Who will get 2016 Republican Presidential Nomination?

[bush_cheney2004]

Lots of good choices for the Republicans....need to lock up campaign donors early this time around.

Maybe Canada will finally get that pipeline !!

[On Guard for Thee]

Lots of good choices for the Republicans....need to lock up campaign donors early this time around.

Maybe Canada will finally get that pipeline !!

Yep, get those ad signs out early: Election For Sale.

[bush_cheney2004]

If so much American money is good enough for Canada's oil industry...it is good enough for American elections.

[On Guard for Thee]

If so much American money is good enough for Canada's oil industry...it is good enough for American elections.

I have heard some juicy rationalizations in my day, but that one takes the cake.

[bush_cheney2004]

American money bad.....except for investment in Canada...of course !

[On Guard for Thee]

American money bad.....except for investment in Canada...of course !

Its bad when your laws allow the likes of the Koch bros. etc., to buy your elections. Its a little different than buying some tar from Canada.

[bush_cheney2004]

Republicans are good for Canada......

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/what-republican-gains-mean-for-canada/article21468937/

[Shady]

Or just another Bush.

Possibly, But Bush is smart and accomplished. Justin is an idiot, and has accomplished very little.

[Shady]

Its bad when your laws allow the likes of the Koch bros. etc., to buy your elections. Its a little different than buying some tar from Canada.

The Koch brothers spent less than liberal groups in the last election, so I'm not sure what you're talking about. Other than having a Koch addiction. If the Koch brothers can buy elections, then let me know how President Romney is doing. Oh that's right, he's not president.

[On Guard for Thee]

Possibly, But Bush is smart and accomplished. Justin is an idiot, and has accomplished very little.

He accomplished a lot in Florida to help bro. Geo. get elected. I think America in general has a bad taste in their mouth for the Bush regime.

[bush_cheney2004]

Hey...maybe the Canadians want even more of the Koch Bros money to go into oil sands leases instead of the American PACs...more for them !!

[Shady]

He accomplished a lot in Florida to help bro. Geo. get elected. I think America in general has a bad taste in their mouth for the Bush regime.

I'll take it that you don't know what his record in Florida as Governor is. That's ok.

[On Guard for Thee]

The Koch brothers spent less than liberal groups in the last election, so I'm not sure what you're talking about. Other than having a Koch addiction. If the Koch brothers can buy elections, then let me know how President Romney is doing. Oh that's right, he's not president.

The Kochs almost trebled the contributions of the top ten unions in the US. Wait until you what they have planned for 2016!

[bush_cheney2004]

I sure hope the Koch Bros. have made some money for all their time and investment in Canada. That's money to donate to more Republican political campaigns !

These sources reveal that Koch Industries has touched virtually every aspect of the tar sands industry since the company established a toehold in Canada more than 50 years ago. It has been involved in mining bitumen, the hydrocarbon resin found in the oil sands; in pipeline systems to collect and transport Canadian crude; in exporting the heavy oils to the U.S.; in refining the sulfurous, low-grade feedstock; and in the subsequent distribution and sale of a variety of finished products, from jet fuel to asphalt. The company has also created or collaborated with other companies that have become leading players in the development of Alberta's oil resources.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/10/idUS427145980520120510

[Argus]

Lots of good choices for the Republicans....need to lock up campaign donors early this time around.

So you're saying it is the rich campaign donors who decide who can run, not regular Americans?

[bush_cheney2004]

Any natural born citizen can run...and many do, but it takes big money to win.

[Argus]

Any natural born citizen can run...and many do, but it takes big money to win.

Which means, ultimately, the rich people decide which of the two candidates will face off in the presidential election, and to a great extent, which of those two will win it.

Edited March 4, 2015 by Argus

[bush_cheney2004]

Which means, ultimately, the rich people decide which of the two candidates will face off in the presidential election, and to a great extent, which of those two will win it.

No...lots of money comes from the "little people" as well. You can't win in Canada without money either.

American "rich people" money is sure welcomed in Canada for capital investment !

[Bob Macadoo]

I'll take it that you don't know what his record in Florida as Governor is. That's ok.

Ummmm....he sure didn't set them up to weather 2008. Was nice for awhile there to spend my money near par for once.

[On Guard for Thee]

Ummmm....he sure didn't set them up to weather 2008. Was nice for awhile there to spend my money near par for once.

The Bush boys do seem to screw up when it comes to handling other peoples money.

[Shady]

Ummmm....he sure didn't set them up to weather 2008. Was nice for awhile there to spend my money near par for once.

Jeb Bush left office and Florida with a big surplus, and job growth exceeding the national average.

[Argus]

No...lots of money comes from the "little people" as well. You can't win in Canada without money either.

According to Opensecrets fewer Americans are giving, and the average amount is rising, now at $2600

"Little people" do not donate $2600 to a politician.

https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2015/02/final-tally-2014s-midterm-was-most-expensive-with-fewer-donors/

[bush_cheney2004]

"Little people" do not donate $2600 to a politician.

Lots of "little people" give smaller amounts that add up to much more than $2600. My state actually allows for a atx deduction for campaign contribution to candidate. President Obama raised nearly $190 million from "little people" in 2012.

[Shady]

I'm hearing that there are several Democrats that are now looking at entering the fray against Hillary. They feel as though she's a bad candidate, and basically imploding.

[cybercoma]

You should love Hillary. She's a Republican in Democrat clothing.