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Originally Posted by Skybird

Politician's convictions are as solid as modelling clay, and their visions stretch from here to the next elections, and many of them mistake lobbies for the electorate.

That pretty much sums it up.
But, I would add any who actually do put forth a constructive proposal to fix things (i.e. cut spending), are attacked as extremists.

Well, he ain't got long to find it before he's out of a job and hailed as the 21st centurys Peanut farmer. All the Republicans have got to do is not to elect a complete lunatic. Palin, I'm looking at you.
Put a clever guy up there who doesn't rely on scaring everyone to get votes, and Obama will be history

It's not a sure thing by any means. When you add up the black vote, the hard left, those who are dependent on gov't programs and those who work for the gov't., you are at 40% or so of the electorate. He would then only need 10 to 20% of the remainder to be reelcted. Since there are many moderates who are very "squishy", and the press will support Obama 100%, this is quite possible.(GULP!)