I didn't think the GOP could up the clownshoes quotient of their 2012 primary, but here we are.

6/16/2015 12:29:04 PM

Quote :

"and after 20 minutes of rambling, he's officially running. The Debates will be amazing."

years, 20+ years

6/16/2015 1:04:22 PM

Quote :

"She's the most bought and paid for candidate of all time"

I'm not defending Hillary, but LOL.

6/16/2015 1:06:30 PM

Yeah, I'm not a fan of Hillary, but that had me scratching my head. Maybe referencing the international donors to the Clinton Foundation?

6/16/2015 1:21:30 PM

http://aboveaverage.com/2015/06/15/leaked-e-mail-between-jeb-bush-and-his-graphic-designer/

6/16/2015 2:42:37 PM

I did some research into Rick Santorum's platform. The guy is seriously a nutjob. One of the most ridiculous platforms is banning birth control for married couples because it interferes with "gods plan".

I think it is funny he criticized the pope for speaking out against global warming and stating "leave the science to scientists." I'm really confused since 95% of world scientists/climatologists (the other 5% i assume must be on the Kock brother payroll) believe human caused climate change is real. Climate change that Santorum rejects as a lie. I supposed he's paid by Uncle ExXon to disregard all climate change supporters.

If he wins the nomination you could essentially bet on Hillary winning in 2016.

6/16/2015 3:29:18 PM

Quote :

"If he wins the nomination"

What fucking planet do you live on?

6/16/2015 3:31:02 PM

He got 2nd place in 2012. So it isn't that farfetched....

6/16/2015 3:49:22 PM

He beat out Ron Paul and Newt...and you're calling that an accomplishment?

6/16/2015 3:55:41 PM

Listen troll,

The fact that he won any states is kind of scary illustrating a large population of nuts exist; nuts who support someone who would essentially use his time as president to enact Christian Sharia law. So much for liberty and freedom....

6/16/2015 5:20:37 PM

Yeah, it's amazing that anyone, let alone any state would vote for him

But Santorum is a minor footnote.

6/16/2015 8:48:30 PM

the DNC's statement after Trump announced is the sickest burn

Quote :

"Today, Donald Trump became the second major Republican candidate to announce for president in two days. He adds some much-needed seriousness that has previously been lacking from the GOP field, and we look forward hearing more about his ideas for the nation."

ouch

6/17/2015 9:53:31 AM

Quote :

""Today, Donald Trump became the second major Republican candidate to announce for president in two days. He adds some much-needed seriousness that has previously been lacking from the GOP field, and we look forward hearing more about his ideas for the nation.""

Lol

Just calling out the truth.
I'd be interested in Trump's platform. Could be a GOP candidate i would vote for. So far i'd rather vote Hillary than any of the assclowns i've seen so far that have put their name into the nomination hat.

I'd consider Rand too

[Edited on June 17, 2015 at 12:31 PM. Reason : a]

6/17/2015 12:30:43 PM

I'm no poly sci major, but I can't imagine the multitude of candidates is a good thing for the GOP. Seems like a giant waste of campaign money and has the potential to fracture the support base.

6/17/2015 1:37:25 PM

what, is that like multiple sciences?

6/17/2015 2:38:40 PM

You think God would have only told one of these candidates to run

6/17/2015 2:39:32 PM

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"I can't imagine the multitude of candidates is a good thing for the GOP."

I feel like it could be if it means that the primary vote is spread thinly enough that a moderate doesn't have move so far right to pander to the nutjobs (religious and otherwise) that they obliterate their chances in the general.

Quote :

"has the potential to fracture the support base."

we can only hope.

6/17/2015 3:14:30 PM

http://www.buzzfeed.com/christophermassie/mike-huckabees-weekly-column-lifted-material-from-the-ap-and

6/17/2015 3:26:41 PM

I saw a clip of Jeb announcing that he was running in front of a pretty big crowd holding up signs and going crazy cheering for the guy. It truly amazes me that there are people in this country excited for Jeb fucking Bush to run for president. Granted I try to avoid political discussions in real life but I am yet to meet anyone who doesn't face palm at the idea of that guy getting the nomination.

6/17/2015 4:42:54 PM

I love it when candidates or there press secretaries rile up the base by declaring how they will fix the disastrous presidency of Obama.

You don't have to agree with all of Obama's politics but declaring his terms a disaster is at best a major hyperbole and at worst a huge lie.

6/17/2015 6:49:40 PM

Trump/Winfrey 2016!

6/18/2015 2:23:44 AM

Jindal in.

His announcement video looked like it belonged on To Catch a Predator.

My ranking of current GOP members who Whiteacised there names for political gain is Nimrata > Rafael > Piyush

[Edited on June 24, 2015 at 1:40 PM. Reason : John Ellis is pretty white as it is but Jeb connects more with Deep South]

6/24/2015 1:29:50 PM

With this many candidates the GOP could easily wind up with one of the nutjobs as their nominee.

