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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 12:52 PM Original message |
Republican Strategist: "Edwards scares me the most" |
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melody
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Tue Dec-11-07 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
1. Edwards definitely is the person who would most upset the RW applecart |
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Kikosexy2
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:10 PM Response to Reply #1 |
32. As once reported... |
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KittyWampus
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:28 PM Response to Reply #1 |
45. Not really, he'd be destroyed by the numerous positions he's totally switched positions on |
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melody
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:37 PM Response to Reply #45 |
52. he is the most truly "roots relevant" candidate by a long margin |
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rAVES
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Tue Dec-11-07 05:47 PM Response to Reply #1 |
89. DK was Poor! |
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melody
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Tue Dec-11-07 06:24 PM Response to Reply #89 |
93. And, as I said, he's not an Alpha primate and thus has no chance |
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saracat
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Tue Dec-11-07 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
2. They are terrified of Edwards.They would like to see Hillary.That is why they promote her! |
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Occam Bandage
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:04 PM Response to Reply #2 |
25. The Republicans have been "promoting" Hillary? |
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saracat
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:33 PM Response to Reply #25 |
48. Haven't noticed the Fox based "love fest"? Even Hannity has fawned over Hillary as has Bill O |
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Occam Bandage
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:34 PM Response to Reply #48 |
49. So, Republicans attack Clinton because they want her to win. |
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saracat
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:39 PM Response to Reply #49 |
54. I didn't say they want her to win.They think she is the easiest to beat in the General.That being |
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Occam Bandage
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:42 PM Response to Reply #54 |
56. I meant the nomination as well. |
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TexasBushwhacker
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Wed Dec-12-07 01:26 PM Response to Reply #49 |
110. She is the easiest Democratic candidate to swift boat |
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Occam Bandage
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Wed Dec-12-07 01:41 PM Response to Reply #110 |
114. Swiftboating is, by the nature of the term, irrelevant to the candidate's history. |
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surfermaw
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Tue Dec-11-07 06:57 PM Response to Reply #25 |
95. The republicans are giving money to one of our candidates |
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kenfrequed
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Wed Dec-12-07 12:12 PM Response to Reply #25 |
102. Oh no... |
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demnan
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Tue Dec-11-07 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
3. Edwards is the front-running white male |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 12:59 PM Response to Reply #3 |
9. It's no where near his fault, but I believe in many ways--you're right. |
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RiverStone
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Tue Dec-11-07 12:57 PM Response to Original message |
4. Yes, he scares them the most! |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
5. "We all know the Republicans would be delighted with Hillary." No we don't. |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 12:59 PM Response to Reply #5 |
7. Have you been living under a rock? |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 01:00 PM Original message |
do you often make things up? |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
12. Hold a poll in ANY forum, political and non-political asking if Hillary is polarizing... |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 01:04 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. ha ha! So holding an internet poll is your proof? Show me real stats on it. |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 01:06 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. I'm not talking about internet polls. Hold any poll. Anywhere. |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 01:12 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. ok, show me an example of any poll taken anywhere that supports your statement |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 01:28 PM Response to Reply #18 |
22. Here you go. Want proof in "stats", I'll be happy to provide: |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:08 PM Response to Reply #22 |
29. "We all know the Republicans would be delighted with Hillary." Where's the beef? |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:12 PM Response to Reply #29 |
34. This has been a clear pattern between polling in 2006 through now, that's she polarizing. |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:23 PM Response to Reply #34 |
38. It has also been established that any nominee in the GE will be/has been polarizing |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:26 PM Response to Reply #38 |
42. I don't have to make the case, it's made itself. |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:35 PM Response to Reply #42 |
51. only in your mind. Let's go to the score card |
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Selatius
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Tue Dec-11-07 01:48 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. If you're talking about unfavorability ratings, Hillary scored highest according to Rasmussen. |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 01:56 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. You mean the same Rasmussen that Hillary supporters cite as evidence of her "huge" lead? |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:08 PM Response to Reply #23 |
30. we're not talking about unfavorability ratings |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:13 PM Response to Reply #30 |
35. Why not? |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:24 PM Response to Reply #35 |
40. because that isn't the subject this discussion is about. Remember "delighted?" |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:30 PM Response to Reply #40 |
46. Since you're posting head-to-head match-ups, here's something to chew on: |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:38 PM Response to Reply #46 |
53. And here's something for you to chew on |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:45 PM Response to Reply #53 |
57. And? |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:48 PM Response to Reply #57 |
59. you're cherry picking |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:51 PM Response to Reply #59 |
