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In reply to the discussion: when the barrage of ads comes out this fall, the idea that the GOP is "tanking" this election... [View all]Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)10. I believe the goal has to be for Obama to win by more than he did the last time.
Plus swing the House hard over to the Democrats, keep the Senate and require actual filibusters.
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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
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The aphorism of 'throwing good money after bad' comes to mind, as does
coalition_unwilling
Jul 2012
#58
Yes, I worry about this too. The rich and powerful are giving mega bucks to win, not place or show.
Laurian
Jul 2012
#4
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
Actually, if Republicans hold the House they'll spend the second term in Impeachment mode
Spitfire of ATJ
Jul 2012
#48
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
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
I laugh when I see posters on DU saying that Mitt is toast and the election is won...
WI_DEM
Jul 2012
#28
millions and millions buys computer techs that can slip in there and right the machines without
INdemo
Jul 2012
#34
Yes, they will ...they'll have a billion dollar worth of adds calling Obama a black man
uponit7771
Jul 2012
#41
When the barage comes out people will be turned off and click it off. Unloading a huge 'barage'
grantcart
Jul 2012
#52
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