Democrat voter apathy in America

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Democrat voter apathy in America Oct 18, 2010 14:59:13 GMT -5

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Post by tolpuddlemartyr on Oct 18, 2010 14:59:13 GMT -5

I've just seen this Guardian piece by Gary Younge on how the mood has changed amongst democrat voters in Colorado.

I'd like to ask members of this board a couple of questions, why has the mood changed so much amongst Democrat voters in the US, indeed has it changed in the way the report has suggested?

Also, if the Democrat party actually wanted to get that enthusiasm and dedication back, what would they have to do?

EDIT: Sorry mods, should have posted in politics and gov't, feel free to punt.

Last Edit: Oct 18, 2010 15:06:14 GMT -5 by tolpuddlemartyr

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Old Viking God Occasionally Peevish Posts: 2,281	Democrat voter apathy in America Oct 18, 2010 15:20:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Old Viking on Oct 18, 2010 15:20:58 GMT -5 I was included in a recent poll: "What can be done to combat ignorance and apathy?" I said I don't know and I don't care.
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Democrat voter apathy in America Oct 18, 2010 15:39:06 GMT -5

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Post by nickiknack on Oct 18, 2010 15:39:06 GMT -5

The Dermocrats need 1. grow a fucking spine, 2. move to the left, act like a opposition party and NOT like Republican lite, 3. The top assholes in the party need to stop calling the liberal base "fucking retards" and saying that "we are on drugs" because we criticize them for selling us out on certain things.

Tiger God There is nothing sexual in the above picture. Mind out of the gutter. Posts: 2,689	Democrat voter apathy in America Oct 18, 2010 15:56:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tiger on Oct 18, 2010 15:56:00 GMT -5 I'm not voting for the Democrats in November. I'm voting against the Republicans.
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Democrat voter apathy in America Oct 18, 2010 16:07:18 GMT -5

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Post by Vene on Oct 18, 2010 16:07:18 GMT -5

Obama attracted a lot of young people who don't know shit about politics and expected sweeping change to occur immediately. Obviously, this didn't happen (nor is it possible). As such, they are disappointed. After this, then I'd say it's for the reasons others mentioned.

Post by tolpuddlemartyr on Oct 18, 2010 14:59:13 GMT -5

Post by Old Viking on Oct 18, 2010 15:20:58 GMT -5

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Post by Vene on Oct 18, 2010 16:07:18 GMT -5