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The one thing I'll argue with you on...it is NOT their job to block and obstruct. It's their job to legislate, govern and lead.

Posted by Jim (aka Jim) Sep 8 '11, 08:37

Otherwise, you're pretty dead on.

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- Part of defeating the other guy though, is presenting yourself as a viable alternative to the incumbent. - Roger More Sep 8, 08:44 9
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  - not really. the only part of defeating the other guy is getting more people to vote for you. -- nm - znufrii, Q-Lister Sep 8, 08:46 6
    - Which won't happen until you are perceived as being a credible alternative to the incumbent. Even in these times, there aren't enough angried up - Roger More Sep 8, 08:52 5
      - To your IM: The danger isn't in who votes, but in who stays home. The consistent pessimism from Democrats is dangerous - TWuG Sep 8, 08:56 4
        
        That picture will become slearer once the Republicans select their candidate, and also the course the campaign takes - eg how active the - Roger More Sep 8, 09:02
        
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        I can't parse the IM. FWIW, I think Dem pessimism hurts Independent turnout. - TWuG Sep 8, 09:07 1
        
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  - (not that I disagree with you about rationalising the ineffectiveness) -- nm - Roger More Sep 8, 08:45

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