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At least we *know* we're gonna lose; so we got that going for us
Topic Started: Aug 15 2010, 01:18 AM (208 Views)
jon-nyc
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Cheers
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/15/us/politics/15town.html?_r=1&hp
In my defense, I was left unsupervised.
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Axtremus
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HOLY CARP!!!
As opposed to "we *think* we're going to win, so let's nominate more wingnuts" ?
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Mikhailoh
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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Democrats have sensed trouble for more than a year...

:lol2: What was their first clue?
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Kincaid
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HOLY CARP!!!
Here's the nugget of the piece:

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The result has been to goad many Democrats into better preparation: more fund-raising, earlier advertising, lots of time on the campaign trail.

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Many Democrats have raised more money so far this year than in the entire previous election cycle. They formed their campaign teams several months ahead of schedule and began running television advertisements earlier than ever. Realizing they could do little to improve the political climate, they are trying to fortify themselves with sharper tactics.


And here's why it won't work well:

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Representative Kevin McCarthy of California, who has led recruitment efforts for Republicans, said that Democrats might be more prepared than they were in 1994, but that they had done nothing to improve their standing with voters who are frustrated with the party’s agenda.

“The surprise factor may not be there,” he said, “but what do you do if you’re in trouble? You change your behavior. They have not. Their message doesn’t resonate with people.”


In fact, the very raising of huge sums of money to fight for re-election will hurt many Democrats.

The final money shot from Mr. Skelton:

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As Mr. Skelton shook hands with members of the American Legion here on a recent afternoon, a man gave him an earful about illegal immigration. The congressman listened patiently for a few minutes, before trying to change the subject.

“I am only in charge of military concerns,” Mr. Skelton said. “The rest of it is out of my hands.”


I can't imagine why someone would support a guy with that kind of response.
Kincaid - disgusted Republican Partisan since 2006.
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Mikhailoh
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They just keep digging the hole deeper, especially with Obama driving the clown car. No one I know has ever disputed the legality of building the Cordoba Center. Just the appropriateness.
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ivorythumper
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Mikhailoh
Aug 15 2010, 07:32 AM
They just keep digging the hole deeper, especially with Obama driving the clown car. No one I know has ever disputed the legality of building the Cordoba Center. Just the appropriateness.
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