How many Frustrated Republicans are trapped? Cannot openly support Obama due to social pressures,

opihimoimoi

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Sun Aug-03-08 06:06 PM
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How many Frustrated Republicans are trapped? Cannot openly support Obama due to social pressures,

but will vote for him in the BOOTH where no one needs to really know?

I think more than 6% perhaps 10%....McLost is TOAST....

Under the Pub Bus he struggles to grasp for straws and gulps of air....

His B Team is going Neg at a Time when Neg is OUT....old tactics syndrome....

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ayeshahaqqiqa

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Sun Aug-03-08 06:08 PM
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1. When you drive around the reddest part of AR and MO

and NEVER see ONE McCain sign or bumper sticker, you know he's in trouble!

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opihimoimoi

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Sun Aug-03-08 07:56 PM
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6. Yup, they are ashamed/embarrassed but cannot admit it..Voila, a non vote or a Blue one

:toast:

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mckara

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Sun Aug-03-08 06:09 PM
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2. Support Him on Election Day...

and all silent supporters will be forgiven!

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opihimoimoi

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Sun Aug-03-08 07:58 PM
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7. LOL....even tho they cannot admit it...unless their closest friends."I won't tell if ya don't tell"

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Skidmore

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Sun Aug-03-08 06:10 PM
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3. They need to be reminded that there is no one in the voting booth

with them...not McCain, *, Rove, or Cheney. They are alone and can make a choice. More of the same or a new direction.

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opihimoimoi

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Sun Aug-03-08 08:01 PM
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8. Many of the Pubs are hurting because of Bushies Misadventures

but since they are members of the Pub party, golf with other Pubs, etc, cannot openly admit their feelings...must remain subdued. Many will support Obama...some with money even....

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pinto

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Sun Aug-03-08 06:31 PM
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4. Good take. I think social pressure is where we can help. It's OK to go Obama.

Social pressures are highly touted as factors for change in health behaviors. Not sure how this can be done effectively, but you've got an interesting point. Mmmmm...

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opihimoimoi

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Sun Aug-03-08 08:04 PM
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9. Hurtin??? Revolt with your VOTE....if ya must....quietly and in the booth...

McBush is KILLING US with the continuation of W's policies should he win....

Its not only OK to vote Obama, its Common Sense and the thing to do....

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pinto

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Sun Aug-03-08 10:53 PM
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15. Yeah.

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grantcart

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Sun Aug-03-08 06:31 PM
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5. how many are just going to stay home that day?

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opihimoimoi

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Sun Aug-03-08 08:05 PM
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10. My guess is Millions....

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grantcart

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Sun Aug-03-08 08:37 PM
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13. I have talked to dozens of Republicans and have yet to find a single one that

is excited about this election. My brother, a republican, who is running for a non partisan position in the fall election simply says that McCain has no chance. He lives in a rural area that loves its guns and religion and there is no enthusiasm for him, none.

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opihimoimoi

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Sun Aug-03-08 08:40 PM
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14. Wanna get Excited? Quit the Pub Party and join the REAL PARTY, vote Blue, get excited

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kurtboss

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Sun Aug-03-08 08:10 PM
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11. This is one reason for his ads

McCain is mocking the Obama supporters to prevent exactly this. Of course, honestly, he's not too worried about his own supporters crossing, he's worried about the independents. But, I'm sure he does have some concern his supporter will bleed off.

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opihimoimoi

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Sun Aug-03-08 08:19 PM
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12. Campaigning from the Negative Mode sometimes pays off...Not this Year

The Results of BushDamage is so evident, ya gatta be uber rich to ignore it....Peeps can see and feel...an right now...it don't look good at all.

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