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46. For all the Criticism Obama Has Taken, Some of it Justified,

Sun Dec 18, 2011, 04:58 PM

Dec 2011

he has quietly racked up an impressive record of achievements for his reelection campaign.

I don't think we really know yet. All the polls say it will be a tight race with Romney. I think Gingrich would simply turn off too many independents -- that might easily result in an Obama landslide.

Ultimately, I think it's going to depend on the economy. If the tepid recovery continues and gets a little steam, I think Obama is in. If the Europeans trigger another global crisis that extends to the US, Romney might beat him.

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It could be a landslide for Obama and Democrats [View all] Stuart G Dec 2011 OP

I like how you think! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2011 #1

Thank you ..but let's look at number 10..Freek Show.. Stuart G Dec 2011 #5

Now make up stupid replies to all of them The Second Stone Dec 2011 #55

What a wonderful idea! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2011 #64

You must be joking...with the M$M doing their corporate overlords' bidding with 24/7 Obama = Satan truebrit71 Dec 2011 #2

I don't agree with a lot of this RZM Dec 2011 #7

I'm ready for a real scrap. ellisonz Dec 2011 #21

Yes but . . . MrModerate Dec 2011 #54

In Illinois, at least one Teaparty Puke will lose..Joe Walsh vs Tammy Ducksworth.. Stuart G Dec 2011 #56

Sadly, I suspect you are correct. Relaxing would be a fatal mistake. n/t Scuba Dec 2011 #28

well if Mitt were to win PatrynXX Dec 2011 #58

I'd love to agree BUT toddwv Dec 2011 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Dec 2011 #22

You got that right. Rozlee Dec 2011 #45

he wasn't voted in twice PatrynXX Dec 2011 #60

I think we will do extremely well indeed! Summer Hathaway Dec 2011 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Dec 2011 #23

If by "getting his ass kicked" Estevan Dec 2011 #48

It may BE victory . . . MrModerate Dec 2011 #57

The cure for that Estevan Dec 2011 #59

I don't see a landslide as possible in this environment RZM Dec 2011 #6

Anything is possible..One example to prove this idea. Stuart G Dec 2011 #8

For the record, I never thought that was impossible RZM Dec 2011 #16

"Could" be but he's a black guy proud2BlibKansan Dec 2011 #9

Well.........he is a black guy..but I am being honest.. most of us think he is ok. Stuart G Dec 2011 #33

Could be, BUT FOR elleng Dec 2011 #10

And, throw in.... GoCubsGo Dec 2011 #31

Right, included in 'theft.' elleng Dec 2011 #40

Replace your entire equation with one thing: Newt. joshcryer Dec 2011 #11

A landslide could well happen, but will the votes be counted? tblue Dec 2011 #12

That's what poll observers are for. joshcryer Dec 2011 #13

I don't trust them either...but, Stuart G Dec 2011 #15

65 percent? Is that really your prediction? RZM Dec 2011 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Dec 2011 #24

Wishful thinking ThomWV Dec 2011 #14

i like the way you think oldhippydude Dec 2011 #17

I'm begining to think that too. applegrove Dec 2011 #19

You are only looking at one side of the equation. Kablooie Dec 2011 #20

no President has won reelection with current levels of unemployment in 75 years. However I think Douglas Carpenter Dec 2011 #25

The November unemployment rate was 8.6 percent NNN0LHI Dec 2011 #29

I hope 2012 is a landslide for the Democratic Party. PufPuf23 Dec 2011 #26

.You're forgetting the electronic voting machines B Calm Dec 2011 #27

It could happen! greytdemocrat Dec 2011 #30

Yes, November is a long way off, you are correct. Stuart G Dec 2011 #32

It certainly could be if we play our hand right /nt jimlup Dec 2011 #34

A victory 41mag Dec 2011 #35

Republicans own the propaganda machine. tabasco Dec 2011 #36

They sure do..but they don't own all of us. Stuart G Dec 2011 #37

And 10's of billions in free ads because of the "Citizens United" SC ruling. AlinPA Dec 2011 #53

I certainly hope so. jwirr Dec 2011 #38

Let's hope so. Scurrilous Dec 2011 #39

Gawd I needed something posted like this......thank you so much. a kennedy Dec 2011 #41

The Behavior of Congressional Republicans Is Turning The Country Against The GOP GETPLANING Dec 2011 #42

They are going to go into that voting booth and say to themselves.. Stuart G Dec 2011 #43

Recommended for ambition of imagination. WheelWalker Dec 2011 #44

For all the Criticism Obama Has Taken, Some of it Justified, On the Road Dec 2011 #46

I hope so. Please people, don't let them screw us over even more!! nt Duct Tape Dec 2011 #47

It could indeed be so Sherman A1 Dec 2011 #49

Maybe secondvariety Dec 2011 #50

The two words missing from this discussion are "voter turnout" cadaverdog Dec 2011 #52

I expect stalemate again after the 2012 elections. roamer65 Dec 2011 #51

How would you like to be a down-ticket Republican congressman with Newt at the top? Ikonoklast Dec 2011 #69

"Reform of Health Insurance Helps People. More people insured.." dflprincess Dec 2011 #61

Thank you for posting this. As a pre-exister, who also has to buy temp insurance for her son because ScreamingMeemie Dec 2011 #63

Republicans control more states, have gerrymandered, passed voter suppression measures, we have more Pryderi Dec 2011 #62

The media does not want a landslide. Who watches the news when one candidate has a 20+ point lead? paparush Dec 2011 #65

Thanks, Stuart G. JDPriestly Dec 2011 #66

Going to be a lot closer than 08. center rising Dec 2011 #67

Notice all the "buts" and negatives in this thread? Around my neighborhood we... TreasonousBastard Dec 2011 #68

Thanks for the laugh AnOhioan Dec 2011 #70

It wont be. A lot of us are pissed Sky Masterson Dec 2011 #71