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Nov 2, 2012 1:56 AM
QuakerOats;1310301 wrote:The brilliance continues, unabated.
As does your trolling.
Nov 1, 2012 9:56pm
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Nov 2, 2012 2:14 AM
I Wear Pants;1310230 wrote:Romney changing his opinion to suit whatever audience he's talking to isn't BS though. It's what he's done.
The guy has some nerve acting like some kind of politician or something. What a douche. :cool:
Nov 1, 2012 10:14pm
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Nov 2, 2012 2:22 AM
fish82;1310325 wrote:The guy has some nerve acting like some kind of politician or something. What a douche. :cool:
Most politicians are douches so...
Nov 1, 2012 10:22pm
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Nov 2, 2012 2:31 AM
I Wear Pants;1310230 wrote:Romney changing his opinion to suit whatever audience he's talking to isn't BS though. It's what he's done.
According to the liberal rags. He's been very consistent on most of the key issues. He certainly isn't flip-flopping or pandering any more than most politicians, and actually less on the issues that will decide this election.

The whole "Romnesia" thing is because Obama has no record, and no agenda, to run on. He can lie about his record, or lie about his opponent. He's chosen the latter.
Nov 1, 2012 10:31pm
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Nov 2, 2012 4:43 AM
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Nov 2, 2012 12:43am
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Nov 2, 2012 4:12 PM
FWIW, Romney will visit Philadelphia on Sunday, and Paul Ryan will be in Minnesota. That would be quite an accomplishment if they were to win both states on Tues.
Nov 2, 2012 12:12pm
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Nov 2, 2012 4:32 PM
jhay78;1310539 wrote:FWIW, Romney will visit Philadelphia on Sunday, and Paul Ryan will be in Minnesota. That would be quite an accomplishment if they were to win both states on Tues.
It's actually not a good thing they are going to them this late in the game. With so few days left to just be going to them now suggests Ohio is not looking good, and that they need an alternate path to 270 that doesn't include Ohio.

Rasmussen now has the race tied up (he had Romney up 49-47 yesterday), and given the positive news coverage from Sandy it appears the President is starting to pick-up a hint of momentum at the end. He also said in his daily release Ohio is looking increasingly difficult for Romney to win. Not sure if they means he has polling on it he hasn't released yet, but it didn't sound good.

I am beginning to wonder if Romney peaked too soon. He had so much momentum out of the first debate, but a month is an eternity in politics to hold on.
Nov 2, 2012 12:32pm
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Nov 2, 2012 5:22 PM
IggyPride00;1310546 wrote:It's actually not a good thing they are going to them this late in the game. With so few days left to just be going to them now suggests Ohio is not looking good, and that they need an alternate path to 270 that doesn't include Ohio.

Rasmussen now has the race tied up (he had Romney up 49-47 yesterday), and given the positive news coverage from Sandy it appears the President is starting to pick-up a hint of momentum at the end. He also said in his daily release Ohio is looking increasingly difficult for Romney to win. Not sure if they means he has polling on it he hasn't released yet, but it didn't sound good.

I am beginning to wonder if Romney peaked too soon. He had so much momentum out of the first debate, but a month is an eternity in politics to hold on.
This actually raises an interesting question re: Christie's agenda. I recall people saying that during the Republican dealie in Tampa that his speech could be considered to be more of a "yay for me" deal than the sort of "yay for Romney" cheerleading one expects from these things. And then, just a couple days ago, he strongly complements Obama for his Sandy-related actions, which is the sort of non-partisan thing which anyone should probably know could have some sort of impact (even if it's a really tiny one) this close to the election. At least I'd think that during a typical hostile election loaded with attack ads and the usual lies and exaggerations that undecideds would be more likely to be swayed by a guy from the opposing party praising the incumbent than the same-ol', same ol' you get from everyone.

