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In reply to the discussion: Why Voters Tune Out Democrats [View all]RC
(25,592 posts)88. Just think of the margin of victory, if the Republicans had their act together and
were honest (as politicians go) and had the best interest of the country in mind. You know, like Eisenhower Republicans and not the current crop of Off the Right side cliff, teabaggin', fascist obstructionists.
Romney got 47%? WTH? In a sane world, he should not even have been running. We need to balance Obama winning against what he was running against. Not doing that and we end up in the same ditch as the Republicans.
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As I read this I'm imagining Donald Rumsfeld's voice. "My stars, Jimminy Christmas what is
Guy Whitey Corngood
Jan 2013
#7
It actually points to something larger, the disconnect people feel from their government.
dkf
Jan 2013
#12
This is big picture stuff about how we relate to our Government and what we want and trust it to do.
dkf
Jan 2013
#71
but without dkf recycling bullshit like this from 2011, I'd have so much less to laugh at
Electric Monk
Jan 2013
#18
Still, the Dems should take the fate of Britain's Labour Party as a warning
Lydia Leftcoast
Jan 2013
#31
At least slackmaster doesn't hide the fact that he's a conservative trolling here.
Tempest
Jan 2013
#68
I agree with this article. We have to reinforce the message that WeThePeople = Government.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#46
"election still too close to call in Jan 2013 - this is dkf, reporting for CNN"
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2013
#53
Well played ma'am. At this point I'm convinced that you could post a daily link to Drudge and the
Guy Whitey Corngood
Jan 2013
#59
You convinced me. I'm going back to 2012 and recasting my vote for Romney this time.
Bucky
Jan 2013
#65
judging by this article, Democrats are going to lose the presidency, House seats, and Senate seats
CreekDog
Jan 2013
#72
It isn't so much that this causes voters to tune out Democrats but it is true for many non-voters
TheKentuckian
Jan 2013
#82
WTF? This doesn't explain why there are so many goddammed republicans in the government.
sadbear
Jan 2013
#84
MORE RECENT: January 9, 2013 Gallup: In U.S., Democrats Re-Establish Lead in Party Affiliation
SunsetDreams
Jan 2013
#85