# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=231 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 232 --- ## [Angry GOP pundit spews venom all over the GOP working class & the invective is just breath taking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angry-gop-pundit-spews-venom-all-over-the-gop-working-class-the-invective-is-just-breath-taking/749123)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2016, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angry-gop-pundit-spews-venom-all-over-the-gop-working-class-the-invective-is-just-breath-taking/749123 "2016-03-21T01:07:42Z")
Want to know what the GOP nattering class really thinks of the Trump backers? Want to gauge the depth of their contempt for the GOP working class? I can’t recall an actual article in recent memory that went to town like… --- ## [Are There Any GOP COngress/Senate Candidates Getting Nominated as "Trump's Guys"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-gop-congress-senate-candidates-getting-nominated-as-trumps-guys/749170)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2016, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-gop-congress-senate-candidates-getting-nominated-as-trumps-guys/749170 "2016-03-20T19:02:09Z")
A serious question. From what I’m reading and seeing, the answer SEEMS to be “No,” but I’d like to hear about any counterexamples. Right now, to my horror and surprise, Trump looks like the GOP nominee. My question is, … --- ## [Must-see TV!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/must-see-tv/749624)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Ace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Ace)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2016, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/must-see-tv/749624 "2016-03-20T05:32:01Z")
I’m getting out my popcorn for Monday night. I can’t wait to find out what new bile Trump will throw up all over the other candidates…and I hope Hillary doesn’t rise (stoop) to it. My money’s on some condescending sexi… --- ## [What are the fewest number of swing states whose outcome will actually determine 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-fewest-number-of-swing-states-whose-outcome-will-actually-determine-2016/749487)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2016, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-fewest-number-of-swing-states-whose-outcome-will-actually-determine-2016/749487 "2016-03-20T02:52:26Z")
So most states you can already predict if they will be red or blue. Vermont and California will be blue, Mississippi and Alabama will be red. The way I see it, there are probably only 2 states that really matter. Ohio & … --- ## [The rise of white people... as a demographic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rise-of-white-people-as-a-demographic/748708)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2016, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rise-of-white-people-as-a-demographic/748708 "2016-03-20T02:28:08Z")
I’m watching the Trump rally protests: It looks like the protests are racially charged: people are angry about Trump’s comments about Mexicans, his phony crime statistics about blacks, and so on. Minority groups want t… --- ## [Morals Clause for a Presidential Candidate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morals-clause-for-a-presidential-candidate/749579)
**Author:** [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2016, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morals-clause-for-a-presidential-candidate/749579 "2016-03-20T00:52:23Z")
I find it hard to believe that a party is a complete hostage to a candidate who is not socialized, and that they cannot abide. Couldn’t the Republicans just wash their hands of Trump by reason of some of his public stat… --- ## [President Palin or President Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-palin-or-president-trump/748991)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2016, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-palin-or-president-trump/748991 "2016-03-20T00:51:14Z")
I asked a hypothetical of some friends over the weekend: if you had to choose, which would be best for the country/world: President Trump or President Palin? There are few tougher questions (Some of my friends are still… --- ## [Is there anything that could entice Trump to step down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-that-could-entice-trump-to-step-down/749426)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2016, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-that-could-entice-trump-to-step-down/749426 "2016-03-19T23:56:47Z")
I don’t think I’m alone in thinking, back before the primaries/caucuses even started, that Trump didn’t have a real chance at winning the nomination. I thought he didn’t really want to be POTUS and was running for publi… --- ## [whats the actual law on a Presidential candidate putting assets into a blind trust?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-actual-law-on-a-presidential-candidate-putting-assets-into-a-blind-trust/749565)
**Author:** [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2016, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-actual-law-on-a-presidential-candidate-putting-assets-into-a-blind-trust/749565 "2016-03-19T21:07:44Z")
Putting this in elections not GQ because its blatantly about Trump. Legally, does he actually have to put his assets into a blind trust or is it just expected that a Presidential candidate will? Apparently Obama did no… --- ## [Likelihood of third party running in election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likelihood-of-third-party-running-in-election/749455)
