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Progressivism

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Wed Sep-16-09 05:35 PM
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If Ted Kennedy hadn't run in 1980 ...

would Carter have won Massachusetts .(the most liberal state)

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Clintonista2

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Wed Sep-16-09 05:36 PM
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1. Who cares?

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ZombieHorde

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Wed Sep-16-09 05:37 PM
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2. I have a feeling the OP cares. nt

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Progressivism

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Wed Sep-16-09 05:37 PM
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3. =( I do care.

Edited on Wed Sep-16-09 05:41 PM by Progressivism

Carter only won 6 states, but lost the most liberal one. I do care.

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Arugula Latte

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Wed Sep-16-09 05:59 PM
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4. It's tough being out of power, isn't it?

There, there. Being a shrinking regional party of extremists isn't so bad, really. *pats Progressivism's head*

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Progressivism

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Wed Sep-16-09 06:01 PM
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5. What does that mean ?

Edited on Wed Sep-16-09 06:01 PM by Progressivism

What does that mean ?

I believe the world would be a much better place if Carter won in 1980.

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Wed Sep-16-09 06:02 PM
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Progressivism

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Wed Sep-16-09 06:05 PM
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8. I am returning to school this month.

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PretzelWarrior

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Wed Sep-16-09 06:06 PM
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9. good. I hope it helps.

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argonaut

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Wed Sep-16-09 06:04 PM
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7. Carter would have done a lot better...

Regan would probably still have won, but the Kennedy challenge was the kiss of death for Carter, sadly.

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karynnj

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Wed Sep-16-09 06:39 PM
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10. I think many perceived Anderson as more liberal than Carter

Carter was a pretty conservative Democrat. Anderson one of the now extinct liberal/moderate Republicans. I came very close to voting for him - but stopped only because I thought it would be a close race between Reagan and Carter.

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Vidar

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Wed Sep-16-09 10:52 PM
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11. Welcome to DU. I apologize for the rudeness of some of the others here.

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krawhitham

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Wed Sep-16-09 11:31 PM
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12. yes

he only lost by .15%

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