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RandySF

(82,501 posts) Sun Apr 29, 2012, 10:35 PM Apr 2012

Do issues matter in the 2012 election, or are demographics destiny? [View all]

The past few elections indicate that demographics and location drive electoral outcomes and issues only matter inasmuch as they drive turnout. So, does Obama really need to persuade people to vote for him, or just get the right people to just vote?

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Do issues matter in the 2012 election, or are demographics destiny? [View all] RandySF Apr 2012 OP

The Latter, Sir, is The Whole Of the Political Art Here Nowadays The Magistrate Apr 2012 #1

So, does Obama really need to persuade people to vote for him DJ13 Apr 2012 #2

Thank you. I have never seen such vapid, empty campaigns woo me with science Apr 2012 #5

I think the republicans have done themselves in ... if one looks at RKP5637 Apr 2012 #3

Provide compelling reasons for people to vote for AND protect people's access to voting nt msongs Apr 2012 #4

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