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Top Thirty Errors That Doomed McCain
Top Thirty Errors That Doomed McCain
Let's get a jump on the well-earned finger-pointing.
John McCain's verdict on Sarah Palin: more trouble than a pitbull
guardian.co.uk — So now we know what John McCain really thinks of his running mate Sarah Palin – and... that's not just because of the awkward body language between them during his concession speech in Phoenix, Arizona. An exasperated McCain has been telling friends in ... (more) John McCain's verdict on Sarah Palin: more trouble than ...
No Landslide
powerlineblog.com — Barack Obama's victory last night was no doubt historic, and the Democrats, as expected, extended their leads... in the House and the Senate. But their victory was no landslide, despite what appeared to be overwhelming advantages. Obama won around 52 ... (more) No Landslide
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Slublog — How badly did McCain underperform Bush? Ouch. A very nice post from Beldar on the election of Obama. It's not the end of the world. Why McCain lost. If nothing else, I hope this election ends open primaries.

Obama 3:16 Says I Just Organized Your Ass
pandagon.net - we are the public option — ... Jennifer Rubin has thirty reasons (thirty!) that McCain didn’t win, which can be boiled down to one: despite his constant flirtation with the idea, he never pulled a full wingnut.  ...

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