2008 election

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thegreatdebater @thegreatdebater (7316) • United States 18 Jan 09

For the last eight years the Republican party created the idea of you MUST support everything the president does or you are unpatriotic (even though this is the same party that attack Bill Clinton, and invested everything he did)....

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Where were you, when the 2008 President was announced?

mikaray @mikaray (15) • United States 5 Nov 08

I was asleep, but was awaken by the applause on TV.

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How are we divided so evenly?

KLVentures @KLVentures (119) • United States 4 Nov 08

As I am watching the election results come in, I wonder how we seem to continuously divided so evenly. It is not decided yet but things look pretty good for Obama (still hoping for a McCain upset though). But it looks like the...

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even results

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Take the DAY OFF to VOTE?

redyellowblackdog @redyellowblackdog (10629) • United States 3 Nov 08

Yes, it is true. 0bama has asked his supporters to take the day off from work and devote that time to helping get out the vote. Here's more about that as well as reports by demographic group as to who agrees or disagrees...

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The Electoral College - Love it, hate it or don't care?

KLVentures @KLVentures (119) • United States 2 Nov 08

Up until the 2000 election, I do not think most Americans were aware of the Electoral College system. As spelled out in the Constitution, the President is elected by the Electoral College not the voters of the United States. Each...

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Media in the tank for Obama

KLVentures @KLVentures (119) • United States 1 Nov 08

More proof that the media bias for Obama has reached staggering proportions this year. The Pew research center and journalism.org (neither right wing by the way)have reported on the type of media coverage on this campaign. While...

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The fair distribution of wealth

KLVentures @KLVentures (119) • United States 31 Oct 08

With the election a couple of days off, I want to ask the Obama supporters what will be the fair distribution of wealth? I will illustrate the current distribution of wealth for a small business owner in the state of Maine. I...

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distribution of wealth

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What will be the election result for your state?

KLVentures @KLVentures (119) • United States 30 Oct 08

With the election coming up on Tuesday, how do you think your state is going to go? What do the polls say for your state? How do you think it will actually go? I live in Maine and all of the polls are showing a significant lead...

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Should everyone vote?

KLVentures @KLVentures (119) • United States 30 Oct 08

As we move closer to election day, I am hearing all of the usual get out the vote, everyone should vote and mobilize the public talk. It seems to be generally accepted that everyone should vote. Well, I have to disagree with this....

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A what if scenario for the presidential election.

KLVentures @KLVentures (119) • United States 29 Oct 08

First of all, I do not think that either one of these scenarios are likely but I am really curious about what would happen if they were pursued. There have been questions raised as to the constitutional acceptability of both...

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We need the Pitt Bull with Lipstick

tonniek02 @tonniek02 (457) • United States 8 Oct 08

TO ALL MY FRIENDS....LIBERAL OR CONSERVATIVE...FYI only. George Bush has been in office for 7 1/2 years. The first six the economy was fine. Just over one year ago: 1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high; 2)...

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A 269 Tie This Year

gewcew23 @gewcew23 (8007) • United States 14 Sep 08

I wonder if anyone else has thought of this but let us say that everything stays the same since the 2004 election, except Colorado's 9 electoral votes going to Obama and New Hampshire 3 electoral votes going to McCain, we get a...

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What issue would most sway your decision this election?

sumpter @sumpter (214) • United States 11 Sep 08

For me, the economy will be the biggest factor in my decision this november. I want to vote for someone who will get our ecconmy back in tip top shape.

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biggest issue

economy

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What am I missing

thegreatdebater @thegreatdebater (7316) • United States 6 Sep 08

I have listened to John McCain during the republican convention say that he is a Maverick, and a has the experience to lead the country. The question I have is how can you be considered a Mavrick when you voted along your party...

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What do you think is the worst that will happen if either candidate is elected?

cynddvs @cynddvs (2948) • United States 3 Sep 08

My husband and I were just talking about this tonight as we were watching the RNC. If Bush is responsible for our falling economy what is the worst McCain will do? Will gas prices go even higher? Will the housing crisis get even...

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2008 Election - The Biggest Sideshow Circus

cynddvs @cynddvs (2948) • United States 2 Sep 08

Is anyone else sick of this sideshow circus we are calling an election besides me? I'm so sick and tired of the media and bloggers being derailed from the real issues talking about crap about the candidates (half of it which...

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rumors

voting records

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Will Hillary run as an Independent

eclecticsteve @eclecticsteve (253) • United States 24 May 08

As more and more news sources have projected Barack Obama the winner of the Democratic Party nomination, I hear more and more talk about Hillary Clinton running as an independent. I don't think she will, but that sounds...

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What should Romney do? Should he have even suspended his campaign?

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 13 Feb 08

So now what? Gov Romney has officially suspended his campaign. that isn't to say that he has drooped out completely. Suspending his campaign means he still controls his delegates, unlike Thompson and Guiliani who dropped their...

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Should Huckabee drop out?

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 13 Feb 08

According to the latest AP tallies, Huckabee has 241 delegates to McCain’s 821. That means the former Arkansas governor needs 950 more delegates to reach the 1,191 needed to clinch the nomination, and McCain needs about...

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Unfair Coverage

thecastout @thecastout (15) • United States 23 Jan 08

I am a big fan on Fox News but recently they have been Pro-Rommeny and ignoring the other canidates? what do you think?

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fox news

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