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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:10 PM Original message |
In your personal, informed opinion... |
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rzemanfl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:13 PM Response to Original message |
1. My wife swears she will never bother to vote again. So that's |
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AngryOldDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:44 PM Response to Reply #1 |
54. I'm with you on the money part... |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 07:31 PM Response to Reply #1 |
68. Well, people saying they wouldn't vote is how we got into this mess. Remember last November? |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
2. I don't know. He's pretty much lost me |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:15 PM Response to Original message |
3. He has not lost his base until they actually do not vote for him in 2012. |
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Exilednight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
4. This is the problem with the current state of the Democratic party. Too many people claim to |
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dems_rightnow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:19 PM Response to Original message |
5. People will say so because |
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Vincardog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:21 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. That is Obama's campaign message. "Vote for me " the alternative is bat shit crazy |
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Divernan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:38 PM Response to Reply #5 |
28. If anyone knows talk is cheap, it's this administration! |
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panader0 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:21 PM Response to Original message |
6. Do we want a Democrat or a Republican in the White House in 2012? |
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Andy823 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:33 PM Response to Reply #6 |
23. I couldn't agree more! |
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TheKentuckian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 07:22 PM Response to Reply #23 |
65. Doing what is best for the country is the excuse? That is what is best???? |
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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 07:26 PM Response to Reply #65 |
67. :smile: |
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Divernan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:43 PM Response to Reply #6 |
29. In his 2nd term, he'll be lining up his board appointments w/ Big Businesses |
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Melinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:12 PM Response to Reply #6 |
38. I want a REAL Democrat like Russ Feingold, Barbara Boxer, Howard Dean, Robert Reich, or.... |
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demwing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:22 PM Response to Reply #6 |
44. I'll tell you who the "disappointed Dems" want |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:24 PM Response to Reply #6 |
45. What Democrat is running? I sure can't see any based on policies. |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:46 PM Response to Reply #6 |
55. I want a Democrat, a REAL Democrat not a DINO |
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Hawkowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 11:23 PM Response to Reply #6 |
78. I'd take Hillary at this point |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:21 PM Response to Original message |
7. I think there will be a sharp drop in turnout but he'll win convincingly. |
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Moondog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:22 PM Response to Original message |
9. I was in DC for the Carter Administration. |
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abq e streeter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:22 PM Response to Original message |
10. Much of it, absolutely...Certainly lost me, but was wary of his "let's hold hands and sing Kumbaya" |
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caty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:22 PM Response to Original message |
11. It's been said on |
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demwing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:16 PM Response to Reply #11 |
39. "we have to make some painful cuts on many things to trim the budget." |
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JoePhilly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:23 PM Response to Original message |
12. By definition, your "base" doesn't start attacking you 1 year into a 4 year term. |
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demwing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:18 PM Response to Reply #12 |
41. That's the problem Joe, we really aren't his base |
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JoePhilly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 07:49 PM Response to Reply #41 |
72. And I agree that is a fair position to take. |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 06:01 PM Response to Reply #12 |
59. Well his real base is the corporatists, billionaires and banksters |
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UrbScotty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:23 PM Response to Original message |
13. He sure hasn't lost me, that's for sure! |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:25 PM Response to Original message |
14. I can't see his base voting for a Republican. But he may have lost the enthusiasm he needs |
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brandywine (31 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:25 PM Response to Original message |
15. 2010 |
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HereSince1628 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:27 PM Response to Original message |
16. I'd say he's lost some of those who voted for him |
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PurityOfEssence (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:28 PM Response to Original message |
17. In this very analog kind of world, yes, he's lost many from his base and is losing more |
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DesertFlower (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:28 PM Response to Original message |
18. depends on what you call "his base". |
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LaurenG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
19. I can't figure out who his base is. I thought I was but others keep telling me I'm not. |
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MichiganVote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
20. A base =money. So let's see how the money rolls in for Mr. Obama first. |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
21. To paraphrase Heinlein |
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Shagbark Hickory (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
22. He isn't losing *HIS* base (centrists), he is losing the progressives though. |
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Liberal Veteran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
24. In my personal opinion, I suspect there are some who seem actively working to demoralize the base. |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:35 PM Response to Original message |
25. No. I think the Dems have come out of this recent battle |
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pscot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:16 PM Response to Reply #25 |
40. If we're doing so good |
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Melinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 06:35 PM Response to Reply #40 |
61. +1,000,000 |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 07:09 PM Response to Reply #40 |
62. Expectations |
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ixion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
26. I think he abandoned his based as soon as he was elected |
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boston bean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
27. His base consists of a bunch of DLC lackeys, the rest have been tossed overboard. nt |
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XemaSab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:43 PM Response to Original message |
30. Anecdotes are not data |
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Motown_Johnny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:49 PM Response to Original message |
31. 80% approval among democrats |
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Exilednight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:41 PM Response to Reply #31 |
52. I wonder how many of that 80% are Reagan Democrats? n/t |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:57 PM Response to Reply #31 |
57. Just so I'm clear on this, what was Reagan's approval among Republicans? |
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caraher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
32. His base? |
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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:01 PM Response to Reply #32 |
35. I sense just a basic disappointment... |
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pa28 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:52 PM Response to Original message |
33. I'm not sure he has a base in the traditional sense. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:00 PM Response to Original message |
34. I think people will turn out to vote against whatever nightmare the GOP runs |
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2Design (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:03 PM Response to Original message |
36. Lost me BUT I will vote for Demcratic Nominee because the alternative is so MUCH worse n/t |
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Sky Masterson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:04 PM Response to Original message |
37. I think that people are frustrated right now |
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Blue-Jay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
42. If he's losing you, then he's losing his base. |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
43. In 2008, I was against Obama during the Primaries but once nominated, I worked my tail off for him. |
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MuseRider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:26 PM Response to Original message |
46. I believe he has lost them |
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Keith Bee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
47. Ugh |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:31 PM Response to Original message |
48. he's lost his base |
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femmocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:31 PM Response to Original message |
49. Speaking for myself and friends who worked our butts off for Obama in 2008: |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
50. Well he's lost me but I'm not his base, I'm not a rich corporatist. |
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Lost-in-FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
51. For the general election I will request an absentee ballot... |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:42 PM Response to Original message |
53. I personally never was part of HIS base, |
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Mutley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:50 PM Response to Original message |
56. The whole system lost me a long time ago. |
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pnorman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 06:00 PM Response to Original message |
58. Once more: "There's Not A Dime's Worth Of Difference Between....." |
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frogmarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 06:04 PM Response to Original message |
60. I'll vote for him again, but |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 07:17 PM Response to Original message |
63. No. His base consists of people who support him and will |
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TheKentuckian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 07:35 PM Response to Reply #63 |
70. You set a definition that can't be lost. Obama zealots is not the traditional party ideological |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 07:42 PM Response to Reply #70 |
71. Incorrect. Obama's base is not the same as your definition of |
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TheKentuckian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 08:30 PM Response to Reply #71 |
75. A friend that is quiet as you go down the wrong paths. |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 07:22 PM Response to Original message |
64. Some of the people I know who were all aflutter about Obama in 2008 |
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Logical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 07:24 PM Response to Original message |
66. I think we will NEVER see the excitement we had in 2008. n-t |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
69. He may still draw on the base... but he could draw on a LOT more of them |
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ProgressIn2008 (848 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
73. It's complicated, I think, and depends on what you mean by "lose" |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
74. In my area -- it's gone. |
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lunatica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
76. I'm still a Progressive Democrat |
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GeorgeGist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 02:53 PM Response to Original message |
77. I think the Republicans will die sooner ... |
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