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Enkufka Wandering Student ಠ_ಠ from Bay of White fish Since: Dec, 2009
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#34076: Oct 21st 2012 at 2:05:11 PM

Lots of Anti-Tammy Baldwin ads on today.

Very big Daydream Believer. "That's not knowledge, that's a crapshoot!" -Al Murray "Welcome to QI" -Stephen Fry
RadicalTaoist scratching at .8, just hopin' from the #GUniverse Since: Jan, 2001
Serocco Serocco from Miami, Florida Since: Mar, 2010 Relationship Status: Faithful to 2D
Serocco
#34079: Oct 21st 2012 at 3:38:41 PM

"When Romney was governor of my state [...] Massachusetts plummeted to 47th out of 50 in job creation."

Game, set, match. If Obama says that convincingly, he will win the election.

Or he can just point out that Romney flat-out DOESN'T have a plan to create 12 million jobs.

edited 21st Oct '12 3:43:51 PM by Serocco

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BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#34080: Oct 21st 2012 at 3:43:40 PM

I know it's a few days old, but I think "Romnesia" is Actually Pretty Funny. [lol]

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Joesolo Indiana Solo Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Indiana Solo
#34081: Oct 21st 2012 at 4:21:03 PM

I find it hilarious as well [lol]

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Aqueos Nova here from Los Angeles Since: Dec, 2011 Relationship Status: Californicating
#34082: Oct 21st 2012 at 4:32:53 PM

[up][up][up]Well if we will gain 12 million jobs if we do nothing, that could be exactly what he's aiming for. Technically still a plan after all.

And the job creation point is moot, Massachusetts has a fairly decent unemployment rate, if people have jobs you don't exactly have to create them. That point would be walking straight into a rather obvious trap.

As for Kerry to me it seems to be somewhat of a scare tactic in order to gather up more donations, it's a pretty common strategy on both sides.

edited 21st Oct '12 4:38:26 PM by Aqueos

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Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#34083: Oct 21st 2012 at 4:33:44 PM

The question is: why isn't Obama dropping lines like that? Is he waiting for the end game, after the final debate, so its fresh in the public's mind?

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
HilarityEnsues Since: Sep, 2009
#34084: Oct 21st 2012 at 4:38:48 PM

He's brought that up multiple times. I don't remember if he did so in the debates (though I think he did), but he certainly has during his campaign.

terlwyth Since: Oct, 2010
#34085: Oct 21st 2012 at 4:57:08 PM

So tropers,ya'll gonna watch all the debates or not?

The big one is tomorrow (I don't have high hopes for Obama on this one) and the 3rd party one is on Tuesday.

I'll tune in to tomorrow for sure,can't promise anything about Tuesday though

Obama does have an edge in foreign policy though.

Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#34086: Oct 21st 2012 at 4:59:23 PM

Obama does fine in traditional debates; that earlier performance was an unusual failure. And the subject manner should be his forte.

The 3rd parties are still a joke in the grand scheme and I have a mid term anyway.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Lennik (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#34087: Oct 21st 2012 at 5:02:45 PM

terlwyth, your pessimism is bringing me down. Obama will do fine. All he has to do is point out that Romney wants to pick fights with Syria and Iran, as well as picking new fights with Libya and Afghanistan.

That's right, boys. Mondo cool.
Euodiachloris Since: Oct, 2010
#34088: Oct 21st 2012 at 5:06:18 PM

[up]And alienate both Russia and China completely for kicks... tongue

Anybody know how he feels about the Falklands? 'Cos, he can score a hat-trick with the right attitude on that one, if he tries hard enough. tongue

edited 21st Oct '12 5:08:21 PM by Euodiachloris

LostAnarchist Violence Is Necessary! from Neo Arcadia Itself Since: Sep, 2011
Violence Is Necessary!
#34089: Oct 21st 2012 at 5:09:54 PM

[up]Keep the optimism up and remiind people this is what Romney wants to do, and we'll be alright. Got it!

Not that easy... But, okay.

edited 21st Oct '12 5:10:20 PM by LostAnarchist

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terlwyth Since: Oct, 2010
#34090: Oct 21st 2012 at 5:15:13 PM

I know third parties don't really do much,but I don't even recall another of its kind,...so if I can get it,I'll do it for novelties sake.

The fact that most swing states are practically lost or could easily flip,it just doesn't sit well with me. And that the fact that he lost the good lead.I'd rather get all possible disappointments out now that way,the better outcome feels earned or if we do have President Romney,I'll have already shifted gears,while the rest of the Echo Chamber vent.

