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tclambert

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38. And that hurts Romney in Florida and Arizona.

Reply to berni_mccoy (Original post)

Mon Aug 13, 2012, 09:17 PM

Aug 2012

Romney has a pretty sizable lead in Arizona. Probably won't cost him that state. But Florida slightly favors Obama. Ryan's negatives with seniors could make Florida lean more strongly toward Obama. That's 29 electoral votes right there. Thank you, Congressman Ryan.

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74% of the Elderly DISAPPROVE of Ryan Plan [View all] berni_mccoy Aug 2012 OP

Only 74%. Hmmm, maybe... NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #1

go to AARP and read the comments. :D roguevalley Aug 2012 #15

The remaining 26% include the "I got mine" crowd Trekologer Aug 2012 #19

People exactly like.... greatauntoftriplets Aug 2012 #27

Or are in a nursing home and do not understand anymore. jwirr Aug 2012 #25

I was canvassing yesterday and spoke with a 52 yo woman. NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #26

I would take them to get Absentee Ballots kooljerk666 Aug 2012 #33

They do absentee, the conversation was about who should fill them out. NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #34

That's great news. They're not being selfish as Romney/Ryan had hoped. reformist2 Aug 2012 #36

Standard 25% that still loves Bush/Cheney emulatorloo Aug 2012 #43

Finally the warrior1 Aug 2012 #2

now that's news that would make me jump for joy cali Aug 2012 #3

What's the difference between "Vouchers" and "Rationing"? NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #4

now that's some good framing, skp. you should pass it on. cali Aug 2012 #5

The difference is vouchers are explicitly designed to not pay enough. jeff47 Aug 2012 #12

NYC_SKP, I can't image Iliyah Aug 2012 #20

It is truly a death panel. It's a killer. My parents are in their 80s. NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #24

Now all they have to do is vote. Brickbat Aug 2012 #6

The elderly do vote. cali Aug 2012 #7

Exactly. Brickbat Aug 2012 #8

This should include large percentage of the younger folks. Thinkingabout Aug 2012 #9

The only elderly person - heck, the only person period - who would "approve" of LibDemAlways Aug 2012 #10

That is fucking HUGE ... Cosmocat Aug 2012 #11

Indeed it is. berni_mccoy Aug 2012 #29

Many of that 74% are probably tea party believers Lucky Luciano Aug 2012 #13

well the gop has already alienated everyone else Dustin DeWinde Aug 2012 #14

+1 000 000 000 - and welcome to DU!! kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #16

Why the Romney campaign opted to choose Ryan as VP ANewEra Aug 2012 #17

Welcome to DU! livetohike Aug 2012 #28

Watch them sell a very "modified" version that has pleasers for geezers flamingdem Aug 2012 #18

Yes, but not 74% of the 1% and the 1% are ALL that matters in this toilet of a country. nt valerief Aug 2012 #21

Meanwhile, SSI will be destroyed, Iliyah Aug 2012 #22

How many of those 74% hate the black guy in the White House more? Freddie Aug 2012 #23

I think the GOP kissed FL goodbye with this selection tabbycat31 Aug 2012 #30

Let's hope so berni_mccoy Aug 2012 #31

Now all they have to do is convince their grandchildren, or threaten to move in with them 1-Old-Man Aug 2012 #32

ROMNEY-RYAN CO-PRESIDENCY CONFIRMED bucolic_frolic Aug 2012 #35

Is anyone surprised? SmittynMo Aug 2012 #37

And that hurts Romney in Florida and Arizona. tclambert Aug 2012 #38

Hasn't Ryans budget already gotten several House votes? HooptieWagon Aug 2012 #39

Many people don't what Ryan's plan is Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2012 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author davidpdx Aug 2012 #41

k&r nt steve2470 Aug 2012 #42