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Yeah, pretty much, and I would even say that is the trend in all Dem vs. Rep elections. Joel Send a noteboard - 14/03/2012 04:59:30 PM
That is, Obama's camp doesn't have to worry about their former supporters going over to Romney, they have to worry about their former supporters voting at all.

That's... weird. And kind of depressing. Thanks for the feedback.

Conservatives do not think like liberals. They are not a different species, but their reference frame is different. Again, there is a reason Democrats are always concerned about illegally suppressed votes (i.e. low turnout) and Republicans about illegally inflated ones (i.e. high turnout.)

Back in HS government one of the things my textbook stated is that bad weather is bad for Democrats: It blunts Dem tournout more than Republican.
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can *any* republican pose a challenge to obama in november? moondog - 14/03/2012 04:06:59 AM 1390 Views
Yes, absolutely..... Anonymous2000 - 14/03/2012 04:12:30 AM 832 Views
"anybody but obama" is not a winning strategy moondog - 14/03/2012 02:28:23 PM 803 Views
It can definitely work.....don't compare 2012 to 2004. Anonymous2000 - 14/03/2012 02:44:39 PM 680 Views
this is why it will be 2004 all over again if romney is nominated moondog - 16/03/2012 02:22:26 PM 728 Views
It sure as Hell is, as long as the candidate is moderate Tom - 14/03/2012 03:04:10 PM 930 Views
Did you vote for Obama in 2008? beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 03:47:55 PM 671 Views
Yes I did. If Romney is the candidate, I will vote Romney this year. *NM* Tom - 14/03/2012 08:39:41 PM 424 Views
Second me on that. *NM* everynametaken - 15/03/2012 09:25:39 PM 348 Views
Strongly qualifying your statement really weakens the "anyone". *NM* TaskmasterJack - 14/03/2012 10:14:45 PM 425 Views
The statement "anyone but Obama" can be a rallying cry, but only for the right candidates. Tom - 16/03/2012 01:47:48 AM 835 Views
somehow i don't see romney having much credibility versus obama moondog - 16/03/2012 02:16:32 PM 725 Views
Spoken like a true Obama partisan Tom - 16/03/2012 04:18:21 PM 724 Views
actually, i did not vote for obama in 2008 and i won't this time either moondog - 17/03/2012 01:02:09 PM 782 Views
It's actually not about credibility. TaskmasterJack - 16/03/2012 09:57:41 PM 788 Views
Re: It's actually not about credibility. moondog - 17/03/2012 01:10:52 PM 1114 Views
I love that "Gas Costs More!" is the current rallying cry. TaskmasterJack - 14/03/2012 10:13:04 PM 746 Views
Sure, if Israel hits Iran and Obama looks weak. Tom - 14/03/2012 04:56:23 AM 844 Views
i think iran/israel is probably the biggest issue at the moment moondog - 14/03/2012 02:25:29 PM 840 Views
I would put serious money on an Israeli attack before the election. Tom - 14/03/2012 02:56:55 PM 862 Views
"if netanyahu is smart" is a hell of a qualifier moondog - 16/03/2012 02:28:55 PM 790 Views
FL and/or OH and VA. Joel - 14/03/2012 04:55:04 PM 950 Views
Yes, Romney. Joel - 14/03/2012 10:59:26 AM 844 Views
I know that I would consider voting for Romney LadyLorraine - 14/03/2012 01:05:47 PM 813 Views
If you will pardon an impertinent question: Why? Joel - 14/03/2012 03:26:01 PM 787 Views
Because Obama is a complete and utter failure..... Anonymous2000 - 14/03/2012 03:44:14 PM 733 Views
Again, I get Republicans voting Anybody but Obama, but not how anyone can be comfortable w/ Romney. Joel - 14/03/2012 04:06:14 PM 860 Views
Pre-convention only the incumbents favorability ratings matter much Isaac - 14/03/2012 01:19:04 PM 828 Views
obama is not popular, but at least he has the ability to organize a national campaign moondog - 14/03/2012 02:18:04 PM 814 Views
No, the democratic party does, so does the GOP Isaac - 14/03/2012 03:16:31 PM 852 Views
