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August 16, 2010
The Karl Rove Plan
It looks like the Democrats may take a page from Karl Rove's playbook in the 2012 election. So what did Rove do? Turning out an extra few percent can be the difference between winning and losing in swing states, a reality Karl Rove exploited in 2004 by papering the nation with anti-gay marriage initiatives.Swell. Just swell. Well the Democrats have a plan of their own. Putting the question of marijuana legalization on state ballots in 2012 may be one of the most effective ways for a dispirited Democratic Party to get reluctant voters out to the polls. The wild card in the coming midterms and in 2012 will be the "surge" voters -- people who were driven to the polls in 2008 through a once-in-a-generation mix of shame at the outgoing administration and hope in a new, barrier-breaking candidate. Democrats are investing millions in figuring out how to get those voters out, and the marijuana issue is getting increasing attention from political operatives.Republicans could head this off in the legislatures if they had the smarts and the nerve. What are the chances that the stupid party will Get Smart? I do not believe there is a number small enough to represent the odds of that happening. Maybe in an alternate universe. Cross Posted at Power and Control posted by Simon on 08.16.10 at 02:05 AM |
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Hell, if it had to be a package deal, it would get me to vote dem. Unfortunately those jackasses are the most strident drug warriors.