Ken Burch
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Sun Sep-26-10 06:07 PM
Response to Reply #39 |
| 93. Meek's career would be over forever. |
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No one could ever recover from dropping out of a race after winning his party's nomination. No one in American history ever has.
And there's no meaningful differences between Crist and Rubio.
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| -Wexler will endorse Crist on Sunday |
jefferson_dem |
Sep-25-10 11:36 AM |
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Hmmm |
Mz Pip |
Sep-25-10 11:40 AM |
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Indeed. |
jefferson_dem |
Sep-25-10 11:44 AM |
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There Was Not A More |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Sep-26-10 07:24 AM |
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Welcome, Senator Rubio. |
jenmito |
Sep-25-10 11:43 AM |
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There are still some things that could happen before election day.. |
DCBob |
Sep-25-10 12:30 PM |
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Judging by their debate about a week ago, |
jenmito |
Sep-25-10 01:19 PM |
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yeah I heard about that.. but maybe he could be "pursuaded".. |
DCBob |
Sep-25-10 01:20 PM |
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It WOULD be nice to have just one person running against Rubio, |
jenmito |
Sep-25-10 01:41 PM |
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You are probably right.. but I still am hopeful something can be worked out.. |
DCBob |
Sep-25-10 01:45 PM |
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Crist is the one who should go. |
Ken Burch |
Sep-26-10 04:04 AM |
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Why would Crist drop out? He has nothing to lose.. |
DCBob |
Sep-26-10 05:33 AM |
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If Meek dropped out, he'd be making sure that the Florida Democratic Party would never recover |
Ken Burch |
Sep-26-10 05:54 PM |
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The fact that Crist has made no significant gains in the polls disproves that. |
Ken Burch |
Sep-26-10 06:05 PM |
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Meek Has No Chance At Beating Rubio Straight Up |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Sep-26-10 06:36 AM |
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SAME HERE! And I Have NOW Made Up My Mind! I'm Going With |
ChiciB1 |
Sep-26-10 01:57 PM |
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Maybe you should allow the Floridians to sort this out for themselves. |
The Backlash Cometh |
Sep-25-10 08:49 PM |
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I am sure the Florida Democrats are desperately trying to sort this out.. |
DCBob |
Sep-26-10 05:37 AM |
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Florida Democrats couldn't find their ass with both hands and a coon hound. |
Dr.Phool |
Sep-26-10 06:36 AM |
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I seem to remember a previous exchange where you were unhappy |
The Backlash Cometh |
Sep-26-10 09:32 AM |
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Must be.. cuz I have no idea what you are talking about. |
DCBob |
Sep-26-10 01:00 PM |
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Must be. |
The Backlash Cometh |
Sep-26-10 01:36 PM |
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yes..so? |
DCBob |
Sep-26-10 02:24 PM |
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How was the debate? How did Meek do? n/t |
Liberal_Stalwart71 |
Sep-26-10 08:39 AM |
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I think he did very well, and I found video of the debate (broken up in sections) |
jenmito |
Sep-26-10 10:55 AM |
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Why do you think he just can't break through? Is it race? Is it the appeal of Crist? |
Liberal_Stalwart71 |
Sep-26-10 01:29 PM |
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I think it's because Crist is so well-known, has |
jenmito |
Sep-26-10 01:44 PM |
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What would lead you to think that? Meek would be cutting his Democratic throat. |
rhett o rick |
Sep-25-10 08:42 PM |
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It's not like the people would want it, either. |
Ken Burch |
Sep-26-10 04:05 AM |
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I said nothing of the sort. I am only saying it is unreasonable to expept Meeks to buck the |
rhett o rick |
Sep-26-10 01:53 PM |
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Sorry for any misunderstanding. And you're right on that. |
Ken Burch |
Sep-26-10 04:19 PM |
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On the contrary, he would be seen as a hero by most Democrats if he sacrificed himself.. |
DCBob |
Sep-26-10 05:40 AM |
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Yes maybe most Democrats would see him as a hero, but see if the DLC would ever help him in the |
rhett o rick |
Sep-26-10 01:55 PM |
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You Becha BOB! n/t |
ChiciB1 |
Sep-26-10 02:00 PM |
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Meek's career would be over forever. |
Ken Burch |
Sep-26-10 06:07 PM |
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Why? Cant he continue as a Representative in the House? I dont think he has resigned. |
DCBob |
Sep-26-10 06:50 PM |
