# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=236 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 237 --- ## [Apparently I'm a "Cuckservative." Anyone know what that means?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-im-a-cuckservative-anyone-know-what-that-means/747573)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-im-a-cuckservative-anyone-know-what-that-means/747573 "2016-03-01T22:34:21Z")
On assorted conservative web sites, I have found that, to Trump fans. I am, like any other Republican who doesn’t back the Donald, a “cuckservative.” Okay, I give up- where did this term come from, and who’s supposedly … --- ## [Hillary Clinton's "Love and Kindness"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-clintons-love-and-kindness/747468)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-clintons-love-and-kindness/747468 "2016-03-01T17:45:47Z")
A lot of people have an impression of Hillary Clinton as this kind of hard-edged, calculating person. I think many of them would, if they are keeping an open mind, see her differently after reading this profile. I supp… --- ## [“Firsts” in this election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firsts-in-this-election/747336)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firsts-in-this-election/747336 "2016-03-01T06:43:26Z")
We may be about to elect the first female President – not to mention the first former First Lady. Or . . . the first Jewish President. Or the first Hispanic President. Or the first billionaire President. Any others? --- ## [Bernie Supporters: what result by 3/1 would convince you it is over?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bernie-supporters-what-result-by-3-1-would-convince-you-it-is-over/747092)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bernie-supporters-what-result-by-3-1-would-convince-you-it-is-over/747092 "2016-03-01T05:07:20Z")
Inspired by some discussion in this thread. Let us assume a solid drubbing in SC going into it. No shock there and that is pretty much baked into all of our perceptions. And that he crushes Hillary in his home state. W… --- ## [What does this Rubio PAC ad mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-this-rubio-pac-ad-mean/747586)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-this-rubio-pac-ad-mean/747586 "2016-03-01T02:43:05Z")
I’ve searched YouTube and I can’t find the ad, but Conservative Solutions PAC has a pro-Rubio ad in heavy circulation in the Austin market. It starts of saying that there is only one Republican that the Democrats are tr… --- ## [What one adjective to describe each candidate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-one-adjective-to-describe-each-candidate/747496)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-one-adjective-to-describe-each-candidate/747496 "2016-03-01T00:57:29Z")
In conversation the other day I referred to Trump as boorish, and thought that pretty well suited him. So I decided to try to come up with single adjectives for the other candidates. Not thrilled with all of them, but … --- ## [Democrats Abroad Primary-Like-Thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-abroad-primary-like-thing/747574)
**Author:** [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-abroad-primary-like-thing/747574 "2016-02-29T23:09:32Z")
I get to (sort of) vote in Super Tuesday after all! Who knew that there was a Democrats Abroad primary? Not me. Apparently, there is one, for the week of March 1–8. Apparently I’m just on my own hono(u)r not to vote twic… --- ## [Timing an event to have maximum effect on a presidential election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timing-an-event-to-have-maximum-effect-on-a-presidential-election/747552)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timing-an-event-to-have-maximum-effect-on-a-presidential-election/747552 "2016-02-29T22:17:12Z")
Suppose that you were someone with a lot of power to sway a presidential election outcome - maybe you’re a movie producer releasing a movie that will change the views of millions of voters, or you’re a foreign government… --- ## [Congress 2016!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congress-2016/747435)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congress-2016/747435 "2016-02-29T19:54:23Z")
My state (Missouri) is now taking applications to be on the primary ballot for everything but US President. \[QUOTE=sos.mo.gov\] The 2016 primary will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 (the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Mon… --- ## [GOP 2020 Nomination (assuming Trump loses)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-2020-nomination-assuming-trump-loses/747485)
**Author:** [@DerekMichaels00](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DerekMichaels00)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-2020-nomination-assuming-trump-loses/747485 "2016-02-29T18:43:53Z")
I still think Trump can win this election, but if and only if he can do with this KKK/Duke thing what he did with Megyn Kelly, McCain, blanket Muslim Ban (instead of just lowering Muslim immigration, which people would’v… --- ## [Will Congress forestall every attempt by Obama to appoint a new justice for the rest of his term?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-congress-forestall-every-attempt-by-obama-to-appoint-a-new-justice-for-the-rest-of-his-term/746067)
