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Jack Sprat

(2,500 posts)
5. I'm glad you're so confident.
Sat Aug 11, 2012, 01:24 AM
Aug 2012

But since many of you are so confident, would it be too much to ask that we capture the House majority and add to the Senate? Yes, the presidency is the most important win. A congress that actually cooperates instead of trying to destroy the economy is pretty important itself though. There's no reason for not achieving that in an election year with a lopsided victory. I pray you're right, but I'm not taking anything for granted. Voter suppression, tremendous money disadvantage, and a natural inclination for caution keeps me from celebrating until the election is won, done, and over.

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If so, the House and the Senate might well come along for the ride. gkhouston Aug 2012 #1
I'm actually inclined to think that's what Ryan was chosen to avoid. Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #16
I agree in general JohnnyRingo Aug 2012 #20
It will probably help Romney turn out the crazies, but it's going to hurt him a lot with seniors. gkhouston Aug 2012 #30
The Republicans just decided they don't need the Independents... Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #32
Picking Ryan certainly opens the door for an Obama landslide. nt Cognitive_Resonance Aug 2012 #2
They are desperate to get the BAIN and TAX return issue behind them... rsmith6621 Aug 2012 #3
one thought: I hope you are right. n/t veganlush Aug 2012 #4
I'm glad you're so confident. Jack Sprat Aug 2012 #5
After we celebrate this magnificent gift (give us the weekend, at least) tavalon Aug 2012 #14
ah yes... time for a little R&R.... Romney / Ryan n/t oldhippydude Aug 2012 #27
BORN AFTER 1955? flamingdem Aug 2012 #6
Obama and Hillary Clinton learn of the Ryan pick... Deep13 Aug 2012 #7
great pic TAIL Aug 2012 #8
Oh, come on, tavalon Aug 2012 #15
Wow! dogknob Aug 2012 #18
That's quite succinct tavalon Aug 2012 #19
10 reasons to not get cocky... ever. dogknob Aug 2012 #9
I'm taking this night off tavalon Aug 2012 #11
+1000. n/t pnwmom Aug 2012 #22
Oh, I thought you meant blow out in a bad way tavalon Aug 2012 #10
Methinks you meant landslide? Yes? tavalon Aug 2012 #12
Never underestimate the power of the dog whistle. Zalatix Aug 2012 #13
We still need to get out the vote, B Calm Aug 2012 #17
Yup. n/t pnwmom Aug 2012 #23
1964 or 1972 seem plausible scenarios. Romney will actually hurt down-ballot Repigs coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #21
all bets are offf johnsolaris Aug 2012 #24
talk of big wins is premature Dustin DeWinde Aug 2012 #25
I totally agree... sibelian Aug 2012 #29
Yup. I agree 100% with the title but I always thought Obama would sweep graham4anything Aug 2012 #26
I'll drink to that jberryhill Aug 2012 #28
Yep, I see a landslide for Obama in our near future! ananda Aug 2012 #31
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