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Offline ReardenSteel

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Obama's "No." to Public Financing an "epic mistake"?
« on: September 18, 2008, 07:20:06 PM »
Yes, Obama Turning Down Public Financing is Still an Epic Mistake
by Patrick Ruffini

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When I first suggested that Obama refusing public finance was a major strategic blunder, my claim was belied by the campaign's stronger than expected July fundraising. Since then, fundraising has risen to $66 million in August. We can expect it to be $80-$100 million in September and October. That seems to further justify the decision. Obama will have $160-$200 million to spend vs. McCain's $84 million. Clear cut, no?

Actually, no. And, per Marc Ambinder, the TNSMI/CMAG data on the latest campaign ad spending in swing states bear this out:

Things that make you go hmmmm.

Very informative article from the first link. Well worth checking out IMHO.


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Re: Obama's "No." to Public Financing an "epic mistake"?
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2008, 09:30:29 PM »
That's awesome information.  The Republicans are like a perpetual motion machine while the democrats are trying to oil the crank to get the Tin Lizzy started.

I never realized until this year how inept the democrats are, politically speaking.  They didn't use to be before the hardcore socialist took over.  We may never see another democrat president.
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Re: Obama's "No." to Public Financing an "epic mistake"?
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2008, 09:44:13 PM »
I'm encouraged by this news, but personally I am going to maintain the election is going to be a squeaker, and remain of the mindset that every vote counts.

The MSM will do everything in its power to assure Dems the victory. That we know for sure.

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Re: Obama's "No." to Public Financing an "epic mistake"?
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2008, 07:23:45 AM »
Quote from: miskie on September 18, 2008, 09:44:13 PM
I'm encouraged by this news, but personally I am going to maintain the election is going to be a squeaker, and remain of the mindset that every vote counts.

The MSM will do everything in its power to assure Dems the victory. That we know for sure.



Right on all counts, Miskie.
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