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ensho (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:33 AM Original message |
Fears grow that Obama can't win |
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Waya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
1. With all due respect............. |
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Jeff In Milwaukee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #1 |
82. And a little late, considering events today |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 02:18 PM Response to Reply #1 |
85. lets see, which dung heap is worse: Sexism or racism. Who cares. |
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Owl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 02:24 PM Response to Reply #1 |
89. Agreed. Rubbish. |
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BlueJac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
2. The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself. |
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Iceburg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:36 AM Response to Reply #2 |
11. ...And the tide of women moving to the McCain camp /nt |
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Kittycat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:38 AM Response to Reply #11 |
17. Which is idiotic and counter to any benefit for their own future. |
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Iceburg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:41 AM Response to Reply #17 |
61. Perhaps you should have given your fear-mongering talking points |
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mrreowwr_kittty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:53 AM Response to Reply #61 |
69. Meanwhile, you were giving your Queen a pass on her own homophobes |
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chill_wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 12:01 PM Response to Reply #61 |
73. Jesus Christ! |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 12:12 PM Response to Reply #61 |
76. Wow... |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:56 AM Response to Reply #17 |
70. Yet people constantly vote against their best interest |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:39 AM Response to Reply #11 |
19. Because he's such a staunch feminist! |
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rurallib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:47 AM Response to Reply #19 |
33. just ask Cindy |
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DJ13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:39 AM Response to Reply #11 |
21. ...And the tide of women moving to the McCain camp...... |
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SparkyMac (288 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:02 AM Response to Reply #2 |
44. If Obama is our candidate -- our biggest fear is that ... |
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dascientist (385 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
3. If the majority of america is "racist" then america deserves McCain |
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Butch350 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:55 AM Response to Reply #3 |
38. If the majority of america is "racist" then america deserves McCain |
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Oberon (20 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:58 AM Response to Reply #3 |
71. ugh |
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Jersey Devil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
4. Concern trolls |
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ElsewheresDaughter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:36 AM Response to Reply #4 |
9. in the real world outside DU it exists...it is a real concern |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:38 AM Response to Reply #9 |
15. In the real world, people are crossing party lines to vote for Obama. |
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Jersey Devil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:38 AM Response to Reply #9 |
18. sure, in Hillaryland |
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hokies4ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:42 AM Response to Reply #9 |
27. What does it say about someone who loses to someone who is 'unelectable' |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:42 AM Response to Reply #9 |
28. Most often by people who are afraid to say they are racist.\nt |
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ElsewheresDaughter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:48 AM Response to Reply #28 |
34. are you calling me a racist? |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:51 AM Response to Reply #34 |
36. No. I said that those people I know who take this position are also those who are closet racists on |
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ElsewheresDaughter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:58 AM Response to Reply #36 |
40. I wouldn't know a single Clinton talking point since I am too busy in real life to find time to ... |
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anigbrowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 01:01 PM Response to Reply #40 |
81. So, you're totally ignorant of what her campaign says. Which makes your opinion kind of redundant. |
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anigbrowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 12:59 PM Response to Reply #9 |
80. Options: 1. Keep posting how 'concerned' you are. 2. Get off ass and do something about it. |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:42 AM Response to Reply #4 |
62. I posted a Boston Globe article below with the same concerns. |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:44 AM Response to Reply #4 |
66. Frankly, I'm "concerned" about their mental health. (NT) |
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TheDonkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
5. TOO LATE. RACIST DEMOCRATS LOST. Now time to get ready for the real fight |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
6. Do me one favor...watch this video (it's long) |
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Bleacher Creature (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
7. Almost all this crap has been debunked. nt |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
8. They recycle this story every couple of weeks. |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:40 AM Response to Reply #8 |
22. Exactamundo. |
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FSogol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
10. BS on the article and BS on your analysis. n/t |
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papapi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
12. Trolls pilfering through rubbish is not a pleasant sight. |
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NYC_SKP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
13. I guess we'll find out soon enough, won't we?! |
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AndyA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
14. Of course, the time to have worried about racism and whether or not |
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Skwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
16. This is the Clinton meme they've been pushing b/c they don't want |
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stillcool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:42 AM Response to Reply #16 |
26. It is the argument they have been pimping... |
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still_one (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:43 AM Response to Reply #16 |
30. If the country is as racist as the OP postulates, then the country deserves mccain |
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BeyondGeography (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
20. Obama 283, McCain 255 |
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BzaDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:59 AM Response to Reply #20 |
43. Clinton 327 McCain 211 |
