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sofa king

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40. Because everyone that counts was paid for saying that.

Sun Apr 29, 2012, 08:44 AM

Apr 2012

Talking heads get paid for their appearances on television. They get invited back when they say it's going to be close, because that raises viewership, brings in more advertising money, and gives the Jerry Springer shows that masquerade as "news" something to waste a day on.

Those who call it like I see it--in the bag barring something truly evil being perpetrated by the GOP (which I fully expect them to try)--simply aren't welcome.

The truth is not profitable, and it does not allow for the opportunity to get close enough to steal the election.

So it is not told.

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If Mitt is such a poor candidate, why does everyone that counts say it will be a very close election [View all] CK_John Apr 2012 OP

Because the economy continues to be a catastrophe MannyGoldstein Apr 2012 #1

Yes cwydro Apr 2012 #14

change DonCoquixote Apr 2012 #15

How's this for no change: Jamaal510 Apr 2012 #20

the media wants ratings and people to tune in , but this can influence voters also JI7 Apr 2012 #2

because of the voting machines Rosa Luxemburg Apr 2012 #3

If they said Old Codger Apr 2012 #4

Also.... loyalsister Apr 2012 #55

Because the racist GOP base woke up and is determined to vote this November. onehandle Apr 2012 #5

The youth will be denied access to the polls. Zalatix Apr 2012 #27

Not here they won't. Bluenorthwest Apr 2012 #46

Really? There are that many white men? aquart Apr 2012 #31

+1 baldguy Apr 2012 #34

Electoral college Retrograde Apr 2012 #6

Several factors: silverweb Apr 2012 #7

Everybody would say it will be close even if they don't think so Orangepeel Apr 2012 #8

Because as much as they don't like Mittens, Marie Marie Apr 2012 #9

Hmmmm....everyone that COUNTS, eh? Hope they aren't counting the votes! MADem Apr 2012 #10

Four words; The Fix Is In MotorCityMan Apr 2012 #11

Because we are a nation of fools. MrSlayer Apr 2012 #12

Because for many of us cwydro Apr 2012 #13

Mitt Romney thanks you DonCoquixote Apr 2012 #16

NDAA..... The Patriot Act... The Catfood Commission... Geithner..Bernake, Summers... lib2DaBone Apr 2012 #21

NDAA passed by a veto-proof, bipartisan majority dogknob Apr 2012 #24

Ignorance will help Rmoney. Atman Apr 2012 #22

Damn! He wasn't the Messiah. Told you so. aquart Apr 2012 #30

Only the polls are close, but the electoral map is leaning HEAVILY in favor of Obama. FarLeftFist Apr 2012 #17

Because Obama's still black. LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #18

So how did Obama win big in 2008? Nye Bevan Apr 2012 #38

He didn't win by a whopping huge margin of the popular vote LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #54

For what it's worth... Quantess Apr 2012 #19

They lie!! mfcorey1 Apr 2012 #23

"Rigged" is the key word for this issue! dmosh42 Apr 2012 #25

You actually HAVE to ask this question? estiparanoic Apr 2012 #26

What is ODS? Quantess Apr 2012 #28

ODS = Obama Derangement Syndrome estiparanoic Apr 2012 #29

aha. Thanks. Quantess Apr 2012 #32

Diebold/Sequoia/ESS Scuba Apr 2012 #33

For many people, it will be a vote against Obama, not a vote for Romney. Arkansas Granny Apr 2012 #35

Yup... AmazingSchnitzel Apr 2012 #45

Perhaps, but that is not a winning strategy. DCBob Apr 2012 #53

Faux newz and other RW media can turn a turd into a treasure. DCBob Apr 2012 #36

Many people vote against the incumbent when the economy is bad. Nye Bevan Apr 2012 #37

There has to be the illusion of a close race, for the election theft to go unchallenged. nt Snotcicles Apr 2012 #39

Because everyone that counts was paid for saying that. sofa king Apr 2012 #40

A couple of million Mormons on phone banks and in the streets CanonRay Apr 2012 #41

Why? 99Forever Apr 2012 #42

Because it's election season and close elections means better ratings LynneSin Apr 2012 #43

There are only about 8 states that'll decide the election. Kaleva Apr 2012 #44

everyone that counts? What? Bluenorthwest Apr 2012 #47

The Republicans could run Mickey Mouse and the election would be close. archiemo Apr 2012 #48

Got to keep it close or lots of 24/7 pundits lose their jobs. JoePhilly Apr 2012 #49

Part of it is due to people who believe ... GeorgeGist Apr 2012 #50

Exactly who comprises"everyone that counts"? mulsh Apr 2012 #51

Ratings. Ship of Fools Apr 2012 #52