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SheilaT

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34. I have been saying for some months now

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Wed Oct 31, 2012, 01:08 AM

Oct 2012

that it isn't even going to be close. Not in the popular vote, not in the Electoral College. Doesn't mean we just sit back at this point, but Obama is going to wind handily.

I wish I could confidently say in a landslide, but nonetheless, our President will be re-elected easily.

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Leaked Florida GOP Memo: "Democratic turnout machine is cleaning our clock" [View all] kpete Oct 2012 OP

Well, Heavens to fudging Betsy, I certainly hope so! AverageJoe90 Oct 2012 #1

Let's get those votes in there for Pres. Obama, people! ywcachieve Oct 2012 #2

+1. Take it all the way to the finish line! freshwest Oct 2012 #19

Really, who is behind that volunteer drive? That has really added to the success of this election Baitball Blogger Oct 2012 #3

I've wondered why more attention isn't paid to Florida creeksneakers2 Oct 2012 #4

Pres Obama was campaigning in Orlando when he Cha Oct 2012 #7

I believe the media pays more attention to historical trends standingtall Oct 2012 #10

I saw that..thanks for reporting it, kpete! Cha Oct 2012 #5

The story that was posted here the other day on FL. early voting encourages me. Left Coast2020 Oct 2012 #36

Yes! Hallelujah! Cha Oct 2012 #37

Not to worry! Karl Rove Tutonic Oct 2012 #6

Do NOT let up for a second Harry_Scrote Oct 2012 #8

My thought precisely Ms. Toad Oct 2012 #12

Hopefully, it's early voting is enough to offset hurricane Sandy's disruption. woodsprite Oct 2012 #9

No wonder Rick Scott is screwing with the voter rolls... JeffHead Oct 2012 #11

and then the theft. elleng Oct 2012 #13

Let's give them another helping of GOTV. ffr Oct 2012 #14

^This. Double down while we have momentum. silvershadow Oct 2012 #17

I voted today jb5150 Oct 2012 #15

Bullsh*t Loudestlib Oct 2012 #16

I just posted this exact phrase moments ago upthread, then yours was the very next post I read. silvershadow Oct 2012 #18

The Republicans in Florida can not be trusted! Loudestlib Oct 2012 #25

I believe it. Hoping we can GOTV. Every day. All day. nt silvershadow Oct 2012 #33

Did ANYONE figure out where those 1k votes from the MLK center in Broward went??? progressivebydesign Oct 2012 #20

I LOVE THIS! secondwind Oct 2012 #21

I fully expect a RW drive to outlaw all early voting after this. kestrel91316 Oct 2012 #22

Souls to the Polls kmlisle Oct 2012 #23

Oh My! I would have loved to see that! nt Sadiedog Oct 2012 #28

I keep hearing people claim the racists are determined to stop Obama from winning.... Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2012 #24

I like the system here in Illinois better- BlueMan Votes Oct 2012 #26

Just vote. Votevotevotevotevote!! Make it the cleanest clock in history! nolabear Oct 2012 #27

They may be up to no good Coyotl Oct 2012 #29

I believe it, but I also believe this "leak" was intentional to try to get Dems to not NYC Liberal Oct 2012 #30

Um, if you're 5 pots behind at this point Maximumnegro Oct 2012 #31

I take it you've never heard of the expression. NYC Liberal Oct 2012 #38

in a spooooky Halloween scary witch casting a spell voice, she said: BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2012 #32

I have been saying for some months now SheilaT Oct 2012 #34

I think Florida will be close but not decisive. nyquil_man Oct 2012 #35

R-69. Kurovski Oct 2012 #39

i think this maybe true if so good.but like i like to knock you out too,make sure -LOKI -BAD FOR YA Oct 2012 #40