| -Can Obama Actually Win in November? |
kennetha |
May-07-08 08:05 AM |
#0 |
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with all due respect... i think you are completely wrong. |
jakem |
May-07-08 08:06 AM |
#1 |
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Get ye to intrade and make yourself some money then. |
skipos |
May-07-08 08:08 AM |
#2 |
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Oh give me a damn break. Dukakis wasn't nearly the candidate Obama is |
BrentTaylor |
May-07-08 08:09 AM |
# |
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Yup. Different candidate, different time. |
zanne |
May-07-08 08:11 AM |
#12 |
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funny & true |
PerpetuallyDazed |
May-07-08 12:36 PM |
#146 |
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Sorry but I disagree |
kennetha |
May-07-08 08:13 AM |
#21 |
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I would believe you if the Repukes had a good candidate |
BrentTaylor |
May-07-08 08:16 AM |
#30 |
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Yup. To counter McCain, all we have to say is "Bush". |
zanne |
May-07-08 09:32 AM |
#89 |
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It wasn't a "bitter" speech |
DU9598 |
May-07-08 08:24 AM |
#43 |
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Please. McCain is phoning it in. |
zanne |
May-07-08 08:09 AM |
#3 |
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Obama WILL win and will change the electoral map |
hokies4ever |
May-07-08 08:12 AM |
#16 |
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Obama will change the electoral map for decades to come? |
NJSecularist |
May-07-08 09:02 AM |
#63 |
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I think the focus has to be on unity now. nt |
zanne |
May-07-08 09:31 AM |
#88 |
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When Obama wins Virginia |
hokies4ever |
May-07-08 09:54 AM |
#100 |
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Actually, as a Southerner living in a Southern state and listening |
Clark2008 |
May-07-08 11:40 AM |
#125 |
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Who cares what tons of callers say? Obama is not winning Mississippi and Georgia. |
NJSecularist |
May-07-08 04:09 PM |
#166 |
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The Clinton campaign motto: NO, WE CAN'T! |
TheWraith |
May-07-08 12:27 PM |
#143 |
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The Clinton campaign motto: Let's be serious here. n/t |
NJSecularist |
May-07-08 04:10 PM |
#167 |
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No, he's not changing the electoral map. There's no way he could. |
Carrieyazel |
May-07-08 10:56 AM |
#114 |
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really... he says crazy shit like putting Texas into play... that will NEVER happen |
Texas Hill Country |
May-07-08 12:14 PM |
#136 |
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Obama will change the electoral map like McGovern and Mondale did |
Johnny Battleground |
May-07-08 12:41 PM |
#148 |
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McCain has no support |
philk17088 |
May-07-08 12:05 PM |
#132 |
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I have three words for you! |
Tim4319 |
May-07-08 08:09 AM |
#4 |
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Of course he can win |
GihrenZabi |
May-07-08 08:09 AM |
#5 |
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Yep. Obama can be elected. Period. |
Doityourself |
May-07-08 08:09 AM |
#6 |
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And after HRC stops fighting, will you stand with the Democratic nominee? |
onenote |
May-07-08 08:09 AM |
#7 |
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Many of us Clinton supporters are TRYING to transition |
LVjinx |
May-07-08 12:17 PM |
#138 |
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Transition is hard when you're passionate about someone |
medicswife |
May-07-08 02:59 PM |
#164 |
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Yes, because McCain can't win. |
Feeney2 |
May-07-08 08:10 AM |
# |
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Well, if you'd stop writing crap like this |
nichomachus |
May-07-08 08:10 AM |
#8 |
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Won't lift a finger for him |
kennetha |
May-07-08 08:15 AM |
#26 |
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You sound like the people I used to call in the Obama phonebank... |
zanne |
May-07-08 09:35 AM |
#91 |
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By your logic Hillary can't win either |
hokies4ever |
May-07-08 08:10 AM |
#9 |
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Hillary had broader support |
jbm |
May-07-08 08:30 AM |
