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57. I worked for a Nader-inspired group for most of the 1980's.

Tue Jan 17, 2012, 12:42 PM

Jan 2012

If he had worked on the local and state level to bring about change instead of working to hurt Gore, the outcome would have been different. It is so sadly ironic that a man who worked to limit corporate power helped elect a man who appointed SCOTUS judges who ruled that corporations are people.

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CNN Poll: Obama tied with Romney & Paul in November showdowns [View all] bathroommonkey76 Jan 2012 OP

Tied with Paul.. that is obscene. DCBob Jan 2012 #1

His supporters are rabid. And those who are "supporting" Romney just want to vote against Obama. nt gateley Jan 2012 #2

Well even so .. that will never hold up over the course of a campaign. DCBob Jan 2012 #4

Which one -- Paul or Romney? gateley Jan 2012 #29

let's see Romney and Paul talk themselves downwards. alp227 Jan 2012 #3

Yes, these people in this poll must not know Paul very well. DCBob Jan 2012 #5

The 2000 & 2004 elections are proof that there are plenty of idiots in this country! bathroommonkey76 Jan 2012 #7

That is good example, but not for your reason Hawkowl Jan 2012 #9

The morons that voted bathroommonkey76 Jan 2012 #12

Nader played a role in 2000. libinnyandia Jan 2012 #24

Another Nader is the root of all evil poster. former9thward Jan 2012 #31

The left will always lose when it is divided. libinnyandia Jan 2012 #43

Possibly because Gore won the popular vote and because the Florida electoral votes... CBHagman Jan 2012 #54

I worked for a Nader-inspired group for most of the 1980's. libinnyandia Jan 2012 #57

And so are the 95,000 Nader voters in the critical swing state of Florida. pnwmom Jan 2012 #56

Unlkike all the smart people who would vote for Romney? cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #18

This country has been going this direction for a long time. Anti-education and zenophobic which still_one Jan 2012 #32

In the south Obama could win Florida, NC and Virginia. DCBob Jan 2012 #36

or he could lose... IamK Jan 2012 #37

Not bad.. the campaign has not even started. DCBob Jan 2012 #39

That's what I think. phylny Jan 2012 #42

Looking at Florida's past record, I am not too optimistic. /nt still_one Jan 2012 #38

Why? Obama won Florida in 2008. DCBob Jan 2012 #40

2000, 2004, 2010, 2008 was not the norm since 2000 still_one Jan 2012 #49

I wish I was as positive as you. In 2010, Virginia Democrats didn't want to be associated with still_one Jan 2012 #50

Get involved now Conslayer25 Jan 2012 #55

All the attention is on the Republicant non-nomination process.... Aviation Pro Jan 2012 #6

Thats if the media doesn't go in the tank for him bigdarryl Jan 2012 #14

False. Richardo Jan 2012 #8

Right. Deep13 Jan 2012 #10

FL is going to be a tough one this year. Lochloosa Jan 2012 #16

The whole south will be a tough one this year /nt still_one Jan 2012 #34

That makes it even worse. Whoever wins the south wins the election /nt still_one Jan 2012 #33

The more people see and hear of Ron Paul, the less attractive he'll be Hugabear Jan 2012 #11

Here we go again with this DEAD HEAT shit again bigdarryl Jan 2012 #13

YUP ... media needs it to be close ... otherwise, the 24/7 pundit jobs go "bu-bye"!!! JoePhilly Jan 2012 #17

Yep, more $$$ for MSM if the election is close, so they will do their best RKP5637 Jan 2012 #52

x2 AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2012 #23

Bullshit. There's no way - for either of them. n/t Avalux Jan 2012 #15

Nonsense, but the MSM does this every cycle to manufacture a "horserace". Viewers = $$$ for ads. PSPS Jan 2012 #19

Focus on the Averages of the polls ... like RealClear ... JoePhilly Jan 2012 #20

+1! Thank you for a reasoned post, as always! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #26

Awe thanks ... JoePhilly Jan 2012 #27

As long as the electoral college exists, the southern states will have an advantage, and whoever still_one Jan 2012 #35

Horse Hockey Sherman A1 Jan 2012 #21

Well Robbins Jan 2012 #22

Why this poll doesn't matter: The Republicans have their primaries right now. So of course they are Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #25

LOL. tied with Paul shows how laughable this 'poll' is. Paul is from another planet. wouldn't get Bill USA Jan 2012 #28

What a bullshit poll Iliyah Jan 2012 #30

Meaningless when CakeGrrl Jan 2012 #41

What BS. Romney is such a lier and so is CNN. Just trying to boost ratings. dballance Jan 2012 #44

Please!! 1stlady Jan 2012 #45

I think Obama understands he has a tough fight ahead to keep his job fujiyama Jan 2012 #46

Just remember also Allan Lichtman has a better insight on Presidential elections than anyone else bigdarryl Jan 2012 #47

Yawn. First, the media needs to sell ads. Second, most people don't pay attention until August. SomeGuyInEagan Jan 2012 #48

Near tie with Ron Crazy Paul. That's scary. pam4water Jan 2012 #51

Close enough to steal - again? ProfessionalLeftist Jan 2012 #53