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neverforget

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33. When you live in an echochamber, the only voices you hear are the ones in your head. nt.

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Romney grossly overestimated the country's hatred of Obama... [View all] Drunken Irishman Sep 2012 OP

Those who watch nothing but Faux news probably still believe this. hlthe2b Sep 2012 #1

they believe their own bs... the RW faux news bubble is a delusional lie not connected to reality BREMPRO Sep 2012 #35

From the day President Obama took office, the republicans Cosmocat Sep 2012 #39

I think that's why I think this election is so important, NCLefty Sep 2012 #67

MAN Cosmocat Sep 2012 #68

Now, we need repub congressional and senate seats to voice support for r0mnoid, or president Obama, geckosfeet Sep 2012 #2

I think some folks needed another candidate against whom to compare Obama. Indpndnt Sep 2012 #3

I think that was one important factor among others. LiberalFighter Sep 2012 #42

They think every white person has the same prejudices as they do. liberal N proud Sep 2012 #4

Classic racist mistake. Iggo Sep 2012 #5

I agree with you 100% KANTANA Sep 2012 #65

The "hate' thingy is just another Republican projection Berlum Sep 2012 #6

If only he had experience as a community organizer Generic Brad Sep 2012 #7

Disagree, 2004 was not winnable, nor is 2012 for Republicans. smorkingapple Sep 2012 #8

2 Incumbents Weren't Re-elected Since '80 Though, Right? Bigredhunk Sep 2012 #16

yes, Bush the 1st was the second. obxhead Sep 2012 #18

Duh, what was common to both of those guys that's common to Obama? smorkingapple Sep 2012 #19

It's also better for those guys on the list sandyshoes17 Sep 2012 #40

There are many people who are against the GOP and their agenda. Dawson Leery Sep 2012 #9

There are only so many witch burners and cross burners left in this country. OffWithTheirHeads Sep 2012 #10

In the end, it all boils down to this: Who Do Voters Like More? Ikonoklast Sep 2012 #11

What I don't understand is Proud Liberal Dem Sep 2012 #48

A big gamble to sue Obamacare as unconstitutional - their biggest mistake? LiberalLovinLug Sep 2012 #60

Rmoney thought 2010 midterms sealed it for him. They all (the whole GOP) did.... TeamPooka Sep 2012 #12

I think Romney will be sacrificed now. obxhead Sep 2012 #13

This Country would be destroyed if the republicans won. oldbanjo Sep 2012 #15

They don't care about that obxhead Sep 2012 #17

Blacks are overrepresented on TV in the US. Why? Because Americans like Black folks. McCamy Taylor Sep 2012 #14

Really? PollyPeptide555 Sep 2012 #21

They don't love black chicks, I'll tell you that. tjdee Sep 2012 #26

What a bizzarre non-sequitur. Quantess Sep 2012 #37

They're "overrepresented" the same way women are. gkhouston Sep 2012 #64

Like on the tv show, "Cops" Capt. Obvious Sep 2012 #45

No, Romney overestimated Romney Bossy Monkey Sep 2012 #20

No doubt, Rmoney mis-overestimated Rmoney. nt SDjack Sep 2012 #53

It's a horribly run campaign davidn3600 Sep 2012 #22

I wonder why you didn't mention that the Romney campaign relies almost entirely on lies lunatica Sep 2012 #23

Wasn't he supposed to be fulfilling some prophecy? lolly Sep 2012 #24

Actually,at she said was much worse. She said we are lucky to have someone like tblue37 Sep 2012 #31

That's exactly what I was getting at lolly Sep 2012 #34

LSD? ayak9 Sep 2012 #54

Great analysis! I never thought of that... cheriemedium59 Sep 2012 #25

Isolation is one way of deluding oneself. His 1% Mormon world leaves little room for reality. jwirr Sep 2012 #27

Romney just does not connect with the people Stewland Sep 2012 #28

It's the expectations game they misjudged. k2qb3 Sep 2012 #29

Romney also under estimated the country's hate for Romney KurtNYC Sep 2012 #30

It is even more basic than that. He has no professional objective grantcart Sep 2012 #32

When you live in an echochamber, the only voices you hear are the ones in your head. nt. neverforget Sep 2012 #33

Great Post DI BadGimp Sep 2012 #36

More than Rmoney, republicans in general are doing this quaker bill Sep 2012 #38

They live in a bubble nxylas Sep 2012 #56

I have heard it up close quaker bill Sep 2012 #66

The hate they have for obama has been pretty staggering & you're right, it is falling to deaf ears. desertduck Sep 2012 #69

You are correct it was shocking that it was not better coded. quaker bill Sep 2012 #71

Beautifully stated . outsideworld Sep 2012 #41

There are some factors that play into a Republican not able to win. LiberalFighter Sep 2012 #43

Actually Paul Ryan was picked to secure his base....... UCmeNdc Sep 2012 #44

I can tell you as a canvasser, there is a lot of hatred out there. athena Sep 2012 #46

While it may be premature to write Romney's epitath Proud Liberal Dem Sep 2012 #47

I never thought Romney had much of a chance to win this. DCBob Sep 2012 #49

Almost every family in America suffers from having a FOX "News" viewing asshole.... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 #50

I agree with everything in this post except Romney Jamaal510 Sep 2012 #51

But that's exactly why neither had a chance at the Republican nomination lolly Sep 2012 #52

Personally, I think the GOP ran Mitt to get rid of him... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 #58

And grossly underestimated the country's hatred of Mormons marshall Sep 2012 #55

The irony is that Citizens United totally f'd up the Republican Party. rhett o rick Sep 2012 #57

If Fox Nuts is all you watch thats where they got it from PatrynXX Sep 2012 #59

Beautifully written and a Insightful David Zephyr Sep 2012 #61

Excellent and insightful analysis. Empowerer Sep 2012 #62

The only time I was worried about this election was BEFORE they showed the primary candidates johnlucas Sep 2012 #63

They are running a campain against the faux noise/wingnut ipfilter Sep 2012 #70