How strong was the opposition to the Vietnam War in 1972? [View All]

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I don't remember. I would think that it was strong, since the draft was in effect.

Yet, the anti-war candidate, George McGovern, who was already an elected official, lost miserably. And no, no Diebold then. There may still be debates of whether Ed Muskie, who was a hawk but whose candidacy was derailed by Rove... er... Nixon's goons, may have had a better chance.

Will 2006 (and 2008) be a replay of 1972, where the candidates who run on a single issue - bringing back the troops from Iraq now - will sink the Democrats?

In one important aspect it will not. For one thing, the Internet makes communication, and mobilization (and flaming wars) immediate and is changing the pace of elections.

But I have to wonder. Lamont may beat Lieberman in CT, but what about other candidates in other districts? Will the primaries kick out every single Democrat who does not demand the return of the troops, now, only to lose in the general elections?