61. They wouldn't be delighted by a candidate who fifty percent of America won't vote for? |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:52 PM Response to Reply #61 |
63. not is she beats them in head to head match-ups. |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:57 PM Response to Reply #63 |
66. Beating Republicans doesn't mean you're not polarizing. |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 03:01 PM Response to Reply #66 |
70. being polarizing doesn't mean Republicans would be "delighted" with you, either. |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 03:04 PM Response to Reply #70 |
74. AGAIN, Republicans wouldn't be delighted with the most polarizing candidate? |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 03:06 PM Response to Reply #74 |
76. not if she's beating them in head to heads. And AGAIN... as polling has shown... |
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tinrobot
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:22 PM Response to Reply #18 |
37. Any discussion of Hillary on DU is polarizing |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:25 PM Response to Reply #37 |
41. well, then, for that matter, so is Edwards and Obama. So was Kerry. Thank god DU is not a barameter |
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cali
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Tue Dec-11-07 01:01 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. If you actually think that they'd be delighted with Clinton |
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flyarm
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:10 PM Response to Reply #5 |
33. hell she is polarizing with dems..big time!..big big time! eom |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:39 PM Response to Reply #33 |
55. but she leads among Dems... big time!..big big time! eom |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:47 PM Response to Reply #55 |
58. National polls means nothing. She doesn't lead in Iowa. Nor in SC. Losing SERIOUS ground in NH. |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:54 PM Response to Reply #58 |
65. sure they do. Sorry to break the news to you... |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 03:00 PM Response to Reply #65 |
68. New to the process? Personal attacks when you lack substance. Works everytime. |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 03:02 PM Response to Reply #68 |
72. Are you still tap dancing around your charge of Repubs being "delighted" with her? |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 03:06 PM Response to Reply #72 |
75. Yes--let's get back to the meat of it. |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 03:08 PM Response to Reply #75 |
77. ok, so where is your evidence the GOP would be "delighted" with her? |
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flyarm
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Tue Dec-11-07 04:54 PM Response to Reply #55 |
82. well she is losing in many places ..national polls mean less than nothing now |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 04:56 PM Response to Reply #82 |
83. ..and winning in many more places |
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asdjrocky
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Tue Dec-11-07 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
6. I've been saying that all along- |
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cali
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Tue Dec-11-07 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
8. considering the actual facts |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 01:04 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. Yes but we need more than a victory. We need more seats in Congress. |
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cali
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Tue Dec-11-07 01:23 PM Response to Reply #14 |
20. Not a problem. |
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Cha
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Tue Dec-11-07 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
10. I think John Edwards |
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MethuenProgressive
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Tue Dec-11-07 01:03 PM Response to Original message |
13. Suddenly we should believe some Republican talking head? |
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Andy823
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:04 PM Response to Reply #13 |
26. But the fact is |
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Clark2008
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:27 PM Response to Reply #26 |
44. No independent I know will vote for him. |
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madmunchie
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Tue Dec-11-07 05:54 PM Response to Reply #44 |
90. You and me both. All of the so called progressives on these blogs |
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Cronopio
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Tue Dec-11-07 01:06 PM Response to Original message |
17. He should be scared of Edwards. |
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AnneD
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Tue Dec-11-07 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
19. I have been thinking this.... |
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frogmarch
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Tue Dec-11-07 01:26 PM Response to Original message |
21. Yes, it was certainly worth posting! |
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Clark2008
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
27. Well... his voting record is similar to a Republican's on key issues. |
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SaveElmer
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
28. Lets' see...If it was Hillary they were talking about... |
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Tactical Progressive
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:26 PM Response to Reply #28 |
43. Heads - Hillary loses |
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Schema Thing
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
31. plea' don' trow me in dat briarpatch! |
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DrFunkenstein
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:21 PM Response to Original message |
36. Because He Is Tied to Public Financing? |
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Tue Dec-11-07 06:50 PM Response to Reply #36 |
94. There are the 527's to back him |
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Tactical Progressive
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:24 PM Response to Original message |
39. Hillary is the only one that Publicans fear |
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DrFunkenstein
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:32 PM Response to Reply #39 |
47. What Has She Ever Governed? |
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saracat
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:35 PM Response to Reply #47 |
50. No kidding but to be fair , I would "fear" her so called "governance" too, but only |
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Tactical Progressive
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Tue Dec-11-07 03:11 PM Response to Reply #47 |
78. She will knock them down and take them apart |
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Carrieyazel
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Wed Dec-12-07 01:12 PM Response to Reply #39 |
106. Nonsense. They are prepping for Hillary, Obama or Edwards. |
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butterfly77
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