Kind of thing that makes me wonder if he has 2016 plans that might be dispelled if there's an R incumbent looking for re-election that year.
Nov 2, 2012 1:22pm
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Nov 2, 2012 5:28 PM
Heretic;1310575 wrote:This actually raises an interesting question re: Christie's agenda. I recall people saying that during the Republican dealie in Tampa that his speech could be considered to be more of a "yay for me" deal than the sort of "yay for Romney" cheerleading one expects from these things. And then, just a couple days ago, he strongly complements Obama for his Sandy-related actions, which is the sort of non-partisan thing which anyone should probably know could have some sort of impact (even if it's a really tiny one) this close to the election. At least I'd think that during a typical hostile election loaded with attack ads and the usual lies and exaggerations that undecideds would be more likely to be swayed by a guy from the opposing party praising the incumbent than the same-ol', same ol' you get from everyone.

Kind of thing that makes me wonder if he has 2016 plans that might be dispelled if there's an R incumbent looking for re-election that year.
Christie wouldn't do that for the same reason that Hilary won't tell the truth about Benghazi until she is forced to. It takes the full backing of your party to win big elections, and if your party thinks you will throw them under the bus for personal gain, you'll never get the support. Also, I don't see Christie ever being able to make a serious bid for the Presidency, as the Reps have quite a few options that will be better suited for President than Christie.
Nov 2, 2012 1:28pm
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Nov 2, 2012 5:35 PM
Heretic;1310575 wrote:This actually raises an interesting question re: Christie's agenda. I recall people saying that during the Republican dealie in Tampa that his speech could be considered to be more of a "yay for me" deal than the sort of "yay for Romney" cheerleading one expects from these things. And then, just a couple days ago, he strongly complements Obama for his Sandy-related actions, which is the sort of non-partisan thing which anyone should probably know could have some sort of impact (even if it's a really tiny one) this close to the election. At least I'd think that during a typical hostile election loaded with attack ads and the usual lies and exaggerations that undecideds would be more likely to be swayed by a guy from the opposing party praising the incumbent than the same-ol', same ol' you get from everyone.

Kind of thing that makes me wonder if he has 2016 plans that might be dispelled if there's an R incumbent looking for re-election that year.

Maybe you missed this: http://townhall.com/tipsheet/greghengler/2012/10/22/christie_if_you_cant_change_washington_from_the_inside_what_the_hell_is_he_doing_asking_for_another_4_years


I personally attended a rally where Christie spoke and he had nothing good to say about obama at all; this link has virtually the same speech.
Nov 2, 2012 1:35pm
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Nov 2, 2012 6:18 PM
gut;1309568 wrote:Let me ask you a simple question. Obama has declined 8-10pts or more in other swing states from 2008. Why would OH be flat, or even UP?!? Why is OH different? Past results don't guarantee future success. Just because averaging polls gave good results once (and Nate has done this for a grand total of one presidential election, so hardly the track record of a Rasmussen or even Gallup) doesn't mean a whole lot. You can't average garbage into a good number, you cannot.

Of course OH is not different or special. Michigan and Indiana - right next door, they're affected by the UAW payoff, too. Very similar, yet the OH numbers don't move from 2008? Do you really need Nate Silver to spell that out for you, or can you think for yourself?

I've been saying all along these polls don't make sense. There's actually a lot of support for it - much of it I've detailed, and which you can readily confirm by thinking and researching for yourself (but that requires you to seek information from places other than the left).
Looks like the great state of Ohio is going to vote Obama again I reckon. Uphill climb in the works for Mitt now that the Buckeye State has been settled.

Looks like four more years for the incompetant Muslin/socialist/Marxist egaiitarian Black guy who obviously hates America.
Nov 2, 2012 2:18pm
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Nov 2, 2012 6:29 PM
Footwedge;1310621 wrote:Looks like the great state of Ohio is going to vote Obama again I reckon. Uphill climb in the works for Mitt now that the Buckeye State has been settled.

Looks like four more years for the incompetant Muslin/socialist/Marxist egaiitarian Black guy who obviously hates America.
Well, there you have it. Footwedge posted his prediction. Kiss of death to Obama.
Nov 2, 2012 2:29pm
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Nov 2, 2012 6:54 PM
Footwedge;1310621 wrote:Looks like the great state of Ohio is going to vote Obama again I reckon. Uphill climb in the works for Mitt now that the Buckeye State has been settled.