#49 |
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*Long-distance pity hug* |
hokies4ever |
May-07-08 08:36 AM |
#53 |
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LOL! Riiiiight. |
Window |
May-07-08 09:02 AM |
#64 |
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Er, how do you figure that? |
Terran |
May-07-08 09:11 AM |
#73 |
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HAHAHA - such broad support, that she can't even win the nomination? |
Paint It Black |
May-07-08 09:11 AM |
#75 |
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Yes. He will win in November.. |
blogslut |
May-07-08 08:10 AM |
#10 |
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yes. |
CatsDogsBabies |
May-07-08 08:10 AM |
#11 |
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Of Course He Can Win |
MannyGoldstein |
May-07-08 08:11 AM |
#13 |
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Of course he can win and he will. |
bowens43 |
May-07-08 08:11 AM |
#14 |
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I predict an Obama win by astounding proportions. This country |
babylonsister |
May-07-08 08:11 AM |
#15 |
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Landslide coming up |
agingboomer |
May-07-08 08:20 AM |
#37 |
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Exactly! And welcome to DU, agingboomer! I'm one of them, too! nt |
babylonsister |
May-07-08 08:25 AM |
#44 |
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The fear that Obama cannot win is often based on racism, but not necessarily... |
Pacifist Patriot |
May-07-08 12:13 PM |
#135 |
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Yes he can win. Thanks for your concern though. |
AZSlacker |
May-07-08 08:12 AM |
#17 |
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You're damned right he can! |
IWantAnyDem |
May-07-08 08:12 AM |
#18 |
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McCain losing 27% of the vote running unopposed in his primary |
DU9598 |
May-07-08 08:12 AM |
#19 |
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The REAL question is will Hillary win her Senate re-election |
hokies4ever |
May-07-08 08:14 AM |
#25 |
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*Long-distance pity hug* |
hokies4ever |
May-07-08 08:13 AM |
#20 |
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No, he cant even win the primary!! |
moobu2 |
May-07-08 08:13 AM |
#22 |
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If Democrats stick together the only one that will be compared to Dukakis is McCain |
BrentTaylor |
May-07-08 08:14 AM |
#23 |
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why would Democrats stick together at this point? |
jbm |
May-07-08 08:23 AM |
#41 |
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Fine let them go to John McCain |
MikeNearMcChord |
May-07-08 08:39 AM |
#56 |
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Well then those who don't will have to live with Repuke Policies another term |
BrentTaylor |
May-07-08 08:45 AM |
#57 |
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These posts are just silly |
mohc |
May-07-08 08:14 AM |
#24 |
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His support comes from a fixed chunk of the party |
kennetha |
May-07-08 08:18 AM |
#33 |
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I really disagree |
nancyr |
May-07-08 08:36 AM |
#52 |
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Just what we need.... |
route66left |
May-07-08 09:17 AM |
#84 |
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Kennetha, you're quite right... |
route66left |
May-07-08 09:15 AM |
# |
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yes, yes, yes... © hillary clinton |
NatBurner |
May-07-08 08:15 AM |
#27 |
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I hope so |
Marrah_G |
May-07-08 08:15 AM |
#28 |
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You neglect his most important quality, hint it's something Bill Clinton has |
rosebud57 |
May-07-08 08:15 AM |
#29 |
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Obama is no JFK! |
kennetha |
May-07-08 08:28 AM |
#47 |
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And Hillary's high unfavorables and dishonsty quotient are better for beating McCain? |
rosebud57 |
May-07-08 01:46 PM |
#158 |
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Can Obama actually lose in Nov? |
baldguy |
May-07-08 08:17 AM |
#31 |
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the realistic question is can Obama even carry one state?..n/t |
jbm |
May-07-08 08:25 AM |
#45 |
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Apparently you haven't been paying attention the last few months. |
baldguy |
May-07-08 08:34 AM |
#50 |
