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8. they had pulled their ads

Reply to sadbear (Reply #7)

Sat Aug 11, 2012, 01:56 AM

Aug 2012

apparently a number of people voted to keep Walker but are intending to vote for Obama. A number of people felt that recalling Walker was going too far for what was a policy difference. I disagree with that but that is what they apparently believe. According to exit polls of the recall, Obama would have won with around 52% of the vote. He is polling above 50 and with a 5 to 6 point lead.

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One person who is likely not happy tonight is Tammy Baldwin [View all] dsc Aug 2012 OP

Democrats are just going to concede Wisconsin now that Ryan is the running mate (unofficially)? sadbear Aug 2012 #1

no but I think the GOP had conceded WI dsc Aug 2012 #2

Of course not. NWHarkness Aug 2012 #3

When you say concede, pennylane100 Aug 2012 #4

I was questioning the OP. sadbear Aug 2012 #5

we would have spent money no matter what dsc Aug 2012 #6

Why would they concede when they were successful in the Walker recall? sadbear Aug 2012 #7

they had pulled their ads dsc Aug 2012 #8

What really happened is that the Dem candidate UnrepentantLiberal Aug 2012 #12

that didn't help dsc Aug 2012 #13

the recall was different, it was more about people being uncomfortable with recalling someone unless JI7 Aug 2012 #9

But do republicans see it that way? sadbear Aug 2012 #10

again they had pulled their ads dsc Aug 2012 #11

Inthe long run I expect Obama will carry Wisconsin and Baldwin will be the new senator.... Rowdyboy Aug 2012 #14