That's true- despite how divisive the primaries seem, the GOP will unite behind the winner beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 03:44:16 PM 855 Views
Re: That's true- despite how divisive the primaries seem, the GOP will unite behind the winner Isaac - 14/03/2012 03:59:25 PM 802 Views
Actually, my experience has been a lot of libs mean it when they say they will not for anyone. Joel - 14/03/2012 04:19:46 PM 666 Views
I don't want to grossly over-generalize but there are distinct trends to party demographics Isaac - 14/03/2012 06:04:09 PM 894 Views
Hah beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 07:08:41 PM 823 Views
By the way, did we ever find out wtf William Smith is? Joel - 14/03/2012 04:33:26 PM 853 Views
Just some dude, it matters about as much as Alvin Greene Isaac - 14/03/2012 05:59:19 PM 792 Views
The answer to the question is yes. *NM* Roland00 - 14/03/2012 02:24:51 PM 513 Views
I was thinking no, and here's my rationale: beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 03:41:21 PM 752 Views
Romney doesn't have to "steal" people away..... Anonymous2000 - 14/03/2012 03:48:00 PM 755 Views
Isn't that a pretty tenuous strategy? beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 04:49:42 PM 799 Views
Much as it pains me to agree with trzaska, he is absolutely right in this case. Joel - 14/03/2012 04:21:43 PM 968 Views
Anonymous2000 - 14/03/2012 04:37:26 PM 678 Views
I need a shower.... Joel - 14/03/2012 05:05:51 PM 891 Views
Interesting. So you guys are basically saying I'm right, but it might not matter beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 04:53:48 PM 838 Views
Yeah, pretty much, and I would even say that is the trend in all Dem vs. Rep elections. Joel - 14/03/2012 04:59:30 PM 846 Views
Yes and no Isaac - 14/03/2012 06:23:47 PM 955 Views
Conservative cookies nomz. But I think you missed my main point... beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 07:02:10 PM 797 Views
Conservative cookies nomz. But I think you missed my main point... beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 07:09:24 PM 729 Views
And the cookies are not a lie... at last night's meeting, we had Thin Mints Isaac - 15/03/2012 09:51:30 PM 832 Views
Yeah, I just meant perception beetnemesis - 16/03/2012 02:39:30 AM 824 Views
Re: Yeah, I just meant perception Isaac - 16/03/2012 03:32:07 AM 754 Views
Maybe I am beetnemesis - 16/03/2012 11:57:04 PM 766 Views
I'm not sure "hole" is really the word for it... Legolas - 15/03/2012 10:46:58 PM 743 Views
One day Republicans and internet trolls alike will learn not to say weird shit to people like me. Dan - 15/03/2012 12:30:17 AM 931 Views
This is quite a good post and I can offer further evidence Urza - 15/03/2012 12:37:13 AM 749 Views
I like this post. TaskmasterJack - 15/03/2012 08:40:07 PM 769 Views
I don't mean to disrespect your seal, but it looks more like a cat. *NM* Nate - 15/03/2012 08:52:26 PM 308 Views
This made me laugh way more than it should have *NM* beetnemesis - 15/03/2012 09:07:08 PM 339 Views
me too *NM* LadyLorraine - 15/03/2012 11:58:52 PM 318 Views
You've obviously never heard of a kitten seal, Mr. I-Write-An-Animal-Blog. *NM* TaskmasterJack - 15/03/2012 09:38:47 PM 424 Views
Maybe it's a leopard seal. That someone put a cat-ear band on. *NM* Nate - 15/03/2012 10:07:46 PM 327 Views
Couple notes Isaac - 15/03/2012 09:29:23 PM 737 Views
Yeah... TaskmasterJack - 15/03/2012 09:49:14 PM 747 Views
I like that logo better Isaac - 15/03/2012 09:57:39 PM 682 Views
Depends on the state of the economy wadsy - 15/03/2012 08:52:32 PM 782 Views
Does it matter if they do? At this point, does it matter who is president? Probably not. callandor1000 - 16/03/2012 02:11:45 AM 881 Views
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