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Blasphemer

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20. Not really....

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 05:20 PM

Nov 5

In 2008, EVERYONE knew that the winner of the Democratic primary would win the presidency. Bush and the GOP had abysmal approval ratings. I was not remotely stressed out. The night Obama won, it was like New Year's Eve (I was in San Francisco at the time). Also, the country was much more aligned in 2008. Trump changed everything for the worse. If not for Trump and the MAGA movement, this would be like 2008, but it's not. The race is much closer than it should be (even taking into account polling overcorrection for Trump voters), immigration is more of a hot button issue, and it will likely not be settled tonight. In 2008, most Americans could appreciate the significance of Obama's victory even if they didn't vote for him. That will not be the case in 2024.

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Ok, does this feel like 2008??? A couple talking heads have mentioned that it does..... [View all] a kennedy Nov 5 OP

Yea...it does seem like 2008. Lots of energy and Dem yard signs plastered in my 'hood ... CousinIT Nov 5 #1

It feels BIGGER DemonGoddess Nov 5 #2

Yep Tribetime Nov 5 #16

2008 was Obama's first win Lulu KC Nov 5 #3

It really does bdamomma Nov 5 #12

Yep in many ways FreeState Nov 5 #4

We knew we were going to win in 2008. Renew Deal Nov 5 #5

It's all in the turnout EnergizedLib Nov 5 #6

It does feel like that a little bit, though I can't recall when there were so many Democrats involved in the ground game lees1975 Nov 5 #7

Certainly feels more like 2008 than 2016. nt Wednesdays Nov 5 #8

Yes, McCain stopped SERIOUSLY campaigning a week earlier and GQP focused on down ballots cause they knew they were uponit7771 Nov 5 #9

By then Palin had become a huge liability for the ticket Zambero Nov 5 #11

No, it doesn't feel like 2008. It feels like 2020. maxsolomon Nov 5 #10

No. Maybe 2012 but definitely doesn't feel like 2008. Self Esteem Nov 5 #13

1992- generational change election JCMach1 Nov 5 #14

Not really. PallBearer Nov 5 #15

Is that the pall you are bearing? Lulu KC Nov 5 #17

Cool story, bro. FSogol Nov 5 #18

It feels different than 2008. Like even more historic and self aware! Initech Nov 5 #19

Not really.... Blasphemer Nov 5 #20

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