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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 03:56 PM Original message |
Poll question: "It's going to be difficult for a Democrat (presidential candidate) to win in 2008." |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 03:58 PM Response to Original message |
1. It Will Not Even Be Close, Sir: the Democrat Will Win |
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Donald Ian Rankin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:16 PM Response to Reply #1 |
10. I wish I had your optimism. |
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papau (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 05:48 PM Response to Reply #10 |
30. The polls indicate that on a state by state basis Hillary would beat any of the GOP - & the |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 05:55 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. Yes, but polls are, well...polls. nt |
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papau (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:44 PM Response to Reply #32 |
52. I agree - and it is way too early - but polls/horse/race is discussed more than policy on DU n/ti |
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jcrew2001 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-27-07 02:30 PM Response to Reply #30 |
77. Which states will vote Dem? |
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jcrew2001 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 07:25 PM Response to Reply #10 |
60. I agree that Ohio will likely go blue, but the Dems always seem to find a way |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 05:21 PM Response to Reply #1 |
26. I think that's a risky view to take when selecting our nominee. nt |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:39 PM Response to Reply #26 |
50. The Underpinnings Are Very Solid, Sir |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-27-07 09:18 PM Response to Reply #50 |
82. You have to still consider |
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Solo_in_MD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 07:27 PM Response to Reply #1 |
61. Disagree, its never a skate, and you can lose it from any seam |
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liberal N proud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
2. A Democratic candidate will win 08 just as they did in 04 and 00 |
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windy252 (742 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:30 PM Response to Reply #2 |
15. Exactly. n/t |
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rep the dems (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
3. Disagree. If Clinton and Obama had voted yes the other day it might |
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Captain Angry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
4. The key issue currently is Iraq. |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
5. I was appalled when Reagan won |
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AlGore-08.com (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
6. Just F.Y.I. Zogby has blogged that his polling shows either party could take '08 |
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wildhorses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:07 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. you are correct. there is ron paul and who knows who else |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:08 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. Yeah, that certainly keeps folks paying attention to the Zogby horserace polls, doesn't it? |
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papau (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 05:52 PM Response to Reply #6 |
31. link? just curious as to exact wording. I agree it is too early to claim victory - I'll wait till |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:38 PM Response to Reply #6 |
47. Who is assuming 08' is a lock? I think that would be crazy! nt |
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AndyA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:12 PM Response to Original message |
9. As long as the Democrats don't keep doing stupid things like giving |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
11. It WILL be difficult, because the Repubs have everything in place to cheat |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
12. self-delete (dupe) |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
13. There appears to be a push on about fear and national security. |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-27-07 02:28 PM Response to Reply #13 |
76. This is probably true. |
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liberal renegade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-27-07 07:51 PM Response to Reply #76 |
79. about the same amount as "shitforbrains" had, right.... |
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Telly Savalas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-27-07 09:28 PM Response to Reply #13 |
84. In addition to national security, they'll push the "Democrats don't have a plan" point. |
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givemebackmycountry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:21 PM Response to Original message |
14. I don't think it's going to be difficult, I think it's going to be impossible - |
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murray hill farm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:43 PM Response to Reply #14 |
18. In my opinion |
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Poiuyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
16. I think we'll win but it will be close. The Republicans are just better atelections |
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Awsi Dooger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 05:15 PM Response to Reply #16 |
24. It will be close because the electorate is balanced |
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papau (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:39 PM Response to Reply #24 |
49. perhaps you have new state polls - the ones I am aware of do not show the |
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Awsi Dooger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-27-07 02:55 AM Response to Reply #49 |
70. I'm not basing it on state polls |
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More Than A Feeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
17. Of course it will be hard. It'll just be harder for the Republicans. n/t |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:43 PM Response to Original message |
19. I think you should link to who said that, and the rest of the stuff following. |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:09 PM Response to Reply #19 |
38. There is no transcript available yet, and who said it is not as important as the question. nt |
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LBJDemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
20. It will be difficult because of Iran |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
