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[FLEABttn]

Capital day is every day. We just don't call them "capital day".

 

[Oblivion]

I know this is old news, but this is appropriate considering it's labor day and all:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/...-mandatory_n_1836674.html?utm_hp_ref=business

 

[Jackson50]

wonder how many delegates in the southern/ mid west states are gonna be voting for some convict or some obscure write-in candidate just to spite Obama,heh. My moneys on Oklahoma.

None.

I'm not your google/search function. It's been clear that I was slamming Romney's camp and their lowering chances. Today has pretty much been the first day in awhile that I've gone negative on Obama. I sense something in the air

Oh Lord.

 

[Raine]

Hardball is like a damn sporting event today lol

 

[Measley]

If anyone here is watching Hardball right now, the difference between the enthusiasm at the RNC and the DNC is really incredible. The crowd behind Chris Matthews at the RNC was pretty much dead. At the DNC, the crowd is going crazy. It's really like night and day.

EDIT: Beaten!

 

[Oblivion]

In fairness, I honestly doubt the righties who were excited for the RNC would be hanging in the background of a dirty librul commie MSNBC program.

 

[cartoon_soldier]

If anyone here is watching Hardball right now, the difference between the enthusiasm at the RNC and the DNC is really incredible. The crowd behind Chris Matthews at the RNC was pretty much dead. At the DNC, the crowd is going crazy. It's really like night and day.

EDIT: Beaten!

Difference between watching Fox vs MSNBC

 

[PhoenixDark]

If anyone here is watching Hardball right now, the difference between the enthusiasm at the RNC and the DNC is really incredible. The crowd behind Chris Matthews at the RNC was pretty much dead. At the DNC, the crowd is going crazy. It's really like night and day.

EDIT: Beaten!

And yet nationally republicans are more enthusiastic than democrats

 

[Karakand]

why isn't there a white history month

 

[Measley]

In fairness, I honestly doubt the righties who were excited for the RNC would be hanging in the background of a dirty librul commie MSNBC program.

Difference between watching Fox vs MSNBC

All of Fox's shows were indoors.

 

[Kosmo]

LOL, my stock response when challenged on PoliGAF will now be: "If it weren't so hot, I'd go into detail."

Good enough for Sheriff Joe, good enough for me.

 

[Jackson50]

I created a DNC thread for those interested in discussing the convention.

LOL, my stock response when challenged on PoliGAF will now be: "If it weren't so hot, I'd go into detail."

Good enough for Sheriff Joe, good enough for me.

You're evolving. Good for you.

 

[Karakand]

Ayup.

Or the Charlie Brown version: "When is Children's Day?"

In the "unsung contributions to society" sense, sure.

In the "fuck up shit and dominate everything already" sense, hell naw.

 

[PhoenixDark]

LOL, my stock response when challenged on PoliGAF will now be: "If it weren't so hot, I'd go into detail."

Good enough for Sheriff Joe, good enough for me.

lol Biden

 

[The Librarian]

LOL, my stock response when challenged on PoliGAF will now be: "If it weren't so hot, I'd go into detail."

Good enough for Sheriff Joe, good enough for me.

I'd like to see the full context of that.

 

[Jooney]

Happy Labor Day, everyone

This fucking guy. What an embarrassment. What's next - celebrating the achievements of Congress next President's Day? SMH.

 

[Marvie_3]

As opposed to your current stock response of fleeing the thread?

There's also his "make up complete bullshit" response.

 

[Salvor.Hardin]

Reading Mockingjay right now and literally this ad at first seemed like something out of The Hunger Games. "Happy Hunger Games! Brought to you by the Capitol!"

Is that a red profile of Charlie Brown?

 

[Arrowgigantic]

LOL, my stock response when challenged on PoliGAF will now be: "If it weren't so hot, I'd go into detail."

Since this is you, I will require proof that what's cut off after he says that isn't "aw heck, let me just give a few details."

 

[Cheebo]

Obama campaign selling these buttons on the DNC. Amazingly perfect:

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Is that a red profile of Charlie Brown?

Looks more like Linus.

Trust me.

 

[Jooney]

Obama campaign selling these buttons on the DNC. Amazingly perfect:

Only works if worn ironically.

