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Laelth (1000+ posts) Thu Feb-07-08 10:56 PMOriginal message Obama can win GA in the GE. I can hardly believe I am writing this, but recent events lead me to believe that Obama can win Georgia in the general election. Of a total population of 9,363,941, and a voting-age population of 6,910,600, fully two million of those turned out to vote in the Georgia primary (an unprecedented 29% of the voting-age population). When the combined totals of votes cast for all Democrats is compared to the total votes cast for all Republics, you see the following:1,046,485 D954,462 ROf those million+ votes for Democrats, 700,366 (or 67%) voted for Obama.Source: CNNhttp://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/primaries/results/date... Romney's pulling out tells me that the money Republics (the true core constituency of GWB) see no hope of winning in the GE. They're cutting their losses. They've decided to let McCain have the nod, knowing he can't win, just as they gave Bob Dole the nod in 1996. The money interests of the Republic party know that if the Democrats can win Georgia, it's all over for them.The results of the Georgia primary are truly astounding. We live in interesting times.-LaelthStatistical data above here: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13000.html Cross-posted from here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph... Refresh | 1 Recommendations Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top
Hoyt (33 posts) Thu Feb-14-08 12:07 AMResponse to Original message 3. I hope you are right. Edited on Thu Feb-14-08 12:08 AM by HoytUnfortunately, it will likely get ugly before November. There are lots of "young Republican" bigots in this state.Then, we have those like Neil Boortz -- who got his start writing racist speeches for Lester Maddox.And as the guy who gave me an estimate on some work to my house proudly said -- "I ain't voting for no . . . . . " And, that won't be the last time we hear that that crap. It also won't be the last time I say "no thanks." Screw those backwards, uneducated, bastards. If we all contribute what we can and get out to vote, it can happen just like it did last week. Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top
Laelth (1000+ posts) Fri Feb-15-08 07:46 AMResponse to Reply #3 4. I don't deny that the currents of racism in Georgia run deep. But the frustration of many Republicans, even the racist ones, with the poor economy and the erosion of our Constitutional liberties under Bush may be enough to keep them home on election day. On the other hand, the frustration of Blacks as a minority that is horribly under-represented in government may get them to the polls in record numbers. In fact, I think that if Obama is the candidate, we will see record turnout.Most people I have spoken to seem to agree with you, though, that Georgia is not really "in play" in this election. And even I agree that this race will get ugly before it's over, but I'd like to point out that Obama has a kind of "teflon" coating the likes of which has not been seen since Reagan. Accusations and smears directed at him seem to bounce off and backfire on those who attack him. Either way, there's more hope for a Democratic win in Georgia than I have seen since Clinton won the state in 1992.Thanks for the reply.-Laelth Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top
Vet31203 (90 posts) Mon Feb-18-08 06:48 PMResponse to Reply #6 8. I think we can win it! As a former resident of Georgia, I think most of the conservatives are turned off by McCain's views on immigration. I think the morale among the Pubs will be low, and Obama's will be high, but it will take A LOT of work and even than it will be close...Any seats turning blue in Georgia?William J Meyers for House 2008 Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top
Well, Obama is a big hit in the major cities of Atlanta and Savannah(Obama signs and bumper stickers EVERYWHERE! ), but the suburbs and more rural areas may be what prevents him from winning Georgia.
Quote from: ACrazyConservative on February 19, 2008, 03:22:07 PMWell, Obama is a big hit in the major cities of Atlanta and Savannah(Obama signs and bumper stickers EVERYWHERE! ), but the suburbs and more rural areas may be what prevents him from winning Georgia. And, I sh!t you not, Warner Robins is covered with Ron Paul signs. First time I'd ever seen live evidence of Ronbots' existence.
The most likely scenario is Hussein Obama will make a good showing in the south, but lose New York and California.
Quote from: Lord Undies on February 19, 2008, 04:07:33 PMThe most likely scenario is Hussein Obama will make a good showing in the south, but lose New York and California. I suspect in the GE hussein hasn't got a chance in hell in the South.
Quote from: freedumb2003 on February 19, 2008, 04:38:50 PMQuote from: Lord Undies on February 19, 2008, 04:07:33 PMThe most likely scenario is Hussein Obama will make a good showing in the south, but lose New York and California. I suspect in the GE hussein hasn't got a chance in hell in the South.I think the same. How many Hispanics won't vote for Obama because he is a black man? A lot more than the Dems want to admit. If Hispanics just stay home on Election Day, Obama's toast.
Quote from: Muddyemms on February 19, 2008, 04:48:39 PMQuote from: freedumb2003 on February 19, 2008, 04:38:50 PMQuote from: Lord Undies on February 19, 2008, 04:07:33 PMThe most likely scenario is Hussein Obama will make a good showing in the south, but lose New York and California. I suspect in the GE hussein hasn't got a chance in hell in the South.I think the same. How many Hispanics won't vote for Obama because he is a black man? A lot more than the Dems want to admit. If Hispanics just stay home on Election Day, Obama's toast.I think Hussein will get the nod -- but as long as the Evil self-designated Empress can draw breathe it won't be easy. But he is unelectable.
I went back home to Macon last month and saw quite a few Ron Paul signs in the Macon/Warner Robins area. Almost as many as I see down here in Florida.
There's a reason why patriotism is considered a conservative value. Watch a Tea Party rally and you'll see people proudly raising the American flag and showing pride in U.S. heroes such as Thomas Jefferson. Watch an OWS rally and you'll see people burning the American flag while showing pride in communist heroes such as Che Guevera. --Bob, from some news site
...because liberals don't understand, nor have they ever understood, the mindset of the conservative voting block. The reason our numbers are low is because thousands upon thousands of conservatives aren't voting in the primaries. Why? Many don't identify with a particular candidate still in the running. Let the general election arrive. We're good at voting against someone. Probably better than we are at voting for someone.