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Due to this being an anonymous website I go with option number 2 NNN0LHI Jun 2012 #1
You don't expect the same voter enthusiasm for Obama in 2012 as there was in 2008? matmar Jun 2012 #2
what's the old saying out west? Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #17
Fool me once, shame on you. EOTE Jun 2012 #41
ahh.. Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #65
I'm guessing some people might be less likely to vote for him due to unkept promises of his first EOTE Jun 2012 #70
I think anyone who's paying enough attention to be mad at Obama Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #72
I think that's true, for the most part. EOTE Jun 2012 #74
maybe you can influence them not to stay home on election day; apathy will elect Romney Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #76
It's not just the lack of change, it's the moving in the wrong direction. EOTE Jun 2012 #87
yes, that's a big issue for me as well Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #106
YES or NO 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #109
Of course we won't get MMJ under Romney. EOTE Jun 2012 #145
I disagree ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #153
"I'm not going to be using Justice Department resources to try to circumvent state laws EOTE Jun 2012 #154
You forgot ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #156
I provided the quote for you. You're providing what he said years AFTER. EOTE Jun 2012 #158
Okay ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #160
I'll definitely be voting for him this year... EOTE Jun 2012 #161
Obama vs. Romney Macoy51 Jun 2012 #146
thank you, a very simple and important point Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #148
Agreed ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #152
I think we're all subject to this stuff, especially Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #157
1+ n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #159
1+ n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #155
That may be true...... AverageJoe90 Jun 2012 #84
Rick Scott's idiocy may be a boon, in that it's shining a bright light on Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #150
Really? I mean, really? tavalon Jun 2012 #122
I'm sorry you feel that way. I have enormous respect for him so Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #126
I don't believe it was intentional either tavalon Jun 2012 #130
I do know lots of kids who voted for him for the first time Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #134
On that we agree tavalon Jun 2012 #135
agree there is much more potential with his presidency Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #137
Civility should always be the norm here. tavalon Jun 2012 #147
me too Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #149
Wow, I just reread your post to me. tavalon Jun 2012 #164
thanks very much for this post Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #166
Yeah it's evident there is a lack of enthusiasm abelenkpe Jun 2012 #35
Well... Andy823 Jun 2012 #42
Apparently he's never flipped-flopped on supporting "free trade" agreements that send jobs to AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #51
Another winger meme being reported without the THEY WERE BUSHES AGREEMENTS....caveat... uponit7771 Jun 2012 #59
Take off the blindfold lark Jun 2012 #66
I'll repeat what I said about Rmoney: "Apparently he's never flipped-flopped on supporting AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #113
+1 crazyjoe Jun 2012 #121
No, sadly, tavalon Jun 2012 #165
answer: put more corporatists on the Supreme Court chknltl Jun 2012 #128
No, but then the FIRST time xxqqqzme Jun 2012 #80
well congress will be sabbat hunter Jun 2012 #3
This is so logical that I do not understand why others do not readily see it. AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #115
yeah I thought what about just doing the recess appointment KakistocracyHater Jun 2012 #138
Agreed No way should Holder resign treestar Jun 2012 #4
I'm sure the Deputy AG could take over in the interim and continue the fight TBMASE Jun 2012 #5
You are exactly right, the Deputy could take over, if there was a will to do it 1-Old-Man Jun 2012 #8
Fixed: ProSense Jun 2012 #11
I'm sure the Deputy AG could Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2012 #58
Report: Issa Staffer Offered To Stop Holder Contempt Vote For DOJ Scalp Tx4obama Jun 2012 #108
Wait ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #110
Besides, Bankster coverups don't require a whole lotta fight kenny blankenship Jun 2012 #12
So, giving you the benefit of the doubt, you're politically naive. n/t pnwmom Jun 2012 #45
No, I'm really not TBMASE Jun 2012 #79
Exactly. jwirr Jun 2012 #6
Maybe they'll lay off... lame54 Jun 2012 #7
No lack of short sightedness here on DU. JNelson6563 Jun 2012 #9
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If you don't care abelenkpe Jun 2012 #39
Post removed Post removed Jun 2012 #52
OK you are more cynical than I am abelenkpe Jun 2012 #57
what bothers me is: where Dems have control, why aren't KakistocracyHater Jun 2012 #139
You mean at the state level? abelenkpe Jun 2012 #151
yes, like the good guys & women's version of TN KakistocracyHater Jun 2012 #162
Right. And if we were dealing with people whom play fair and had the same level of integrity Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #10
That's their plan, I believe. n/t ProfessionalLeftist Jun 2012 #13
i haven't seen that on DU barbtries Jun 2012 #14
Here: ProSense Jun 2012 #15
thanks ProSense barbtries Jun 2012 #26
That Issa voted for. abelenkpe Jun 2012 #40
right. barbtries Jun 2012 #69
so the Pres. should just twist it a little & catch Issa up in KakistocracyHater Jun 2012 #140
that would be sweet. barbtries Jun 2012 #144
if he wins a second term he SHOULD, KakistocracyHater Jun 2012 #163
So was the Patriot Act and the Bush Tax cuts joeglow3 Jun 2012 #44
The Civil Rights division of the U.S. Department of Justice does coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #16
