Santos is the poster boy for what’s wrong with our electoral system. He was originally supposed to be a “sacrificial lamb” candidate in a heavily Democratic district, put there so the Democrat wouldn’t run unopposed but with no expectation he’d win. Then the court switched up the districts.
Our system allows the fringe to choose the candidates; both parties do it but right now the ’publicans are better at it. Then the people vote, with this one in particular, not looking beyond the “D” or “R.”
We got better candidates when the party bosses chose the candidates than we have with primary elections. I’m not suggesting that we go back to the “smoke-filled room,” but we need to find a way to choose candidates that actually represent their constituents, not their own narrow interests – after all, even in deep-red states narrow majorities disagree, say, with the strident anti-abortion bills that are being passed.
Why is everyone surprised that this utter fraud is? This is the regular campaign finance looting. He’s going to pocket all the money that goes to his campaign then drop out right before he gets obliterated in the primary. And thanks to Republicans that’s all legal.
GOGOPOWERANGERS over 1 year ago
He can go back to brazil work under balsonaro party
SeanT over 1 year ago
I think he would qualify. DIdn’t he play for El Tri in the last World Cup?
VegaAlopex over 1 year ago
Why not? He was president before Obrador! (Snark!)
baroden Premium Member over 1 year ago
Why? He could just say he was President of Mexico. It’s worked for him so far. Evidently Republicans will believe it.
DC Swamp over 1 year ago
Why move?
“I did not have sex with that woman, Ms. Lewinsky.”
“Saddam Hussein has weapons of mass destruction.”
“If you like your plan you can keep your plan.”
“Mexico will pay for the wall.”
“I have never spoken to my son about his overseas business dealings.”
The Nodding Head over 1 year ago
I thought he already was the president of Mexico.
Pontiac Mick over 1 year ago
How fitting a Ramirez going back to where he came from.
DangerMan over 1 year ago
Santos is the poster boy for what’s wrong with our electoral system. He was originally supposed to be a “sacrificial lamb” candidate in a heavily Democratic district, put there so the Democrat wouldn’t run unopposed but with no expectation he’d win. Then the court switched up the districts.
Our system allows the fringe to choose the candidates; both parties do it but right now the ’publicans are better at it. Then the people vote, with this one in particular, not looking beyond the “D” or “R.”
We got better candidates when the party bosses chose the candidates than we have with primary elections. I’m not suggesting that we go back to the “smoke-filled room,” but we need to find a way to choose candidates that actually represent their constituents, not their own narrow interests – after all, even in deep-red states narrow majorities disagree, say, with the strident anti-abortion bills that are being passed.
leonardonyc over 1 year ago
santos would be and improvement!! he doesn’t lie as much as amlo
GiantShetlandPony over 1 year ago
There sits a model Republican.
smartman over 1 year ago
Why is everyone surprised that this utter fraud is? This is the regular campaign finance looting. He’s going to pocket all the money that goes to his campaign then drop out right before he gets obliterated in the primary. And thanks to Republicans that’s all legal.
Jack7528 over 1 year ago
Some how not for you!
gammaguy over 1 year ago
“Credit cards accepted here”
And if you’re lucky, you’ll get yours back. If you’re extra lucky, he won’t drain your account first.