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Unpleasant Memory
theothersideofkim.com - 10/24/2008
Unpleasant Memory
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A newcomer to national politics, he claimed to transcend partisan labels. He moved to the center during the campaign, at a time when the Democrats held large congressional majorities. In a troubled economy, he told voters he would keep taxes down for most Americans, limit spending, and balance ...
Late Upsets Are Rare, but Have Happened
gallup.com - 10/27/2008
Late Upsets Are Rare, but Have Happened
— gallup.com — PRINCETON, NJ -- There have been only 2 instances in the past 14 elections, from 1952 to... 2004, when the presidential candidate ahead in Gallup polling a week or so before the election did not win the national popular vote: in 2000 (George W. Bush) and ... (more) Late Upsets Are Rare, but Have Happened

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article.nationalreview.com - 10/24/2008
Moyar: 1976 Is Back
— article.nationalreview.com — Understanding this election is peanuts. (more) Moyar: 1976 Is Back

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ibdeditorial.com - 10/25/2008
IBDeditorials.com: Editorials, Political Cartoons, and Polls from Investor's Business Daily ...
— ibdeditorial.com — INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY | Posted Wednesday, September 10, 2008 4:20 PM PT Jimmy Carter became our 39th... president at the young age of 52. He was a one-term governor from Plains, Ga., where he managed the family peanut farm and taught Sunday school. ... (more) IBDeditorials.com: Editorials, Political Cartoons, ...

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Say Anything:  Do We Really Want to go Back to 1976?

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Do We Really Want to go Back to 1976?
Say Anything — ... and conservatives that when it came to America’s enemies, he would be tougher than the Republicans. The media, droves of moderates, and some conservatives believed him, having pegged him as a man of character. His name was Jimmy Carter, the year was 1976, and he won. His presidency helps us predict the likely results of an Obama victory in 2008. -Mark Moyar. NRO Read the whole thing, if you’ve got the stomach for it! Hat tip Kim du Toit Cross Posted at Proof Positive ...

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