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Meek must do the bidding of the Party, which isnt to quit. nm |
rhett o rick |
Sep-26-10 07:24 PM |
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He's given up his seat to run for the Senate. |
Ken Burch |
Sep-26-10 08:21 PM |
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Nope,None At All Except |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Sep-27-10 05:51 AM |
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How could it be good for the party to have its candidate dropping out of the race? |
lunamagica |
Sep-26-10 06:57 PM |
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If Charlie Steps Out Of The Race Meek Would Suffer A Hugh Rodham Size Loss |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Sep-27-10 05:53 AM |
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Will you PLEASE stop trying to stab the party in the back? |
Ken Burch |
Sep-26-10 04:01 AM |
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Send your compaints to Wexler.. |
DCBob |
Sep-26-10 05:42 AM |
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Meek will NOT give up. Fuck Wexler. Go Clinton, Gore and Meek!! |
chimpymustgo |
Sep-26-10 09:44 AM |
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I Don't Think Meek's That Noble! But It's A Hard Call For Him To Make |
ChiciB1 |
Sep-26-10 02:31 PM |
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Meek doesn't have a chance...Crist does. |
elizm |
Sep-25-10 03:25 PM |
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I want Rubio to lose by whatever means necessary. |
AtomicKitten |
Sep-25-10 03:32 PM |
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He has a chance if all of the Dems. VOTE for him. |
jenmito |
Sep-25-10 06:04 PM |
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Why would Democrats vote for Meek? nm |
rhett o rick |
Sep-25-10 08:42 PM |
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Because he's a real Dem. Did you see their debate about a week ago? Here's what I found from it: |
jenmito |
Sep-25-10 11:16 PM |
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No he's not. He's a "New Democrat". |
Dr.Phool |
Sep-26-10 06:12 AM |
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He Could Be A New Democrat |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Sep-26-10 06:41 AM |
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And A WEAK One At That!! Why A Better Candidate Couldn't Be Found... |
ChiciB1 |
Sep-26-10 02:02 PM |
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Look at these these polls....Meek has as much chance as Crist |
golfguru |
Sep-25-10 10:40 PM |
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Meek's peaked.. |
DCBob |
Sep-26-10 01:03 PM |
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You've taken an anti-Democratic Party position throughout this. |
Ken Burch |
Sep-26-10 05:56 PM |
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As a Democrat and American you should be just as concerned as I am about Rubio winning this seat.. |
DCBob |
Sep-26-10 06:42 PM |
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Respectfuly, This Is Laughable |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Sep-27-10 06:03 AM |
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No moderate or independent will vote for Rubio. He is so far to the right |
lunamagica |
Sep-26-10 06:50 PM |
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What makes you think Crist would drop out? He has nothing to lose by staying in. |
DCBob |
Sep-26-10 07:00 PM |
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Meek is the Democratic candidate. If he drops out, the Democrats will be left with NO |
lunamagica |
Sep-26-10 07:30 PM |
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I agree with you. |
golfguru |
Sep-25-10 05:52 PM |
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Yup, and Wexler doesn't help. n/t |
jenmito |
Sep-25-10 11:43 PM |
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Uh, Don't Know If You Live Here & I'm Not Trying To Be Nasty... But His |
ChiciB1 |
Sep-26-10 02:05 PM |
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Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, Ron Wyden are good examples |
golfguru |
Sep-26-10 03:03 PM |
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Exactly. |
The Backlash Cometh |
Sep-25-10 08:48 PM |
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If "too many people are distrustful of Crist," why can't MEEK win if enough people |
jenmito |
Sep-25-10 11:44 PM |
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I think it's "The Devil You Know". |
Dr.Phool |
Sep-26-10 06:30 AM |
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Yeah, And I THOUGHT Castor Was Going To Take Martinez Too! |
ChiciB1 |
Sep-26-10 02:07 PM |
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Wow. Does this need explanation? |
The Backlash Cometh |
Sep-26-10 09:28 AM |
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Why? So that Crist can vote with the GOP like Snowe and Collins? |
Mass |
Sep-25-10 03:57 PM |
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But some of us feel so much better if we have a majority even if they vote with the Republicans. nm |
rhett o rick |
Sep-25-10 08:43 PM |
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Because you believe Crist will caucus with us? Because I have not heard him say that and dont trust |
Mass |
Sep-25-10 08:45 PM |
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I think Crist is about to say it.. he was hedging his bets on staying neutral.. |
DCBob |
