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« Reply #25 on: November 22, 2012, 08:59:22 AM »


As I recall you thought Tommy Thompson was going to win and Todd Akin had a fair chance to win.

Yes, I and many others (the hallowed PPP included) thought Akin had a fair shot. A few had Akin winning. I didn't. And I thought Thompson and Sarkozy would win. Now I assume you have never made an incorrect prediction because if you did, you wouldn't mention two of my incorrect predictions which supposedly negate future predictions. Congrats on your perfect record.
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« Reply #26 on: November 22, 2012, 09:09:50 AM »

Saying Akin had a fair shot was a reasonable position to take. My final prediction was McCaskill by 2.

I'm glad, however, that Missouri voters proved us wrong and proved that they aren't completely insane.

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« Reply #27 on: November 22, 2012, 09:10:58 AM »

According to all polls we read, Akin definitively had a fair chance to win.
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« Reply #28 on: November 22, 2012, 12:15:07 PM »

George Allen v Terry McAuliffe
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« Reply #29 on: November 22, 2012, 08:38:02 PM »

From this early vantage point, I actually see McAuliffe winning this -- the streak will be broken. He'll have money, and Cuccinelli is far less electable than Bolling.
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« Reply #30 on: November 23, 2012, 12:23:44 AM »


As I recall you thought Tommy Thompson was going to win and Todd Akin h
ad a fair chance to win.

Yes, I and many others (the hallowed PPP included) thought Akin had a fair shot. A few had Akin winning. I didn't. And I thought Thompson and Sarkozy would win. Now I assume you have never made an incorrect prediction because if you did, you wouldn't mention two of my incorrect predictions which supposedly negate future predictions. Congrats on your perfect record.

You also predicted Rehberg would beat Tester.  And you're the one saying VA-GOV is "Safe R."
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« Reply #31 on: November 23, 2012, 08:45:34 AM »

...and others predicted Rehberg would win, too. You're really providing some horrible examples but, again, congrats. No wrong predictions on your part. Ever.
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« Reply #32 on: November 23, 2012, 09:01:54 AM »


As I recall you thought Tommy Thompson was going to win and Todd Akin h
ad a fair chance to win.

Yes, I and many others (the hallowed PPP included) thought Akin had a fair shot. A few had Akin winning. I didn't. And I thought Thompson and Sarkozy would win. Now I assume you have never made an incorrect prediction because if you did, you wouldn't mention two of my incorrect predictions which supposedly negate future predictions. Congrats on your perfect record.

You also predicted Rehberg would beat Tester. 

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« Reply #33 on: November 23, 2012, 02:12:00 PM »


As I recall you thought Tommy Thompson was going to win and Todd Akin h
ad a fair chance to win.

Yes, I and many others (the hallowed PPP included) thought Akin had a fair shot. A few had Akin winning. I didn't. And I thought Thompson and Sarkozy would win. Now I assume you have never made an incorrect prediction because if you did, you wouldn't mention two of my incorrect predictions which supposedly negate future predictions. Congrats on your perfect record.

You also predicted Rehberg would beat Tester. 

So did I Sad

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« Reply #34 on: November 23, 2012, 04:08:30 PM »

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« Reply #35 on: November 23, 2012, 11:21:51 PM »

I think what people are objecting to more is the "Safe R" bit rather than simply predicting the Republicans will hold the governorship. Also a tad hypocritical from a guy who always yelled "We're 12 months out and lots of things can happen!" plenty of times in the past whenever it looked good for the Democrats. How many people believed the North Dakota and Indiana Senate seats were "safe R" in November 2011?
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« Reply #36 on: November 24, 2012, 01:18:21 PM »

I think what people are objecting to more is the "Safe R" bit rather than simply predicting the Republicans will hold the governorship. Also a tad hypocritical from a guy who always yelled "We're 12 months out and lots of things can happen!" plenty of times in the past whenever it looked good for the Democrats. How many people believed the North Dakota and Indiana Senate seats were "safe R" in November 2011?

Yes, of course. I am frequently the voice of reason, warning both sides (not just Dems, BRTD) not to get cocky. You point to a perfect example with North Dakota.

That said, my "Safe R" comment was just some fun on my part. Do I believe Terry would likely lose? Absolutely. He's that much of a clown. Is it guaranteed? No.

Still waiting to hear what the guy had done except for being a professional political/Clinton hack.
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« Reply #37 on: November 24, 2012, 02:52:04 PM »

Still waiting to hear what the guy had done except for being a professional political/Clinton hack.

He co-founded and chairs the board of this company which manufactures energy efficient cars. It employs hundreds of people: http://www.wmgta.com/

He's held many other private sector jobs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_mcauliffe#Business_career
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« Reply #38 on: November 07, 2013, 08:25:31 PM »

I wouldn't be at all surprised to see McAuliffe run unopposed for the nomination. It looks like he's been quietly running since Deeds lost and has probably won over the major donors and opinion makers. The fact that in the wake of his announcement no one notable came out to say they were even thinking about running is pretty telling. One would want to stunt his momentum as quickly as possible.

As for Webb and Perriello, it seems like Webb is done with electoral politics. Perriello's passion seems to be on international issues, a subject that is not particularly suited for a stint as Governor. He has a pretty influential job right now in D.C. anyways.

As for the general election, there are obviously problems with McAuliffe (past campaign folies, reputation as a partisan, lack of enthusiasm from party activists) but he has a fair amount of private sector experience as well. He'll portray himself as a moderate Democratic businessman and with enough money and smart tactics he'll probably make a race out of it.

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« Reply #39 on: November 07, 2013, 09:37:37 PM »


who knows McAuliffe might even win this race

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« Reply #40 on: November 07, 2013, 09:47:11 PM »

Thank god this was an old thread. When I saw it I thought it meant for Senate!
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« Reply #41 on: November 07, 2013, 09:55:57 PM »

Thank god this was an old thread. When I saw it I thought it meant for Senate!
Same. I was wondering why Warner would be retiring so young.
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« Reply #42 on: November 07, 2013, 09:57:24 PM »

Thank god this was an old thread. When I saw it I thought it meant for Senate!

Same, got my hopes up for a second there. :/
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« Reply #43 on: November 07, 2013, 11:44:22 PM »

I just gasped and my rooommate asked what was wrong. Tongue
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« Reply #44 on: November 08, 2013, 08:25:35 AM »

Thank god this was an old thread. When I saw it I thought it meant for Senate!
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« Reply #45 on: November 08, 2013, 11:46:18 AM »

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« Reply #46 on: November 08, 2013, 12:15:28 PM »

smh Meeker.
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