Reply #61: Correct, but 1980 was a three-party race [View All]

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so Reagan received a higher percentage in '84 than in '80.

Look, the point of my original posting was this - we can't ignore the fact that millions of Democrats crossed the line in '80 and '84, and let's make damn sure that it doesn't happen again.

If people summarily discount ANY Democratic candidate based on their past or because of a few selected events, I think it's counterproductive. If people become so disillusioned with a candidate that ends up winning the nomination, then what? Do they stay home? Do they vote for Bush?

And before you discount me for being unrealistic, consider the arguments here. We can't vote for Clark because he voted for Reagan. The underlying issue doesn't change if he wins the nomination. If he's a liar and a Republican at heart (as many, many people claim), do we vote for him or not?

I will, but I also accept Clark at face value.