Just when I was going to recognize the modern south and how much attitudes have changed, along comes the story that Republicans in both Alabama (45%) and Mississippi (52%) believe that President Obama is a Muslim.
I try to be nice. I try to keep my focus on politics and public policy. I try to be fair. But really, what can you say about such blatant ignorance, fear and outright hatred? And these Republicans are going to go to the polls tomorrow to have a say in who’s going to run against the president in the fall.
The latest numbers in Mississippi are here. Gingrich is in front by a hair and I expect him to eke out a victory. Alabama’s numbers are here. For the moment, Romney has a slim lead and I think he’ll win.
To the predictions:
First, the state where the majority of GOPers believe Obama to be a Muslim
Gingrich 33%
Romney 32%
Santorum 29%
Paul 6%
For their slightly less anti-truth neighbors
Romney 32%
Gingrich 31%
Santorum 30%
Paul 6%
These southern states will vote GOP in the fall, so I don’t see that there’s much fuss about which candidate is more conservative than the others. If Romney wins both states then he can claim a mandate and I would think Gingrich would drop out. If Santorum wins both, he can claim two major victories and renewed strength. Romney will ultimately be the nominee, but a Rick for VP movement is a distinct possibility.
I hope the news outlets let us know who gets the Muslim vote.
An obvious choice on their part to remain ignortant,, and a blatant exploitation by the Republican party to take advantage of their ignorance.
Most everyone knows the “THE BIBLE STATES ” are the New NAZI STATES ,that’s why they’re always struck by drout, floods,tornadoes ,hurricanes,earthquakes, snowstorms, insect infestation, I ‘m thinking GOD is pretty pissed at their crap and making them suffer for their ignorance!