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Democrats Try to Out-Maneuver Republicans on Security

In 2002 and 2004, President Bush and other Republicans successfully portrayed the Democrats as weak on national security. Although the GOP still believes it can win elections by labeling Democrats as "cut-and-run" wimps who would embolden terrorists, times have changed.

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

In 2002 and 2004, President Bush and other Republicans successfully portrayed the Democrats as weak on national security. Although the GOP still believes it can win elections by labeling Democrats as "cut-and-run" wimps who would embolden terrorists, times have changed. The latest polls show the Republicans--and former Democrat Joe Lieberman--are not the centrists any more. That's from political writer and blogger Dick Polman.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Dick Polman
Political Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer

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Democrats Try to Out-Maneuver Republicans on Security

In 2002 and 2004, President Bush and other Republicans successfully portrayed the Democrats as weak on national security. Although the GOP still believes it can win elections by labeling Democrats as "cut-and-run" wimps who would embolden terrorists, times have changed.

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Democrats Try to Out-Maneuver Republicans on Security

In 2002 and 2004, President Bush and other Republicans successfully portrayed the Democrats as weak on national security. Although the GOP still believes it can win elections by labeling Democrats as "cut-and-run" wimps who would embolden terrorists, times have changed.

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