We tend to be very optimistic. That's why we believe the P.O. has a chance

[ohiodemocratic]

B'ut we also thought Coakley was going to win. Realism is important.

[dkf]

1. Who thought Coakley was going to win?

Not me. And I think the public option can pass.

[ohiodemocratic]

4. I didn't single you out

I remember a poll conducted here in DU, in which a member asked others to say "from your gut" who did they think would win the elections in Mass., and it wasn't even close. 87% said Coakley, and 13% said Brown.

[dkf]

7. Just like the pols that were being interviewed. Gotta keep up appearances til the bitter end.

[freddie mertz]

2. I am on record predicting we will not get the PO from this Dem government.

So far, so right.

[havocmom]

3. Or any DEM government unless campaign finance reform with real impact happens

Since it would take bought and paid for pols to make real campaign finance reform happen, thinking a meteor strike is on my house is about as likely.

[Fire1]

6. That's a fact. No point in complaining. n/t

[Fire1]

5. Or republicans, either. Now what? Nothing? n/t