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Narrow loss will do, says Diedrich in S.D.
The Hill ^ | June 1, 2004 | Peter Savodnik

Posted on 05/31/2004 9:41:30 PM PDT by LandOfLincolnGOP

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Conceding even before the polls open? That ain't good... Look for a lot of RAT gloating this week.
1 posted on 05/31/2004 9:41:32 PM PDT by LandOfLincolnGOP
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To: AntiGuv; Torie; ambrose; NYC Republican; Dales; RWR8189; Kuksool; BlackRazor; SoDak

WHAT A MORON !


2 posted on 05/31/2004 9:50:50 PM PDT by KQQL (@)
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To: LandOfLincolnGOP
Well, if she gets elected, let's hope that she has to vote on something controversial between now and November. We can really thank Janklow for this mess.

But SD has really got to get on the ball. Daschle and Johnson are disgraces.

3 posted on 05/31/2004 9:53:26 PM PDT by AmishDude
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Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a LOSER.


4 posted on 05/31/2004 9:53:26 PM PDT by stop_fascism
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South Dakota to join North Dakota with an all DEMPRAT congressional representation in DC.
5 posted on 05/31/2004 9:53:42 PM PDT by KQQL (@)
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Absolutely. Because even if a small margin loss is his best case scenario, this is a sure way to INCREASE his margin of loss because reports of this story will discourage Republicans from going to the polls. What a dummy...


6 posted on 05/31/2004 9:57:00 PM PDT by LandOfLincolnGOP
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Nope, I think what he is saying is that the special election is basically the preseason or exhibition election. It does only give the winner 7 months in office.

If they were going to split the elections, which one would you rather the GOP win?


7 posted on 05/31/2004 10:02:01 PM PDT by JLS
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It's not what he's saying, it's when. His theory may be sound, but publicizing in an interview published before the election is really a strategic blunder. I bet Herseth's victory margin increases 3-5 points thanks to this early concession.
9 posted on 05/31/2004 10:07:46 PM PDT by LandOfLincolnGOP
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To: William Creel

Well, that depends on how many SD papers and TV stations pick the story up for tomorrow morning, doesn't it? I bet I know what Herseth's folks are faxing to the newsdesks tonight...


12 posted on 05/31/2004 10:16:31 PM PDT by LandOfLincolnGOP
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I don't see The Hill on the FR Excerpt/Exclusion List.
14 posted on 05/31/2004 10:43:25 PM PDT by AntiGuv (When the countdown hits zero - something's gonna happen..)
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Oh, I misunderstood your point! Sorry.


15 posted on 05/31/2004 10:44:04 PM PDT by AntiGuv (When the countdown hits zero - something's gonna happen..)
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What an unsmooth move.. If this gets around the Pubbies will just stay home and give Herseth a big landslide victory. Heck, some of them might even switch from Diedrich to Herseth since there's always some number of (clueless!) voters who just vote for who they think looks like a winner..


16 posted on 05/31/2004 10:46:16 PM PDT by AntiGuv (When the countdown hits zero - something's gonna happen..)
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To: William Creel

To speak to your actual point though, The Hill might not permit republishing but Diedrich's actual comments are now part of the public domain. I would be extremely surprised if South Dakota news sources don't discuss them in covering the election.


18 posted on 05/31/2004 10:49:37 PM PDT by AntiGuv (When the countdown hits zero - something's gonna happen..)
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To: William Creel

How so?


19 posted on 05/31/2004 10:50:54 PM PDT by AntiGuv (When the countdown hits zero - something's gonna happen..)
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