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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]FailureToCommunicate
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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