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broceliand

Presidential Politics

Feb 02, 2007 11:02

Those of you who have known me a while know that I was seriously pissed at the Democratic Party for nominating John Kerry in 2004. It wasn't personal - but anyone who'd heard the man over the previous 20 years in the Senate knew he was a policy wonk. While that might be welcome in Massachusetts, it certainly was not going to play well outside the ( Read more... )

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julilla1 February 2 2007, 19:50:19 UTC

It's sad, but I'm so cynical about politicians now. The Democrats bent over for Bush and polished his cock over and over again when they should have stood up to him...I just don't trust them. My disappointment is really that deep.

broceliand February 3 2007, 00:23:45 UTC

Mine runs very deep as well. I'm a registered independent.

However...I like a lot of what John Edwards has to say, and I think he gets what it's like out here for the average person. Yeah, I know he has more money than gawd, but...he didnt always.

And I am very much afraid that if the Democrats anoint Ms. Clinton or Mr. Obama, they are just handing over the white house without a fight.

jessebc February 3 2007, 02:07:30 UTC

Except Clinton's been polling higher than either Obama or Edwards. Christian Science Monitor just reported a poll that said 80% of likely Democratic voters would like to vote for a female candidate, but only 60% of them thought other Democrats would vote for a female. Which together suggests Hillary might be more popular than most Democrats think she is. For all the people who really, really hate Hillary, there are plenty who really, really love her. And the Clintons looooove to campaign and they're good at it ( ... )

broceliand February 3 2007, 02:17:36 UTC

Christian Science Monitor just reported a poll that said 80% of likely Democratic voters would like to vote for a female candidate, but only 60% of them thought other Democrats would vote for a femaleWhich goes to my point. The Democratic party could *easily* nominate her (hell, they've practically anointed her already). In a general election, I do not remotely believe she could win ( ... )

jessebc February 3 2007, 04:03:31 UTC

All the candidates are assuming they have to capture the swing voters. So, of course, no Republicans are going to vote for Hillary. But probably most of those who wouldn't vote for a woman on principle aren't going to vote for any Democrat anyway. I think underestimating a Clinton on the campaign trail is a mistake. They really kick ass when they campaign ( ... )

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