Mister Mets
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« on: November 30, 2014, 04:53:31 PM » |
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There are a few problems.
It requires confidence in the outcome. They need to campaign on that consistently and early. Which leaves them very vulnerable to a change in fortune. It might have been a gamble worth taking.
It helps incumbents, which could make it tougher for anyone challenging incumbents. They were optimistic in Maine, Florida, Kansas and Wisconsin.
Voters might still feel differently.
An emphasis on economic problems can make voters favor the safety net.
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