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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:48 PM Original message |
MEDIA = John Edwards, John Edwards, John Edwards......all of the sudden! |
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maddiejoan
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:50 PM Response to Original message |
1. Media wants |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:54 PM Response to Reply #1 |
9. Yes, but if the media is so afraid, why after they have taken the time |
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maddiejoan
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:11 PM Response to Reply #9 |
25. Media isn't afraid |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:18 PM Response to Reply #25 |
28. Key perception that I agree with; the Media is not afraid--they are in the driver's seat....... |
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ihavenobias
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:39 PM Response to Reply #9 |
61. I don't see that at all |
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w4rma
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:51 PM Response to Original message |
2. I think that's BS. Is disinformation your full time job? (nt) |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:56 PM Response to Reply #2 |
13. I'm reporting my observations, and being in denial as to what is happening on the TeeVee |
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EV_Ares
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:44 PM Response to Reply #2 |
39. That is all she puts out, how many anti-J. Edwards threads did |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:14 PM Response to Reply #39 |
46. What are you speaking about me in the 3rd person? |
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EV_Ares
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:19 PM Response to Reply #46 |
48. If you remember I have told you I am all for you putting out these kind |
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flyarm
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Tue Dec-18-07 10:28 AM Response to Reply #39 |
75. it would be laughable if it wasn't so obvious and pathetic and following the foot steps of |
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Little Star
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:45 PM Response to Reply #2 |
63. I also call BS. I only wish it were true! |
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Mark E. Smith
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Tue Dec-18-07 09:04 AM Response to Reply #2 |
68. Agreed |
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Mojambo
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:51 PM Response to Original message |
3. Like a circus ringmaster pointing to each circle in kind... n/t |
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gateley
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:51 PM Response to Original message |
4. Money. It's always the money. My guess is that because of his rise in the |
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surfermaw
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:36 PM Response to Reply #4 |
34. Could it be Edwards supporter have complained |
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surfermaw
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:38 PM Response to Reply #4 |
35. Or it could be that some were threating to stop watching the media |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:51 PM Response to Reply #35 |
42. Sorry, but that's been tried, and has never worked...... |
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cali
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:52 PM Response to Original message |
5. they want a horse race. More viewers. More readers. n/t |
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Cameron27
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:52 PM Response to Original message |
6. You noticed it too eh? |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:01 PM Response to Reply #6 |
18. One would have to be an old blind dog not to see the obvious...... |
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Tejanocrat
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:53 PM Response to Original message |
7. Maybe it's because while all the other candidates overexposed their message with saturation TV |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:05 PM Response to Reply #7 |
22. You think that advertising is what "overexposes" a candidate? |
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Tejanocrat
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:32 PM Response to Reply #22 |
33. Have you ever been in Iowa or New Hampshire during primary season? I have. The advertising is almost |
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Botany
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:53 PM Response to Original message |
8. Because John stands a real good chance of winning Iowa |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:58 PM Response to Reply #8 |
15. Personally, I don't think they care about being out to lunch or not..... |
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surfermaw
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:41 PM Response to Reply #15 |
36. Oh they care!! |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:53 PM Response to Reply #36 |
44. During impeachment, when the public had a 62% approval rating for Bill Clinton..... |
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flyarm
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Tue Dec-18-07 10:34 AM Response to Reply #15 |
78. bull hockey..they care they damn well care..the new hillary spin is that Iowa won't matter.. |
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AmBlue
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Tue Dec-18-07 12:00 PM Response to Reply #8 |
82. BINGO!! |
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BigDDem
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:55 PM Response to Original message |
10. The corporate media loves John Edwards! |
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ChiciB1
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:44 PM Response to Reply #10 |
40. You Forgot Your "Sarcasm" Smiley! Corporate Media DOES Not Love |
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gmudem
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:22 PM Response to Reply #10 |
50. Are we having a competition? |
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flyarm
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Tue Dec-18-07 10:36 AM Response to Reply #10 |
79. there went that sip of coffee i took..all over my key board..this is the laugh of the day!! eom |
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onehandle
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:55 PM Response to Original message |
11. Gosh! Maybe because he's projected to be the strongest winner in the General. |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:11 PM Response to Reply #11 |
26. So why now, and not three months ago, or two months ago, or last week...... |
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Tom Rinaldo
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:55 PM Response to Original message |
12. I know your theory Frenchie |
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w4rma
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:01 PM Response to Reply #12 |
17. I expect Edwards to win and always have. |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:02 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. My spin is what, exactly? Please do tell! |
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w4rma
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:04 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. You're usual spin that fits with your blind hatred of the most progressive of the top 3. (nt) |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:08 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. Losta name calling in your post....and obviously dislike for me personally, |
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EV_Ares
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:23 PM Response to Reply #23 |
51. Maybe if you had some backup instead of just I saw it on TV, eom. |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:03 PM Response to Reply #12 |
20. Thanks, Tom........ |
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sandnsea
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:56 PM Response to Original message |
14. Make sure Obama doesn't win Iowa |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:00 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. That's another theory...... |
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sandnsea
