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Thanks for the two thoughtful responses. I agree with both, but I sadly stand by my assertion that 2012 was lost last night.

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I am a conservative democrat that voted for Obama in 2008. I have been a union member since 1970. Last night he lost the 2012 election. Obama failed to address the 12% or more of us who are unemployed and desperately needing a job, benefits, and a life of hope that goes with those. 2012 will elect a republican senate, house, and president. I will vote republican since the democrats have given up on me. The only way Obama can win is if some nut case like Palin is the republican candidate. Good Luck America.

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