somehow i don't see romney having much credibility versus obama
moondog Send a noteboard - 16/03/2012 02:16:32 PM
Obviously, there is no way that ANYONE would be better than Obama - a crazy homeless guy, for example, is probably not better, nor a random stoner guy who emulates "The Dude" all the time, nor a serial killer. Obviously, "anyone" is always qualified.
However, saying "anyone but Obama" is basically a way of saying that the Republicans will make the election a referendum on Obama, i.e., Obama vs. Whoever. My point is that the strategy works if the candidate is moderate enough. Romney could pull that off, but Santorum could never turn the election into a referendum on Obama because he's just too radical.
However, saying "anyone but Obama" is basically a way of saying that the Republicans will make the election a referendum on Obama, i.e., Obama vs. Whoever. My point is that the strategy works if the candidate is moderate enough. Romney could pull that off, but Santorum could never turn the election into a referendum on Obama because he's just too radical.
we're talking about a guy who has off-shore tax havens, was for universal health care before he was against it, changed his mind on several key issues -- sometimes within *weeks* during this campaign so far, and has nearly zero connection to average voters. the only reason anyone wants to vote for him is because he is not obama.
you have said you would vote for him, please give a reason why other than he is a republican and he is not obama. i am not saying this for spite, i am truly interested what kind of appeal he has outside of the "anyone but obama" realm.
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can *any* republican pose a challenge to obama in november?
- 14/03/2012 04:06:59 AM
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Yes, absolutely.....
- 14/03/2012 04:12:30 AM
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"anybody but obama" is not a winning strategy
- 14/03/2012 02:28:23 PM
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It can definitely work.....don't compare 2012 to 2004.
- 14/03/2012 02:44:39 PM
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this is why it will be 2004 all over again if romney is nominated
- 16/03/2012 02:22:26 PM
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It sure as Hell is, as long as the candidate is moderate
- 14/03/2012 03:04:10 PM
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Did you vote for Obama in 2008?
- 14/03/2012 03:47:55 PM
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Yes I did. If Romney is the candidate, I will vote Romney this year. *NM*
- 14/03/2012 08:39:41 PM
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Strongly qualifying your statement really weakens the "anyone". 
*NM*
- 14/03/2012 10:14:45 PM
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*NM*
- 14/03/2012 10:14:45 PM
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The statement "anyone but Obama" can be a rallying cry, but only for the right candidates.
- 16/03/2012 01:47:48 AM
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somehow i don't see romney having much credibility versus obama
- 16/03/2012 02:16:32 PM
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Spoken like a true Obama partisan
- 16/03/2012 04:18:21 PM
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actually, i did not vote for obama in 2008 and i won't this time either
- 17/03/2012 01:02:09 PM
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Sure, if Israel hits Iran and Obama looks weak.
- 14/03/2012 04:56:23 AM
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i think iran/israel is probably the biggest issue at the moment
- 14/03/2012 02:25:29 PM
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I would put serious money on an Israeli attack before the election.
- 14/03/2012 02:56:55 PM
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I know that I would consider voting for Romney
- 14/03/2012 01:05:47 PM
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If you will pardon an impertinent question: Why?
- 14/03/2012 03:26:01 PM
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Because Obama is a complete and utter failure.....
- 14/03/2012 03:44:14 PM
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Again, I get Republicans voting Anybody but Obama, but not how anyone can be comfortable w/ Romney.
- 14/03/2012 04:06:14 PM
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Pre-convention only the incumbents favorability ratings matter much
- 14/03/2012 01:19:04 PM
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obama is not popular, but at least he has the ability to organize a national campaign
- 14/03/2012 02:18:04 PM
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No, the democratic party does, so does the GOP
- 14/03/2012 03:16:31 PM
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That's true- despite how divisive the primaries seem, the GOP will unite behind the winner
- 14/03/2012 03:44:16 PM
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Re: That's true- despite how divisive the primaries seem, the GOP will unite behind the winner
- 14/03/2012 03:59:25 PM
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Actually, my experience has been a lot of libs mean it when they say they will not for anyone.
- 14/03/2012 04:19:46 PM
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I don't want to grossly over-generalize but there are distinct trends to party demographics
- 14/03/2012 06:04:09 PM
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I was thinking no, and here's my rationale:
- 14/03/2012 03:41:21 PM
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Much as it pains me to agree with trzaska, he is absolutely right in this case.
- 14/03/2012 04:21:43 PM
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Interesting. So you guys are basically saying I'm right, but it might not matter
- 14/03/2012 04:53:48 PM
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Yeah, pretty much, and I would even say that is the trend in all Dem vs. Rep elections.
- 14/03/2012 04:59:30 PM
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Yes and no
- 14/03/2012 06:23:47 PM
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Conservative cookies nomz. But I think you missed my main point...
- 14/03/2012 07:02:10 PM
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Conservative cookies nomz. But I think you missed my main point...
- 14/03/2012 07:09:24 PM
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And the cookies are not a lie... at last night's meeting, we had Thin Mints
- 15/03/2012 09:51:30 PM
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Yeah, I just meant perception
- 16/03/2012 02:39:30 AM
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One day Republicans and internet trolls alike will learn not to say weird shit to people like me.
- 15/03/2012 12:30:17 AM
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I like this post.
- 15/03/2012 08:40:07 PM
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I don't mean to disrespect your seal, but it looks more like a cat. *NM*
- 15/03/2012 08:52:26 PM
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You've obviously never heard of a kitten seal, Mr. I-Write-An-Animal-Blog. *NM*
- 15/03/2012 09:38:47 PM
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Maybe it's a leopard seal. That someone put a cat-ear band on. *NM*
- 15/03/2012 10:07:46 PM
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Does it matter if they do? At this point, does it matter who is president? Probably not.
- 16/03/2012 02:11:45 AM
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