[perfect_rovian_storm]

I believe that the base is demoralized and splintering. That’s why we lost 2006. When the base is excited, we all go out and convince those fence-sitters to vote our way. If we have nothing to be excited about and are just voting against someone or something, we’ve got nothing to use to convince the fence-sitters. That’s when we lose.

[durasell]

Thanks guys. You’ve given me much to think about. In a thread dominated by rudeness and name calling, a cordial debate/discussion is a pleasure.