2016 Postmortem

vinny9698

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9. Three upcoming events that will shape the GOP race

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Sat Aug 4, 2012, 01:09 PM

Aug 2012

The VP choice
The GOP convention speeches and speakers
The debates

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Michael Tomasky on the (Possible) Coming Obama Landslide [View all] babylonsister Aug 2012 OP

How about a complete stunner...President Obama plus both houses... rfranklin Aug 2012 #1

need at least 61 senators - not going to happen - n/t lapfog_1 Aug 2012 #5

the filibuster, atleast as it now stands, is history. There will be a new cloture rule passed by grantcart Aug 2012 #8

66%? LiberalFighter Aug 2012 #13

current filibuster has only been in its current form 37 years. grantcart Aug 2012 #34

The only guaranteed way the filibuster is rescinded is if the Rs win both houses and the Presidency LonePirate Aug 2012 #30

They changed it before and they can change it again. grantcart Aug 2012 #35

Of course McConnell will try to block any rule change. alfredo Aug 2012 #43

Only need 51 votes to pass a rule change at the begining of a new session. grantcart Aug 2012 #56

I bet McConnell will find a way to run out the clock. alfredo Aug 2012 #58

I Agree, But Only If DallasNE Aug 2012 #52

Unless Reid is NOT bluffing about tightening the restriction on the filibuster rule (as long as we Grown2Hate Aug 2012 #11

"Then maybe something can be accomplished." Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2012 #26

We can't afford to get lazy. Volunteer, donate, whatever you can do because $$$$$ is on their side. jillan Aug 2012 #2

Yes. And for all potential first-time lurkers, here's (one of) the link(s): Amonester Aug 2012 #10

And if you're in PA, check that your ID and voter registration match exactly Patiod Aug 2012 #44

Electoral-vote.com has Obama at 332 EVs: jenmito Aug 2012 #3

I'm stickin' with my own outlier: 413 sofa king Aug 2012 #4

The Rs have staked the entire election on the bad economy they created and continue to sustain stopbush Aug 2012 #6

Electoral college opinion maps hint at landslide possibility Ira Aug 2012 #7

Welcome to DU, Ira! Tarheel_Dem Aug 2012 #16

Three upcoming events that will shape the GOP race vinny9698 Aug 2012 #9

I'm not sure any of those will have much effect starroute Aug 2012 #17

The debates will effectively end MittTwitt's campaign. speedoo Aug 2012 #19

Agree, plus the economy WI_DEM Aug 2012 #27

Voter ID laws, voter purges, voter ID laws, voter purges, we ignore these at our peril Ian_rd Aug 2012 #12

There has been more exposure on these issues than in the past. LiberalFighter Aug 2012 #14

Local Dems are not flush with cash like the Rs are Patiod Aug 2012 #45

If voter ID is really a concern for you, please let friends and family know they can go to..... Tarheel_Dem Aug 2012 #20

I am most concerned about vote flipping ................ SILVER__FOX52 Aug 2012 #28

We can afford NO leeway DonCoquixote Aug 2012 #15

They are going to rig the electronic voting system! There are really no defenses set up. Dustlawyer Aug 2012 #18

I must agree with you. Somehow, by hook or crook asjr Aug 2012 #24

But without both the Senate AND House, AND a way around the filibuster...... groundloop Aug 2012 #21

Having lived through the 1992 UK General Election... mwooldri Aug 2012 #22

It is still possible Romney could win, But I agree an Obama landslide is entirely possible Douglas Carpenter Aug 2012 #23

depends on who counts the votes Ironblood Aug 2012 #25

"Rs have invested heavily in the political equivalent .... Kalidurga Aug 2012 #29

Stalin gasser85 Aug 2012 #48

It's actually the central tabulators in each Parish or County and who controls the Clerk of Court in juajen Aug 2012 #53

my prediction mgcgulfcoast Aug 2012 #31

One thing I disagree with - Romney being up 188-182 by the time the west clocks in... Drunken Irishman Aug 2012 #32

Whatever Obama’s number is at 10 pm Eastern, add those 78 EV’s—they’re a mortal lock underpants Aug 2012 #33

His taxes may be a deciding factor.... thecentristword Aug 2012 #36

Well he certainly isn't hiding that tacky tie. Kurovski Aug 2012 #40

It'll be the Rethugicans fault if the Pres. wins in a landslide agentS Aug 2012 #37

Even if you look at the worst case scenario which is RCP davidpdx Aug 2012 #38

...to Boze's ear. Kurovski Aug 2012 #39

Not the point. daybranch Aug 2012 #41

I agree with you, but if babylonsister Aug 2012 #42

Good points all. Especially that last sentence. Patiod Aug 2012 #46

We can but hope (and work, obviously.:)) malthaussen Aug 2012 #50

Obama may well win, but .... bucolic_frolic Aug 2012 #47

Take the discredited Rasmussen out of the mix and polls are currently showing grantcart Aug 2012 #49

Mittwit is a black hole. hifiguy Aug 2012 #51

The fun part for me... Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #57

I have been saying this all along Sherman A1 Aug 2012 #54

I've been thinking this for a while nradisic Aug 2012 #55