not going to happen. nt Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #18
I hope that IS the main theme of his 2nd term KakistocracyHater Jun 2012 #141
I have a dream and I'm not the only one... Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #143
YUP! graham4anything Jun 2012 #19
I don't think Holder will resign or be fired. JDPriestly Jun 2012 #20
Your correct, it's simple fact of never letting a lawyer go in the heat nolabels Jun 2012 #91
I Don't think I would know if he was gone, unless we're told. Yeah, Ass't AG can do whatever. dmosh42 Jun 2012 #21
I wish the Democrats in the House could sue the asjr Jun 2012 #22
sue hell....just run a half hearted investigation on illegal activities and probably half the damn INdemo Jun 2012 #46
Agree with you totally warrprayer Jun 2012 #24
K and R nt. Stuart G Jun 2012 #25
Or he could turn over the documents. And start make noises about prosecuting war criminals and AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #27
it is against the law for him to turn these documents over scheming daemons Jun 2012 #36
Has he even claimed that? AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #49
yes. librechik Jun 2012 #67
Pay attention please xxqqqzme Jun 2012 #88
You are saying "pay attention"? Are you aware that a great many news sources are reporting that AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #112
Link? brentspeak Jun 2012 #81
lol. Benjamin Parish Jun 2012 #28
Yeah abelenkpe Jun 2012 #43
Two simple words to allay that particular concern... slackmaster Jun 2012 #29
Sure! Why not? AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #50
Then it would be the President's responsibility to ensure that the DOJ continued to function. bluedigger Jun 2012 #30
.... bigwillq Jun 2012 #33
The President needs to put this ridiculous baloney to rest asap! green917 Jun 2012 #31
Very well written. longship Jun 2012 #56
i wish he would say just that. barbtries Jun 2012 #75
The speech probably shouldn't use the phrase Blanks Jun 2012 #95
Horse shit sounds better to me 47of74 Jun 2012 #120
either one, because let's face it they call the Pres. KakistocracyHater Jun 2012 #142
Holder should start an investigation B Calm Jun 2012 #32
He should. But won't. They are Republicans. Protected Republicans. AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #116
so the deputy AG wouldn't continue the fight against voter suppression? frylock Jun 2012 #34
Wherer the hell is Obama on this? EnviroBat Jun 2012 #37
"Sits on his hands"? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #48
DU is advocating resignation/firing? BlueToTheBone Jun 2012 #38
"I will leave it to the readers to decide which motivation is at play in individual posts." Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #47
People on DU that are calling for Holder's resignation ... AlbertCat Jun 2012 #53
I want Holder to resign - because he's abusing MMJ patients Woody Woodpecker Jun 2012 #61
I agree FreeBC Jun 2012 #71
because he's abusing MMJ patients AlbertCat Jun 2012 #86
Absolutely right! AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #117
could be Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2012 #62
Having him resign or be fired would be in the best interest of the GOP. nt valerief Jun 2012 #54
Holder needs to just appoint someone to oversee FL while he jerks Issa's chain in DC. MADem Jun 2012 #55
Ain't gonna happen. So chillax. RBInMaine Jun 2012 #60
Doesn't the deputy AG become acting AG then? Arkana Jun 2012 #63
We must be so strong. Holder must stay and we must hold our precious voting rights in check. The Wielding Truth Jun 2012 #64
The Repukes can pound sand. SunSeeker Jun 2012 #68
I am remaining calm today, had two posts hidden yesterday rufus dog Jun 2012 #73
Congrats on winning Stupid Thread of the Day brentspeak Jun 2012 #77
!!! Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #89
Why does DOJ need an attorney general to do it's job? One_Life_To_Give Jun 2012 #78
The entire justice department ceases to function rudycantfail Jun 2012 #96
Would the crack down on voter fraud end if Holder was axed? morningfog Jun 2012 #82
Holder isn't going anywhere madokie Jun 2012 #83
Yup. GoCubsGo Jun 2012 #98
Who is the Inspector General of DoJ? n/t bobthedrummer Jun 2012 #85
it's just the same anti-dem clowns... they cheer any dem going down. dionysus Jun 2012 #90
Fishing Expedition Peaceful Protester Jun 2012 #92
Enough already.... amerciti001 Jun 2012 #93
Well said. AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #118
and I thought it was just me that thought this place was overrun by trolls notadmblnd Jun 2012 #94
It is overrun by trolls. demgrrrll Jun 2012 #97
I wouldn't say that it's "overrun". GoCubsGo Jun 2012 #99
Probably right we will muddle through. demgrrrll Jun 2012 #100
why are we mentioning resigned or fired? robinlynne Jun 2012 #101
Tell me about these plans of the Attorney General to "Crack Down on Voter Supression", bvar22 Jun 2012 #102
On what basis are you assuming ... GeorgeGist Jun 2012 #103
I don't think he should resign Enrique Jun 2012 #104
I loathe holder The Green Manalishi Jun 2012 #105
GOOD POINT... drynberg Jun 2012 #107
The Repubs haven't even called Bush's attorney general Shankapotomus Jun 2012 #111
Here's Your Link (repost) Peaceful Protester Jun 2012 #114
I certainly hope that neither are on the table. The man has done nothing wrong. n/t D23MIURG23 Jun 2012 #119
The Repukes will find a way to milk this whole controversy Tsiyu Jun 2012 #123
and if we had DEMANDED an opposition party upi402 Jun 2012 #124
You're the decider of what possible motivations are behind posts? progress2k12nbynd Jun 2012 #125
It's true. I'm sure the Rethugs Jack Sprat Jun 2012 #127
You DO realize that if Holder is allowed to stay obxhead Jun 2012 #129
Since the topic was and is Holder, joshdawg Jun 2012 #131
ITA JustAnotherGen Jun 2012 #132
Neither should take place with regards to Holder SemperEadem Jun 2012 #133
Wow. Just think of all those MMJ Cancer Patients on the loose! nt Romulox Jun 2012 #136
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