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24. We should not rest on our laurels too soon

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Wed Sep 12, 2012, 07:13 AM

Sep 2012

but we must keep up the excitement of reelecting the President till November.

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Am I the only one who DOESN'T feel like this election is in the bag for President Obama? [View all] cali Sep 2012 OP

I think most are just being positive, no one believes we have it in the bag. Firebrand Gary Sep 2012 #1

I have a very bad feeling that Romney and the pnwest Sep 2012 #2

That's been bothering me, too. kag Sep 2012 #30

Who ever handles the E-voting machines has it in the bag n/t yankeepants Sep 2012 #3

That has been bothering me for a long time. The asjr Sep 2012 #5

Agreed. He has a nice lead in registered voters, but not in likely voters. The latter is very close. pampango Sep 2012 #4

I'm very concerned about voter suppression er, "I.D. laws" Le Taz Hot Sep 2012 #6

The GOP will steal an election every chance they get. They've actually admitted they don't want judesedit Sep 2012 #7

what scares me as much as anything oldhippydude Sep 2012 #8

Cautiously optimistic. LeftofObama Sep 2012 #9

As long as the right has a reputation for corruption in elections and no hesitancy to fluff the mfcorey1 Sep 2012 #10

election rigging, like war,.... tomp Sep 2012 #11

yes, election rigging should be bipartisan in theory NoMoreWarNow Sep 2012 #49

no evidence, only inference. tomp Sep 2012 #68

Well, we do have a Democratic President in the White House. Llewlladdwr Sep 2012 #73

I was more concerned 4 years ago. Sure Romney has more financial resources at his disposal, but corkhead Sep 2012 #12

That commercial where the employee had to build the stage where the plant closing was announced Kolesar Sep 2012 #13

remember 2000. laruemtt Sep 2012 #14

yeah, but in 2000, the media was totally fluffing Bush so I knew NoMoreWarNow Sep 2012 #50

lol! "fluffing Bush"! Now I have to... pnwest Sep 2012 #58

After 2000, I'll never feel confident again iwillalwayswonderwhy Sep 2012 #15

I swear I saw an AP article in 2010 that said BHO was half-way through his Administration. blkmusclmachine Sep 2012 #16

of course we have to work all the way to the end. barbtries Sep 2012 #17

I worry too. Arkansas Granny Sep 2012 #18

I'm pretty confident Obama will win, but I'm worried about Congress. tclambert Sep 2012 #19

Me too Rustycup Sep 2012 #34

It is not in the bag. Biafran Sep 2012 #20

When did he not act decisively CJCRANE Sep 2012 #21

That is a distinct possibility. amandabeech Sep 2012 #67

I joined DU in 2003 NewJeffCT Sep 2012 #22

Yep. laundry_queen Sep 2012 #74

How many people even know what Romney did? Too busy watch reality TV? young_at_heart Sep 2012 #76

Won't be in the bag until inauguration Jan. 2013. Close but very winnable. GOtV, DownTicket. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2012 #23

We should not rest on our laurels too soon 4dsc Sep 2012 #24

I feel the same way and for the record I started supporting Obama in April 2007 davidpdx Sep 2012 #25

It is NOT in the bag. WilliamPitt Sep 2012 #26

You're right customerserviceguy Sep 2012 #27

I certainly don't feel that way at all. In fact, with the economy (employment) still not picking up spicegal Sep 2012 #28

at this moment things look good..but that will not necessarily be the case come Nov. 6 Douglas Carpenter Sep 2012 #29

God outsideworld Sep 2012 #31

They don't make me nervous in the least. I find them ridiculous and annoying. gkhouston Sep 2012 #39

I'm sorry, but what good does worrying do? Curtland1015 Sep 2012 #32

agree, How many votes will they steal? Dannyteague Sep 2012 #33

Today's news may be a game changer lame54 Sep 2012 #35

No Turbineguy Sep 2012 #36

agree but for different reasons sweetapogee Sep 2012 #43

I think things may get uglier after what happened today. nt Codeine Sep 2012 #37

Romney is baiting the President Rustycup Sep 2012 #38

I tend to agree with you. After trying everything else, Romney and his backers aren't Skidmore Sep 2012 #40

Nope sarge43 Sep 2012 #41

Proceed with optimism SmittynMo Sep 2012 #42

As long as we VOTE DemKittyNC Sep 2012 #44

You are not. Granny M Sep 2012 #45

In a reality based world, it would be in the bag... RevStPatrick Sep 2012 #46

It's not in the bag until the EC meets. OmahaBlueDog Sep 2012 #47

No you are not RoccoR5955 Sep 2012 #48

Im concerned overconfident voters just wont show up INdemo Sep 2012 #51

The only way Obama wins is like last time sellitman Sep 2012 #52

the election is over, Obama won graham4anything Sep 2012 #53

I think the polls will drive the turnout somewhat. kentuck Sep 2012 #54

I'm hopeful, but cautious... cynatnite Sep 2012 #55

Are you working on or volunteering for the Obama campaign or your local Democratic Party? JDPriestly Sep 2012 #56

It's never in the bag. Even when you have it in the bag, it can get out. CrispyQ Sep 2012 #57

ES&S, formerly Diebold, is counting approximately 80% of American votes. robinlynne Sep 2012 #59

You know what? After the events of the last two days... RevStPatrick Sep 2012 #60

I pretty much agree... lexw Sep 2012 #80

I'm highly optimistic but by NO means entirely confident. I will allow myself to feel smug when the Rowdyboy Sep 2012 #61

We still DemKittyNC Sep 2012 #62

After 2000 and 2004, I don't celebrate until I know for sure. Redford Sep 2012 #63

People here are far too cocky Ter Sep 2012 #64

I think overconfidence is potentially a HUGE problem . . . markpkessinger Sep 2012 #65

I never underestimate the stupidity of a people who could elected GWB twice cherish44 Sep 2012 #66

This is election is not in the bag. They have too much money to use. andym Sep 2012 #69

Nothing is ever "in the bag", but Romney is sliding downhill very, very quickly. NYC Liberal Sep 2012 #70

No you are not. I've watched how they cheat steal and lie. lonestarnot Sep 2012 #71

I'm with you. Cleita Sep 2012 #72

The combination of voter ID, voter purging and Diebold have me very worried. BattyDem Sep 2012 #75

I will continue to heed the wisdom of Captain Solo... and suggest eveyone do so. Rosco T. Sep 2012 #77

You are now .... Trajan Sep 2012 #78

I'm a worrywart.... woolldog Sep 2012 #79

Well, I WOULD think it's in the bag except NashvilleLefty Sep 2012 #81

Probably not BootinUp Sep 2012 #82

You have every right to feel that way....I feel it too AsahinaKimi Sep 2012 #83

you most certainly are not ibegurpard Sep 2012 #84

Down Ticket Elections. Gold Metal Flake Sep 2012 #85

It IS NOT in the bag. GOTV!!! emulatorloo Sep 2012 #86

Apparently, the Rethugs can't win a Presidential election.. Zookeeper Sep 2012 #87

Never underestimate your opponent. ... spin Sep 2012 #88

I'm hopeful but I think it could go either way. nt Raine Sep 2012 #89

No way do I think it's in the bag. Cha Sep 2012 #90