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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 10:34 AM Original message |
Poll suggests 2012 change in power in Washington |
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Vincardog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
1. Can I get a witness? This is a liberal nation looking to move government to the LEFT -- |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 10:46 AM Response to Reply #1 |
5. If it wasn't a liberal nation, would Koch Bros have needed to fund the DLC ... |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
2. To successfully primary an incumbent President, |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 10:42 AM Response to Reply #2 |
4. It only succeeds in splintering the votes for the other candidates. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 10:48 AM Response to Reply #4 |
7. Remember 2010 ------ It is Obama who is destroying the Dem Party and chasing away Dem voters -- !! |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 11:01 AM Response to Reply #7 |
14. Regardless, look at the outcome. That's what happens when |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 11:09 AM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Can't wait until Dem control ONLY the House ... then they can "run the show" ... !!! |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 11:14 AM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Agree -- it's moved to the right. And again, I don't disagree |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 11:19 AM Response to Reply #19 |
21. Rather, it looks more like reality is that Dem voters are convinced that Obama |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:11 PM Response to Reply #21 |
31. The House holds the power, and we're impotent there. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 05:43 PM Response to Reply #31 |
57. I'm sure that's what W would have said if he had Presidency and Senate -- !!! |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:22 PM Response to Reply #21 |
35. Some Dem voters. Most disagree with that sentiment, you'll find. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 05:44 PM Response to Reply #35 |
58. Maybe you better look at the polls -- nation is disgusted with both parties -- |
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kctim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:35 PM Response to Reply #17 |
41. Can I ask what poll shows 76% want govt run health care? |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 06:07 PM Response to Reply #41 |
59. It was common knowledge at time of Baucus Panel ... but here are some links .... |
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kctim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 11:53 PM Response to Reply #59 |
62. I seen that poll |
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sabrina 1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:33 PM Response to Reply #14 |
40. Randi is wrong. The Democratic Party got what they deserved |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 10:47 AM Response to Reply #2 |
6. Sen. Bernie Sanders should be the candidate -- think you're familiar with him -- ? |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 10:54 AM Response to Reply #6 |
10. I like Bernie Sanders very much. He is not a Democrat, nor does |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 11:01 AM Response to Reply #10 |
15. Who knew Obama until he was nominated? Sanders can run on a Dem ticket .... |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 11:10 AM Response to Reply #15 |
18. Anyone who was paying attention to Democratic politics in 2004 |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 11:21 AM Response to Reply #18 |
22. Yes -- wasn't it his "meteoric rise" --- We are given the candidates corps want us to vote for" -- |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 11:32 AM Response to Reply #22 |
25. I'm just relating the facts. You're the one who wants a primary, |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:07 PM Response to Reply #25 |
29. I'm relating how many saw thru the "meteoric rise" .... too bad so many didn't .... |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:19 PM Response to Reply #29 |
33. He's not going to step aside. And Grayson lost his own |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 05:27 PM Response to Reply #33 |
56. And Obama lost 2010 ---And ... why give him another crack at Social Security and Medicare ... |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 06:45 PM Response to Reply #56 |
60. Name some who are interested in running in primaries |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 10:59 AM Response to Reply #6 |
13. If you were familiar with him you'd know he's currently uneligible. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 11:22 AM Response to Reply #13 |
23. Sanders can run on a Dem ticket -- we need candidates who aren't pre-bribed and |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 11:05 AM Response to Reply #6 |
16. This country is more than ready for a Bernie Sanders Presidency! |
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Vincardog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 10:50 AM Response to Reply #2 |
8. We will succeed when wemove Obama to the LEFT. The point is that every move has been to the right |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 11:22 AM Response to Reply #8 |
24. Voting for the "lesser evil" moves the party and Congress to the RIGHT .... |
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Raksha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 11:36 AM Response to Reply #8 |
27. I think that's a lost cause because I doubt that Obama CAN be moved to the left. |
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Vincardog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 01:41 PM Response to Reply #27 |
28. Who can we run "with the intent of winning the presidency."? |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:10 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. Think we need to tell Obama to stand down ... for a first .... |
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Vincardog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:13 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. Does Obama take your calls? He regularly refuses my advice |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:21 PM Response to Reply #32 |
34. +10 |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 04:57 PM Response to Reply #32 |
50. Actually, I've kinda noticed that Obama doesn't give a Flying Fig for what voters think .... |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:26 PM Response to Reply #30 |
38. Who is the "we" to whom you refer? |
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sabrina 1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:38 PM Response to Reply #38 |
42. No, now you are getting it. That is the problem, he only listens |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:42 PM Response to Reply #42 |
44. Which White House listened to small segments of the party? Ever. |
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sabrina 1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:49 PM Response to Reply #44 |
46. Again, thanks for helping people, who might otherwise |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 03:07 PM Response to Reply #46 |
47. I did not use the words "not worth listening to," now did I? |
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sabrina 1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 04:33 PM Response to Reply #47 |
49. I don't think anyone here was naive enough to expect |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 05:14 PM Response to Reply #49 |
54. The mask is off -- it's over -- |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 05:11 PM Response to Reply #47 |
53. Obama trampled MEDICARE FOR ALL with back room deals w/Big Pharma + Private H/C Industry -- !! |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 05:03 PM Response to Reply #44 |
52. And who are you suggesting are "small segments of the party"? |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 04:58 PM Response to Reply #38 |
51. The vastly dissatisfied "we" liberal voters -- |
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bemildred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 10:41 AM Response to Original message |
3. We need to throw them all out. nt |
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xchrom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 10:52 AM Response to Reply #3 |
9. +1 |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 11:32 AM Response to Reply #3 |
26. Not all. My Senator, Jeff Merkley, kicks all kinds of ass. |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:23 PM Response to Reply #26 |
36. Franken wouldn't even think of running against Obama. |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:27 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. No, I was just saying that not all the bums should be thrown out of office |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:41 PM Response to Reply #39 |
43. That's definitely true. I missed the connection with the post |
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loyalsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 10:55 AM Response to Original message |
11. If it is a simple anti government move |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
12. A lot depends on who people blame. |
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Shandris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 11:17 AM Response to Reply #12 |
20. All the talk I'm hearing is laying the blame directly on Obama. |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:24 PM Response to Reply #20 |
37. Unless Obama carried your state, the thinking of the voters there |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 05:21 PM Response to Reply #12 |
55. Greatest threat to us is Global Warming -- and Congress is under control of OIL and COAL industries |
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Doctor_J (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
45. Yet another chance for the president to grab some populism and right the ship |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 03:09 PM Response to Original message |
48. Which rightwing party will win power this time? |
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Unvanguard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-09-11 06:50 PM Response to Original message |
61. In 1994, 2006, and 2010, we had unified government. We have divided government now. |
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