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2016 Postmortem

COLGATE4

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2. They've ckeverly exploited the cognitive dissonance

Reply to flpoljunkie (Original post)

Wed Oct 29, 2014, 02:13 PM

Oct 2014

that seems to characterize many American voters. People understand that government has come to a virtual standstill but are unsure as to whom to blame. Since the Democrats are in power (Obama, Senate), it seems logical that they are to blame for the standstill. Voters will accordingly punish the uncooperative Democrats by voting in Rethuglicans. Rinse and repeat.

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Will the Republicans' deliberate obstruction win them control of Congress? [View all] flpoljunkie Oct 2014 OP

Or was it the redistricting of 2010? WhiteTara Oct 2014 #1

that certainly has a big impact on the house, but it doesn't explain the senate unblock Oct 2014 #4

it was the lack of turnout that did it. the maps can be drawn and redrawn at anytime belzabubba333 Oct 2014 #6

They've ckeverly exploited the cognitive dissonance COLGATE4 Oct 2014 #2

When Pres. Obama was elected and the repugs started the obstruction I thought... Bonhomme Richard Oct 2014 #3

not so much a matter of stupidity when the republicans control the microphones. unblock Oct 2014 #7

Sadly, I have come to understand they ARE that stupid Cosmocat Oct 2014 #17

HOw much do people know of the obstruction? Since Obama was elected the word "filibuster" has been Bill USA Oct 2014 #18

If polls are right Robbins Oct 2014 #5

Republicans are followers and they'll continue to follow... polichick Oct 2014 #8

A photo to make you smile at this link. Bethune Cookman students marching to vote today in Florida. flpoljunkie Oct 2014 #9

Nice to see such things in my beloved home state of Floriduh! polichick Oct 2014 #10

Their goal has been to get people to hate government. And its working. JoePhilly Oct 2014 #11

Aided and abetted by a feckless, cowardly media flpoljunkie Oct 2014 #12

Although I'd use the word venal to describe the media. freshwest Oct 2014 #13

You're right. I was too kind. flpoljunkie Oct 2014 #14

I go to intent. They aren't cowardly. They aren't feckless. They are paid: freshwest Oct 2014 #16

Absolutely correct. JoePhilly Oct 2014 #15