60. How do you think Obama or Edwards will do in a debate... |
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PresidentObama
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:52 PM Response to Reply #60 |
62. VERY well. McCain's the same nut job who says Democrats want to surrender in Iraq. |
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Tactical Progressive
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:58 PM Response to Reply #60 |
67. Obama would talk about how Iran and Pakistan |
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DrFunkenstein
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Tue Dec-11-07 03:00 PM Response to Reply #60 |
69. Mr. Surge Walking Through The Tulips in Baghdad? |
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Scriptor Ignotus
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Tue Dec-11-07 02:53 PM Response to Original message |
64. I think he would be easiest to smear |
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amandabeech
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Tue Dec-11-07 06:20 PM Response to Reply #64 |
92. He's rich now, |
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cali
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Wed Dec-12-07 01:19 PM Response to Reply #92 |
108. really? How did he manage to leave the Senate in 'O4 |
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amandabeech
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Wed Dec-12-07 04:30 PM Response to Reply #108 |
120. The orginal was hard work, let me tell you. |
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Horse with no Name
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Tue Dec-11-07 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
71. Our local Democratic Party |
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wyldwolf
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Tue Dec-11-07 03:03 PM Response to Reply #71 |
73. the chair of our country party has endorsed Hillary. |
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Apollo11
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Wed Dec-12-07 01:39 PM Response to Reply #73 |
113. "the chair of our country party" Why - that sounds like a hoe-down! |
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bonito
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Tue Dec-11-07 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
79. I agree |
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laureloak
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Tue Dec-11-07 04:09 PM Response to Original message |
80. Edwards is our man if we want to win. n/t |
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laureloak
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Tue Dec-11-07 04:10 PM Response to Original message |
81. I'm not surprised. That's why the media ignores him. |
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butterfly77
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Tue Dec-11-07 04:57 PM Response to Original message |
84. He's lying... |
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asdjrocky
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Tue Dec-11-07 04:59 PM Response to Reply #84 |
85. Wow, thanks for clearing that up for me. |
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butterfly77
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Tue Dec-11-07 05:38 PM Response to Reply #85 |
86. Is it really a surprise that rightwingers lie... |
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asdjrocky
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Tue Dec-11-07 05:41 PM Response to Reply #86 |
87. Really? |
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Tue Dec-11-07 05:46 PM Response to Original message |
88. Of course--they can't imagine Americans electing a woman or black man |
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amandabeech
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Tue Dec-11-07 06:13 PM Response to Original message |
91. I remember that woman, too. |
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onehandle
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Wed Dec-12-07 07:57 AM Response to Original message |
96. Damn straight! He would landslide and expand our hold on Congress. |
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jackster
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Wed Dec-12-07 10:42 AM Response to Original message |
97. right wing wacko son says if Edwards is the Dem nominee |
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Catchawave
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Wed Dec-12-07 12:07 PM Response to Reply #97 |
100. My son married into a whole nest of right wing whackos..... |
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Wed Dec-12-07 11:51 AM Response to Original message |
98. AND THE TOP 10 REASONS THEY FEAR EDWARDS THE MOST-----> |
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Catchawave
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Wed Dec-12-07 12:02 PM Response to Reply #98 |
99. #12 - Edwards will help down ticket candidates to increase |
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Wed Dec-12-07 01:46 PM Response to Reply #98 |
116. Exactly |
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harmonicon
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Wed Dec-12-07 12:08 PM Response to Original message |
101. who believes this shit? |
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Catchawave
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Wed Dec-12-07 12:15 PM Response to Reply #101 |
103. Tim Russer asked the Dem strategist the same question.... |
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harmonicon
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Wed Dec-12-07 12:19 PM Response to Reply #103 |
104. my point is that the strategists lie |
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Hieronymus
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Wed Dec-12-07 01:27 PM Response to Reply #101 |
111. Have you seen this poll, released yesterday? |
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harmonicon
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Wed Dec-12-07 01:36 PM Response to Reply #111 |
112. yes, I've seen it |
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Carrieyazel
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Wed Dec-12-07 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
105. A lot of others would tell you Richardson scares them the most. |
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Hieronymus
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Wed Dec-12-07 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
107. Thanks .. I agree and the poll released by CNN, yesterday, supports this. |
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mzmolly
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Wed Dec-12-07 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
109. I can understand why they would fear Edwards. |
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Wed Dec-12-07 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
115. This is obvious to anyone |
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Perry Logan
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Wed Dec-12-07 02:21 PM Response to Original message |
117. I can understand that. Edwards is very charismatic. |
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KingFlorez
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Wed Dec-12-07 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
118. I don't buy it |
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Wed Dec-12-07 02:33 PM Response to Original message |
119. Yep...the Republicans really fear John Edwards and his matching funds..... |
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