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Which Moderate Republican Do You Like?

j brown's body said:
www.cincinnati.com

Ohio Gov. John Kasich signs one of the nation's most restrictive abortion bans; vetoes 'heartbeat bill'

Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed one abortion ban and vetoed another.
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Well, there'll never be a candidate I agree with 100% of the time, but that is a hardline for my support. However, on matters not related to that--it would be interesting to see what he wants to enact. I looked at so many today--but isn't he the one who is strong on climate change too? (Weird Science with that guy if it is.)
 
Captain Adverse said:
Hmm, in order for someone to understand your problems with finding a "moderate" Republican, perhaps you'd like to define what YOU consider "moderate?"

I ask because I don't see how difficult it can be when there are a hundreds to choose from...in the House, Senate, Governor's offices, and even in your own State government.

IMO the likely problem is that you accept the view being pushed by many "left of center" advocates, influencers, social and news media.

I admit, when it seems like 80% of all media is pushing the same narrative, it is easy to fall into belief systems being pushed. It's nothing new, "yellow journalism" (propaganda posing as news) has been around as long as the printing press. Hell, even before that. ;)
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It's a good question. For me, the term moderate describes more an approach to governing than a particular set of policies. The GOP has swung inexorably to extreme views - I don't know if I'd even call those views "right wing" - for the last 40 years, first with social policy, then foreign policy under the neocons, and then with regards to reality, norms and customs under Trump. Under Gingrich it also initiated an era of incivility towards and non-cooperation with the Democrats, and has pursued an approach to governing that consistently puts party interest before the national interest; it's a politics devoted soley to convenience and short term gain.

For me, a "moderate" politician: 1) works across the aisle; 2) is not constrained by ideology in seeking practical and workable solutions to problems (e.g., no Grover Nordquist anti-tax dogma); respects and socializes with political opponents, as was the norm in D.C. prior to the mid-90s; 3) is willing implement a good policy that addresses a national problem even when it is the "other guy" who will get the credit; 4) behaves in a civil and adult manner, at least in public.
 
Romney was ok (except for that makers and takers thing) and McCain wasn’t too bad either.
 
Integrityrespec said:
The bigger problem is for conservatives to find a moderate democrat. I don't think they actually exist.
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Democrats are moderates to start with.

What you fear is guys like me, died in the wool, steadfast socialist not ******s who straddle fences.
 
SNOWFLAKE said:

Which Moderate Republican Do You Like?​


None?
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Why a moderate?
Why not DeSantis or Pence or Pompeo or Haley or Youngkin?
All solid Republicans. All GOP hopefuls which all of the Leftists in these threads will disparage and vote against.

What is the purpose of specifying 'moderate'?
 
jaypatriot said:
Why a moderate?
Why not DeSantis or Pence or Pompeo or Haley or Youngkin?
All solid Republicans. All GOP hopefuls which all of the Leftists in these threads will disparage and vote against.

What is the purpose of specifying 'moderate'?
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Three answers: 1) Why not a moderate? 2) A lot of voters are tired of hyped up rhetoric. A state of constant agitation is exhausting. A little calm, a little moderation, will go a long way, IMO. 3) Moderates appeal to more voters than candidates towards the end of either spectrum.
 
Wish media (all media) would give more attention to moderate Republicans but they don't generate clicks like Trumplican loons.
 
JRTurner said:
I'm having trouble finding moderate Republicans that I like. I may not ever vote for one, but I'd like to see what moderates are saying about their policies, etc. To those of us over 40, these would be the conservatives we often could understand, even if we disagreed with them. For instance, I'm not anti-gun or 2nd amendment and I believe in the death penalty--so there were a bunch I could find common ground with on some issues. That doesn't seem the case anymore. So, I'm hoping for some help on who is a strong moderate Republican worth at least listening to instead of a "celebrity" politician, etc. Thanks so much for your help! :)
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So what are the policy postions of conservative republicans you agree with that would make you support one.
 
JRTurner said:
Well, there'll never be a candidate I agree with 100% of the time, but that is a hardline for my support. However, on matters not related to that--it would be interesting to see what he wants to enact. I looked at so many today--but isn't he the one who is strong on climate change too? (Weird Science with that guy if it is.)
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you can't find a true Republican that will come out and support abortion without serious restriction so that's a major problem for both sides.
 
jaypatriot said:
Why a moderate?
Why not DeSantis or Pence or Pompeo or Haley or Youngkin?
All solid Republicans. All GOP hopefuls which all of the Leftists in these threads will disparage and vote against.

What is the purpose of specifying 'moderate'?
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Read the title of this thread.
 
Integrityrespec said:
Neither are true Republicans
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You say that but as a MAGA you have lost the ability to define a term like Republican. In your world there is only MAGA and not-MAGA and anyone not in the personality cult is an Other. This makes you supremely unreliable as a dictionary.
 
Integrityrespec said:
you can't find a true Republican that will come out and support abortion without serious restriction so that's a major problem for both sides.
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That's okay. I can still like someone on other issues. Abortion isn't the only measure of support in my book. So if I liked EVERYTHING else except their position on abortion--that doesn't mean I wouldn't enjoy hearing what they have to say :)
 
Integrityrespec said:
So what are the policy postions of conservative republicans you agree with that would make you support one.
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Well, I'd like to seem some straight forward talk about infrastructure, plans for the economy, taxes, what can be done about moving toward different energy solutions, details about climate change plans, border policies, etc. What are moderate Republicans planning? What are their policies? Are there some cross-overs with moderate Democrats? Can there be a bit of compromise, etc.

I know the MTGs and the Jim Jordans of the party will have none of it--but I'm not into obstructionist politics, never have been. I want our government to actually work :)
 
richmondc7 said:
Nikki Haley
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Tell me more about Nikki Haley, if you have a moment. I know she just announced she's running for president, but aside from her stint in the public eye with Trump, I don't know much about her.
 
JRTurner said:
Tell me more about Nikki Haley, if you have a moment. I know she just announced she's running for president, but aside from her stint in the public eye with Trump, I don't know much about her.
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You may take an interest in this, below:

www.politico.com

55 Things You Need to Know About Nikki Haley

The former South Carolina governor and Trump official has navigated racial conflict throughout her private and political life — as well as the shifting politics of the Trump-era GOP.
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jaypatriot said:
Are you the originator of this thread?
Are you the correct person to answer my question?
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let me explain this to you............ very..................slowly.

jaypatriot said:
What is the purpose of specifying 'moderate'?
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I suggested..........
SNOWFLAKE said:
Read the title of this thread.
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You will see that it was not me who asked about moderate Republican but the author of this thread did.
I quibbed...........
SNOWFLAKE said:

Which Moderate Republican Do You Like?​


None?
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Which is answering the question that the author, Jr Turner posed.
Yet YOU asked ME...........
jaypatriot said:
What is the purpose of specifying 'moderate'?
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I hope that was a slow enough explanation.
 
LostInSeattle said:
Moderates appeal to more voters than candidates towards the end of either spectrum.
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That's why Biden pretended to be a Moderate until he got elected. Then he immediately became a Progressive kowtowing to The Squad, the anti-fossil fuel zealots, the open border fools.
 
SNOWFLAKE said:
let me explain this to you............ very..................slowly.


I suggested..........

You will see that it was not me who asked about moderate Republican but the author of this thread did.
I quibbed...........

Which is answering the question that the author, Jr Turner posed.
Yet YOU asked ME...........

I hope that was a slow enough explanation.
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My question still has not been answered.
And you have been no help at all.
 
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