6/24/2015 1:45:28 PM

http://gawker.com/bobby-jindal-s-bizarre-presidential-bid-you-can-t-tel-1713676961

6/24/2015 4:48:43 PM

Palin must be wanting to enter since she's forcing her hypocrite daughter to own up to this pregnancy. /troll[but seriously, it wouldn't be surprising]

[Edited on June 25, 2015 at 7:43 PM. Reason : this]

6/25/2015 7:41:41 PM

So it's pretty much a given now that Trump will be at at least the the first debate.

6/26/2015 7:41:48 AM

if trump becomes prez i will seriously consider leaving.

6/26/2015 8:02:36 AM

I'd love for him to get the nomination.

6/26/2015 8:39:27 AM

I'm convinced that he is an exceptionally talented and intelligent troll. He has to know what he is doing.

6/26/2015 10:44:09 AM

https://twitter.com/benjysarlin/status/614466270734499841

I guess the republicans are going to pivot to claiming religious freedom (but only for Christians) is under attack?

6/26/2015 12:42:26 PM

I wouldn't be at all surprised if there were a spate of knee-jerk bills at the state and federal levels by Republicans under the banner of "Religious Freedom and Protection!!!1" in order to appease the base.

6/26/2015 4:46:08 PM

http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/rand-paul-cliven-bundy-meeting-119576.html

Quote :

"Rand Paul meets with rogue rancher Cliven Bundy"

Ya gotta be kidding me. I can only imagine the racist jokes they were telling each other. Presidential candidate whose slogan is "Defeat Washington" is now getting advice from a known criminal and anti-american insurrectionist.

Why hasn't Cliven Bundy been arrested yet?

7/1/2015 9:46:57 AM

pretty fun trip down memory lane

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/06/30/the-dumbest-stuff-donald-trump-has-ever-said.html

7/1/2015 1:15:35 PM

donald trump polling 2nd in a lot of big polls. looking forward to another hilarious primary where shitty GOP candidates keep the party from being able to break free and solidify around a single candidate and alienate as many groups as possible

7/1/2015 2:07:49 PM

It's hilarious because none of them have denounced his "Mexicans are murderers and rapists" comments, despite ample opportunity. They all want his voters when he inevitably drops out.

7/1/2015 4:04:01 PM

http://uproxx.com/tv/2015/07/donald-trump-don-lemon/

This fucking guy

Quote :

"Somebody's doing the raping Don. There are women being raped. Someone's doing the raping"

lol he's also saying he dropped Macy's, not the other way around

[Edited on July 2, 2015 at 12:14 PM. Reason : BUT CHINA!!!!!]

7/2/2015 12:12:52 PM

He must be angling for a job at Fox where he preach to the choir of stupid old white males.

7/2/2015 12:18:14 PM

This has probably already been mentioned/posted, but I just saw it on the Daily Show last night.

Ted Cruz "auditioning" for the Simpson's. This is some creepy stuff:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K0sRkvX4KE

7/2/2015 12:59:13 PM

He's just a weirdo in general.

7/2/2015 1:33:35 PM

I know there's a long way to go, but it seems pretty unfathomable at this point a republican could win the presidency. They haven't had any good news for a while.

7/2/2015 5:49:27 PM

Wow.

7/4/2015 10:36:55 AM

Still has a long way to go. Another year ahead.

7/4/2015 12:34:49 PM

http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2015/07/08/trump-mansplains-journalism-to-reporter.html

7/8/2015 3:20:54 PM

Quote :

""I have a great relationship with the Mexican people. I have many people working for me - look at the job in Washington - I have many legal immigrants working with me. And many of them come from Mexico. They love me, I love them," the 2016 GOP contender said in an interview with NBC News. "And I'll tell you something, if I get the nomination, I'll win the Latino vote.""

Stop. I can't. This is too much. Ok, I'll vote for you, I live in fuckin' Utah so it's not like it matters anyway.

[Edited on July 8, 2015 at 6:55 PM. Reason : .]

7/8/2015 6:55:46 PM

We now have 15 candidates running with 2 more (Kasich and Everson) planning to enter

7/13/2015 7:48:06 AM

I just had to look up who "Everson" was bc I had no clue and I consider myself somewhat informed - Mark Everson, former IRS Commissioner to save everyone else the time.

7/13/2015 11:33:42 AM

Lindsey Graham still hasn't called me back

7/21/2015 4:53:50 PM

Kasich is in.

#16. Lol.

7/21/2015 6:52:33 PM

It's pretty sad Donald Trump is being treated in some arenas like a serious candidate.

Quote :

"I know there's a long way to go, but it seems pretty unfathomable at this point a republican could win the presidency. They haven't had any good news for a while."

None of this matters towards that til we get to around say April.

[Edited on July 22, 2015 at 8:16 AM. Reason : .]

7/22/2015 8:15:50 AM

I'm looking forward to the debates

http://www.wral.com/trump-looms-over-first-republican-debate-of-primary-race/14792041/

7/24/2015 10:00:47 AM