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Laurian

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4. Yes, I worry about this too. The rich and powerful are giving mega bucks to win, not place or show.

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when the barrage of ads comes out this fall, the idea that the GOP is "tanking" this election... [View all] scheming daemons Jul 2012 OP

absolutely right. cali Jul 2012 #1

AMEN DearAbby Jul 2012 #2

The GOP always plays to win. CrispyQ Jul 2012 #3

Permit me to deconstruct that "not thrilled about" business-- Jackpine Radical Jul 2012 #43

The aphorism of 'throwing good money after bad' comes to mind, as does coalition_unwilling Jul 2012 #58

The Robber Barons are demanding he hand over more tax returns flamingdem Jul 2012 #63

Yes, I worry about this too. The rich and powerful are giving mega bucks to win, not place or show. Laurian Jul 2012 #4

They may dump a billion on Senate races so they can hinder Obama flamingdem Jul 2012 #64

+1 onenote Jul 2012 #5

So very true... ljm2002 Jul 2012 #6

"ownership of the media" CrispyQ Jul 2012 #9

They ARE going to tank but we can't let up the pressure. randome Jul 2012 #7

I believe the goal has to be for Obama to win by more than he did the last time. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #10

Yes! We need the House! randome Jul 2012 #30

Actually, if Republicans hold the House they'll spend the second term in Impeachment mode Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #48

GOTV. K&R. FSogol Jul 2012 #8

psychology matters daybranch Jul 2012 #11

great post lovemydog Jul 2012 #15

Scary, but true. The 'low information voter' is eating ice creme on FailureToCommunicate Jul 2012 #12

this group "independents," which implies that they think so long and deeply about issues AlbertCat Jul 2012 #18

great post - from the Obama Ad... docgee Jul 2012 #27

Welcome to DU! FailureToCommunicate Jul 2012 #44

This is a bumper sticker flamingdem Jul 2012 #66

As a former (and hopefully future) Independant ... I always made up my mind fairly early. ieoeja Jul 2012 #38

You had me at "free beer for voting"! Now, that's AFTER voting right? FailureToCommunicate Jul 2012 #45

After. A lot of bars in Chicago will give you a beer if you show your voting receipt. ieoeja Jul 2012 #50

Just heard one on NPR, he said he'd "vote if Condolessa Rice runs" flamingdem Jul 2012 #65

The problem is that... jimlup Jul 2012 #13

I believe GOP is focusing on Congress/Senate races fredamae Jul 2012 #14

maybe some money scandals will pop-up ThomThom Jul 2012 #25

I tend to agree that they're not tanking on purpose. ananda Jul 2012 #16

People keep asking where the GOP jobs plans are.. Thor_MN Jul 2012 #17

They will drive up the cost of fuel again and Hubert Flottz Jul 2012 #20

You got that right. Hubert Flottz Jul 2012 #19

The fact that McCain/Palin was even considered a contender is proof enough. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #21

All of those Voter ID acts weren't just for fun Patiod Jul 2012 #22

Yup, 17 rich old white guys graywarrior Jul 2012 #23

A sober and wise assessment . . . TomClash Jul 2012 #24

Count me in warrprayer Jul 2012 #26

I laugh when I see posters on DU saying that Mitt is toast and the election is won... WI_DEM Jul 2012 #28

Preach it, sister (or brother!) nt ncgrits Jul 2012 #29

The fact is they are tanking the economy OverseaVisitor Jul 2012 #31

One shouldn't be complacent, but . . . caseymoz Jul 2012 #32

Thanks for pointing out the painfully obvious... Guitarzan Jul 2012 #33

The drones thinks its winning and bonniebgood Jul 2012 #35

millions and millions buys computer techs that can slip in there and right the machines without INdemo Jul 2012 #34

Well of course INdemo didn't bonniebgood Jul 2012 #42

Well when the corporate media gets millions in ads INdemo Jul 2012 #46

Agreed. yardwork Jul 2012 #36

Absolutely goddamn right alcibiades_mystery Jul 2012 #37

I haven't seen anyone saying the GOP is tanking the election NNN0LHI Jul 2012 #39

Summer '79 reagan was a joke cutroot Jul 2012 #40

Boy, do I remember that. Rozlee Jul 2012 #55

I have been an observer here for many years cutroot Jul 2012 #67

Romney has none of Reagan's charm demwing Jul 2012 #57

romney can't even charm his own party cutroot Jul 2012 #69

Yes, they will ...they'll have a billion dollar worth of adds calling Obama a black man uponit7771 Jul 2012 #41

Funny you should say that... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #49

It's all about the Supreme Court Kablooie Jul 2012 #47

Norquist and McConnell are not bothered by this stuff. jonthebru Jul 2012 #51

When the barage comes out people will be turned off and click it off. Unloading a huge 'barage' grantcart Jul 2012 #52

Spot-on. As usual, your analysis totally rocks! - n/t coalition_unwilling Jul 2012 #59

I don't know. If the Bush faction was intelligent in the first place... randome Jul 2012 #60

amen DonCoquixote Jul 2012 #53

Amen. veganlush Jul 2012 #54

That was their plan, no doubt - but... demwing Jul 2012 #56

I've said for a while that 1988 Mutiny In Heaven Jul 2012 #72

Proud to be rec #100 struggle4progress Jul 2012 #61

Their adeptness at lying and taking things out of context will be a problem young_at_heart Jul 2012 #62

Agreed!! I think that they will try to push Romney thru, san returns, and focus on attacks. progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #68

Agreed. They never give up. Neither should we. gtar100 Jul 2012 #70

CIA caliber psyops 90-percent Jul 2012 #71

Indeed! ewagner Jul 2012 #73