**Author:** [@Sputnikkk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sputnikkk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2016, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likelihood-of-third-party-running-in-election/749455 "2016-03-19T19:14:24Z")
Odds are favorable for Hilary winning the election, but if a third party ran that could change drastically. Does anyone know what the likelihood of third party running in election could be? I’ve read its not likely Mic… --- ## [Who could conceivably be the Democratic version of Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-could-conceivably-be-the-democratic-version-of-trump/749391)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2016, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-could-conceivably-be-the-democratic-version-of-trump/749391 "2016-03-19T16:52:52Z")
I have been trying to get a feel for what it must be like for establishment Republicans to suffer the anguish over the probable Trump nomination. It seems to me that no matter what happens that the Republican Party is ju… --- ## [Handicapping the GOP primary: a brokered convention?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handicapping-the-gop-primary-a-brokered-convention/749264)
**Author:** [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2016, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handicapping-the-gop-primary-a-brokered-convention/749264 "2016-03-19T14:51:49Z")
Good morning all. I have been doing the math. (statistics from Here There are 2472 delegates available in the GOP primary. Right now we stand at: Mr. Trump 673 (needs 564 to win an uncontested nomination) Mr. Cruz … --- ## [GOP decides to Ignore Primaries and Pick its Nominee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-decides-to-ignore-primaries-and-pick-its-nominee/749179)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2016, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-decides-to-ignore-primaries-and-pick-its-nominee/749179 "2016-03-19T00:16:09Z")
This isn’t a prediction – it’s what leaders of the GOP are stating outright: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/03/boehner-endorses-paul-ryan-for-president-220855 Or here: I love this: The rule in politics for b… --- ## [Democrats who may run if Hillary is indicted or drops out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-who-may-run-if-hillary-is-indicted-or-drops-out/738592)
**Author:** [@GloryDays](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GloryDays)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2016, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-who-may-run-if-hillary-is-indicted-or-drops-out/738592 "2016-03-18T23:04:34Z")
If Hillary Rodham Clinton is indicted by the FBI due to her email saga or some other reason, and she drops out, these are the lists of Democrats that could make a late run for president. Some names include Elizabeth Warr… --- ## [Might delegates to the Republican convention not actually be bound?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/might-delegates-to-the-republican-convention-not-actually-be-bound/749137)
**Author:** [@glowacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glowacks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2016, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/might-delegates-to-the-republican-convention-not-actually-be-bound/749137 "2016-03-18T20:19:51Z")
I’ve been thinking about this myself, and that article popped up near the top of a Google search. Even if state law requires a delegate to vote according to the results of the primary, the rules of the party trump sta… --- ## [I am very glad I'm not the mayor of Cleveland](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-very-glad-im-not-the-mayor-of-cleveland/749382)
**Author:** [@Dangerosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dangerosa)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2016, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-very-glad-im-not-the-mayor-of-cleveland/749382 "2016-03-18T18:41:50Z")
The 2008 Republican National Convention was in my hometown. I know a few people in city government and it was a hectic and stressful time. This one seems to be one where the mayor is probably calling around asking ever… --- ## [Warren's waffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warrens-waffle/749365)
**Author:** [@denquixote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/denquixote)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2016, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warrens-waffle/749365 "2016-03-18T16:00:02Z")
As a long time Bernie supporter and a big fan of Elizabeth Warren since her arrival on the political scene a decade or so ago I was hoping for a Sanders endorsement from her and hopefully in time to positively effect the… --- ## [Marco Rubio presidential campaign discussion thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marco-rubio-presidential-campaign-discussion-thread/717685)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 495\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2016, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marco-rubio-presidential-campaign-discussion-thread/717685 "2016-03-18T13:40:26Z")
While I’m not sure Rubio is going to last too long in this race, I guess Rubio should get his own thread along with the other 'serious ’ candidates. Rubio seems to be at the bottom of the three first term Senators runni… --- ## [Does Rubio’s departure help Cruz? Trump? Affect the convention's end game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-rubio-s-departure-help-cruz-trump-affect-the-conventions-end-game/749131)
**Author:** [@Tigers2B1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tigers2B1)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2016, 9:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-rubio-s-departure-help-cruz-trump-affect-the-conventions-end-game/749131 "2016-03-18T09:56:20Z")
The title sums it. In short, where does the Rubio “stuff” go? Have some trouble with Rubio’s delegates / support (money?) going to Trump after it’s all settled. Kasich? IMO Cruz, with his chances going forward, seems… --- ## [re: SCOTUS Nomination, what is Obama's long game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-scotus-nomination-what-is-obamas-long-game/749240)
