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cthulu2016

(10,960 posts)
Sun Sep 8, 2013, 11:06 PM Sep 2013

Anyone running in 2016 has a fine line to walk

There is little future, in the primaries or the general election, for a Democrat who is perceived as disloyal to or too negative toward Barack Obama. Obama is uniquely beloved by a lot of Democrats.

On the other hand, there little future in the Democratic primaries, at least, for someone perceived as too pro-war.

Too successfully navigate the two will require a real, well... politician.

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Anyone running in 2016 has a fine line to walk (Original Post) cthulu2016 Sep 2013 OP
2016 is a ways away. Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #1
Remind me who got re-elected after supporting a limited military role in Libya.... brooklynite Sep 2013 #2
excuse me? Damn I'm glad I'm an independent. liberal_at_heart Sep 2013 #3

Jackpine Radical

(45,274 posts)
1. 2016 is a ways away.
Sun Sep 8, 2013, 11:19 PM
Sep 2013

Lots can happen, including a possible decline in BO's popularity if he takes us into another ME mess.

brooklynite

(94,302 posts)
2. Remind me who got re-elected after supporting a limited military role in Libya....
Mon Sep 9, 2013, 12:07 AM
Sep 2013

I don't think it was Dennis Kucinich.

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