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2016 Postmortem

Hoyt

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1. Truthfully, I don't think Democratic candidates wanted those folks around near the election.

Reply to rtracey (Original post)

Wed Nov 5, 2014, 02:18 PM

Nov 2014

For example, I don't think it would have helped Michelle Nunn a bit to have any of those folks campaigning for her. The right winger Purdue painted her as being supported by Obama, Pelosi, etc. Sadly, I don't think their showing up would have helped. It just would have riled up the right/white wingers that control the red state of Georgia.

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Why I Think Democrats Lost So Many Elections [View all] rtracey Nov 2014 OP

Truthfully, I don't think Democratic candidates wanted those folks around near the election. Hoyt Nov 2014 #1

I haven't posted here in months but I have to comment on this. doc03 Nov 2014 #2

agree on all your points rtracey Nov 2014 #4

I Went To A Small Rally w/ Sen. Warren otohara Nov 2014 #20

good luck! somebody-else Nov 2014 #3

disagree rtracey Nov 2014 #5

It'll be fun to see the GOP go full on loon Sugarcoated Nov 2014 #6

I'll take your questions in turn... Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2014 #7

thank you rtracey Nov 2014 #9

I agree 100%, we had one leader with the backbone doc03 Nov 2014 #10

Why? Because they're WEAK COWARDS, that's why johnlucas Nov 2014 #8

I See You're On The Same Page As I Am! ChiciB1 Nov 2014 #15

It pisses me off that this golden opportunity of 2008 was UTTERLY WASTED johnlucas Nov 2014 #19

My response to anyone who talks trash about OBAMACARE is mbee Nov 2014 #11

I stated rtracey Nov 2014 #13

And You're Hoping This Will Happen.. ChiciB1 Nov 2014 #17

I think hollowdweller Nov 2014 #12

I'm Going To Get Attacked For This, But Will Say It Anyway! ChiciB1 Nov 2014 #14

I'm actually 'Democrat Lite' and I agree with you... IggyPops Nov 2014 #16

Thank YOU... Got It. n/t ChiciB1 Nov 2014 #18