WTF Virginia? Republican Party requiring loyalty oath in presidential primary

That's a little fucked up, never heard of such a thing.

It's nice to see you back. :)

Can't log in from this computer.

They are saying it's not going to happen. But just the idea that someone would even try this is insulting.

I was never really gone... :)

Eric Cantor Republican Rep. from Virginia.
I bet he is elected president
in 2016 and reveals himself
to be the AntiChrist.

Meanwhile, Virginia's presidential primary ballot currently only includes two candidates -- Ron Paul and Mitt Romney. The rest did not meet the state's signature requirement, though the other candidates are challenging their exclusion in court.

Read more: [link to www.foxnews.com]

I'm sure it's about this...and they want to change the amount of required sigs, too. Wow! I mean Ron Paul got his required sigs...

Anyone else?
Would you take and "oath" to promise that you'll vote the same way in the presidential election as you did in the primary?

That is NUTS!!!

The once legitimate republican party has allowed itself to be taken over by their raging lunatic fringe. If the American public permits more of them to assume office, they will make these insane 'pledges' enforceable by law and people will be jailed for refusing to become their sheep.

This is sheer insanity.

E.CANTOR OF VIRGINIA, BROADCAST FOR PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION

[link to www.youtube.com]

I thought maybe they were requiring the candidate to swear a loyalty oath, to this country and our Constitution, because that would be a good thing.
This, though, is a mega-load of unAmerican
They are basically saying that they are going to nominate someone other than the candidate who gets the most votes. Hmmm, who are they scared of ?

So are they going to select their own candidate, not necessarily the one that "won" the primary or are they worried about Dems voting in this primary to skew the results? Or something else entirely?

But if you don't sign a loyalty oath, how can they be sure you aren't committing voter fraud!

Sounds like an ego trip for some party hack that needs to go OR a pretty cleverly placed story. If true, the VA GOP should immediately refute or face massive defections.

One thing for sure, 2012 will have some interesting political moves & tales (real or otherwise)

I think we've seen that with the shift in Ron Paul's endorsements.

the loyalty oath is because demos are gonna vote Ron Paul in the primary, he will win VA and the est will cry. lol.

James 5:12 But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment.

what do you expect from a group of delusional sheepe who keep voting in a spoiled rich elitist brat kid to represent them every presidential election?

No worries. Oaths are not meant to be taken seriously anymore. Hell, just look at how Obummer has pissed on his oath to the Constitution.

A bit extreme...yes. However, in some states, you do not have to be a registered democrat or republican to vote in their primaries or even be registered ahead of time.

I recall one eastern state, might have been New Jersey or Connecticut, where you didn't even have to be a resident just say that you intended to be a resident sometime soon and you could vote. Busloads of people from New York were bused in to vote for Hillary Clinton in the last set of primaries.

I don't think a loyalty oath is needed but certainly they could require that you be registered in the party you want to vote in for a primary and that is the only ballot you get.

unenforceable. just lie

While the signature requirement has been law for awhile, this new 'loyalty' oath was just voted in. It seem they are freaked out about VA being an 'open' primary state and with Dr. Paul pulling support from across the spectrum (left, independent, right) they fear a massive turn out in his favor.

Oh, and they despise the idea of folks writing in Paul if he fails to win the nomination....

Last Edited by ScottFlex on 01/02/2012 01:15 PM

Ron Paul will get cheated by hook or crook, then run independent.
He is saying, you gotta be "loyal" and vote for the brokered, vote-frauded, media anointed Republicrat (Romney).

How's the delusion working for you? Pretty good?

Now THAT is a pretty good delusion.

Beyond the pale

Unenforceable, but I don't like it one bit!

Exactly, that was my thought. They are trying to make people compromise their values every day and in every way. For them, a pledge like this is a win, win scenario.

Many primaries and caucuses require loyalty oaths.

I've never heard of this. What are some of the others?

No, this is the Republican Party getting bac to their roots. The GOP had been hijacked, a shadow of it's old conservative self. Thank God, it's coming back.

mortgages on your soul

dr

examples of pledge levels

Virginia, Texas Delegates that result from the primary are require to pledge loyalty to vote for the selected candidates as apportioned

Colorado, Wyoming does not require a pledge of loyalty however should one be volunteered it is binding.

Michigan is an unpledged apportioned state, some delegates are explicitly required not to be pledged.

South Carolina is a winner takes all pledged state