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Friday, September 5, 2008 12:00 AM

Will the GOP's negativity produce a backlash?

Democrats like to tell themselves that Americans dislike the character attacks in which the GOP specializes. But that comforting thought is untrue.
Glenn Greenwald

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  • Sunday, September 7, 2008 12:37 PM

    All you have to do is

    ....give people a compelling reason to vote. The easist way, of course, is to go negative. But a positive, convincing message works also, it just takes more talent. We're a nation wanting to be moved emotionally. That's why Evangelicals are growing in number. It's a good show (I guess). Palin put on a good show. Obama and Biden put on a great show, just look at Biden's speech (and notice the crowd!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=955Y3NJTRIE .

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