I'll take pessimism now than have all optimism crushed.

edited 21st Oct '12 5:28:00 PM by terlwyth

ohsointocats from The Sand Wastes Since: Oct, 2011 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
#34091: Oct 21st 2012 at 5:48:52 PM

There was another shooting today.

Like, is it just me, or is this uh, becoming a frequent thing?

Joesolo Indiana Solo Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Indiana Solo
#34092: Oct 21st 2012 at 5:51:06 PM

[up] When ever theres a high-profile one, more show up. Either people "jump on the bandwagon" or the news just decides to actually show it. Theres probably shootings every week that you just dont hear about.

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DrunkGirlfriend from Castle Geekhaven Since: Jan, 2011
#34093: Oct 21st 2012 at 5:51:12 PM

[up][up] Another shooting at a election-related event?

[up] Yeah. Regular shootings happen a lot, but don't make the news.

edited 21st Oct '12 5:51:53 PM by DrunkGirlfriend

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ohsointocats from The Sand Wastes Since: Oct, 2011 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
Enkufka Wandering Student ಠ_ಠ from Bay of White fish Since: Dec, 2009
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#34095: Oct 21st 2012 at 5:53:34 PM

was this in Wisconsin, by any chance? Because we had one at a salon across the street (I think) from a mall.

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ohsointocats from The Sand Wastes Since: Oct, 2011 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
#34096: Oct 21st 2012 at 5:54:16 PM

[up]Yeah, that one.

I guess it's weird because I usually get my news off of Twitter.

DrunkGirlfriend from Castle Geekhaven Since: Jan, 2011
#34097: Oct 21st 2012 at 5:55:12 PM

Eh, it happens all the time. Then again, I grew up in an area with a lot of gang-related violence, so it's pretty normal for me.

"I don't know how I do it. I'm like the Mr. Bean of sex." -Drunkscriblerian
Joesolo Indiana Solo Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Indiana Solo
#34098: Oct 21st 2012 at 5:55:51 PM

The one in wisconsin?

[up] I didnt but it's slowly turning that way. I mainly blame the low income housing thats REALLY poorly policed. from what I've heard, it's technically private property so the police can't just patrol. Also, a good portion of the others at my school are on drugs.

edited 21st Oct '12 5:57:28 PM by Joesolo

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ohsointocats from The Sand Wastes Since: Oct, 2011 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
#34099: Oct 21st 2012 at 5:58:57 PM

Well it's different when someone gets shot up than when seven do. Or is it? I don't know.

DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Wandering Jew
#34100: Oct 21st 2012 at 6:10:42 PM

So So just too keep everyone on tabs with the Senate Races:

The Democrats currently have 51 Senators

The Republicans currently have 47 Senators

There are 2 Independent Senators (Lieberman and Bernie Sanders)

And 33 of the 100 Senate seats will be up for grabs this election

So far it looks like The Democrats are going to certainly win/keep 12 of the Senate seats (California, Delaware,Hawaii, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and West Virginia)

The Republicans are going to certainly win/keep 5 of the Senate seats (Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wyoming)

And Bernie Sanders is going to keep his Seat in Vermont.

Which leaves 15 Senate Seats up for grabs (9 Democrat seats, 5 Republican Seats, and Joe Lieberman's independent seat.)

(i)=incumbent

Blue = Democrat, Red = Republican, Green = Independent

Arizona Jeff Flake VS Richard Carmona

Connecticut Chris Murphy VS Linda Mc Mahon

Florida Bill Nelson (i) VS Connie Mack IV

Indiana Richard Mourdock VS Joe Donnelly

Maine Angus King VS Charles E. Summers, Jr. VS Cynthia Dill

Massachusetts Scott Brown (i) VS Elizabeth Warren

Missouri Claire Mc Caskill (i) VS Todd Akin

Montana Jon Tester (i) VS Denny Rehberg

Nebraska Bob Kerrey VS Deb Fischer

Nevada Dean Heller (i) VS Shelley Berkley

North Dakota Heidi Heitkamp VS Rick Berg

Ohio Sherrod Brown (i) VS Josh Mandel

Pennsylvania Bob Casey, Jr. (i) VS Tom Smith

Virginia Tim Kaine VS George Allen

Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin VS Tommy Thompson

edited 21st Oct '12 6:21:30 PM by DeviantBraeburn

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