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Sparkle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:24 PM
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I predict Barack Obama will win the nomination!
Republicans detest strong women, and it looks like a lot of Democrats do too. Black men were able to vote before women. Therefore, a black man will win a Democratic or Republican nomination before a woman would.

That's my opinion, and I'm sticking to it!
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MNDemNY Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:26 PM
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1. That's quite some reasoning.
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PresidentObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:27 PM
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2. Your reasoning sucks, but ummm...I wouldn't be disappointed if he did.
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DainBramaged Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:27 PM
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3. I predict someone else will
Edited on Wed Dec-05-07 12:29 PM by DainBramaged
and he will be nominated Vice President.


Of course, all bets are off if Al Gore runs.
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melody Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:39 PM
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4. I would choose any Dem contender before I'd vote for Hillary but that just means I'm not sexist
I like strong women, but just because I'd like to see a female President doesn't mean I will only vote for a woman. Condi Rice is a woman and I wouldn't vote for her either.

This race is far too important to choose it on the basis of anything but sheer ability and (hopefully) integrity.
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jillan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:42 PM
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5. That's what worries me - that people are looking at this race as a woman vs a black man
and not about issues, and who is going to be able to actually get things done.
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:43 PM
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6. if that's your theory, then it'll be a white guy
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1corona4u Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:44 PM
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7. What, exactly has Obama accomplished in the senate?
Can someone please enlighten me....I haven't found much....thanks.
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jillan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:46 PM
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8. I have asked that question about Hillary and never got an answer.
Start a thread - I dare ya ;)
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1corona4u Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:48 PM
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10. I did....
albeit a bit underhanded...;-)
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1corona4u Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 03:14 PM
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18. Still waiting.....
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AtomicKitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:46 PM
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9. Your rationale is interesting (!) but the prediction is correct.
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CyberPieHole Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:51 PM
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11. If he wins the primary he will lose in the general. Obama is unelectable.
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Vickers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 03:00 PM
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17. I believe he is currently holding an elected office.
:eyes:
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Renew Deal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:51 PM
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12. I don't see why Obama has to be that person.
Edited on Wed Dec-05-07 12:52 PM by Bleachers7
I understand what you're saying, but I don't necessarily think that Obama or Hillary fit that mold. Both of them could lose this year, and some other strong person could appear in the future.
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1corona4u Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:59 PM
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13. Thanks for being honest Bleachers7.
It's so in short supply around here.....
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Bitwit1234 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:12 PM
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14. Fantasy Land shows up everywhere.
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:21 PM
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15. If she WAS a strong woman who stood up against Bush the last 7yrs, many Dems would be WITH
her and not against her as we are.

Is she a strong woman NOW when it comes to opposing OTHER DEMS?

Is THAT why she wouldn't use any of that accumulated dry powder to attack Bush?
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DainBramaged Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 02:58 PM
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16. And the flames burn brighter
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Carrieyazel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 04:13 PM
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19. But will it happen now or is the country still too racist?
It will happen. But the big question is, are we still some years away from that moment? A lot of voters still let their prejudices dictate their voting in a presidential general election. Obama has a big obstacle here.
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