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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:07 PM Original message |
Question To Clinton Supporters: Why Do You Think Clinton Is losing? |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:14 PM Response to Original message |
1. She's not losing...she's winning it HER way. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:17 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. Frank Sinatra rolls in his grave. |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:19 PM Response to Reply #4 |
5. Heh. I thought it was a New Kids On The Block reference. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:30 PM Response to Reply #5 |
14. Oh, rub it in! |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:32 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. hahaha! You're not old - you're EXPERIENCED! |
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DJ13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:15 PM Response to Original message |
2. Overconfidence in winning Super Tuesday |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:19 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. You mean as in she was expecting the primary to be over at that point... |
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Yukari Yakumo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 03:35 PM Response to Reply #6 |
35. In simple terms... |
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paulk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:28 PM Response to Reply #2 |
13. yeah, like running for President when you've only had two |
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newmajority (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
3. She's not losing, Damn it! |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:20 PM Response to Reply #3 |
8. As long as she has ONE delegate on her side, she's not losing! |
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dsc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:20 PM Response to Original message |
7. Here are my theories |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 02:12 PM Response to Reply #7 |
26. All three of your points are valid |
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slick8790 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 03:38 PM Response to Reply #7 |
36. So... wait. |
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dsc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 09:20 PM Response to Reply #36 |
72. I think it should be based on votes in the primary not on votes in past races |
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slick8790 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 10:51 PM Response to Reply #72 |
77. That's actually not a bad idea. |
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NorthCarolina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 05:45 PM Response to Reply #7 |
62. One curious mention, you said |
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dsc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 09:19 PM Response to Reply #62 |
71. she has been getting about 2 to 1 support in exit polls from gays |
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Erin Elizabeth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 09:22 PM Response to Reply #7 |
74. So. |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 09:26 PM Response to Reply #7 |
76. Hillary got more coverage than any other candidate. |
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bigtree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
9. Obama's generated more appeal |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 02:13 PM Response to Reply #9 |
27. Very reasonable analysis |
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Levgreee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 03:00 PM Response to Reply #9 |
33. "She's just a percentage shy of the support he's managed in this race" not true |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
10. Let's wait until we hear from the voters in Guam |
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dchill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 02:16 PM Response to Reply #10 |
29. You mean "Hope-less Guamians for No Change?" |
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Lucky 13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 04:54 PM Response to Reply #29 |
51. Funniest subject line today... |
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dchill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 05:21 PM Response to Reply #51 |
58. Why... why... THANK YOU! |
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Erin Elizabeth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 09:23 PM Response to Reply #10 |
75. Also, why does everyone hate women? |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
11. Honestly? I think it's because Edwards dropped out before Super Tuesday. n/t |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
12. Obama supporters: Do me a favor and lighten up on the snark in this thread... |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 02:18 PM Response to Reply #12 |
30. Agreed, Bloo. It's a pleasure to hear some of our friendly opponents... |
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la la (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 02:42 PM Response to Reply #12 |
32. I posted a 'new' group here |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 04:48 PM Response to Reply #32 |
46. I'm fine with snark - just wanted to get info here in this particular thread is all. :) |
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Arkansas Granny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:39 PM Response to Original message |
16. I believe that part of it is due to the near "rock star" image that Obama has attained. |
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mwb970 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:42 PM Response to Original message |
17. Haven't you heard? She's winning! |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:43 PM Response to Reply #17 |
18. #12 please.... |
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paulk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:43 PM Response to Original message |
19. I never expected Hillary to run away with this nomination |
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newmajority (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 05:02 PM Response to Reply #19 |
53. Now hold on a second, Paul....... |
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paulk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 07:58 PM Response to Reply #53 |
65. I think they are a minority when it comes to the GE |
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OzarkDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
20. Race isn't over, no one is winning yet |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:47 PM Response to Reply #20 |
