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In reply to the discussion: Lets quit kidding ourselves, the only reason Obama isn't up by 20 is the fact that he's black. [View all]oberliner
(58,724 posts)29. I do realize that
However, I do not believe Obama would be ahead of Romney by 20 pts if Obama was white.
"Generic White Incumbent Democrat" would not have that kind of lead on Romney in my opinion.
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Lets quit kidding ourselves, the only reason Obama isn't up by 20 is the fact that he's black. [View all]
busterbrown
Oct 2012
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You know it would be close. Millions are holding their noses when they go vote for Romney!
busterbrown
Oct 2012
#13
Yea, thats because republicans have always taken a hard stand against welfare programs and
busterbrown
Oct 2012
#20
Because Allan West is "One of the good ones"... Come on, They love Cain, Rice, Strickland etc.
busterbrown
Oct 2012
#23
Yep, They have come out from under the rocks and out of the closets. Right Wing has used all in
busterbrown
Oct 2012
#21
I probably was too hight. It was my pissed off number.....10 would not be unrealistic....
busterbrown
Oct 2012
#30
In my lifetime there has never been a Republican Pres. Candidate who has pissed off his base
busterbrown
Oct 2012
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