I'm sure there are some voters who are only marginally inclined to vote. For them, a candidate down in the polls is just not enough reason to get off the couch.
Want to feel they are on the winning side even if their convictions put them in the opposition. Politics like War is largely a team sport and the voters are spectators who want to be seen as cheering for the right side. When Democrats decided to get into a macho chest beating thing as to who is the mightiest warrior instead of who could be the wisest leader they forfeited their distinction from the the opposition.
4. My parents have only voted for one winner in 8 elections.
That was in 1988 when they voted for George H.W. Bush. They are voting for Kerry this time, so their voting record makes me nervous about our own chances. ;-)
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