21. Here you go. |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:00 PM Response to Reply #21 |
34. Do you have an opinion on the poll question? nt |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 05:07 PM Response to Original message |
22. I agreed because the election is so far away and the Democratic politicians are |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 05:10 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. This was said by a general who might run. |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:02 PM Response to Reply #23 |
35. Did you attend the event? Do you know the context in which it was said? |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 07:21 PM Response to Reply #23 |
59. Don't know what you read, but I didn't say anything about a "national security candidate". |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 07:39 PM Response to Reply #59 |
64. Maybe someday, people will read links. |
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snowbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 05:19 PM Response to Original message |
25. CalTeacherDude... this has to be the ABSOLUTE WORST thread you have ever started .. |
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Awsi Dooger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 05:28 PM Response to Reply #25 |
28. You kill me with the choice of smilies |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:06 PM Response to Reply #25 |
36. Are you being tongue in cheek? Sarcastic? |
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Adelante (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-27-07 11:52 AM Response to Reply #25 |
74. I don't understand your reaction, larissa |
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Comicstripper (876 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 05:22 PM Response to Original message |
27. We don't have a parliamentary system |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
29. It was General Clark who said this...then he said he hadn't said he wouldn't run |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:08 PM Response to Reply #29 |
37. Clark did not say that a Democrat couldn't win in 08'. nt |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:15 PM Response to Reply #37 |
40. ""it's going to be very difficult for a Democrat to win." |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:18 PM Response to Reply #40 |
41. Why? Because you happen to disagree? I happen to agree. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:24 PM Response to Reply #41 |
44. You don't get it. |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:26 PM Response to Reply #44 |
45. You don't get it. |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:30 PM Response to Reply #40 |
46. I'm not certain he said it was going to be very difficult for a Democrat to win. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:38 PM Response to Reply #46 |
48. I was going by the MyDD post to which I linked. |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:42 PM Response to Reply #48 |
51. Clark's not fooling around. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:44 PM Response to Reply #51 |
54. You show respect for others as well. Works both ways. |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:45 PM Response to Reply #54 |
55. Respect for others works for me. |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:12 PM Response to Reply #29 |
39. I think it's to early to run. |
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DU GrovelBot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 05:55 PM Response to Original message |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:19 PM Response to Original message |
42. It will be difficult for a presidential candidate to win in 2008 |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:22 PM Response to Reply #42 |
43. I agree. nt |
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MrPrax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
53. No way...Dems all the way... |
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tkmorris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 07:01 PM Response to Original message |
56. LOL you're cute |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 07:01 PM Response to Original message |
57. Disagree. Al Gore will win in a landslide. n/t |
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LibDemAlways (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 07:03 PM Response to Reply #57 |
58. I was going to say the same thing. Gore is a sure bet. |
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kiteinthewind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 07:34 PM Response to Reply #57 |
62. . nt |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 07:54 PM Response to Reply #57 |
66. WOW. Now that's an idea! |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 09:08 PM Response to Reply #66 |
68. Better minds than mine have been saying that lately. |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-27-07 09:14 AM Response to Reply #68 |
71. There's a lot to be said for intuition. |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 07:38 PM Response to Original message |
63. There won't be an election in 2008. The neocons aren't going to let it happen. nm |
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rep the dems (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 09:43 PM Response to Reply #63 |
69. I can't say I agree with that but that's ok. nt |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
65. That's dumb, it's too soon for one thing, and the only way to end |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-27-07 09:23 AM Response to Reply #65 |
72. Yep. The Democrats have to fix it. |
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Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-26-07 07:55 PM Response to Original message |
67. Obama will win easily. |
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skipos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-27-07 09:25 AM Response to Original message |
73. Hillary generally underperforms Obama or Edwards in gen. elec. polls |
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illinoisprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-27-07 09:28 PM Response to Reply #73 |
83. I agree. it depends on who we nominate. |
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wildhorses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-27-07 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
75. it ain't over til its over and, |
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ChipperbackDemocrat (331 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-27-07 07:35 PM Response to Reply #75 |
78. Hell yeah its going to be difficult! |
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wildhorses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-27-07 08:22 PM Response to Reply #78 |
81. never underestimate the gop |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-27-07 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
80. I hope it's not going to be difficult |
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