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"Think of it this way. If the Democrats lose badly in November � as seems likely, with their current weak and unconvincing narrative about the

Posted by Loyola Jan 19 '10, 14:34

about the financial crisis and origins of our mass unemployment � then President Obama�s reelection campaign will be a long struggle to redefine the message, presumably towards finding something he has changed in a major way. In that context, strong attempted action against the power of big banks would appeal to the left, center, and even part of the right. Why wait for defeat in November before making this switch?"

http://baselinescenario.com/2010/01/19/a-trap-of-their-own-design/#more-6072 (baselinescenario.com)

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just as a matter of perspective, Obama is in pretty much the same position Reagan was in during his first term -- nm - i'm gay for batman Jan 19, 14:35 5
- This is a good point. Even if Obama struggles going into 2012, who his opponent is will matter. -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Jan 19, 14:43 2
  - There just seems to be... no one on the Republican side for President in 2012 that I think is valid -- nm - con_carne Jan 19, 14:47 1
    - Define "valid". At this point in the '08 election cycle Obama probably wasn't "valid" yet. -- nm - Ender Jan 19, 14:52
- And Clinton iirc. -- nm - Loyola Jan 19, 14:37
- minus the failed assassination attempt... -- nm - znufrii Jan 19, 14:36

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