21. I thought about including the option "I don't believe Clinton is currently behind" in my question... |
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Umbram (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 11:04 PM Response to Reply #20 |
79. "Is the game on yet?" "Yes" "Who is winning?" "Nobody, it's not over yet." Absurd. |
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dchill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
22. One word. Inevitable, the failure of which gave way... |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:57 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. Expand please? Not sure I'm following you. |
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dchill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 02:10 PM Response to Reply #23 |
25. OK, I think that after deciding to portray Hillary as... |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 02:15 PM Response to Reply #25 |
28. Gotcha - somewhat similar to (my interpretation of) #2 then it looks like - thanks! |
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FlaGranny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
24. Well, from a previous on-the-fence Clinton supporter, |
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Lucky 13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 05:15 PM Response to Reply #24 |
56. 100% true for me too. |
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FlaGranny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-21-08 07:06 AM Response to Reply #56 |
80. Indeed. |
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True_Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 02:21 PM Response to Original message |
31. Because the media wants Obama to defeat Hillary |
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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 03:50 PM Response to Reply #31 |
39. Feel free to expound on this |
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True_Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 05:01 PM Response to Reply #39 |
52. The RW media has done everything possible to push Hillary out |
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newmajority (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 05:27 PM Response to Reply #52 |
59. Dean wasn't a wimp |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 04:49 PM Response to Reply #31 |
47. Just to be sure I understand - it's your prediction that Obama will win 0 states? |
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True_Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 05:15 PM Response to Reply #47 |
55. That's what i think |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 05:17 PM Response to Reply #55 |
57. Cool - thanks! |
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dchill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 08:47 PM Response to Reply #47 |
68. I believe the poster is allowing for the possibility that... |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 09:17 PM Response to Reply #68 |
69. Oh - I thought he only won one - my bad - thanks for the correction. |
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VotesForWomen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
34. 16 years of Clinton hating propaganda and a media free pass for O, but in spite of that |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 03:45 PM Response to Original message |
37. She has kept her solid 40%, never expanded on it, and the rest went to Obama |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 04:51 PM Response to Reply #37 |
48. Oh - that's an interesting thoughtline. |
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Genevieve (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
38. Because 'she's in it to |
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Petey Wheatie (59 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
40. Obama = Hare, Hillary = Tortoise n/t |
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Gore1FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 04:45 PM Response to Reply #40 |
44. Are you saying |
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Petey Wheatie (59 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 04:52 PM Response to Reply #44 |
49. The tortoise didn't rely on shit. He just kept his head down and kept on moving. Go Hill! n/t |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 05:04 PM Response to Reply #49 |
54. I'm not understanding the analogy - which one started off with the big lead? |
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Gore1FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 05:37 PM Response to Reply #49 |
60. But only won because the Hare napped. |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 04:34 PM Response to Original message |
41. You might get more responses if you changed your query... |
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Gore1FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 04:44 PM Response to Reply #41 |
43. When was that? |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 04:46 PM Response to Reply #41 |
45. When someone's behind in a contest, that's called "losing". And there's plenty of responses. |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
42. Marketing |
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crankychatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 04:52 PM Response to Original message |
50. More ppl voted for obama than hillary cuz they liked him more? Wild Internet Conspiracy Theory. |
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quantass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 05:41 PM Response to Original message |
61. Obama is believable & inspirational. Not just another politician telling us what we want to hear. |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 05:45 PM Response to Reply #61 |
64. Oh, I think that is exactly what he is telling us. People don't vote for what they don't care for. |
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mydemiseisnear (3 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
63. Because the other side has painted her as racist |
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Kesaco (35 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 08:03 PM Response to Original message |
66. Michigan and Florida |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 09:18 PM Response to Reply #66 |
70. Ah - hadn't heard that one here yet. So you blame the 2 state parties for screwing Clinton... |
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andlor (300 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
67. On what madication are you lately? |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
73. She's a fake in a year when people want conviction. |
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Enrique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 10:57 PM Response to Original message |
78. because people want change |
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