MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!
Kalwejt
Atlas Institution
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« on: May 15, 2013, 11:42:12 PM » |
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Barry Goldwater: Doesn't require an explanation. Those who don't know about the role of his campaign in realignment should be banned forever.
George McGovern: First he played a key role in making presidential primaries dominating process in selecting the candidate (McGovern–Fraser Commission). Then he became the first nominee chosen under new rules.
Al Smith: While buried in an epic landslide, his candidacy started a realignment leading to FDR's New Deal coalition. Thanks to him Democrats made gains among the urban, blue-collar and Catholic voters.
William Jennings Bryan: Three-times loser who outset Bourbons from power within the party.
Michael Dukakis: Yes, he made an impact by causing Democrats by his failure to embrace "Third Way" in order to finally win during conservative era.
And here are some of the miserable losers, that made no impact whatsoever.
Alton B. Parker: The last hurrah of Bourbon Democrats. More of a burial.
John W. Davis: The last truly conservative Democrat nominated. 28%, only Douglas did worse, but that was a four-way race.
Alf Landon: Terrible campaign, terrible electoral burial.
Adlai Stevenson: Outstanding figure, but as presidential nominee was nothing more than a sacrificial lamb.
Walter Mondale: I like Walter, but...
Discuss!
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