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McCain = Yawn, Obama = Record-Breaking Turnout, Fundraising, Enthusiasm, Change We Can Believe In |
DrFunkenstein |
May-07-08 08:17 AM |
#32 |
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You're overanalyzing this. |
rucky |
May-07-08 08:18 AM |
#34 |
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Uh-oh... we're in trouble then. |
Clark2008 |
May-07-08 12:09 PM |
#133 |
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I'm hoping for the best, and preparing for the stupidest. n/t |
rucky |
May-07-08 12:17 PM |
#139 |
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Can Obama Win in November?......YES. n/t |
seabeyond |
May-07-08 08:18 AM |
#35 |
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You are correct.. |
jbm |
May-07-08 08:19 AM |
#36 |
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That's funny... |
graycem |
May-07-08 08:20 AM |
#38 |
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Dukakis could win this year if he were the nominee |
nuxvomica |
May-07-08 08:21 AM |
#39 |
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"his cultural and political profile"? |
Jersey Devil |
May-07-08 08:22 AM |
#40 |
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It's hard to find anything in the OP's post here |
DMorgan |
May-07-08 08:23 AM |
#42 |
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You are basing your conclusions on many false premises |
DeeDeeNY |
May-07-08 08:28 AM |
#46 |
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cbs brought up an interesting and valid |
rodeodance |
May-07-08 08:29 AM |
#48 |
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No, imo, he will not win in November. n/t |
LWolf |
May-07-08 08:35 AM |
#51 |
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Obama is far more electable than Hillary, the single most divisive political figure in America |
Czolgosz |
May-07-08 08:37 AM |
#54 |
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Of course he will have trouble winning if Democrats like you don't get an attitude adjustment. n/t |
stevietheman |
May-07-08 08:39 AM |
#55 |
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Yes |
TragedyandHope |
May-07-08 08:48 AM |
#58 |
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Yes! Yes! Yes! |
ShortnFiery |
May-07-08 08:49 AM |
#59 |
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Maybe true 7-9 years back. i.e. Before Bush & without McCain |
futureliveshere |
May-07-08 08:51 AM |
#60 |
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No. This is a shame. |
avenger64 |
May-07-08 08:57 AM |
#61 |
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You think that if H Sen. Clinton is not in the race, that the big Democratic states |
FSogol |
May-07-08 09:04 AM |
#66 |
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It's amazing how Hillary supporters are so eager for a Dem to lose.... |
DMorgan |
May-07-08 09:07 AM |
#70 |
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I hope they get over their bitterness by November. |
zanne |
May-07-08 09:40 AM |
#94 |
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Actually, I've got a spreadsheet I'd be glad to send you ... |
avenger64 |
May-07-08 09:47 AM |
#97 |
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Send me your crystal ball along with the spreadsheet. |
DMorgan |
May-07-08 10:30 AM |
#106 |
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NC and SC? You have to be kidding me. You don't seriously believe that. |
avenger64 |
May-07-08 09:08 AM |
#71 |
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VA won't be tight. We have a semi-popular Democratic governor |
FSogol |
May-07-08 09:14 AM |
#80 |
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That's ridiculous. |
zanne |
May-07-08 09:37 AM |
#93 |
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Like I said. No way. |
avenger64 |
May-07-08 09:42 AM |
#95 |
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Well, I live in NH and I never thought we'd go blue... |
zanne |
May-07-08 11:03 AM |
#119 |
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Isn't McCain well ahead of Obama in your state? |
Carrieyazel |
May-07-08 11:14 AM |
#121 |
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No, he isn't. |
zanne |
May-07-08 12:18 PM |
#140 |
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Where is that? |
avenger64 |
May-07-08 01:18 PM |
#153 |
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Ummmm....You didn't. nt |
zanne |
May-07-08 02:50 PM |
#161 |
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Yeah, Obama will be a sacrificial nominee it looks like. |
Carrieyazel |
May-07-08 11:10 AM |
#120 |
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So you're saying a Democrat can't win in November? |
zanne |
May-07-08 02:54 PM |
#163 |
