How many here are scared to death that no matter who we run,

[hedgehog]

some twist of fate (or Diebold) will put another Republican in the White House? What possible third party candidate haunts your nightmares?

[mitchtv]

1. I know Mike Dukakis is

We have reason to be

[Raven]

3. Mike Dukakis is not one to exaggerate. His comment stopped

me dead.

[rinsd]

2. We have to remove twists of fate.

That involves Dem voter registration and serious GOTV efforts.

It involves the 24/7 hammering of the GOP candidate the moment the nomination is decided till election day.

And it involves hitting the GOP back everytime they so much as look cross eyed in our direction.

[Mythsaje]

6. Bingo!

That's our best defense against this nonsense.

[politicasista]

4. Hopefully, the candidate will have party support

Unlike the last two elections. The media may be a different story, but hopefully Dems will be ready when the knives come out this time.

[soleft]

5. I cannot fathom Romney or Giuliani as president

Chuck Hagel I can see getting elected. I wonder why he's not running.

[rzemanfl]

7. I figure the NSA has all our candidates on tape, everything they

said over the past few years.

[GreenArrow]

8. I'm not scared to death

I'm just taking it as a given that no matter who gets in, things will progress as they are now, either faster or slower depending upon which party is in charge.

[marions ghost]

25. is this progress?

n/t

[GreenArrow]

26. the same sort of progress a pustulent boil takes

as it comes to a head.

[polichick]

9. If Reps get their way in CA re: electoral votes...

That's about all they'll need.

[Bitwit1234]

10. I think rove is off plotting now and he already has some

despicable ideas to steal the next election. They know they can't use the election machines, caging, the attorneys, money from our taxes to boost the republican image we have already caught those. So what else has he gotten the crap tanks to do. It has to be something because there is no way in hell they are going to let a democratic president have the power bush has stolen for himself. Or should I say for cheney.

[MADem]

11. Well, the GOP are trying to change the rules about CA electoral votes.

AWAY from "winner take all."

It's already started....we cannot be complacent.

[polichick]

12. What the Reps know is that they can break any law at all...

...and never be held responsible. Do I think we'll have a fair and democratic election in 2008, after the American public sat still for two stolen elections? NOT A CHANCE!

[kimmerspixelated]

13. Part of me is afraid,

or prepared for the rethugs to slither in, however, because Hillary (not my choice at all) probably knows some inside info, I doubt seriously if she would even be running if she thought the Dems didn't have a clear shot!

[polichick]

14. The problem is that Reps are at work in all 50 states...

...and are already doing what they can to purge roles, etc. Dean is trying to put Dems on the ground in his 50-state strategy, but we're really behind when it comes to state operatives.

[mitchtv]

18. Not in Calif, at least

we didnn't fall for their Texas style redistricting scam, and the new scam ain't gonna anywhere either

[polichick]

20. From your lips to God's ears!

I hope you Californians hang tough.

[nevergiveup]

15. Have faith!

The fear factor is wearing very thin these days and it is really all the the Repubs have at their disposal. Unless there is another terrorist attack I think any of our top three candidates will win this thing. I also think it has become increasingly difficult for Repubs to steal elections. Not that they won't try but if 2006 was any indicator, the cat is already out of the bag.

[cobalt1999]

16. Not in the least.

I haven't been this cocky about winning since Bill Clinton's re-election campaign.

It's a slam dunk.

[Milo_Bloom]

17. Chuck Hagel!

I am scared of him as the top choice on a 3rd party ticket.

He is very principled, which holds attraction to a lot of people, BUT he is an extreme right wing zealot on nearly every issue, but the war.

He could easily win, especially if the dems nominate one of the 'war' candidates like Edwards, Clinton, Biden or Dodd.

[SunDrop23]

19. Right here....I'm really worried we will not be able to win.

[mitchtv]

24. we will win if we are disciplined

That means put some limits on the circular firing squad, and remember who the enemy is.All of our candidates are better.

[NoPasaran]

21. I'm not scared one bit

Notice to GOPers: I shit in your hat!

[illinoisprogressive]

22. Hillary haunts mine. It would be a disaster for this country to have a 3rd bush term

[BeyondGeography]

23. I don't believe in powerlessness

If we don't win next year, with all the energy and willingness to contribute time and money that we are seeing on our side right now, it'll be our fault, not the machines.

[LWolf]

27. Fear is self-defeating. Don't indulge in it. n/t