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"How so: and who made the decision?"

History has made that decision.

1912
1968
1976
1980
1992

only in 1948 did the incumbent party split and win the election

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only in 1948 did the incumbent party split and win the election

I wasn't suggesting that we split the party. But, the GOP goof big time by not automatically giving Bush the nomination for 2004. There are better Republican candidates out there, and Kerry or Edwards are likely to do far better in the debates then that blockhead Gore. They should have open the floor to other players; GW is damaged goods and is likely to go the way of his father. This was the same arrogant decision making that led to a Dole run in 96.