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Actually, JD, I'd like your opinion on that...

Posted by David (aka David) Jan 28 '16, 10:27

If you felt as if the democratic ticket included a Latino/Latina candidate primarily to shore up the demographic, would you like that or find it insulting?

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- there are really only nine or ten states that matter. Obama took eight of them on the strength of higher Latino turnout -- (link) - mr. plow Jan 28, 10:33 16
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    - You don't think being the first woman nominee will help her get more of that demo? -- nm - Inigo Jan 28, 10:44 1
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    - I do think Obama will need to campaign for her in the general too. - ty97 Jan 28, 10:43 4
      - He's already started -- nm - Roger More Jan 28, 10:46 1
        
        Yet, he met with Bernie yesterday. -- nm - Spawn Jan 28, 11:32
      - This is why her accepting Secretary of State was so critical. - David Jan 28, 10:45
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    - sure she will. because she will position herself, and Obama will be saying it all summer and fall, that she's the one who will ensure his legacy -- nm - mr. plow Jan 28, 10:43 7
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        there's a reason Toni Morrison called Bill the first black president - mr. plow Jan 28, 10:47 5
        
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        even if you assume AA voters turnout less than for Obama, Hillary makes up for it with white voters who didn't turnout or vote for him -- nm - mr. plow Jan 28, 10:50 3
        
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        he lost about 4% from 2008 to 2012, which matches up with the 4% more that Romney improved on McCain's -- (link) - mr. plow Jan 28, 11:05 1
        
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- Interesting. Thank you! -- nm - David Jan 28, 10:31
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