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In reply to the discussion: The Harris buzz isn't to Obama 2008 levels - but it does remind me of 2012... [View all]
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(26,202 posts)21. Yes, I know I'm saying it was a long slog before he even got the nod
We had Obama in the news for months before he was the candidate, and Harris has tapped into something BIG in only 3 weeks! So I don't know if she can get as big as Obama - that was my point, if I wasn't clear 
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The Harris buzz isn't to Obama 2008 levels - but it does remind me of 2012... [View all]
Self Esteem
Aug 2024
OP
She's more comparable to Obama's 2012 levels. But she's still not there yet.
Self Esteem
Aug 2024
#39
No. I was a 10 & 11 year old living in London when Obama launched his campaign and then surged to a win in the primary.
Celerity
Aug 2024
#98
Very different circumstances. Obama had months to gin up those kinds of crowds.
Ocelot II
Aug 2024
#9
She's not doing outdoor rallies due to security. Plus she has been the nominee for less than a month
Sky Jewels
Aug 2024
#109
Are you saying you don't think the Harris campaign is NOT stronger than...
Think. Again.
Aug 2024
#3
I don't think any Democratic candidate could get the same 2008 win that Obama.
In It to Win It
Aug 2024
#95
I see, I just don't understand why a DU OP would attempt to squash the excitement of the Harris campaign like that.
Think. Again.
Aug 2024
#23
It does seem weird, I don't understand why it would cross anyone's mind...
Think. Again.
Aug 2024
#85
The original OP seems to be comparing the first 2 weeks of Harris' campaign to....
Think. Again.
Aug 2024
#18
I don't think your post is concerned with the peak of Obama's primary campaign...
Think. Again.
Aug 2024
#51
I see, your post is comparing the strength of Obama's win to the first 2 weeks of Harris' campaign. Thanks.
Think. Again.
Aug 2024
#61
I would be shocked if Harris won nearly as many electoral votes as Obama did in 2008.
Self Esteem
Aug 2024
#41
I'm thrilled but I also know this is a very divisive electorate. 2008 wasn't nearly as divisive, unfortunately.
Self Esteem
Aug 2024
#73
True, but I don't think Obama could win that many electoral votes today
democrattotheend
Aug 2024
#96
You have blue cities LIKE LA or Chicago. Harris is breaking records in purple and red cities: this is beyond Obama 2008
ColinC
Aug 2024
#54
2008 Obama had more than a year to get to that level.2012 Obama had 4 years to get to that level
ColinC
Aug 2024
#35
I'm thinking the turnout can be at Obama levels later on, Obama had 6 months of campaigning and great speeches
uponit7771
Aug 2024
#94
Obama had a mountain of mess to clean up: Iraq, housing crisis, banking crisis, auto industry
Bucky
Aug 2024
#75
LOL! What a dopey argument this thread has become. "Is the enthusiasm like 2008 or 2012??!1!?"
Scrivener7
Aug 2024
#77
Damn, people. Give the lady a chance. Less than a month in, she's doing great.
mucholderthandirt
Aug 2024
#79