I will likely vote Gary Johnson just in the hopes that the Libertarian Party gets enough votes to be able to participate in the debates in 2020.

I don't think he's running again? I know the florida libertarian delegate selection was in palm beach in June but I couldn't attend starting a new job and all. When I was planning on attending back in April at least it was 3 new guys Johnson hadn't got back in as far as I know?

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I'm pretty sure Donald Trump would select Ted Nugent as his running mate just to [BAD WORD REMOVED] Megyn Kelly off.

 

  Until / unless proven otherwise,  publicity and ego are Donald Trump's end game.  

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1a: Sanders

1b: Paul


The things that are most important to me (education , environment, etc) I seem to align pretty well with Sanders on.


But if we wind up with Sanders and Paul as their respective candidates, I'll feel bettwr about the direction of the country than I have in a long while.

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IT WAS ALWAYS THE JAGS

1a: Sanders

1b: Paul


The things that are most important to me (education , environment, etc) I seem to align pretty well with Sanders on.

 

 

Paul is sorta the polar opposite of Sanders economically and bureaucratically, and is also staunchly anti-federalized education and environmental regulation. Why would you have Paul over, say, Clinton or Biden? Those two candidates would be much more likely to line up with Sanders ideology than Paul ever would.

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