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January 25, 2004
Electability
[Anecdotal evidence alert]
One thing I've noticed when having conversations with semi-reasonable Bush supporters is that they like the clarity and conviction that Bush offers. No muddling around, no "on the one hand this, on the other hand that." With Bush, you're pretty sure where he stands and what he's going to do.
The two Democrats these same people acknowledge as having some possibly good characteristics are Joe and Howie. Joe for his relatively conservative policy stances and Howie for showing clarity.
I don't really know what the Democrats mean when they talk about electability, and I suspect they don't either. Edwards points to his mouth when talking about how he's electable, but he doesn't really go into much detail. Lieberman points to his halo when talking about how he's electable, but I think many Democrats would prefer that he start a third party with his Republican friends.
Maybe these "electable" Democrats ought to talk to Bush supporters to figure out the basis of their support for Bush.
Posted by glyphic at January 25, 2004 01:59 PM