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Mon Dec-17-07 08:32 PM Response to Reply #16 |
65. The Newsweek spread says it all n/t |
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GreenArrow
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:10 PM Response to Original message |
24. I still think that the media |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:13 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Yes....you may be right in terms of not necessarily McCain........ |
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Tejanocrat
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:18 PM Response to Original message |
29. "Marsha, Marsha, Marsha . . . it's always all about Marsha!" |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:20 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. If I didn't make any sense or if my predictions weren't happening right on cue....... |
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Jeff In Milwaukee
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
31. New ! Improved!! |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:28 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. That's great for Edwards is this is the case......wouldn't you say? |
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Jeff In Milwaukee
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Tue Dec-18-07 07:11 AM Response to Reply #32 |
67. It's good news until the media decides to trash him... |
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ChiciB1
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:41 PM Response to Original message |
37. This Stuff Reminds Me Of When I Used To Dive In The Shallow Waters |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:47 PM Response to Reply #37 |
41. Who knows.....? I'm just surprised that the Media would conceed victory |
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ChiciB1
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Mon Dec-17-07 08:30 PM Response to Reply #41 |
64. Ya Know What It Is... THIS May Be Giving Clinton More Credit Or Control |
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yurbud
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:43 PM Response to Original message |
38. most cynical answer: a stronger showing by him could undermine other two contenders |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:35 PM Response to Reply #38 |
57. So you believe that the media is getting rid of Obama by promoting Edwards |
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bain_sidhe
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
43. My theory, fwiw |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:24 PM Response to Reply #43 |
52. Certainly could be, if one buys the theory that the media simply loves a good story for the sake of |
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Lucinda
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:06 PM Response to Original message |
45. I've been expecting it, and posted last week |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:18 PM Response to Reply #45 |
47. well, the messages from every news outlet really sounds too similar to be |
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EV_Ares
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:20 PM Response to Reply #47 |
49. Are you ever going to tell us what media outlets where you got all |
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FrenchieCat
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:27 PM Response to Reply #49 |
54. If you made sense, I'd respond...... |
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EV_Ares
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:31 PM Response to Reply #54 |
56. LOL, ok, I understand, I can't remember all the TV shows I see either, eom. |
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Lucinda
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:25 PM Response to Reply #47 |
53. That's my take on it as well. Once I realized that a lot of Edwards |
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EV_Ares
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
55. Are Media Out to Get John Edwards? |
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jenmito
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
58. YES! I noticed. The most ridiculous comment was this morning, when on MSNBC they showed a Rasussen |
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Tom Rinaldo
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Tue Dec-18-07 09:29 AM Response to Reply #58 |
70. That sure qualifies as "spin"! Sure, he "might" do anything... |
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balantz
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:36 PM Response to Original message |
59. It's because the media know now that Edwards has run a solid campaign |
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Hieronymus
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:38 PM Response to Original message |
60. Maybe it has to do with Hillary becoming very vulnerable. Lots of |
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BeyondGeography
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:41 PM Response to Original message |
62. Flavor of the beginning of the week |
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surfermaw
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Mon Dec-17-07 08:55 PM Response to Reply #62 |
66. Could be because Edwards has never ben behind in Iowa! |
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Adelante
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Tue Dec-18-07 09:20 AM Response to Original message |
69. Edwards had 100% positive press leading into the Iowa caucus last time |
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AP
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Tue Dec-18-07 10:00 AM Response to Reply #69 |
71. Yes. He got 100% good press. But the total coverage was a fraction of what others got. |
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Tom Rinaldo
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Tue Dec-18-07 10:03 AM Response to Reply #71 |
72. Hi AP. Long time no see... |
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AP
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Tue Dec-18-07 10:16 AM Response to Reply #72 |
73. Thanks! |
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chimpymustgo
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Tue Dec-18-07 10:45 AM Response to Reply #71 |
81. Hi AP!!!! Where ya been? Welcome back!!! It's truly great to see you here! |
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Armstead
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Tue Dec-18-07 10:21 AM Response to Original message |
74. Just the Echo Chamber -- It's his turn |
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progressoid
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Tue Dec-18-07 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
76. Whoa , whoa, whoa. It was just a month ago DU was declaring that Corp Media was afraid of Edwards. |
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Tue Dec-18-07 10:33 AM Response to Original message |
77. ........and when John Edwards is the subject of a William F. Buckley Jr. article |
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huskerlaw
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Tue Dec-18-07 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
80. Yep. He's going to win Iowa. |
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Prophet 451
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Tue Dec-18-07 05:30 PM Response to Original message |
83. Battle Royal booking |
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FrenchieCat
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Tue Dec-18-07 07:55 PM Response to Reply #83 |
84. I just don't think that the media gains a whole lot of money |
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Prophet 451
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Tue Dec-18-07 08:30 PM Response to Reply #84 |
86. Bit of both |
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FrenchieCat
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Tue Dec-18-07 08:33 PM Response to Reply #86 |
88. Agreed...... |
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Prophet 451
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Tue Dec-18-07 09:24 PM Response to Reply #88 |
89. True |
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LaPera
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Tue Dec-18-07 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
85. I'm on record john Edwards will win the presidency - Not a doubt in my mind!!! |
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FrenchieCat
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Tue Dec-18-07 08:31 PM Response to Reply #85 |
87. I'm not going to bet my house on it....... |
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