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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 03:39 PM Original message |
Why is Feingold losing? |
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Jefferson23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
1. I'm not from his state, but he does need help. Ironically his opponent |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 03:50 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. The party should be helping Feingold |
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Jefferson23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 03:55 PM Response to Reply #2 |
7. I hope that's not true, but I share the same impression as you. |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 03:58 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. I am going to send him something. |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:14 PM Response to Reply #9 |
30. I know it's kind of OT, but why on fucking earth are we out there helping a back- |
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Tarheel_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:22 PM Response to Reply #30 |
34. Since we're OT, do we know that Feingold has asked Biden or the WH for help? |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:40 PM Response to Reply #34 |
41. No -- I didn't even think about if the candidates asked for help. I assumed (I know) |
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hendo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:44 PM Response to Reply #34 |
43. There was actually an article in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal a couple weeks back |
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Tarheel_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:50 PM Response to Reply #43 |
46. There ya go! |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:54 PM Response to Reply #43 |
47. So Obama's negative apron strings are to blame. |
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hendo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 07:43 PM Response to Reply #47 |
60. That seems to be the story here in South Milwaukee. |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 08:41 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. It's probably enough |
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NoNothing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-25-10 12:18 AM Response to Reply #60 |
62. wow, small world |
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hendo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-25-10 09:58 PM Response to Reply #62 |
70. Wasted my day at the Sprecher birthday party |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:29 PM Response to Reply #30 |
36. Lincoln was the candidate that the White House really helped |
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notesdev (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:48 PM Response to Reply #30 |
44. It's very much on topic I would say |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:59 PM Response to Reply #30 |
49. Obama has made trips to Wisconsin recently. |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 03:57 PM Response to Reply #2 |
8. Somehow,. I think you are right....and they will all live to regret this. |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:01 PM Response to Reply #8 |
13. They're going crazy trying to keep Blanche Lincoln in office but |
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speppin (197 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:14 PM Response to Reply #13 |
29. Obama will be here next Wed for a fundraiser for him ( I |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:27 PM Response to Reply #29 |
35. Do you have a link? |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 05:03 PM Response to Reply #35 |
50. Obama has been making regular trips to WI. |
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speppin (197 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 05:50 PM Response to Reply #35 |
54. He will be at the Libray Mall in the afternoon on the UWisc campus |
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Uzybone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:12 PM Response to Reply #2 |
27. lets not start blaming other democrats now |
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dragonlady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 05:18 PM Response to Reply #2 |
51. Michelle Obama is coming in October for Feingold fundraiser |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 06:17 PM Response to Reply #2 |
55. Pres. Obama is coming to Madison on Tuesday |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-25-10 02:10 AM Response to Reply #2 |
64. No, Obama is doing a rally in Madison on Tuesday. |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 03:52 PM Response to Original message |
3. Progressive values doesn't protect an incumbent from voter anger |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 03:58 PM Response to Reply #3 |
10. Two terms usually does. |
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Scuba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:11 PM Response to Reply #10 |
24. Russ has had "listening sessions" in each... |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 06:20 PM Response to Reply #24 |
57. And he has excellent constituent services. |
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Jefferson23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:00 PM Response to Reply #3 |
11. Progressive values? The idiots supporting Feingold's opponent |
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xchrom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 03:52 PM Response to Original message |
4. I'll only say this: Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa have changed |
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Zoeisright (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:35 PM Response to Reply #4 |
39. No kidding. Native Minnesotan here, and I really hate repukes in this state. |
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yourout (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
5. $$$$$$$$$ |
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ThomWV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
6. For one thing he won't accept large donations. |
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Blue Owl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
12. I think the M$M is lying |
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librechik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
14. I'm not from WI, but I know voter suppression is going on in student districts |
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andym (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
15. Because self-described conservatives are in a near-majority in WI and uniformly oppose him |
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pscot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
16. I'm a low information Feingold supporter |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:09 PM Response to Reply #16 |
22. i wanted him to run for president. |
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EC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
17. A lot of fundie churches have moved in here in the last |
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Jefferson23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:07 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. Wow, that is not good news. n/t |
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EC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:15 PM Response to Reply #20 |
32. It's really depressing |
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pscot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:40 PM Response to Reply #17 |
42. Another subdivision for Jesus! |
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tritsofme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
18. Exit polls in 2006 showed Lincoln Chafee with something like a 60% approval rating, but still lost. |
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BlueCheese (897 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:10 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. I think you're right. |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:06 PM Response to Original message |
19. huge job losses in wisconsin`s paper industry... |
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Scuba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
21. He's not losing... |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:11 PM Response to Reply #21 |
25. Slight lead. GOTV will be crucial. |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:12 PM Response to Reply #21 |
28. i sure hope so...we are fighting kirk down here |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 06:47 PM Response to Reply #28 |
59. that pathological liar is my rep. |
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elfin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
26. Wisconsonite here and Russ just does not have |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:15 PM Response to Reply #26 |
31. So you think he is toast. |
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NoNothing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:22 PM Response to Reply #26 |
33. I don't think it's based on character |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:31 PM Response to Reply #33 |
37. Obama hasn't delivered change either--unless you call Reaganite policies "change" |
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bbgrunt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 05:36 PM Response to Reply #33 |
53. As a former WI resident, I think you've characterized |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-25-10 12:34 PM Response to Reply #33 |
69. He fell into the Senate trap. This is so sad, but not unexpected. |
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Zoeisright (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:34 PM Response to Original message |
38. Because a lot of people are stupid? |
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craigmatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
40. Dems in the state must not be fired up enough. It's not like he's done anything wrong. He's the |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:50 PM Response to Original message |
45. Although he may be behind in some polls I don't think Feingold is "losing". |
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Gin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 04:56 PM Response to Reply #45 |
48. the Pres...is gonna be at UW on Tuesday...my grand daughter |
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INdemo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 05:30 PM Response to Original message |
52. Most of the latest polls are in Wisc are conducted by(R)amussen which |
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Davis_X_Machina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 06:19 PM Response to Original message |
56. He's running clean... |
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JI7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
58. People like it when THEIR Senator brings home the Pork |
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Kringle (411 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-25-10 02:08 AM Response to Original message |
63. Wisconsin, Legions of Unemployed |
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JCMach1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-25-10 02:15 AM Response to Original message |
65. He has a history of tough races... |
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Obamanaut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-25-10 03:43 AM Response to Original message |
66. Perhaps more and more people think that 'incumbency' should be |
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JI7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-25-10 03:51 AM Response to Original message |
67. Why is the other Democratic Senator more popular in Wisconsin than Feingold ? |
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Kringle (411 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-25-10 04:22 AM Response to Reply #67 |
68. the other guy isn't on the ballot .nt |
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