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Politics : President Barack Obama
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To: American Spirit who wrote (817)1/11/2007 3:40:41 PM
From: RMF  Read Replies (1) of 149317
 
When I said Obama had nothing to lose by running I wasn't talking about running and actually getting the nomination.

If he got the nomination and lost, then he'd probably eliminate himself from future consideration.

I don't think he has much chance of getting nominated. When it comes down to it, the Party regulars aren't going to want to take a chance on someone so new and untested. Just like they backed off supporting Howard Dean the last time around.

But, if he runs and does fairly well in the early primaries, he could build a foundation for future races.

I think people will forgive McCain for supporting the troop escalation, even if it turns out to be a disaster. It sort of supports the idea that he's a man that puts principle ahead of political expediency.
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