Do you see similarities between the Dukakis and Clinton campaigns?

[RiverStone]

Michael Dukakis appealed to a limited slice of the electorate, not much outside the NE United States. He lacked a unifying message which inspired change and instilled confidence in his leadership. Talking to people on main street USA back in 1988, very few were really excited by Dukakis. He ended up losing the General in a landslide.

IMO, I don't see any real enthusiasm for Hillary's candidacy on the streets 20 years later.

And yet...

Obama, Edwards, Kucinich all inspire passion by those who support them. Passion for change, passion for their candidacy, and a sense that if they are elected --- it will NOT be business as usual. I do see and hear excitement on the streets for them.

I hope people see the similarities between Clinton and Dukakis and not let history repeat itself. Dukakis's tank is Clinton's Kyle-Lieberman vote. False bravado.

Lets make a new history! Lets elect a Democrat that truly represents change and passion and brings people out to vote with enthusiasm! :toast: :kick: :hi:

[maddiejoan]

1. The only similarity I see

--is that they would both look damned silly in a helmet posing in a tank.

[The_Casual_Observer]

2. No

& the K-L vote is all but forgotten by everybody except a few Edwards hard heads.

[NWHarkness]

3. No

I don't even understand the comparison. And Dukakis lost because he ran an ineffectual campaign. He should have won that race. Whether you like Clinton or not, you have to admit that she is unlikely to make the sort of rookie mistakes that cost Dukakis his race.

[RiverStone]

4. the comparison is...

For reason's this voter can't fathom - folks in the party establishment actually thought Michael D. had a chance; I equally can't fathom how folks in the party establishment feel Hillary can win across regions, states, and counties north to south and east to west.

There simply is NOT a message of unity that will brings Dems together from her.

As an aside, sure - I'll vote for our party's nominee. But I'll work like hell for Edwards, Obama, or even if a miracle happens and DK made it to the ticket. I'll just vote for Hillary.

Most of my Dem friends feel exactly the same way.

[UTUSN]

5. No. She has balls. n/t