Mainecat Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 George H.W. Bush to vote for Hillary A Kennedy outs a Bush who favors a Clinton. By Darren Samuelsohn 09/19/16 11:20 PM EDT Former President George H.W. Bush is bucking his party's presidential nominee and plans to vote for Hillary Clinton in November, according to a member of another famous political family, the Kennedys. Bush, 92, had intended to stay silent on the White House race between Clinton and Donald Trump, a sign in and of itself of his distaste for the GOP nominee. But his preference for the wife of his own successor, President Bill Clinton, nonetheless became known to a wider audience thanks to Kathleen Hartington Kennedy Townsend, the former Maryland lieutenant governor and daughter of the late Robert F. Kennedy. On Monday, Townsend posted a picture on her Facebook page shaking hands next to the former president and this caption: "The President told me he’s voting for Hillary!!” In a telephone interview, Townsend said she met with the former president in Maine earlier today, where she said he made his preference known that he was voting for a Democrat. “That’s what he said,” she told POLITICO. Asked about Townsend’s post, George H.W. Bush spokesman Jim McGrath in an email replied, "The vote President Bush will cast as a private citizen in some 50 days will be just that: a private vote cast in some 50 days. He is not commenting on the presidential race in the interim." George H.W. Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush have stayed out of the political debate since campaigning earlier this year for their son Jeb's unsuccessful bid for president. Neither George H.W. Bush nor his son, former President George W. Bush, attended this summer's Republican National Convention in Cleveland where Trump accepted the nomination. Many former GOP officials from both Bush administrations have also announced their support for Clinton over Trump, including national security adviser Brent Scowcroft and former Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez. One Bush official who has taken Trump's side is former Vice President Dan Quayle, who told POLITICO in an interview this summer he was still holding out hope both Bushes would back Trump. "Clearly in their heart of hearts I should hope they would want a Republican president, but they can speak for themselves," Quayle said in an interview in July. http://www.politico.com/story/2016/09/exclusive-george-hw-bush-to-vote-for-hillary-228395 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted September 20, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 20, 2016 He said she said type of stuff. And suposedly from the Kennedy's to boot. I guess we'll see you openly support her now eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted September 20, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 20, 2016 3 minutes ago, Skidooski said: He said she said type of stuff. And suposedly from the Kennedy's to boot. I guess we'll see you openly support her now eh? And you're openly supporting Dump... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer254 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I love how the current batch of democrats love to follow republicans during election cycles....especially if those repubs like clintons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted September 20, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 20, 2016 1 minute ago, racer254 said: I love how the current batch of democrats love to follow republicans during election cycles....especially if those repubs like clintons. But when it's the other way around like early on with Bernie pulling some support from the right / center right, some here couldn't handle it or understand it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted September 20, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, racer254 said: I love how the current batch of democrats love to follow republicans during election cycles....especially if those repubs like clintons. How many ex presidents have voted for the opposite party? Why do you think HW is even considering it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 God told him to. Oh, and nobody picks on the Bush's and gets away with it. They'll go "Nukular"! Praise the good lord. I'm in the belief the more R's that go against Trump, the better off our political system is getting. Except for the dems, they'll continue to lead the masses of weak and stupid down the tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 1 minute ago, SnowRider said: How many ex presidents have voted for the opposite party? Why do you think HW is even considering it? How many ex presidents have voted for the opposite party? Why do you think HW is even considering it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer254 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, SnowRider said: How many ex presidents have voted for the opposite party? Why do you think HW is even considering it? Your failure to understand what is happening in this election just shows the level of intellect you provide here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted September 20, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 20, 2016 1 minute ago, Zambroski said: How many ex presidents have voted for the opposite party? Why do you think HW is even considering it? The OP provides good insight. Do you acknowledge it's highly probable he's not supporting Rump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted September 20, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 20, 2016 1 minute ago, racer254 said: Your failure to understand what is happening in this election just shows the level of intellect you provide here. Please explain what is happening.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer254 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 1 minute ago, SnowRider said: Please explain what is happening.... It has been explained plenty of times. You have blinders on, and even if you didn't you are just a hack so you wouldn't acknowledge it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted September 20, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 20, 2016 Just now, racer254 said: It has been explained plenty of times. You have blinders on, and even if you didn't you are just a hack so you wouldn't acknowledge it anyway. Please explain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 11 minutes ago, racer254 said: I love how the current batch of democrats love to follow republicans during election cycles....especially if those repubs like clintons. Amazing isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted September 20, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, SnowRider said: Please explain what is happening.... the masses are sick of the "boys club corruption" the people in the "boys club" (both sides past and present) are scared shitless.. Its not rocket science.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted September 20, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 20, 2016 4 minutes ago, SnowRider said: The OP provides good insight. Do you acknowledge it's highly probable he's not supporting Rump? 1 minute ago, racer254 said: It has been explained plenty of times. You have blinders on, and even if you didn't you are just a hack so you wouldn't acknowledge it anyway. Just now, Cold War said: Amazing isn't it. What do you guys think.....is it probable HW will vote for Hillary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 1 minute ago, SnowRider said: What do you guys think.....is it probable HW will vote for Hillary? What do you guys think.....is it probable HW will vote for Hillary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted September 20, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 20, 2016 1 minute ago, SnowRider said: What do you guys think.....is it probable HW will vote for Hillary? Sure, anything is possible with this crazy election cycle. I have to say this is the most wacked out one I have seen since I have been following politics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted September 20, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 20, 2016 Just now, Rigid1 said: the masses are sick of the "boys club corruption" the people in the "boys club" (both sides past and present) are scared shitless.. Its not rocket science.. Have you had a chance to look at the polling numbers and the demographic supporting Rump? And do you realizes so far he has a ceiling of 45%? So how does this equate to the masses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 3 minutes ago, SnowRider said: Please explain... Please explain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 1 hour ago, SnowRider said: How many ex presidents have voted for the opposite party? Why do you think HW is even considering it? Its really big news...I mean a popular republican ex president voting for a dem...a Clinton instead of his own parties nominee? Its Uuuuuge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 6 minutes ago, racer254 said: Your failure to understand what is happening in this election just shows the level of intellect you provide here. They are rallying behind the people they have spent years despising. The lack of intellect and understanding of what is happening is hilarious . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFF Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Just now, SnowRider said: What do you guys think.....is it probable HW will vote for Hillary? It's entirely possible. She represents the status quo. Trump is a HUGE unknown which is his attraction to a large portion of america. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer254 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, Rigid1 said: the masses are sick of the "boys club corruption" the people in the "boys club" (both sides past and present) are scared shitless.. Its not rocket science.. And like I said, he wouldn't acknowledge it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Just now, SnowRider said: Have you had a chance to look at the polling numbers and the demographic supporting Rump? And do you realizes so far he has a ceiling of 45%? So how does this equate to the masses? Have you had a chance to look at the polling numbers and the demographic supporting Rump? And do you realizes so far he has a ceiling of 45%? So how does this equate to the masses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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