The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 103

Gemini Cricket · 08-09-2006, 08:54 AM

I thought you didn't pay attention to Dem elections.

Alex · 08-09-2006, 10:17 AM

With six additional years to reflect on it, if given another chance to vote for Gore, I think I would do so. My rationale for not doing so last time hasn't exactly worked out.

scaeagles · 08-09-2006, 10:24 AM

In retrospect and looking at polls, I'm sure a lot of people would have then. Gore was able to look like a centrist in 2000. I don't think there is any chance he could come across as a centrist in 2008, and since the general election is about appealing to the center (after having solidified your base in the primary), I don't think he could win.

Particularly if he ends up a Guiliani or a McCain (of course, I think they may each have their problems winning the Republican nomination, but that's another issue).

Alex · 08-09-2006, 10:34 AM

I'm not talking about his chances for winning. It is way to early to reliably know that; for example if somehow we are out of Iraq in a year the whole calculus being done now changes.

On most things, Gore is a centrist and I can live with the elements he's not. I could also vote for Giuliani as well but not for McCain.

scaeagles · 08-09-2006, 10:37 AM

In politics, perception is reality. I don't think nationally the perception of Gore could be that he is a centrist. Of course, he who frames the question wins the debate, so a lot would depend on what topics are hot at the time (such as your if we are out of Iraq scenario).

Nephythys · 08-09-2006, 12:56 PM

Win for the wackadoos

JWBear · 08-09-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nephythys

Win for the wackadoos

I'm sure all the fine people of Connecticut who voted for Ned Lamont would be thrilled to be called “Wackadoos”. Because insulting people who don’t vote the way you think they should really wins hearts to your cause.

Nephythys · 08-09-2006, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

I'm sure all the fine people of Connecticut who voted for Ned Lamont would be thrilled to be called “Wackadoos”. Because insulting people who don’t vote the way you think they should really wins hearts to your cause.

it's the title of the article- I doubt it had any influence on voters.

Nephythys · 08-09-2006, 12:59 PM

The best the Dems have been offering up these days for POTUS in '08 are has beens like Gore and Kerry or divisive people like Hilary......

.....yeah, that amuses me.

mousepod · 08-09-2006, 01:04 PM

Yeah... you can always count on Goodwin for some good 'ol conservative spin. He can be a very good writer, but his views are all-too predictable.

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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I thought you didn't pay attention to Dem elections.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	With six additional years to reflect on it, if given another chance to vote for Gore, I think I would do so. My rationale for not doing so last time hasn't exactly worked out.
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08-09-2006, 10:24 AM	#3
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	In retrospect and looking at polls, I'm sure a lot of people would have then. Gore was able to look like a centrist in 2000. I don't think there is any chance he could come across as a centrist in 2008, and since the general election is about appealing to the center (after having solidified your base in the primary), I don't think he could win. Particularly if he ends up a Guiliani or a McCain (of course, I think they may each have their problems winning the Republican nomination, but that's another issue).
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08-09-2006, 10:34 AM	#4
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I'm not talking about his chances for winning. It is way to early to reliably know that; for example if somehow we are out of Iraq in a year the whole calculus being done now changes. On most things, Gore is a centrist and I can live with the elements he's not. I could also vote for Giuliani as well but not for McCain.
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08-09-2006, 10:37 AM	#5
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	In politics, perception is reality. I don't think nationally the perception of Gore could be that he is a centrist. Of course, he who frames the question wins the debate, so a lot would depend on what topics are hot at the time (such as your if we are out of Iraq scenario).
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Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	Win for the wackadoos
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08-09-2006, 12:59 PM	#9
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	The best the Dems have been offering up these days for POTUS in '08 are has beens like Gore and Kerry or divisive people like Hilary...... .....yeah, that amuses me.
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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Yeah... you can always count on Goodwin for some good 'ol conservative spin. He can be a very good writer, but his views are all-too predictable. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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