What are your pre-emptive reasons for Obama's loss?

[Indy Coug]

I'm not predicting he loses, but I want to see what could possibly be his downfall on Election Day.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by Indy Coug

I'm not predicting he loses, but I want to see what could possibly be his downfall on Election Day.

IFF he were to lose, which I don't foresee at all, as his impending coronation and deification seems all but assured, the pundits would tie it almost exclusively to racism.

In reality, it could only happen if the small town America just disconnected with him, and some unforeseeable blemish appears before he could respond.

Unfortunately not going to happen, so I hope he takes all of the blame for the impending economic collapse and his failed policies are ridiculed endlessly by liberals and conservatives alike.

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by Archaea

IFF he were to lose, which I don't foresee at all, as his impending coronation and deification seems all but assured, the pundits would tie it almost exclusively to racism.

Well, it is racism, in the sense that X% of America and several entire states refuse to vote for him because he's black. So that would certainly be a reason for the loss -- you could likely make a strong argument that it's the primary or the only reason for the loss.

Surely if this were a white socialist, running against this very mismanaged opponent, in this political environment, this would be a blowout win for the Dems.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

Well, it is racism, in the sense that X% of America and several entire states refuse to vote for him because he's black. So that would certainly be a reason for the loss -- you could likely make a strong argument that it's the primary or the only reason for the loss.

Surely if this were a white socialist, running against this very mismanaged opponent, in this political environment, this would be a blowout win for the Dems.

Maybe, but I remain unconvinced, as I detested Kerry and Gore as socialists and they both blew elections to an incompetent bumbling fool. You underestimate the disdain this country possesses for socialism and the government.

[exUte]

Originally Posted by Archaea

Maybe, but I remain unconvinced, as I detested Kerry and Gore as socialists and they both blew elections to an incompetent bumbling fool. You underestimate the disdain this country possesses for socialism and the government.

for socialism and government? Where have you been? It's why Ohbama is leading. Most americans want to suck off the big federal pig.

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by Indy Coug

I'm not predicting he loses, but I want to see what could possibly be his downfall on Election Day.

I have always thought that if McCain really wants to take Obama down, he's got to pull out the born alive act. I mean hit him below the belt with everything he's got. I don't know why he never did.

But I think it's too late for that now. If Obama does lose, it's because the lead in the polls has contributed to such a complacency, such a presumption, among Obama's supporters -- especially his youngest supporters -- that they don't bother to show up to vote.

[BlueK]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

I have always thought that if McCain really wants to take Obama down, he's got to pull out the born alive act. I mean hit him below the belt with everything he's got. I don't know why he never did.

But I think it's too late for that now. If Obama does lose, it's because the lead in the polls has contributed to such a complacency, such a presumption, among Obama's supporters -- especially his youngest supporters -- that they don't bother to show up to vote.

any candidate who has ever relied on the 18-24 crowd has been disappointed. I don't think it will be enough to make Obama lose, but it's possible they won't turn out in the numbers he needs to make this a blowout. I still think he wins, but maybe not as decisively as it appears right now.

[Cali Coug]

Originally Posted by BlueK

any candidate who has ever relied on the 18-24 crowd has been disappointed. I don't think it will be enough to make Obama lose, but it's possible they won't turn out in the numbers he needs to make this a blowout. I still think he wins, but maybe not as decisively as it appears right now.

I disagree. They seem to be turning out heavily already in early voting. Whether you like Obama or not, you have to acknowledge that his ground game is one of the best to have ever been assembled. I think the ground game gets the 18-24 crowd to vote. Heck- most of the ground game is built with 18-24 year olds.

[Tex]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

I disagree. They seem to be turning out heavily already in early voting. Whether you like Obama or not, you have to acknowledge that his ground game is one of the best to have ever been assembled. I think the ground game gets the 18-24 crowd to vote. Heck- most of the ground game is built with 18-24 year olds.

We hear this every season. Kerry was supposed to "kill" with the youth vote, as was Gore. Blah Blah Blah.

[Cali Coug]

Originally Posted by Tex

We hear this every season. Kerry was supposed to "kill" with the youth vote, as was Gore. Blah Blah Blah.

This one should also be good for future entertainment. Along with your posts about how the Dems have no chance in North Carolina and how debates had no impact on this election.

Carry on.