I thought the ability to win in the South was acknowledged by everyone as a necessity.

[Bonobo]

I've seen NE democrats get their asses kicked plenty in the 25 years I've been watching politics.

Surely the ability to win in the South while bringing out young voters that otherwise might not get involved as well as pulling Independants and Republican converts is a great recipe for success in the GE.

And don't start with the "It proves he's a Republican crap. It's a silly, stupid argument."

[557188]

1. No

Its still about Ohio.

[BayouBengal07]

2. Thank you!

My thoughts exactly.

Let's run polarizing old patrician Northeastern Dem! That works EVERY time!

[lastliberalintexas]

7. They're both from Illinois for goodness sakes

And they're each just as good or dismal (depending on your viewpoint) a general election candidate as the other. But they both likely lose the South.

[lastliberalintexas]

3. Primary vs General

Apples vs Oranges.

Neither of the Dems is likely to win this year in the South, with the *possible* exception of Virginia.

[Tatiana]

4. I think Georgia will turn blue n/t

[lastliberalintexas]

8. Alrighty then...

Any evidence of such a trend? Since I don't live there I don't know the current mood of the state, other than my liberal cousin who lives in Atlanta. He seems to agree that they're as red as Texas again.

[BootinUp]

5. Winning a Dem primary is now = to winning a GE? Not.

Obama cant win GA or AL in a GE. There just ain't enough Dems there.

[sandnsea]

Well duh

Not to mention DU has said for years they wanted to get rid of the DLC. So don't ask me what the fuck all this Hillary support is about.

[incapsulated]

6. Only in a General Election

You really think Obama is winning Alabama in a GE or Clinton Tennessee, lol?

[Captain Hilts]

9. In the General Election. In primaries, it's different. nt

[Bonobo]

10. Of course I understand that. But isn't our goal to take the Presidency?

[blm]

11. The Midwest, West AND South. Methinks a certain campaign doesn't care what

happens downticket either.