Sep-26-10 01:14 PM |
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Sorry, it was a lame attempt at being facetious. nm |
rhett o rick |
Sep-26-10 01:49 PM |
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It's not even the voting I'm worried about. |
The Backlash Cometh |
Sep-25-10 08:50 PM |
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Having Crist Vote Like The Maine Republicants Is Better Than Rubio Voting Like Jim DeMint |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Sep-26-10 07:02 AM |
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Check DeMint and Snowe voting record in the last 6 months. |
Mass |
Sep-26-10 07:55 AM |
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Crist is not wooing repug voters |
catgirl |
Sep-26-10 08:24 AM |
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But there is no DOUBT, Meek will caucus with the Dems. Meek can WIN if DEMS support him. |
chimpymustgo |
Sep-26-10 09:48 AM |
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They may have done internal polling that shows Crist better one on one |
catgirl |
Sep-26-10 01:51 PM |
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Hugh Rodman Lost His 94 Florida Senate Race 70-30 And He Was The President's Brother In Law |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Sep-26-10 05:32 PM |
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So do you endorse the man who stood next to Mooselini |
Bluenorthwest |
Sep-25-10 05:01 PM |
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Hear hear! |
golfguru |
Sep-25-10 05:53 PM |
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Meh. I will stand with whoever can win... |
jefferson_dem |
Sep-25-10 06:12 PM |
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I normally like Wexler |
dsc |
Sep-25-10 07:01 PM |
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Well, He Has Been Progressive On Race |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Sep-26-10 07:11 AM |
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and replace him with what? |
dsc |
Sep-26-10 09:07 AM |
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I started a thread in GD on the latest poll numbers in this race: RCP has Rubio up 10 |
OmahaBlueDog |
Sep-25-10 07:03 PM |
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If Wexler is supporting Crist, |
The Backlash Cometh |
Sep-25-10 08:46 PM |
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Make a deal: Meek drops out if Crist caucuses with us. Meek gets a comfy job |
LittleBlue |
Sep-25-10 09:44 PM |
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Deals Like That Are For Suckers nt |
Dinger |
Sep-26-10 01:07 PM |
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How about this: Crist drops out. Dems support Meek. Meek caucuses with Dems! |
chimpymustgo |
Sep-26-10 01:51 PM |
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I love the smell of hypocrisy in the morning! |
Milo_Bloom |
Sep-25-10 10:03 PM |
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I live in FL and I'm voting for whom ever can win |
1stlady |
Sep-26-10 03:16 AM |
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This Is The Political Comment Heard Very Loud Here In Florida! I HAVE Made Up My |
ChiciB1 |
Sep-26-10 02:17 PM |
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William Buckley Had A Great Rule |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Sep-26-10 06:59 AM |
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The only real chance Florida has, is to elect Alex Sink as Governor. |
Dr.Phool |
Sep-26-10 09:15 AM |
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Hey Dr. Phool... Am I Correct That Rick Scott Is Polling AHEAD Of Sink Now? |
ChiciB1 |
Sep-26-10 02:19 PM |
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Smart rule.. Furthermore, even if every FL Dem voted for Meek he would probably still lose.. |
DCBob |
Sep-26-10 12:59 PM |
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And Sir... Them's Just The Facts!! I Recall 3 Democratic Governors Since |
ChiciB1 |
Sep-26-10 02:23 PM |
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Those Are The Last Three Democratic Governors |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Sep-26-10 05:35 PM |
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That One I Recall CLEARLY! Had He Not Beaten Him, It Would Have |
ChiciB1 |
Sep-26-10 06:14 PM |
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I Liked Lawton Chiles |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Sep-26-10 06:21 PM |
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I Liked Chiles Too, But He's Gone! You ARE Correct About Jebby & Crist Too! |
ChiciB1 |
Sep-26-10 06:52 PM |
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I'm A Realist.Others Might Call Me A Pessimist |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Sep-27-10 05:35 AM |
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This is where Democrats fuck themselves ............ |
Exilednight |
Sep-26-10 09:37 AM |
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I Strongly Disagree... Democrats Have Already F--ked Themselves! |
ChiciB1 |
Sep-26-10 02:26 PM |
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The Only Reason Any Democrat Is Supporting Crist Is Because They Have Concluded Meek Can't Win |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Sep-26-10 05:38 PM |
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I am not disputing anyone's right to vote for whomever they choose ............. |
Exilednight |
Sep-26-10 06:59 PM |
#101 |
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