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Sat Sep-06-08 01:49 PM
Response to Reply #19 |
| 23. Do you really think the angry fundies tell the pollers they are not voting?? |
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I suspect even pre-Palin most said they would vote McCain. The question is would they show up on voting day. I think Palin helps with that.
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| -I know I'll be called a concern troll (again), but I think the majority of recent posts on DU... |
leftofthedial |
Sep-06-08 01:28 PM |
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When you have a serious problem, only fools aren't concerned. |
Donald Ian Rankin |
Sep-06-08 01:29 PM |
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Agreed. It's only a fool who never felt like one. n/t |
The Village Idiot |
Sep-06-08 01:34 PM |
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Yup. It was. If he hadn't done it, his campaign would already be dead. |
wlucinda |
Sep-07-08 01:09 AM |
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he already had all those votes |
Epiphany4z |
Sep-06-08 01:29 PM |
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"she has gained him nearly nothing and will cost him dearly with middle" |
loindelrio |
Sep-06-08 01:30 PM |
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I disagree. |
leftofthedial |
Sep-06-08 01:37 PM |
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they loathe Democrats worse |
Epiphany4z |
Sep-06-08 01:41 PM |
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Correct. |
Clear Blue Sky |
Sep-06-08 01:45 PM |
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That's right! But the tightrope he's going to have to walk WILL |
JimDandy |
Sep-06-08 02:14 PM |
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I agree with you. |
Andy823 |
Sep-06-08 01:49 PM |
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I disagree too.... |
mike_c |
Sep-06-08 02:27 PM |
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There are tons of topics about her poor political judgement and failed policies. |
Curtland1015 |
Sep-06-08 01:31 PM |
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There are many excellent critical posts. |
leftofthedial |
Sep-06-08 01:39 PM |
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He rallied his base and alienated the mainstream and swing voters. |
Lex |
Sep-06-08 01:32 PM |
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I'm afraid I don't think it's that simple. |
Donald Ian Rankin |
Sep-06-08 01:42 PM |
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excellent point about selecting the "hocky mom." |
leftofthedial |
Sep-06-08 01:52 PM |
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What happens when she refuses to talk to the media for two weeks? |
babylonsister |
Sep-06-08 09:42 PM |
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the Democrats have registered nearly 4 million new voters, mostly young people. |
notadmblnd |
Sep-06-08 10:17 PM |
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Tens of millions, at the least. |
Donald Ian Rankin |
Sep-07-08 06:12 AM |
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I don't think there are any "swing voters." |
leftofthedial |
Sep-06-08 01:44 PM |
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No doubt about it |
Gman |
Sep-06-08 01:32 PM |
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Well said. Sarah Palin is a woman who is being used for political gain. She lacks self respect. |
Danieljay |
Sep-06-08 01:35 PM |
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She's the fundie spokesmodel |
tavalon |
Sep-07-08 08:02 AM |
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All she did was energize his base. Minimal impact on switching voters. |
DCBob |
Sep-06-08 01:35 PM |
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She's not switching voters. I'll repeat. |
leftofthedial |
Sep-06-08 01:46 PM |
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Do you really think the angry fundies tell the pollers they are not voting?? |
DCBob |
Sep-06-08 01:49 PM |
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That's not what I've read and heard from them. Sorry. |
leftofthedial |
Sep-06-08 01:51 PM |
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In any case it's too early to judge the impact. |
DCBob |
Sep-06-08 01:57 PM |
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You're not taking into account the JSM III leaners who were scared by the pick. |
Overseas |
Sep-06-08 01:35 PM |
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Personally, I don't know anyone who fits this description. Nationally, I haven't read or seen |
leftofthedial |
Sep-06-08 01:48 PM |
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On this board there are a few threads talking about such people. |
Overseas |
Sep-06-08 02:26 PM |
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If he had picked Kay Hutchinson or (really concerning) Olympia Washington |
cobalt1999 |
Sep-06-08 01:36 PM |
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The image that she portrayed |
Blue_In_AK |
Sep-06-08 01:48 PM |
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Palin was a brilliant stroke by the McCain camp |
sheeptramp |
Sep-06-08 01:43 PM |
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in other words, the repuke base that has "won" them 5 of the last 7 elections |
leftofthedial |
Sep-06-08 01:49 PM |
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I wonder how brilliant this will all seem when Ed Schultz broadcasts |
demgrrrll |
Sep-06-08 01:50 PM |
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The economy just kicked in the GOP front door this week. |
bronxiteforever |
Sep-06-08 01:48 PM |
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It depends on the types of Republicans you speak of.. |
Corgigal |
Sep-06-08 01:53 PM |
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Yeah, we're doomed, the end is near, best give up |
melody |
Sep-06-08 02:09 PM |
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I Wish I COULD be Optimistic |
AndyTiedye |
Sep-06-08 02:36 PM |
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It's our election to lose -- we are ahead |
melody |
Sep-06-08 02:44 PM |
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You Forget. The Repiggies CHEAT and STEAL |
AndyTiedye |
Sep-06-08 03:07 PM |
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Not this time -- this is a dramatically different situation |
melody |
Sep-06-08 03:14 PM |
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Yes, They Say This Time Will Be Different |
AndyTiedye |
Sep-06-08 03:37 PM |
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You certainly sounds like you are hoping for the worst case scenario |
melody |
Sep-06-08 03:40 PM |
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Melody, being a realist and hoping for the worst case scenario are very different. You, on the other |
bertman |
Sep-06-08 10:08 PM |
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bertman, having been around campaigns forever, I'm a pragmatist |
melody |
Sep-06-08 10:21 PM |
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Melody, I don't need an excuse. I'm an optimist. If being a pessimist killed you young, as you said, |
bertman |
Sep-07-08 01:02 AM |
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They have indeed used pessimism ... I could refer you to numerous white papers on the topic |
melody |
Sep-07-08 02:00 AM |
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Not Sure How 'Terrified Of' Turns Into 'Hoping For' |
AndyTiedye |
Sep-07-08 12:01 AM |
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Don't worry, get working |
melody |
Sep-07-08 12:06 AM |
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exactly - the suv moms and the religious nutjobs will swarm to this |
28erl |
Sep-06-08 02:53 PM |
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We should not be blind to the threat...and I agree, she is... |
YvonneCa |
Sep-06-08 03:12 PM |
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Complacency is deadly |
kurth_ |
Sep-06-08 10:25 PM |
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We're talking about different things |
melody |
Sep-06-08 10:31 PM |
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But, I was with some friends, some of whom are or were, Republican. |
tsuki |
Sep-06-08 10:36 PM |
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are the fundies |
samuraiguppy |
Sep-06-08 10:51 PM |
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this really says it all... (see link) |
inna |
Sep-07-08 02:04 AM |
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I'll admit I'm surprised she's still in |
tavalon |
Sep-07-08 08:09 AM |
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