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2016 Postmortem

magical thyme

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17. Not yet. He still thinks his money will bury Obama.

Reply to Tx4obama (Original post)

Sat Aug 11, 2012, 11:19 AM

Aug 2012

Also that this morning's "game changer" announcement will stop the momentum against him.

As opposed to the reality of it potentially surging momentum away from him, as dem candidates everywhere tie their opponents to Ryan's plan to destroy SS/Medicare.

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Do you think that Mitt already knows he will probably lose the election? [View all] Tx4obama Aug 2012 OP

It depends... Drunken Irishman Aug 2012 #1

You think his family would tell him the truth, elleng Aug 2012 #4

I think Ann would. Drunken Irishman Aug 2012 #5

Yup... CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2012 #2

He knows what the polls are showing, elleng Aug 2012 #3

Ryan has nothing to lose by accepting the position on the ticket, see link below Tx4obama Aug 2012 #6

Everyone else turned their phone off davidpdx Aug 2012 #8

No. Candidates are always in a bubble, presidential candidates more so SheilaT Aug 2012 #7

I don't think he has that much self awareness. roguevalley Aug 2012 #9

He's arrogant and feels entitled Sugarcoated Aug 2012 #10

I was torn about how to vote... Kalidurga Aug 2012 #11

I think he knows the odds are bad...too much money has already been spent with no effect.... Rowdyboy Aug 2012 #12

What I'd like to know is Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2012 #13

Yes, he can for both. Tx4obama Aug 2012 #14

Mitt figures he can buy it. n/t ellisonz Aug 2012 #15

I'm certain he knows. HopeHoops Aug 2012 #16

Not yet. He still thinks his money will bury Obama. magical thyme Aug 2012 #17

Yes, with a big BUT. He is still hoping he can buy it though. Coyotl Aug 2012 #18

Networks Have Already dsteve01 Aug 2012 #19

I think he's counting on the 'rigging' and voting ID intimidation to pull it off. dmosh42 Aug 2012 #20

No, but all of his fundraisers do. CabCurious Aug 2012 #21