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Sympthsical

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38. Axelrod was right about July
Sun Aug 4, 2024, 11:57 AM
Aug 2024

Many of his detractors were incredibly wrong and head-in-the-sand about events.

So this confidence in dismissing his assessment . . . it was less than a month ago.

I don't know how I'd ever pivot from being 100% absolutely, counter-factually, pressure-poundingly wrong about politics and then declare I absolutely know what's going on a few weeks later and decide I still don't need to listen to outside voices.

I guess humility can only be taught to the willing. And sometimes even then it just doesn't seem to stick.

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Isn't exuberance a good thing in a tight race? Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #1
It's the irrational part we need to look at Bucky Aug 2024 #56
The data supports the exuberance. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #64
Of course Bucky Aug 2024 #69
They would do better to balance their thoughts like this. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #73
I don't recall any exuberance about Dukakis. yardwork Aug 2024 #90
If you don't recall exuberance about Dukakis, then you don't remember the polling Bucky Aug 2024 #98
People stuck in the beltway bubble have no clue NewHendoLib Aug 2024 #2
BINGO 'NewHendo' democratsruletheday Aug 2024 #17
Really. Why is Axelrod consistently a poli-junkie Aug 2024 #3
Him and the Pod Save guys edisdead Aug 2024 #18
That's good. So did Obama's. I wonder if he had a problem with it then, too. ColinC Aug 2024 #4
I definitely don't remember him complaining about exuberance for Obama, or suggesting it was irrational. highplainsdem Aug 2024 #51
+1, first women president Americans are supposed to be optimistic like Obamq uponit7771 Aug 2024 #107
Might be pissed plouffe got the job he wanted.... unblock Aug 2024 #5
+1 True Dough Aug 2024 #27
OH Right! He was Always Whining about Pres Biden Before Cha Aug 2024 #96
Prick* needs the money. Kid Berwyn Aug 2024 #6
I never knew that. Bluesaph Aug 2024 #23
Most apropos... Kid Berwyn Aug 2024 #92
Wow! I've always thought Axelrod was a pr**k! BComplex Aug 2024 #52
There are some Dems who fear an energized Dem base. Yavin4 Aug 2024 #7
Yep. He's a couple decades off the mark. Sky Jewels Aug 2024 #60
Same with Carville IMO ALBliberal Aug 2024 #91
+1, 60% of gen x is dem and even more for gen z uponit7771 Aug 2024 #109
I agree with him. We don't want to peak now. We have policies to sell, but M$M both-sides everything bucolic_frolic Aug 2024 #8
Axelrod is a traitor to Democrats...one should never agree with him period. Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #11
Have you actually looked at the polls? iemanja Aug 2024 #12
Hear, hear!!! nt LAS14 Aug 2024 #15
Axelrod was right about July Sympthsical Aug 2024 #38
Are you kidding me..Axelrod is not on our side...deal. Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #78
I can situate who is on my side just fine. Sympthsical Aug 2024 #82
He has had JD Vance as a guest, Dan Crenshaw, Tom Cotton and Mike Murphy is usually on too..look it up Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #86
This. obnoxiousdrunk Aug 2024 #74
Yes I have but honestly...most of the polls are seriously flawed...Axlelrod is in the words of Biden a prick. Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #76
I think having momentum is not peaking. The Ninga Aug 2024 #39
Fortunately Mz Pip Aug 2024 #50
... mcar Aug 2024 #71
None of this is evidence of "irrational* part of Axelrods statement uponit7771 Aug 2024 #108
Axelrod is a bad guy-trashed Biden daily and apparently intends to do the same to Kamala. He is no friend to Democrats Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #9
Tom Cotton. He had Tom Cotton on his pod for an entire hour. vanlassie Aug 2024 #31
Cotton is not the only one eithers...one wonder why some here seem to want his bullshit to be true. Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #79
Axelrod predicted the "red tsunami" in 2022 crimycarny Aug 2024 #104
The media are always boosting negative "Democratic" voices LuvLoogie Aug 2024 #10
I'm energized whenever I bump into clear thinking, LAS14 Aug 2024 #13
He and Carville need to go far, far away for the next 93 days. hlthe2b Aug 2024 #14
Likes to hear himself talk. boston bean Aug 2024 #16
Pays his rent like that. Iggo Aug 2024 #55
His particular comments aside... consider_this Aug 2024 #19
Excitement leads to votes Cirsium Aug 2024 #43
