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ProSense Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-20-10 06:39 PM
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Karl Rove is whining in the WSJ, again

Obama's Incoherent Closing Argument

While the economy is the No. 1 issue, the president constantly changes the subject

By KARL ROVE

At an April 2008 fund-raiser in San Francisco, Barack Obama let loose with his famous "they cling to guns or religion" line. Last Saturday at a West Newton, Mass., fund-raiser, the president said, "facts and science and argument not seem to be winning . . . because we're hard-wired not to always think clearly when we're scared."

Memo to White House: Calling voters stupid is not a winning strategy.

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I doubt Republican gains will be that big, at least in the House. Democratic candidates have a financial edge—they ended the third quarter with an average of 53% more cash on hand than their Republican opponents. While the GOP is closing the financial gap in the final weeks, money matters.

Democrats have also invested heavily to turn out their vote. Not only will unions spend an estimated $200 million to get their supporters to the polls, but the Democratic National Committee is also investing $50 million in helping state Democratic parties with their ground games. The GOP's efforts have been much smaller.

These tactical advantages will save some Democrats in close contests. Still, even a superior ground game will not save most of them. The political environment is awful. The party's record is toxic with the public. And compounding these problems, Mr. Obama is now overseeing one of the worst White House midterm strategies in American history.

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jenmito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-20-10 06:59 PM
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1. Hey, Karl,
Obama said "we're hard-wired not to always think clearly when we're scared." He included HIMSELF, and he didn't call anyone "stupid." Karl Rove, from the WSJ which pairs up with NBC to do their polls. :eyes:
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jaxx Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-20-10 07:03 PM
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2. You can always count on Karl to keep stirring the pot.
If he brings up a 2008 remark, it has to mean it was right on target. All those million$ being thrown around and he is pissed the Dems have any money. LOL what a toad.
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