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Tarheel_Dem

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18. Your "expectations" are beside the point. You posted an article that in no way....

Sat Apr 21, 2012, 02:19 PM

Apr 2012

bears any resemblance to the situation in 2008, except the dates. There was a battle between two Democratic superstars, and every Democrat had picked a side. The money was flowing from all quarters, large and small, because of the passion for the "Democratic" candidate we had chosen to support. There's no Democratic primary this time. What's so hard to understand about that?

I'm still waiting for you to prove to me that the article is relevant to 2012 in any credible way? The circumstances are completely different, and many people may be waiting for the "official" start of the campaign. Pres. Obama may be defeated, but trust me, it won't be for lack of funds. Bank on it.

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NYT: Obama Sees Steep Dropoff in Cash From Major Donors [View all] Logical Apr 2012 OP

Evidently striving for bipartisanship with wingnuts has a down side.. Fumesucker Apr 2012 #1

Yes, he was a little naive about that I agree! Logical Apr 2012 #2

Naive? Fumesucker Apr 2012 #5

Yes, he was. He held on to the belief that the GOP would cooperate.... Logical Apr 2012 #7

Let's see how things pan out after the election.. Fumesucker Apr 2012 #11

I think he will also. I think Romney will end up looking like a fool. And I think 2008.... Logical Apr 2012 #13

Yep, why would he? Marr Apr 2012 #20

Actually, I disagree with you on this one. PragmaticLiberal Apr 2012 #33

Well, reasonable people can disagree, of course, but-- Marr Apr 2012 #36

But reality is, we need to get behind this President for re-election because the other side of the teddy51 Apr 2012 #3

100% agree. Obama is better than any GOP idiot. But voting is one thing. Donating and working.... Logical Apr 2012 #4

One question Canuckistanian Apr 2012 #6

To smart voters it does. But not many of them are on the GOP side. Advertising makes people.... Logical Apr 2012 #8

Because getting information like the Corporate Parasite thread jsmirman Apr 2012 #9

A woman once told Adlai Stevenson that he had the support of every thinking person.. Fumesucker Apr 2012 #10

I agree. He could go on ANY talk show ANY time he wants. No one would turn him down. Plus FarLeftFist Apr 2012 #12

What a ridiculous article. I know Obama's leftist critics like to glom onto shit like this, but... Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #14

Obama held on to the bipartisan stuff way to long. Long after the GOP..... Logical Apr 2012 #15

I don't put too much stock in what "progressives say". Bitter progressive opponents have been.... Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #16

Anyone who is not disappointed in Obama had much lower expectations than I did. But I am ..... Logical Apr 2012 #17

Your "expectations" are beside the point. You posted an article that in no way.... Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #18

Well, of you are right then money should not be an issue. We will see. Logical Apr 2012 #19

If your theories bore any resemblance to actual fact, I would challenge you to explain.... Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #21

We can agree the professional left can just sit this one out. Obama should be OK with that also..... Logical Apr 2012 #23

You obviously thought it had some merit, or else, why post it? Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #25

Not cranky, just tired of the "Obama is Perfect". We will know soon if you or the NYT are correct. Logical Apr 2012 #28

Since you used "quotes", I'm gonna assume you can provide a link to "Obama is Perfect"? Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #31

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What's really "telling" is you've resorted to namecalling. Who's the "jerk" again? Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #38

"You've become tired & cranky. A nap might just be the cure." deserves name calling! Logical Apr 2012 #40

Yeah, but I didn't call you a name. You may infer from it what you will, but the fact remains..... Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #43

I got two PMs with some links. LOL, I understand you much better now. n-t Logical Apr 2012 #46

All the pm's and links in the world won't change the fact that when you're on the losing end..... Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #48

and some will cheer this type of crap... dionysus Apr 2012 #41

That was the whole point, doncha know? Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #42

the media is gonna frame Obama as the loser, no matter what happens....watch. spanone Apr 2012 #22

Is it a surprise that Corporate America is more enthusiastic about supporting one of their own? AZ Progressive Apr 2012 #24

"at the expense of pissing off the liberal base", Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #30

Clearly that's not the case.. girl gone mad Apr 2012 #37

Spare me your sermonizing. All I heard was Blah, Blah & more Blah. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #39

Perfectly said Number23 Apr 2012 #47

Precisely stated. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #49

And then he should have flown to the moon on gossamer wings. Arkana Apr 2012 #44

Your post is a good case study into the 'DU is not the liberal base" thesis. FarLeftFist Apr 2012 #45

Obama's gonna have to raise a LOT of money though AZ Progressive Apr 2012 #26

I think, if true, this can be used very much to his advantage. sabrina 1 Apr 2012 #27

Good one! calimary Apr 2012 #50

The people who buy our elections think they can get a better deal this year, imo. EFerrari Apr 2012 #29

Obama raised 10x more than RMoney BumRushDaShow Apr 2012 #32

Not too hard to fix... annabanana Apr 2012 #35