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TwilightZone

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1. "Research shows that contentious primaries hamper"

Reply to usaf-vet (Original post)

Fri Feb 14, 2020, 11:32 AM

Feb 2020

In 1980, Carter's loss probably had more to do with Iran than the primary, which was no doubt contentious.

On the R side, the Reagan Bush primary was very contentious (Voodoo economics). Reagan won in November with Bush as his VP.

In 2004, the primary was very contentious, but is it a primary factor in why Kerry lost? Swiftboating comes to mind.

The Obama Clinton primary in 2008 was one of the most contentious in memory. Obama won and Clinton became his SoS.

In 2016, the problem was not necessarily the primary. It was arguably the aftermath.

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There's no point in fighting Democratic candidates are wasting their time -- and hurting their chanc [View all] usaf-vet Feb 2020 OP

"Research shows that contentious primaries hamper" TwilightZone Feb 2020 #1

Ted Kennedy's challenge to Carter also contributed to his loss Zorro Feb 2020 #3

I tried to make this very argument a few days ago. With less detail but same basic point. usaf-vet Feb 2020 #2