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Dems Are Dead Men Walking
ChronWatch ^ | 10-02-05 | Evan Sayet

Posted on 10/01/2005 10:45:06 PM PDT by smoothsailing

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1 posted on 10/01/2005 10:45:07 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing

I would hope Republicans don't rest on their laurels.
Kerry, the senator with the most leftist voting record in the senate and no well articulated or defined alternative plans to speak of, got within 3 points of winning. Bush's popularity numbers should give anyone pause. Sadly, the prospects of Democrats winning the next presidency and making significant inroads in congress are actually quite good. The worst thing we could is underestimate the challenge ahead.


2 posted on 10/01/2005 10:53:24 PM PDT by Mount Athos
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To: Mount Athos
Sadly,the prospects of Democrats winning the next presidency and making significant inroads in congress are quite good.

That's an interesting statement, what brings you to that conclusion?

While I agree that Republicans should never rest on their laurels, isn't it a bit premature to predict future election prospects?

3 posted on 10/01/2005 11:07:00 PM PDT by smoothsailing (Qui Nhon Turtle)
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To: Mount Athos; smoothsailing

Yes, the Democrats don't know WHAT they are supporting, a big problem for the 06 congressional and Senatorial elections.

But, we Republicans don't know WHO we are supporting, a big problem for the 08 Presidential election.

In our world of TV charisma, WHO trumps WHAT at lot of the time. We've got to get our act together also, and groom a candidate.


4 posted on 10/01/2005 11:07:22 PM PDT by patriciaruth (They are all Mike Spanns)
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To: Mount Athos
The worst thing we could is underestimate the challenge ahead.

Taking the other guy seriously in public is usually a good idea for tactical reasons.

In this case, it's a good idea for strategic reasons as well, for this reason.

The left is completely out of its mind at this point. That's the good news. The really good news is that they don't know they've gone 'round the bend.

By acting all concerned, all scared, by the problems of DeLay and Frist and Katrina, and Halliburton and Plame and all the other silly pseudo-scandals the Left/MSM has manufactured, we feed their egos. They think they're getting to us. If we make them think they actually are getting to us, they'll draw the conclusion (being the goofs they are) that their tactics are working, and they'll pour it on double! This will further alienate the center-of-mass of voting Americans, for whom the antics and folly of the left/MSM has never been more obvious.

(steely)

5 posted on 10/01/2005 11:15:20 PM PDT by Steely Tom (Fortunately, the Bill of Rights doesn't include the word 'is'.)
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To: smoothsailing
I agree they are "Dead Men Walking". It makes me think of the movie the Green Mile where Paul Edgecomb says "Toot, one more remark like that I'll have Van Hay roll on two for real. And I'll have one less crazy old trustee in the world.". Will the Republicans have the strength to "...roll on two..."?

"Hey Nancy...I always knew I'd turn you on. Just keep that bag over yer face will ya and quit squirming."

"Go ahead pull the switch, Sweetheart."

6 posted on 10/01/2005 11:18:11 PM PDT by Ma3lst0rm (Ted Kennedy "The war in Iraq has become a war against the American occupation.")
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To: patriciaruth; mosquitobite
"We've got to get our act together also, and groom a candidate."

I agree. Mosquitobite, what's Sanford's plans down there?

7 posted on 10/01/2005 11:27:54 PM PDT by Eastbound
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To: smoothsailing

Bump. Great read!


8 posted on 10/01/2005 11:28:38 PM PDT by Eastbound
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To: Ma3lst0rm
I'm not familiar with the movie, but I think I agree with your analogy! ;)
9 posted on 10/01/2005 11:36:26 PM PDT by smoothsailing (Qui Nhon Turtle)
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To: smoothsailing
Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins have nothing on these jokers. I doubt the party can get off political death row. When was the last time you saw a Democrat smile?

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
10 posted on 10/01/2005 11:37:56 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
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To: Eastbound
Mark Sanford? That's a guy I could support.

Forget Senators,they always run and they always lose.Give me a sitting Governor,they have a proven track record of making it to the White House.

Besides,the Palmetto State is my second home!

11 posted on 10/01/2005 11:41:57 PM PDT by smoothsailing (Qui Nhon Turtle)
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To: everyone

Sad to say, this is nothing but self-gratification, and there are less polite terms for it.

The hard truth is that the Rats are well positioned to win the next presidential election, and to make gains in 2006.

They badly deserve to lose, but the GOP is blowing it. They need to shape up, a lot and soon.


12 posted on 10/02/2005 12:54:32 AM PDT by California Patriot
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To: smoothsailing
The dems only have to recognize that there is a serious Islamist threat and be strong on fiscal issues to give the GOP fits in 2008. Fortunately leaders like Mad Howie, Teddy K., Joe Biden, Chuckie Schumer, et al will keep them focused on cut and run in Iraq and terrorism being a nuisance. Their other crutch, scandals and smears are turning more people away than attracting them.
13 posted on 10/02/2005 1:19:03 AM PDT by EddieP
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To: Mount Athos

President Bush seems mushy. He allows the opposition to frame the discussions on every topic. He's been put on the defensive on every topic. He needs to get energized and engaged.

Also, the administration needs some real communicators to push back against the adversarial media on every issue.


14 posted on 10/02/2005 2:19:40 AM PDT by Patriot from Philly
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To: smoothsailing

Newsweak is little more then a democrat cheerleader worse then the n.y. times or wash. post.
Fineman is dirt and no sane individual should give either credence.


15 posted on 10/02/2005 2:24:30 AM PDT by Joe Boucher (an enemy of islam)
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To: EddieP
The dems only have to recognize that there is a serious Islamist threat and be strong on fiscal issues to give the GOP fits in 2008.

So in other words, the Democrats need only to abandon everything they believe in and become Republicans?
16 posted on 10/02/2005 2:40:40 AM PDT by counterpunch
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To: smoothsailing

At this point in time the Republican Party is as or more liberal than the Democratic Party (free drugs anyone?). I voted for the Constitution Party last election, and unless the Republicans can come up with a halve way conservative candidate for the next election, the same thing happens.

There are a lot of other conservatives that will come to the same decision. If the Republican Party loses, it will be caused by their liberal, as bad as Clinton policies


17 posted on 10/02/2005 3:55:29 AM PDT by liliesgrandpa
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To: Mount Athos

"Sadly,the prospects of Democrats winning the next presidency and making significant inroads in congress are quite good."

Through voter fraud. -!


18 posted on 10/02/2005 4:03:55 AM PDT by poobear (Imagine a world of liberal silence!)
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To: smoothsailing

ping


19 posted on 10/02/2005 4:07:09 AM PDT by glasseye
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To: smoothsailing

Excellent!


20 posted on 10/02/2005 4:17:55 AM PDT by GiovannaNicoletta
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