 

[teh_pwn]

And yet nationally republicans are more enthusiastic than democrats

Dude, they just had the RNC and now Romney is tied with Obama. Maybe Romney be positive tomorrow, but even McCain had a 3 point lead after the RNC briefly (Sept 1 2008).

Polling will be more accurate in 2 weeks, if that's what you're referring to enthusiasm.

 

[teiresias]

Are the conventions always so close together? I could have sworn there was at least a full week's break last election, but maybe I'm just remembering things wrong since I rarely pay attention to them either way.

 

[Measley]

Dude, they just had the RNC and now Romney is tied with Obama. Maybe Romney be positive tomorrow, but even McCain had a 3 point lead after the RNC briefly (Sept 1 2008).

Polling will be more accurate in 2 weeks, if that's what you're referring to enthusiasm.

Also important to note that the RNC came after the DNC in 2008.

 

[HylianTom]

I kinda wonder if the South throws-off national polling for the GOP, including enthusiasm levels. Many of the GOP folks I know are frothing at the mouth at the idea of ousting Obama in November, while the Dems here are resigned to their states going red yet again.

I wish they'd do these polls in a more targeted fashion. For example, poll voters in the swing states only.. or go by regions instead. Until they do something more detailed like that, I can't panic or get too joyful about national numbers.

 

[Four_Chamber]

Yikes, I finally saw my first facebook (coworker) post about 2016. Scary stuff, these folks are really desperate to find any reason to validate their irrational dislike for Obama.

 

[Snake]

Obama campaign selling these buttons on the DNC. Amazingly perfect:

"Ugh, that is so uncool.

I'll take ten."

 

[DeathbyVolcano]

PD is on a roll today.

 

[SolKane]

Obama campaign selling these buttons on the DNC. Amazingly perfect:

I'd take one and then vote for Jill Stein.

 

[Jooney]

Yikes, I finally saw my first facebook (coworker) post about 2016. Scary stuff, these folks are really desperate to find any reason to validate their irrational dislike for Obama.

What did he say?

PD is on a roll today.

He's cashing in on the DNC for maximum trolling effect.

 

[Four_Chamber]

"I highly recommend it if you're interested in seeing what the next 4 years could look like for the US"

I don't know if its cognitive dissonance, but do people really believe the crap in this film? I know its bad, but I'm curious what will be the reaction of all these folks if Obama is re-elected.

 

[Suikoguy]

"I highly recommend it if you're interested in seeing what the next 4 years could look like for the US"

I don't know if its cognitive dissonance, but do people really believe the crap in this film? I know its bad, but I'm curious what will be the reaction of all these folks if Obama is re-elected.

It plays perfectly into the Obama is not American Dog Whistle, which is why people like it.
Anybody still playing up the "We don't know the President" line has ulterior motives.

 

[NathanMcMahon]

As opposed to your current stock response of fleeing the thread?

So that's where PhoenixDark got that from...

 

[HylianTom]

"I highly recommend it if you're interested in seeing what the next 4 years could look like for the US"

I don't know if its cognitive dissonance, but do people really believe the crap in this film? I know its bad, but I'm curious what will be the reaction of all these folks if Obama is re-elected.

If it really does happen, watching their reactions is going to be incredible entertainment. We'll be able to compare world reaction to Obama's re-election to the reaction seen when Dubya was re-elected. And watching them sweat the next four years over Scalia and Thomas' health is going to be funny. Fox News the day after is going to be priceless, as will the morning C-SPAN call-in show.

I just fear that some of the crazies won't cope too well upon realizing that Electoral College math is tilting notably in favor of the Dems for the long term. Those moments could produce some folks freaking-out.

 

[NathanMcMahon]

toddstarnes @toddstarnes

Republicans are handing out boxes of Legos at DNC pic.twitter.com/1ApXpadQ

So crazy. I wish somebody would give me some free Legos.

Pull yourself up by your bootstraps and buy some.

 

[Marvie_3]

If it really does happen, watching their reactions is going to be incredible entertainment. We'll be able to compare world reaction to Obama's re-election to the reaction seen when Dubya was re-elected. And watching them sweat the next four years over Scalia and Thomas' health is going to be funny. Fox News the day after is going to be priceless, as will the morning C-SPAN call-in show.

