Is bad economic news the ONLY thing that will decide the election for Obama?

[DFW]

It sure shouldn't be.

And, it probably will be.

Even stupid people have to eat.
Even stupid people need to see a doctor when they're sick.
Even stupid people need to heat their homes when it's freezing outside.

And, sadly, even stupid people will vote against Obama's re-election after
his administration has started to reverse the damage done by Cheneybush.

[Zynx]

1. It's not a bad issue to run on.

Hell, the Great Depression made the Democratic Party for all intents and purposes.

[DFW]

2. It's a great issue to run on.

But there are SO many more glaring reasons to vote Decmoratic this
time, I'm dismayed that it takes an economic meltdown to swing things
our way. What has our country come to that the overwhelming obvious
negatives of the McFailin' ticket aren't enough to have this election
already locked up and a done deal by now?

[Curtland1015]

3. There's a very good chance yes.

...and I agree it is sad. But as cold as it might be to say... I'll take the win.

[DFW]

4. No argument there

The alternative is unthinkable.

[tedoll78]

5. Since 1900, it takes a shitload of BAD things for the Democrat to win.

Either that, or other interesting circumstances.

1912: Woodrow Wilson wins after Teddy Roosevelt pulls Republicans from Taft to the Bull-Moose ticket.

1932: Great Depression

1948: Truman narrowly wins.

1960: According to some, questionable balloting in Illinois provides a narrow victory.

1976: Backlash from Watergate.

1992: Ross Perot and rough economic circumstances.

And here we are again, on the cusp of more bad economic times. Will things get bad enough for us to win?

[Zynx]

6. I could say the same thing the other way.

Republicans won in 1920 due to a bad economy and a perceived failure of foreign policy. In 1952, they won because they ran the hero of WWII and the country was disatisfied with the Korean War. 1968, I need not explain that one. 1980, hyperinflation and the Iranian Hostage Crisis. 2000, well that WAS dumb.

[DFW]

8. 2004 was even dumber.

[Zynx]

9. 2004 wasn't a party change though.

[DFW]

7. That's an even MORE cynical question than mine! LOL

It begs the question whether the only way for a Democrat to get elected president is
for Republican administrations to fuck things up SO badly that even the American voter
can't stand it any more. Then, as soon as things get better, they opt for more punishment
from the Republicans again? Talk about a nation in dire need of collective psychoanalysis!