**Author:** [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Replies:** 705\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-congress-forestall-every-attempt-by-obama-to-appoint-a-new-justice-for-the-rest-of-his-term/746067 "2016-02-29T17:45:08Z")
Notice I said every attempt, not any. I could see them rejecting one, possibly even two nominees. Beyond that, I think they’ll have to knuckle under. --- ## [Why Trump will be one of the best Presidents ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-trump-will-be-one-of-the-best-presidents-ever/747190)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-trump-will-be-one-of-the-best-presidents-ever/747190 "2016-02-29T17:04:36Z")
The more I ponder who to vote for in the primary, the more I am convinced to vote for Trump. In the general, I would definitely vote for him over the Queen of the Harpies Clinton. But wait? Isn’t he going to destroy A… --- ## [Renounced my affiliation to the GOP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renounced-my-affiliation-to-the-gop/747208)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renounced-my-affiliation-to-the-gop/747208 "2016-02-29T16:46:41Z")
The republicans have gone way over the edge toward bat shit crazy. I am renouncing my affiliation to the party and I know several others who have also. Where do we go now??? --- ## [Trump General Election Viability Predictions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-general-election-viability-predictions/747338)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-general-election-viability-predictions/747338 "2016-02-29T04:59:44Z")
I see so much talk about how we shouldn’t underestimate Trump, that he will be stronger than we think in November, etc. I think this is patent nonsense. So I want to get people on the record in one thread that I can go… --- ## [Why do candidates "suspend" their campaign?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-candidates-suspend-their-campaign/747448)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-candidates-suspend-their-campaign/747448 "2016-02-29T04:01:51Z")
Question in OP. It’s understood that “suspending” a campaign means the candidate is dropping out of the race - they’re not going to “un-suspend” it at some point and start trying to win votes again. Is there some legal/… --- ## [Tell me about (US) governors' races, 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-us-governors-races-2016/747436)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-us-governors-races-2016/747436 "2016-02-29T01:24:11Z")
Well it’s about that time. Let’s talk about governor’s races this year. I know my state has governor’s races on the same year as the presidential contests. Who else has a governor’s race this year? Any new challengers?… --- ## [South Carolina Democratic primary 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-carolina-democratic-primary-2016/747281)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-carolina-democratic-primary-2016/747281 "2016-02-28T23:35:44Z")
Polls open soon in South Carolina and 538 is showing Clinton with a better than 99% chance to win, projecting that she will take about 67% of the vote. --- ## [Your Likelihood of Leaving the US if Donald Trump Is Elected POTUS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-likelihood-of-leaving-the-us-if-donald-trump-is-elected-potus/747264)
**Author:** [@StusBlues](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StusBlues)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-likelihood-of-leaving-the-us-if-donald-trump-is-elected-potus/747264 "2016-02-28T23:09:22Z")
How likely are you to leave the United States if Donald Trump wins this thing? --- ## [The fight for state legislatures, USA 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fight-for-state-legislatures-usa-2016/747440)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fight-for-state-legislatures-usa-2016/747440 "2016-02-28T22:36:37Z")
In my country, political movements require more than a charismatic head of state. You want change, you need to carry it through multiple levels of government. Let’s talk about state legislatures. I’m not happy with mine… --- ## [Trump: Abolish EPA, Return Environment Regulation to States](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-abolish-epa-return-environment-regulation-to-states/747378)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-abolish-epa-return-environment-regulation-to-states/747378 "2016-02-28T09:47:08Z")
Cruz and Rubio haven’t said yet that they will go quite that far: This is a radical change compared to the 1970s when Richard Nixon and his EPA director William Ruckelshaus were in the forefront of environmental pro… --- ## [Is Trump very very strong favourite in presidential race?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-very-very-strong-favourite-in-presidential-race/747205)