I just fear that some of the crazies won't cope too well upon realizing that Electoral College math is tilting notably in favor of the Dems for the long term. Those moments could produce some folks freaking-out.

It's going to be really interesting watching this happen over the next couple decades.

 

[Jooney]

It's going to be really interesting watching this happen over the next couple decades.

To be fair, this is offset by the number of senators that represent red states. Greater representation for a smaller populace.

Also, party platforms aren't static. The GOP will get with the times and moderate some of their stances to make them competitive.

 

[HylianTom]

To be fair, this is offset by the number of senators that represent red states. Greater representation for a smaller populace.

Also, party platforms aren't static. The GOP will get with the times and moderate some of their stances to make them competitive.

Watching the GOP moderate is going to be funny. I wonder how the more conservative elements of the party will handle this, realizing that their long-term hopes for this country are pretty much gone.

I also wonder if the GOP, upon realizing that the EC math is stacked against them, will begin to focus more and more of its energies/resources into controlling Congress. That seems to be their best bet right now.

 

[RDreamer]

My god, the anti-Obama/anti-gay marriage ad they played on Hardball is freaking hilarious.

"What's the matter honey?"
"Obama is trying to force gay marriage on our country. That's not the change I voted for."
"That's not the change I voted for, either. What can we do?"
"We can vote for someone else with values."

I would say we'll be looking back at this sort of thing and laughing, but I really don't think it could sound funnier to me even in the future.

 

[Jooney]

My god, the anti-Obama/anti-gay marriage ad they played on Hardball is freaking hilarious.

"What's the matter honey?"
"Obama is trying to force gay marriage on our country. That's not the change I voted for."
"That's not the change I voted for, either. What can we do?"
"We can vote for someone else with values."

I would say we'll be looking back at this sort of thing and laughing, but I really don't think it could sound funnier to me even in the future.

The really shit thing about this message is the insinuation is that support marriage equality means you have no values. Excuse me, but who the fuck gives these people a monopoly on what "values" are? I would say treating your fellow man with dignity and respect is a far greater value than prejudice and hate.

Anyway, let the GOP use that as ammunition. The country has moved forwards on this issue so its not going to work.

 

[Owzers]

My god, the anti-Obama/anti-gay marriage ad they played on Hardball is freaking hilarious.

"What's the matter honey?"
"Obama is trying to force gay marriage on our country. That's not the change I voted for."
"That's not the change I voted for, either. What can we do?"
"We can vote for someone else with values."

I would say we'll be looking back at this sort of thing and laughing, but I really don't think it could sound funnier to me even in the future.

i tried to find it on youtube and failed. It was a fantastic ad.

 

[RDreamer]

i tried to find it on youtube and failed. It was a fantastic ad.

Yeah I was trying to find it too. It's just so blatantly ridiculous it almost feels like a Daily Show, Colbert Report or Onion parody come to life.

 

[Plinko]

To be fair, this is offset by the number of senators that represent red states. Greater representation for a smaller populace.

Also, party platforms aren't static. The GOP will get with the times and moderate some of their stances to make them competitive.

I will believe this when I see it.

I've expected this to happen for 5 years now and it seems like the crazy keeps increasing.

 

[Kosmo]

We've Heard It All Before

Republicans coming out swinging with the "Are you better off?" meme.

 

[Cheebo]

We've Heard It All Before

Republicans coming out swinging with the "Are you better off?" meme.

Good thing we are better off then.

 

[Jooney]

I will believe this when I see it.

I've expected this to happen for 5 years now and it seems like the crazy keeps increasing.

It's going to take longer than 5 years. I thinking long term.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

PPP Colorado results:

Obama 49
Romney 46

Romney favorability 46/50, up three. Obama approval 48/49.

Obama leading significantly with independents, women, non-whites, under 45s.

Romney leading significantly with over 45s, leading slightly with whites, men.

 

[ErasureAcer]

We've Heard It All Before

Republicans coming out swinging with the "Are you better off?" meme.

Republicans reverting back to making the election a referendum again after their "vision" during the RNC resulted in no bump. Ha.

 

[RDreamer]

We've Heard It All Before

Republicans coming out swinging with the "Are you better off?" meme.

Leave it to the Republicans to be surprised when someone believes the same things after a few years.