Second Ballot Blues
grisvador
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Sun Feb-08-04 10:28 PM
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Is it better for Dems to unite behind 1 candidate early or for everyone to stay in and possibly force a second/third ballot at the convention?
Seems like the longer everyone is in the race, the longer the media has to cover all the candidates. This allows more exposure for Democratic issues to be discussed and certainly keeps the Repugs from devising a clear attack strategy. Also, think of the excitement in the media if it went to a second ballot. The convention would get more media coverage and a larger audience if it were not predetermined.
I want to see...
Howard Dean the candidate rant at Bush Al Sharpton talk about equality for all Edwards to use that dazzling smile that is so hypnotic Dennis to heal the nation with such amazing compassion John Kerry to stand tall and proud - The General holding the President accountable
Right now they have a certain amount of mystique because they are Presidential Candidates that they will lose if they give up the fight.
Fight On Brave Candidates - You are making us all proud!
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KCDem
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Sun Feb-08-04 10:29 PM
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I know a lot of people think Democratic infighting is bad. AFAIC, as long as the main message is GET BUSH OUT, any publicity is good.
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MuseRider
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Sun Feb-08-04 10:31 PM
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free publicity. All of this Bush* bashing is getting out there without any of the campaigns having to pay for it.
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DebJ
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Sun Feb-08-04 10:31 PM
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3. I"d rather have each Dem betray the weaknesses of the other well |
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before the general election.
I miss REAL debates. All we've had is Q&A
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GodHelpUsAll2
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Sun Feb-08-04 10:36 PM
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5. They should ALL go all the way to convention for 2 reasons |
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1. Because it does keep the debate and publicity going
2. Last, but certainly not least EVERY voter should get the chance to vote for their preference. If they drop out now 85 of the voters in this country have their choice made for them. That is just wrong
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jfxgillis
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Sun Feb-08-04 10:32 PM
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4. I like that scenario, but everyone's gotta be nice to the |
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nominee presumptive for it to work.
I.e., they can't burn energy and goodwill slashing at the delegate-leader (Kerry now) in a vain strategy to pull out a miracle victory.
If I thought the party of my birth was self-discipled enough to pull it off, I'd say GO FOR IT. Bush might as well flush his $200 million "primary" bankroll down the toilet.
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lyonn
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Sun Feb-08-04 10:37 PM
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Then Bush & Co. would have to fight them all! He'd need his billions. ha ha
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