**Author:** [@truthSeeker2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/truthSeeker2)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-very-very-strong-favourite-in-presidential-race/747205 "2016-02-28T04:40:19Z")
To his supporters - I don’t wish to jinx him. Found this article that says he has 97-99% chances at the point - http://www.infowars.com/political-science-professor-trump-has-97-99-chance-of-becoming-president/ Would y… --- ## [Rick Perry Indicted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-perry-indicted/695656)
**Author:** [@bdgr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bdgr)\ **Replies:** 463\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2016, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-perry-indicted/695656 "2016-02-27T22:36:07Z")
So, with Rick Perry indicted on two felony counts, guess his presidential run is down the toilet. --- ## [What do Hillary supporters criticize Bernie about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-hillary-supporters-criticize-bernie-about/747114)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2016, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-hillary-supporters-criticize-bernie-about/747114 "2016-02-27T21:56:25Z")
We all know the narrative promoted by Bernie supporters about Hillary: “Wall Street corporatist, warmongering, deceptive, right wing, big bank friendly, will say anything to get votes,” etc. What’s the narrative from th… --- ## [Nevada Republican Caucus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nevada-republican-caucus/746919)
**Author:** [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2016, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nevada-republican-caucus/746919 "2016-02-27T19:50:29Z")
Am I reading correctly that results will not begin coming in until Midnight? --- ## [Here’s why I am voting for Donald Trump.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-s-why-i-am-voting-for-donald-trump/747057)
**Author:** [@Einstein\_was\_a\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Einstein_was_a_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2016, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-s-why-i-am-voting-for-donald-trump/747057 "2016-02-27T11:39:16Z")
I posted a thread earlier which was toned in such a way that came off as offensive and trolling (because it was), but I was not aware of the boundaries here. I come from a less moderated and free flying forum setting, so… --- ## [Jeb Bush ends his campaign for POTUS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeb-bush-ends-his-campaign-for-potus/746669)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2016, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeb-bush-ends-his-campaign-for-potus/746669 "2016-02-27T04:45:20Z")
He has left the building --- ## [Wow, these are bad candidates (2016 Presidential race)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-these-are-bad-candidates-2016-presidential-race/746672)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2016, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-these-are-bad-candidates-2016-presidential-race/746672 "2016-02-27T03:36:02Z")
On Hillary Clinton: Yes; like her negative approval rating; and her negative appeal to men, religious voters, conservatives, progressives, anti-war voters, & advocates of ethical government. She’s got a base of low-inf… --- ## [Julian Castro - VP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/julian-castro-vp/746896)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2016, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/julian-castro-vp/746896 "2016-02-27T03:20:12Z")
Stanford undergrad '96 / Harvard Law '00 San Antonio city council member 2001-2005 San Antonio Mayor 2009-2014 (3 times elected) US Secretary of HUD 2014-2016 Experience seems a bit thin to be considered a VP running… --- ## [Definition of Chutzpah - Priebus Quote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-chutzpah-priebus-quote/747186)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2016, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-chutzpah-priebus-quote/747186 "2016-02-27T03:14:18Z")
From the NYTimes, in a list of comments about the Republican Debate last night (2/25 - Rubio Strikes Back): \[QUOTE=Reince Priebus, RNC Chair\] “Tonight we saw another spirited debate between the most diverse and well-qu… --- ## [Resolved: The democrats are going to win.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-the-democrats-are-going-to-win/747201)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2016, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-the-democrats-are-going-to-win/747201 "2016-02-27T02:16:36Z")
Whoever the main person is who is nominated for the democrat side, that’s who will become the next president. I’d bet anything on it. I’ll eat my underwear, with ketchup, after wearing them for a week straight if I’m wro… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=235) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=237)