Looks like four more years for the incompetant Muslin/socialist/Marxist egaiitarian Black guy who obviously hates America.

In the kool aid again I see. So obama is, according to you, going to get the GM vote, as if he didn't have it in '08 (when there were more of them). Good stuff. Thus, he picks up no more votes there, and actually loses a few. Then he truly loses just about every coal vote which is a significant swing; then he loses huge numbers of independants which is a very significant swing; then he loses votes from young people because they can't find a job; he loses votes from Catholics for bashing their faith and imposing government over their beliefs; he loses votes from Jews for alienating Israel; and he loses votes from women, who have lost a million jobs on his watch. So, other than illegals, where does he go to make up for the loss of votes in every single demographic, and how is it mathematically possible, with the loss of all these votes, that he even has a chance in he!l to be in the race?

Indefensible ................ just like his record.
Nov 2, 2012 2:54pm
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Nov 2, 2012 7:59 PM
LOL @ the giddiness over Christie giving Obie credit for, you know....doing his farking job and stuff. :laugh:
Nov 2, 2012 3:59pm
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Nov 2, 2012 8:32 PM
It looks like Gov. Christie took the tweets down but he had some insulting remarks to Rush Limbaugh as well as one saying something like "yes I'm Republican and yes the President is a Democrat but we're both human beings and this is the right thing to do".
Nov 2, 2012 4:32pm
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Nov 2, 2012 8:37 PM
fish82;1310694 wrote:LOL @ the giddiness over Christie giving Obie credit for, you know....doing his farking job and stuff. :laugh:
Giddy? I just thought it interesting, since it did happen and, as mucalum posted, polls like Rasmussen were saying that the advantage Romney had was gone. Just the timing made me wonder and I wanted to see if others had an opinion. Not everyone here is a fucking retard who lives and dies based on this political race or that one, you know?

Reminds me of when Sleeper said that OU fans were being all unrealistic and stupid over thinking OU should be in a BCS bowl...because one poster on one thread posted a link to a SI writer saying they (at whatever time this happened early in the season) could/should be.
Nov 2, 2012 4:37pm
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Nov 2, 2012 9:15 PM
Romney will be in Columbus on Monday... What does that mean?
Nov 2, 2012 5:15pm
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Nov 2, 2012 9:30 PM
ohiobucks1;1310731 wrote:Romney will be in Columbus on Monday... What does that mean?
I'm sure Gibby thinks he's there to call Obama and concede the election. ;)
Nov 2, 2012 5:30pm
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Nov 2, 2012 9:39 PM
ohiobucks1;1310731 wrote:Romney will be in Columbus on Monday... What does that mean?
Only Gibby knows.
Nov 2, 2012 5:39pm
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Nov 2, 2012 9:40 PM
Interesting. I was just curious if it had any implications
Nov 2, 2012 5:40pm
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Nov 2, 2012 9:45 PM
ohiobucks1;1310731 wrote:Romney will be in Columbus on Monday... What does that mean?
That can't be good for Romney. If he had it in the bag, why is he still campaigning? Desperation?
Nov 2, 2012 5:45pm
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Nov 2, 2012 9:56 PM
Big ass crowd here in West Chester...easily pushing 15k and its still an hour till go time.
Nov 2, 2012 5:56pm
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Nov 2, 2012 9:59 PM
sleeper;1310747 wrote:That can't be good for Romney. If he had it in the bag, why is he still campaigning? Desperation?
You're kidding right?

The idea is to win resoundingly to then carry the mandate to congress to actually achieve positive results.
Nov 2, 2012 5:59pm
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Nov 2, 2012 10:07 PM
sleeper;1310747 wrote:That can't be good for Romney. If he had it in the bag, why is he still campaigning? Desperation?
This must be your attempt to sound like gibby?
Nov 2, 2012 6:07pm