Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Tx4obama

(36,974 posts)
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 04:57 AM Jul 2012

I believe if the Republicans steal the election in 2012, Obama WILL run again in 2016 and win :)


What say ya'll?


8 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
Yes, definitely - he will run and he will win!
0 (0%)
Yeah, I'm hoping so
0 (0%)
Maybe
0 (0%)
Nope
5 (63%)
No way in hell he will run again and put himself thru that sorta hell
3 (38%)
Show usernames
Disclaimer: This is an Internet poll
13 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

ZM90

(706 posts)
1. That point seems moot as I am pretty sure the GOP is screwed in 2012 no matter what and they know it
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 05:02 AM
Jul 2012

! Which is why they are running such a weak candidate.

Tx4obama

(36,974 posts)
2. I do not think it's moot as long as the USA uses electronic voting machines with no paper backup n/t
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 05:03 AM
Jul 2012

ZM90

(706 posts)
3. Well Rmoney is so weak that all that's really needed is a strong GOTV effort and I'm pretty sure the
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 05:08 AM
Jul 2012

GOP loses. Besides President Obama is a great campaigner while as I've said Rmoney is very weak a lot of it due to unlikability and besides Rmoney doesn't have charisma. Rmoney is so boring he makes my computer fall to sleep and my computer isn't even a living thing!

 

Bluenorthwest

(45,319 posts)
7. No electronic voting machines here. All paper ballots.
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 09:15 AM
Jul 2012

We use paper ballots, which we have for two weeks. We do not use polling places either. We are not the only State that uses no electronic voting.
It is really important that people begin to understand that elections are State run, changes in the system of each State are accomplished by the residents of that State alone. Each State has to take action at the State level. By which I mean those States that have not already done so.
We don't have 'a' Presidential election, we have 50 of them, plus territories. This is why one of the most important officials we vote for it the Sec of State for our individual States, who needs to be a Democrat.

davidpdx

(22,000 posts)
5. I have to go with the majority and say if he lost
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 08:13 AM
Jul 2012

he'd retire. There are so many other Democrats that would want to run in 2016 that it would be better to have someone new. That being said, I really hope it doesn't happen.

 

ohgeewhiz

(193 posts)
6. Unthinkable, unimaginable
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 08:27 AM
Jul 2012

A nation governed by overly rich morons cannot continue to exist.

Largly because they all advocate austerity. As Paul Krugman says, America will look like Ireland does today.

There will be a worldwide DEPRESSION, for starters.

Investment in education, research, and even grants to students for college will vanish.

Cities and towns nationwide will go broke as some places in Michigan are now.

And I don't even want to go on with what services to seniors, disabled, and sick folks will look like.

WI_DEM

(33,497 posts)
9. If Obama loses this time he will not be elected again in 2016
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 09:28 AM
Jul 2012

too many people in the 'base' will think that he never delivered on his promise and that he was too timid in dealing with the GOP. They will want a fighter--whoever that is.

Rosanna Lopez

(308 posts)
12. Might as well not bother
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 11:18 AM
Jul 2012

If the Republicans steal another election?

Well, I would say we might as well not bother to pretend we live in a democracy anymore, and it would be time to admit the Democrats are part of the problem for not standing up and preventing it.

 

Liberal_Stalwart71

(20,450 posts)
13. NO WAY IN HELL! Why would he hurt himself? His family?
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 11:33 AM
Jul 2012

He would not win. He would lose, and it would still be due to the same reasons why he lost: (1) money, (2) he's black, (3) Americans are fucking lazy and stupid!!!

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»2016 Postmortem»I believe if the Republic...