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Rendell |
Hola |
May-07-08 12:15 PM |
#137 |
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Last I heard he was behind in both MA and NJ. You need to provide ... |
avenger64 |
May-07-08 01:19 PM |
#154 |
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Why are you rooting for McCain? nt |
zanne |
May-07-08 02:52 PM |
#162 |
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I'm rooting for Clinton, and not losing the presidency... |
avenger64 |
May-07-08 06:06 PM |
#169 |
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Rush Limbaugh called... |
zanne |
May-08-08 12:05 PM |
#174 |
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There you go, keep calling people names, ... |
avenger64 |
May-08-08 12:51 PM |
#178 |
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Not that it matters, but I'm not a "bro"... |
zanne |
May-08-08 01:02 PM |
#182 |
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And you see 'em the way you want to, and no other way, |
avenger64 |
May-08-08 01:19 PM |
#183 |
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As do you, Avenger. |
zanne |
May-08-08 02:16 PM |
#184 |
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Obama isn't winning Virginia, North Carolina or South Carolina. n/t |
NJSecularist |
May-07-08 09:11 AM |
#74 |
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I disagree. Let's check back on 11/5/08. n/t |
FSogol |
May-07-08 09:22 AM |
#87 |
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Yeah; good idea, FSogol. I'm in. nt |
zanne |
May-07-08 03:56 PM |
#165 |
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Yes. He can. |
Window |
May-07-08 08:59 AM |
#62 |
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YES WE FUCKING CAN!! |
newmajority |
May-07-08 09:03 AM |
#65 |
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I'm not convinced, but what can we do but try? |
janesez |
May-07-08 09:04 AM |
#67 |
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He has a chance. I believe Clinton had a better chance. |
highplainsdem |
May-07-08 09:05 AM |
#68 |
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Good post, kennetha. |
NJSecularist |
May-07-08 09:07 AM |
#69 |
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I don't believe the "Only Hillary can win the GE" claim anymore than the other specious claims |
ResetButton |
May-07-08 09:09 AM |
#72 |
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The Republicans Want You to stay home. |
d00mzday |
May-07-08 09:17 AM |
#82 |
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Have you seen polls? |
GOPBasher |
May-07-08 09:12 AM |
#76 |
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I think you and many other Hillary supporters don't WANT Obama to win in November |
Paint It Black |
May-07-08 09:13 AM |
#77 |
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Not true. |
highplainsdem |
May-07-08 10:00 AM |
#103 |
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Hillary has no shot in '12. This is her last and only shot. |
Carrieyazel |
May-07-08 10:58 AM |
#116 |
| -
He needs a Southern white from the more conservative |
terrell9584 |
May-07-08 09:14 AM |
#78 |
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I can think of something |
dbmk |
May-07-08 09:14 AM |
#79 |
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You "rather doubt it?" When Dems have been drawing THREE AND FOUR TIMES... |
ClassWarrior |
May-07-08 09:15 AM |
#81 |
| -
if obama does win the nomination |
madrchsod |
May-07-08 09:17 AM |
#83 |
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obama will win 55-45 in the general election |
madrchsod |
May-07-08 09:18 AM |
#85 |
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I would really like to see a serious discussion of Obama's qualifications done here. |
thebighart |
May-07-08 09:21 AM |
#86 |
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Pointless discussion cuz Obama's the one |
ResetButton |
May-07-08 09:35 AM |
#92 |
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You are assuming I don't accept the fact that Obama is the nominee. |
thebighart |
May-07-08 10:06 AM |
#105 |
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Hey, it's your precious time |
ResetButton |
May-07-08 10:34 AM |
#107 |
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So, to you ensuring a dem is elected in Nov is a waste of time. |
thebighart |
May-07-08 11:49 AM |
#127 |
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WRONG. I support Obama because he can and WILL win in Nov. |
ResetButton |
May-07-08 11:59 AM |
#128 |
| -
Where did I ever say I was a Hillary supporter? |
thebighart |
May-07-08 04:26 PM |
#168 |
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Kennetha, give Obama a chance. Stand with us. Let's fight for victory! |
