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« on: June 11, 2012, 01:04:47 AM »

I apologize if this thread has already been discussed, but on most of the MSM channels lately I've been hearing the speculation about 2016, particularly as it relates to whether Hillary will run. Nancy Pelosi (whom arguably titled towards Obama during the 2008 primaries) said that Hillary was "our shot," and Ed Rendell seems to be banging the drum having recently said that Hillary would have been better than Obama and that he would manage her campaign should she run in 2016, and Kirsten Gillibrand is allegedly already trying to convince her to run in 2016.

Are Democrats just abandoning hopes of winning in 2016, is there really just nothing else for them to talk about except 2016, or do they finally realize that they made a mistake in 2008?
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« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2012, 01:32:49 AM »

I think many of them do regret picking Obama over Hillary in 2008. Which is a big blow to the people who foresaw this around four years ago... it was so close, so it's all the more painful to know we were right.

BUT I don't think this is why people are talking about 2016. I think they're talking about 2016 because 2012 is a boring-ass election, and no one expects it to get interesting.
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« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2012, 01:54:05 AM »

It's because we live in a society of continuous elections.
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« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2012, 02:07:44 AM »

I think many of them do regret picking Obama over Hillary in 2008. Which is a big blow to the people who foresaw this around four years ago... it was so close, so it's all the more painful to know we were right.

BUT I don't think this is why people are talking about 2016. I think they're talking about 2016 because 2012 is a boring-ass election, and no one expects it to get interesting.

This is the primary reason...
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« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2012, 06:53:59 AM »

I think the concept of having people like Chris Christie or Hillary Clinton in the white house appeals to the parties much more than Obama or Romney.
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« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2012, 10:07:16 PM »

"Wow! The 2012 campaign is so interesting right now! So much of consequence happening!" - No one
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« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2012, 12:55:08 AM »

It could have been an exciting election. Imagine if Palin ran? Or if Trump mounted a bid. I was so looking forward to 2012, and it totally failed to meet expectations.

I guess everything will now pale in comparison to '08 though.
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« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2012, 01:45:41 AM »

It's because (assuming an Obama win), an open field on both sides for President, with many top-notch contenders on both sides.
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« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2012, 05:53:53 AM »

It's because (assuming an Obama win), an open field on both sides for President, with many top-notch contenders on both sides.

All the magical happy 2010 seeds will have blossomed, so Marco Rubio will be an old man. Also, this site is obsessed with Brian Schweitzer (Jesus, that's hard to type!).
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« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2012, 11:40:27 AM »

I'm surprised, as in my gut I have a feeling that Obama will win re-election. Making it the most undeserved win since 1972.
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