**Author:** [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2016, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-scotus-nomination-what-is-obamas-long-game/749240 "2016-03-18T05:16:28Z")
Facts on the table: \*President Obama has nominated Merrick B. Garland to be his nominee to replace Justice Scalia. \*Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has doubled down on his promise to not consider any nominee fro… --- ## [Who would ISIL "vote" for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-isil-vote-for/749283)
**Author:** [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2016, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-isil-vote-for/749283 "2016-03-18T05:02:52Z")
I’ve heard comments that we’re just a terrorist attack away from a Trump presidency. But would that make sense for ISIL? (Yeah, I’m assuming that their thought processes are logical.) Would they prefer the “devil you … --- ## [March 15th Ohio Primary - all offices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-15th-ohio-primary-all-offices/748071)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2016, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-15th-ohio-primary-all-offices/748071 "2016-03-18T03:30:54Z")
Ohio’s primary election, unlike many other states this year, is for all offices up for selection in the general election. There is also at least one school tax vote. The most interesting, to me, anyway: President. I sa… --- ## [Wikileaks releases searchable archive for Clinton emails](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wikileaks-releases-searchable-archive-for-clinton-emails/749306)
**Author:** [@Tigers2B1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tigers2B1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2016, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wikileaks-releases-searchable-archive-for-clinton-emails/749306 "2016-03-18T02:49:57Z")
"…chief strategist Mark Penn wrote in a November 2010 email to the Mrs. Clinton. “No State department can operate if it can’t keep its own classified cables and internal orders confidential - I think this is unprecedente… --- ## [Would \ Pres. Trump put all assets in a blind trust](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-shudder-pres-trump-put-all-assets-in-a-blind-trust/749321)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2016, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-shudder-pres-trump-put-all-assets-in-a-blind-trust/749321 "2016-03-18T01:37:21Z")
as past Presidents/candidates have done? If/when he becomes the nominee, he should do it then. But would he/will he? Here’s an articlethat discusses this issue. In essence: I cannot see Trump doing that. --- ## [Have the seeds for a Paul Ryan nomination been planted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-the-seeds-for-a-paul-ryan-nomination-been-planted/749162)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2016, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-the-seeds-for-a-paul-ryan-nomination-been-planted/749162 "2016-03-18T01:15:12Z")
John Boehner came out today and said he supports Paul Ryan as the nominee if they go to a brokered convention. Now I know it’s only Boehner speaking on his own, but I could see him being something of a poster boy for t… --- ## [Predict the election outcome](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predict-the-election-outcome/749258)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2016, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predict-the-election-outcome/749258 "2016-03-17T20:19:20Z")
I’m extremely liberal, and would love to have a Dem president and Senate. Recent events impress me as though the GOP is trying very hard to make that happen. But lately I’ve been having increasingly frequent feelings o… --- ## [What rules should the GOP put in place for the 2020 election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-rules-should-the-gop-put-in-place-for-the-2020-election/749295)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2016, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-rules-should-the-gop-put-in-place-for-the-2020-election/749295 "2016-03-17T19:39:03Z")
Hypothetically, lets assume that this election plays out in two ways: Trump gets nominated, loses the election, and kills the downticket candidates Someone else wins in a brokered convention, the people are upset that … --- ## [GOP Delegates AFTER 3/15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-delegates-after-3-15/749089)
**Author:** [@twuest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twuest)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2016, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-delegates-after-3-15/749089 "2016-03-17T14:52:16Z")
OK folks, let me know what you think. I’ve done a little delegate math, and here is what I’ve come up with as far as the GOP delegate count when we wake up on 3/16…plus or minus 20 delegates: Trump 659 Cruz: 424 Rubio… --- ## [The latest anti-Trumpism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-latest-anti-trumpism/749236)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Ace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Ace)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2016, 8:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-latest-anti-trumpism/749236 "2016-03-17T08:39:37Z")
…and it comes from…China? Check this out: If you ignore the apocalyptic predictions at the end of the piece, what the author says is pretty much true. CNN’s current tagline for it builds it up as some kind of Chines… --- ## [SCOTUS Nominee leaked prior to 11am announcement: Merrick Garland](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scotus-nominee-leaked-prior-to-11am-announcement-merrick-garland/749159)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2016, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scotus-nominee-leaked-prior-to-11am-announcement-merrick-garland/749159 "2016-03-16T23:01:02Z")
On CNN’s front page. ETA: not strictly election related, but such an important event it will have repercussions in the campaign. Seems like Obama went with such a strongly centrist pick that he is really putting the ba… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=230) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=232)