Katzenkavalier |
May-07-08 09:35 AM |
#90 |
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Obama has a better chance than Clinton, but Gore is the one who could have won |
herbster |
May-07-08 09:43 AM |
#96 |
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HELL YES HE CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER AND WILL!!!! |
and-justice-for-all |
May-07-08 09:50 AM |
#98 |
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if you and others allow others' bigotry to dictate whom you vote for neither can win |
CreekDog |
May-07-08 09:53 AM |
#99 |
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your question reveals more than you realize. |
Bluerthanblue |
May-07-08 09:57 AM |
#101 |
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I think he can |
karynnj |
May-07-08 09:59 AM |
#102 |
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Hillary would be Mondale all over again |
Bleachers7 |
May-07-08 10:02 AM |
#104 |
| -
Obama cannot win the Presidency, but his numbers will be more like Kerry's |
Carrieyazel |
May-07-08 10:49 AM |
#108 |
| -
Despite what the bigots say, yes, he can win. |
BlooInBloo |
May-07-08 10:50 AM |
#109 |
| -
No. |
Neshanic |
May-07-08 10:51 AM |
#110 |
| -
Absolutely he can win. In addition to Dems he attracts Indies |
Vinca |
May-07-08 10:51 AM |
#111 |
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McCain also attracts Indies. And some disaffected Dems will go to him. |
Carrieyazel |
May-07-08 11:17 AM |
#122 |
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And they'll be standing in the insurance line behind me, trying |
Vinca |
May-07-08 12:00 PM |
#129 |
| -
I was listening to a Republican analysis on NPR today, this is what he had to say ...... |
Exilednight |
May-07-08 10:51 AM |
#112 |
| -
Yes We Can!... |
stillcool47 |
May-07-08 10:52 AM |
#113 |
| -
BO wins nomination... |
cricket08 |
May-07-08 10:57 AM |
#115 |
| -
Yes, but it won't be easy. |
bain_sidhe |
May-07-08 11:00 AM |
#117 |
| -
Easily |
Egnever |
May-07-08 11:00 AM |
#118 |
| -
yes, of course he can |
fishwax |
May-07-08 11:37 AM |
#123 |
| -
If Most People Would Use... |
Butch350 |
May-07-08 11:39 AM |
#124 |
| -
repeating my question: if HRC is not the nominee, will you stand with Obama? |
onenote |
May-07-08 11:40 AM |
#126 |
| -
can McCain win? |
Enrique |
May-07-08 12:02 PM |
#130 |
| -
I think it will be VERY difficult because the Repubs are going to attack him relentlessly |
jesus_of_suburbia |
May-07-08 12:05 PM |
#131 |
| -
Hillary is working her arse off to see that he doesn't! n/t |
Triana |
May-07-08 12:11 PM |
#134 |
| -
Obama can always demand McCain get out of the race |
OzarkDem |
May-07-08 12:19 PM |
#141 |
| -
Yes, he can. Next stupid question? Next pathetic smear job? |
TheWraith |
May-07-08 12:26 PM |
#142 |
| -
Tha is no longer the question. The question for realistic debate: How do we help Obama beat McCain. |
asSEENonTV |
May-07-08 12:28 PM |
#144 |
| -
Sour grapes. |
nsd |
May-07-08 12:33 PM |
#145 |
| -
Easily. Here's why: Obama doesn't have an (R) after his name. |
Tierra_y_Libertad |
May-07-08 12:40 PM |
#147 |
| -
Okay I will make this very very clear. |
delt664 |
May-07-08 12:44 PM |
#149 |
| -
I see conjecture, but not a lot to back it up. |
Gore1FL |
May-07-08 12:48 PM |
#150 |
| -
The question that all people with common sense should ask... |
superkia |
May-07-08 12:48 PM |
#151 |
| -
Obama is a phenomenal candidate. |
crispini |
May-07-08 12:59 PM |
#152 |
| -
I don't see how Clinton is any more electable than Obama |
new_beawr |
May-07-08 01:23 PM |
#155 |
| -
Yes. |
Orsino |
May-07-08 01:34 PM |
#156 |
| -
A ball of lint with a (D) next to it could beat McCain in November |
FatDave |
May-07-08 01:36 PM |
#157 |
| -
can he win in November? |
RazBerryBeret |
May-07-08 02:00 PM |
#159 |
| -
valid points. nt |
VotesForWomen |
May-07-08 02:38 PM |
#160 |
| -
Can you say President McCain? |
pirhana |
May-07-08 06:08 PM |
#170 |
| -
Clinton has a dislike rating nearly as high as Bush. |
dcindian |
May-07-08 06:10 PM |
#171 |
| -
If your assertions turn out true, |
quakerboy |
May-07-08 06:19 PM |
#172 |
| -
no, he can't . . . and neither can Hillary . . . |
OneBlueSky |
May-08-08 04:52 AM |
#173 |
| -
Yes. He will. |
Occam Bandage |
May-08-08 12:06 PM |
#175 |
| -
Good summary, this should be bookmarked and looked at the day after the election in November. |
2rth2pwr |
May-08-08 12:14 PM |
#176 |
| -
I think the democrat (no matter who it is) will win this year. I believe |
Seabiscuit |
May-08-08 12:36 PM |
#177 |
| -
Hell yes he can and will win in November. |
AtomicKitten |
May-08-08 12:53 PM |
#179 |
| -
Could Hillary have won in November? |
Crunchy Frog |
May-08-08 01:00 PM |
#180 |
| -
YES. |
marlakay |
May-08-08 01:01 PM |
#181 |
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