Rudy for president.... WAIT let me explain

cooolandrew

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Wed Mar-07-07 10:00 AM
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Rudy for president.... WAIT let me explain

Edited on Wed Mar-07-07 10:42 AM by cooolandrew

It appears to me the Democratic Party are way too overly confident of support so make them nervous any poll your way vote for a republican. Once they start earning it as they should be doing, even if it's just passionate speeches, move the vote back again, if they earn it. Especailly in Liebermans state. It's just a thought.

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SteppingRazor

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Wed Mar-07-07 10:03 AM
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1. Aren't you afraid that your idea could backfire in a huge way?

As in "Oh, the Republicans are up in the polls ... maybe we should be more like them!"

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cooolandrew

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Wed Mar-07-07 10:07 AM
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2. Ok, but I think it has legs they need some kind of push, that's all.

Edited on Wed Mar-07-07 10:07 AM by cooolandrew

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SteppingRazor

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Wed Mar-07-07 10:10 AM
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3. Well, I tend to agree, but...

we (meaning activists, netrooters and whathaveyou) are very big on instant gratification when it comes to politics. The Libby verdict came down yesterday, so Cheney should be impeached today. Congress, however, moves at the speed of molasses. That's just the way deliberative bodies work. So, Given that the verdict is such recent news, I'd say we should take the long view for a little while here.

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cooolandrew

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Wed Mar-07-07 10:16 AM
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5. Ok, that part I can concede but...

Edited on Wed Mar-07-07 10:59 AM by cooolandrew

but what I find is they mostly lack passion for what is the most highly responsible influential job in the world. Dems should make every word count, even if the process is slow every speech should be JFK-esque, because these are dramatic times. They can do it and should do it.

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SteppingRazor

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Wed Mar-07-07 10:17 AM
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6. True enough

:thumbsup:

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npincus

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Wed Mar-07-07 10:13 AM
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4. Rudy would be our worst nightmare

I think his strenth as a candidate is wildly underestimated on our side. Repukes will hold their noses and vote for him, and he will get moderates on our side. Another f*cking 9-11 exploitation-thon, a never-ending culture of fear.

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cooolandrew

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Wed Mar-07-07 10:31 AM
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8. It's not about Rudy it's about making Dems want the presidency rather than expect it.

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NewJeffCT

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Wed Mar-07-07 10:36 AM
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12. I agree, Rudy would be tough in a general election

Has their been anything other than fellating praise of him in the media since 9/11? Can we expect anything different over the next 18 months?

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skipos

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Wed Mar-07-07 10:30 AM
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7. Dame Rudy is already up in the polls

There was a poll in PA and NJ showing him beating Hillary. His positive ratings arealready very high, which sends the message that Americans prefer a warmongering, Bush loving, man of low moral character for president. I am not sure how you think that will help anything.

Dame Rudy would be the hardest for us to beat, imo. AMericans buy the "hero of 9-11" myth and I doubt MSM will tell them the truth anytime soon.

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cooolandrew

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Wed Mar-07-07 10:32 AM
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10. We are 2 years out in 08 we back our candidate but for now we can give a nudge.

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demrabble

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Wed Mar-07-07 10:31 AM
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9. N.E.V.E.R. No Way. Not Me

I will NEVER vote for a Republican.

Never. Ever. It will NOT happen.

The "worst" Democrat is far, far better than the "best" Republican.

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cooolandrew

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Wed Mar-07-07 10:33 AM
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11. It's a bluff not saying to actually vote him...

Edited on Wed Mar-07-07 10:37 AM by cooolandrew

... all it is I am saying is make them nervous with poll figures then they will fight harder, maybe not faster but at least harder.

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