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The End of the 2016 Election Is Closer Than You Think
Politico ^ | July 12, 2015 | DOUG SOSNIK

Posted on 07/13/2015 9:03:05 AM PDT by Daffynition

2016 The End of the 2016 Election Is Closer Than You Think

The campaign might be lost even before the GOP picks a nominee.

By DOUG SOSNIK

July 12, 2015

The end of the 2016 presidential election is actually much closer than you might think.

In every game there are decisive moments that determine the ultimate outcome. We like to think that presidential elections are dramatic fall campaigns pitting party against party, but the truth is that the most decisive moments often occur long before the general election kicks off. If history is any guide, the outcome of next year’s presidential campaign will likely be determined before the Republican Party has even selected their nominee. That uncomfortable fact means that the longer and more divisive the Republican primary, the less likely the party will be to win back the White House in 2016.

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To: DaxtonBrown

Trump is resonating with people , like me, who are so frustrated with the out-of-control machine.....but I don’t think that has staying power to go the distance.


21 posted on 07/13/2015 11:51:20 AM PDT by Daffynition ("We Are Not Descended From Fearful Men")
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To: Daffynition

They are SO concerned that the GOP might not win.

It’s touching.


22 posted on 07/13/2015 3:00:23 PM PDT by Jim Noble (Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.)
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23 posted on 07/13/2015 5:52:46 PM PDT by Daffynition ("We Are Not Descended From Fearful Men")
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