Complacent people don't donate, volunteer, write postcards, make phone calls, put up signs, etc. Sky Jewels Aug 2024 #72
Yeah we should be downtrodden and morose instead edisdead Aug 2024 #99
did I say anything like that? consider_this Aug 2024 #112
He wanted the mini primaries like Carville did, more opportunity for mischief displacedvermoter Aug 2024 #20
He also just HAD to put himself above David Plouff Bluesaph Aug 2024 #21
Please everybody "cancel" this guy awesomerwb1 Aug 2024 #22
It's a fair point. Music Man Aug 2024 #24
without enthusiasm how edisdead Aug 2024 #100
I'm pretty sure I said that it can't be won on enthusiasm *alone* Music Man Aug 2024 #103
Irrational? Diraven Aug 2024 #25
He says over and over Harris is still behind in the polls. This is flat out false. Quixote1818 Aug 2024 #26
I agree Aepps22 Aug 2024 #28
Even in the polls where she's still behind NYC Liberal Aug 2024 #57
He's a smart man epreic01 Aug 2024 #29
Time and Place Aepps22 Aug 2024 #33
Excitement drives participation edisdead Aug 2024 #101
The Harris campaign didn't hire him SocialDemocrat61 Aug 2024 #30
Yep, the parade passed him by and he is just jealous and angry they aren't running to him Attilatheblond Aug 2024 #106
I don't think it's irrational at all. viva la Aug 2024 #32
Giddy exuberance translates to tons of volunteers on the ground. MaryMagdaline Aug 2024 #34
"Irrational exuberance" viva la Aug 2024 #35
his problem: for over a year Axelrod has insisted Biden should withdraw.. agingdem Aug 2024 #36
This. Sky Jewels Aug 2024 #47
I wonder if Kamala had taken Axelrod on instead of David Plouffe agingdem Aug 2024 #75
No doubt about it! Sky Jewels Aug 2024 #88
Fck him mcar Aug 2024 #37
He hates President Biden, has since he strongly encouraged Obama not to pick him as VP. He's a dog with a bone! PortTack Aug 2024 #40
It's not irrational. It's natural. And it's a good thing. Iggo Aug 2024 #41
Axelrod is very pragmatic and he is calling out what he knows and sees. People here trashing him are Pisces Aug 2024 #42
I suggest you research this, he gave Tom Cotton an hour of this time on the Axe. Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #84
One would never piss on a fire that's keeping them from freezing to death so why is Axelrod trying to piss on ImNotGod Aug 2024 #44
Has entered Weird Dude territory. Sneederbunk Aug 2024 #45
Debbie Downer is trying to stay relevant. Sky Jewels Aug 2024 #46
I basically ignore Axelrod. ananda Aug 2024 #48
He's been useless since 2016. Iggo Aug 2024 #62
David Downer. Tommy Carcetti Aug 2024 #49
He is just being realistic. everyonematters Aug 2024 #53
He's being pessimistic. And that's okay Bucky Aug 2024 #61
Lol Hard pass. Sky Jewels Aug 2024 #65
I am also a progressive, but we need try to appeal to whole electorate. everyonematters Aug 2024 #94
I am sorry how have we done in elections since 2018? edisdead Aug 2024 #102
Don't see the "irrational" part being real... First female president warrants optimism like Obama uponit7771 Aug 2024 #110
attention getting scum displaced in ID Aug 2024 #54
Fuck him. We are going into a Convention and there is nothing wrong with a little exuberance JohnSJ Aug 2024 #58
'irrational exuberance' J_William_Ryan Aug 2024 #59
He's a moron if he doesn't realize that Sky Jewels Aug 2024 #68
They were saying the same exact thing Charmin One Aug 2024 #81
Wrong adjective, Axelrod.... dobleremolque Aug 2024 #63
It's RATTIONAL EXUBERANCE Charmin One Aug 2024 #66
Whereas the tRump campaign's supporters -- completely rational Blue Owl Aug 2024 #67
I don't want to hear his take on exuberance Keepthesoulalive Aug 2024 #70
His money comes from the horse race. The closer, the better. Iggo Aug 2024 #87
It's a catchphrase that doesn't translate well to this situation, Mr. Axelrod... Hekate Aug 2024 #77
Run full out all the way through the tape and don't get cocky should suffice. TheKentuckian Aug 2024 #80
He saying something like the sun will rise in the east Klarkashton Aug 2024 #83
He's not totally wrong. Voltaire2 Aug 2024 #85
Suspiciously close to "hysterical" nt TommyT139 Aug 2024 #89
Does anyone pay any attention to Axelrod? Why? LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #93
My Experienced guess.. Axe is a Bitter Whiner.. Always Whining Cha Aug 2024 #95
Him and Carville, struggling to become relevant. F them both. eom CoopersDad Aug 2024 #97
Axelrod has turned into an unpleasant scold among Dem strategists. brush Aug 2024 #105
WTF happened to Axelrod? Skittles Aug 2024 #111
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