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The Neo-McGovernites
The Wall Street Journal ^
| Tuesday, July 8, 2003
| LAWRENCE F. KAPLAN
Posted on 07/08/2003 3:51:24 AM PDT by TroutStalker
Edited on 04/22/2004 11:49:20 PM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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For the first time since the 1980s, events overseas may tip the balance in a U.S. presidential election. And to judge by the parade of White House aspirants complaining about President Bush's "arrogant" foreign policy and its "pattern of deception and deceit" on the Sunday morning talk show circuit, the Democrats smell blood. The good news here is that, after a decade of touting microinitiatives, school uniforms and Fleetwood Mac tunes, the party of Harry Truman has finally rediscovered its voice on national security issues. The bad news is that it's the voice of George McGovern.
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TOPICS: Editorial; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2004
To: TroutStalker
In the aftermath of Sept. 11, however, voters appear to have reverted to Cold War type. During the 2002 midterm election cycle, polls found that most voters rated national security as the country's top priority, even more important than the economy.
The most perfect campaign ad in 2004. Show the Twin Towers burning, then flash to Dean, Kerry, whomever stating that we shouldnt be in Iraq. Landslide issue for republicans if handled correctly. Wont work on Lieberman though.
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posted on
07/08/2003 4:00:28 AM PDT
by
doosee
To: All
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posted on
07/08/2003 4:02:26 AM PDT
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To: doosee
If the Democratic Party intends to run against a popular war, its leaders might wish to recall the lesson of a Democrat who ran against an unpopular war. He lost 49 states. ---Mr. Kaplan, a senior editor at The New Republic
To: TroutStalker
Never get complacent but I may enjoy looking forward to the Dem disaster.
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07/08/2003 4:48:48 AM PDT
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MEG33
To: Thud
FYI
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posted on
07/08/2003 4:49:44 AM PDT
by
Dark Wing
To: TroutStalker
Bingo. That's the crux of the matter right there.
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posted on
07/08/2003 5:01:26 AM PDT
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FreedomPoster
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To: TroutStalker
The GOP lost big time in 1998 because the campaign was fueled by anger and disgust for Clinton and lacked ideas. The Democrats will lose big time in 2004 unless they can squelch their hatred for Bush and come up with a worthwhile agenda (but they won't).
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07/08/2003 5:10:08 AM PDT
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randita
To: TroutStalker
Luckily, most liberals are too stupid to figure out and embrace this philosophy. Otherwise, this would be a very disturbing article for Conservatives. Expect whomever the Democrats throw at us to through re-isolationism noisily on the table.
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07/08/2003 6:12:00 AM PDT
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presidio9
(RUN AL, RUN!!!)
To: presidio9
The 2004 Democratic convention will resemble the 1964 Republican convention with the true believers going full throttle over the cliff in November.
To: TroutStalker
I'm sure the Democrats can adopt McGovern's war cry "Come Home America". Next they need to find a vice presidential candidate with a history of depression that their candidate can back "1000%". Now if I can only find my old campaign button--"McGovern for President of North Viet Nam"
To: The Great RJ
oh my gosh, that reminds me! The other day I saw a newer minivan with "McGovern for President" and "Carter for President" bumper stickers on it. Talk about being stuck in the past.
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