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stillcool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:40 AM Response to Original message |
23. all race all the time. |
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susankh4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:41 AM Response to Original message |
24. Fears "grow?" |
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still_one (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:41 AM Response to Original message |
25. bullshit, the majority of Americans are not racist. Those that control the medium are |
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endarkenment (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
29. Ah yes - now that this phase is over - on to the next. |
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azmouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:44 AM Response to Original message |
31. ahhhhh.... the electability argument |
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Bread and Circus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:45 AM Response to Original message |
32. Well, he's going to be the nominee. So stop the hand wringing and get to work. |
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Kukesa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 02:13 PM Response to Reply #32 |
84. Poifect; absolutely poifect! n/t |
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Annces (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
35. I think you are too pessimistic |
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Butch350 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:53 AM Response to Original message |
37. Fears grow that Obama can't win |
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Bleacher Creature (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
39. Choice terms: "some quarters" "some key states" "some research" |
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bcoylepa (438 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
41. four things |
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gcomeau (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
42. Suspicion grows... |
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Mike Daniels (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
45. If the majority of America was racist - Obama would be shining shoes or doing manual labor |
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MarjorieG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
46. If you say it enough...The Clinton strategy. Party needs to show guts and wisdom. |
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kevinbgoode (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:25 AM Response to Original message |
47. Well, I'm certainly so glad there is no fear that Hillary can't win |
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Kaylee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
48. Oh noes...we need to find a white man to save us all. *swoon* |
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Seabiscuit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:27 AM Response to Original message |
49. I've worried about racist America throughout this primary. And the Wright flap just made it all |
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demokatgurrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:28 AM Response to Original message |
50. Isn't the Guardian a UK right-wing rag? n/t |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:28 AM Response to Original message |
51. (shrug) Maybe white folks can't accept a black President.... |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
52. I do not think he will win- I hope he does, but I just have a feeling he wil lose |
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Kaylee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:35 AM Response to Reply #52 |
54. The man had over 1.5 million individual donors to his campaign.. |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:43 AM Response to Reply #54 |
63. Who said anything about cowering? |
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Abacus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
53. Obama has been fighting a war on two fronts, McCain goes unchallenged and he's still winning |
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Abacus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
55. dupe |
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Douglas Carpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:36 AM Response to Original message |
56. If you REALLY believe Obama cannot win -- here is your chance to make a whole ton of money |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
57. Obama's BLACK?!?!?!111?!?!?/??!?!?111! |
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Cali_Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
58. concern trolls must die |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
59. Boston Globe: Trouble signs as Obama closes in |
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tblue37 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
60. Now that Obama is our candidate, we will actively begin to inform the |
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BenDavid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
64. With the gop in disarray it says something that mccain is even |
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Goblinmonger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 02:19 PM Response to Reply #64 |
87. And where do those votes come from? |
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David__77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
65. Possible. Prepare for a big war. |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
67. Such bullshit. I come from a "working white class" family and every one supports Obama. |
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chill_wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
68. "Senator Hillary Clinton has been making that argument for weeks." |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 12:00 PM Response to Original message |
72. Almost 75% of the nation is willing to trust a D for change... |
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crankychatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
74. Even if you're right, you're wrong |
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MindMatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 12:11 PM Response to Original message |
75. We make our own history |
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gordianot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 12:28 PM Response to Original message |
77. Racist who clothe themselves with Progressive credentials are the worst of all. |
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chill_wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 12:51 PM Response to Reply #77 |
79. "racism by proxy".. |
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democracy1st (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 12:30 PM Response to Original message |
78. man I'm so tired of all this racist shit,fuck them they can kiss my ass |
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iconicgnom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 02:11 PM Response to Original message |
83. This is 2008, not 1908. |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 02:19 PM Response to Original message |
86. I am discrediting this bullshit... |
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thoughtcrime1984 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 02:23 PM Response to Original message |
88. He does well with whites, except in APPALACHIA and the deep south |
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Prophet 451 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 02:55 PM Response to Original message |
90. The Guardian is dead wrong here |
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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
91. He can win.. |
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MasonJar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 03:46 PM Response to Original message |
92. It would be very strong if Obama wants to win to ask Hillary to be |
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