Comments on: Obama Inches Ahead In Gallup, Rasmussen And Other Polls

By: DLS

DLS — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:29:22 +0000

Elrod — maybe she's in Grand Rapids, listening to WOOD.

By: DLS

DLS — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:28:21 +0000

Democrats (at least those who are awake) are worried that Biden may commit another big blunder, this time on the airwaves where it can't or at least won't be avoided by the media. I say don't worry about it -- Biden is doing his homework (assisted by Michigan governor Granholm, who was goofy when describing why she was a good choice for impersonating or imitating Palin during the mock debates). Obama did "homework" as well before his debate and came across better than McCain. I suspect Biden will do OK. Meanwhile the media already is anticipating (loudly, repeatedly) the impending disaster Palin will experience, ending McCain's campaign as quickly as she revived it.

K. Ritter -- McCain did OK, Just OK [tm] in the debate. As I wrote a couple of days ago when I had very little time, McCain's performance was mediocre but okay -- it was the minimum that he needed to achieve at the convention (which he surpassed).

I wouldn't worry about this or that poll of the hour, again [sigh], but just view the whole timeline as it continues, such as here (see below), looking for trends as always. Quite interesting, I would say, to Obama fans.

http://iemweb.biz.uiowa.edu/graphs/graph_Pres08...

http://iemweb.biz.uiowa.edu/graphs/graph_Pres08...

By: kritt11

kritt11 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:12:33 +0000

I actually was impressed with McCain's performance in the debate—— until I checked his record on support for veterans which is definitely pretty lousy. That, combined with a woefully irresponsible choice in his first important decision of Palin for VP puts me squarely back in Obama's camp.

By: elrod

elrod — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:08:03 +0000

Carol,
Where in Michigan are you? If you're in Ottawa County (Holland) then I could see why you think it's so Republican.

By: StockBoySF

StockBoySF — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:28:44 +0000

A couple days ago I was talking with a friend of the family's (actually my Mom's roommate in college) who is in her late 60s, Catholic and lives in Philadelphia (I've referred to her once or twice before on here). She actually preferred Obama over Hillary (though she says she voted for Hillary in the primary because she knew Obama would face a tough time because of his race- so she voted for someone she thought would have a better chance of being elected.

At any rate, she has been talking with a neighbor of hers, an older Chinese woman, about voting for Barack. The woman did not want to commit to Barack (or McCain, for that matter). But then one day this Chinese woman said she would vote for Obama because the Chinese paper endorsed him.

So, I can't help but wonder how many ethnic papers have or have not endorsed a candidate. This Chinese woman apparently doesn't speak English very well and I was thinking that for older immigrants who have a hard time understanding national news and sort out the games being played by everyone, yet these voters want to do the right thing, they probably do often rely upon publications in their own language.

I'm not endorsing that these people do it, I think everyone needs to look at the issues and make the determination themselves, but when English is a voter's second language they will turn to a source they trust. I can understand their actions.

So, any idea on how many ethnic papers have thrown their support behind one candidate or another? Any idea how these immigrants might vote?

By: Mike_P

Mike_P — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:00:35 +0000

Time is running out for McCain – this economic crisis could not have come at a worse time – post Labor Day and conventions – as the people who will actually determine the next president start tuning in.

However, as was noted today on CNN, the bar is set on the floor with regard to Gov. Palin's debate performance Thursday – at this point, she earns credit just by showing up. Also, she has proven herself a capable debater in the past. After all, she did win an election for governor against far more experienced opponents. If she manages to string together enough coherent comments on the issues of the day, the talk on Friday will be about how well she did, and not about who won or lost, or how good Biden was (unless he screws up badly). As a result, I think this one has as much potential to be as dangerous if not more so to the Obama-Biden ticket as McCain-Palin. Then again, if it comes off horribly for her, the race may well be over, as voters make their decision and move on with their lives.

By: StockBoySF

StockBoySF — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:33:40 +0000

I think independent women will go to Obama. I also think McCain will continue to attack Obama as a strategy, rather than run on his own record, which in light of the financial mess and his deregulation beliefs, is not very strong. McCain can only attack Obama at this point. And the strategy still may work.

Keeping someone from voting for your opponent means you don't have to win over two votes (one vote to tie your opponent, another vote to pull ahead).

By: JSpencer

JSpencer — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:23:08 +0000

While I'm glad to see Obama with a lead, he and his campaign know better than to be complacent. We've seen leads evaporate in the wake of dirty tricks before, and the McCain folks are every bit as capable and willing to employ dirty tricks as Bush & Co. of 2000 and 2004, especially if they get desperate.

By the way CarolO, Michigan voted for Rebublican presidential candidates from 72 through 88, but then beginning in 92 consistently voted for Democrat presidential candidates. I am proud of our state for not buying into GWB either time, and I don't think it is in any danger of going for McCain either.

By: mlhradio

mlhradio — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:58:35 +0000

McCain and Obama sit down to a poker game. Obama is dealt an Ace and a King, McCain gets a Five and an Eight. Flop comes down with an Ace, Five and an Eight, and McCain smiles and doubles down. The Turn is a King. Now we're at the stage where McCain goes all in, and hopes for another Five or Eight, or he's out of the game.

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By: CarolO

CarolO — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:20:39 +0000

drama queen McCain doesn't.

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

By: CarolO

CarolO — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:19:06 +0000

Glad to see above poll that MI has gone for Obama. I'm for Obama big time and MI has always been very Republican. You can hardly say a bad thing about Bush anywhere in 20 miles from me still….not that it ever stops me. I have my Obama stickers all over my car and get a few finger waves now and then. LOL

Next week the NRA plans to start running a bunch of their crummy ads that Obama wants to take away our guns. Liars!

By: birdonawire

birdonawire — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:16:04 +0000

DIGNITY
1. The quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect.
2. Inherent nobility and worth.
3. Serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress,
4. Poise and self-respect.
5. Stateliness and formality in manner and appearance.
6. Serious, calm, and controlled behaviour or manner
7. The quality of being worthy of honour
4. The respect and honor associated with an important position.

Even though one would think this would be a requirement for the office of POTUS, its been a long time since we have had a president worthy of being called DIGNIFIED. Call me old fashioned but I believe that the cool, calm and steady Obama has it and the hot headed drama queen McCain doesn't.

By: CarolO

CarolO — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:07:40 +0000

Bringing Palin in was a huge mistake for McCain. And old man who lives in the past and a nitwit for a running mate. What a laugh but very sad if the joke is on us.

By: Jim_Satterfield

Jim_Satterfield — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:03:21 +0000

Another factor will be the VP debate. If Palin hangs on, fine. But what if there are several major goofs? Look at the Couric interview. Will she really improve that much by Thursday? Even if the keeps her cool and doesn't become flustered will she “win” with hopelessly confused answers? Will anyone outside of the Republican true believers accept the kind of rambling that she put forth in that interview? Are there independents who aren't worried about Palin taking over given McCain's age and health? How the answers have played out by a week from now will be interesting.

By: Jim_Satterfield

Jim_Satterfield — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:55:40 +0000

I don't think that the pundits who think independents will break for McCain have that strong a case.

By: Ron Beasley

Ron Beasley — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:52:54 +0000

McCain not longer has control of his destiny. The only way he can win now is for Obama to screw up and I think it's more likely McCain will lose it. He may try another hail Mary pass but we have seen how those work out. The Tax and spend Liberal meme won't fly after the last eight years and the polls show the voters give Obama a big plus on the economy. The not prepared to be commander in chief meme didn't seem to stick when he tried it in the first debate. The best that Palin can do for him at this point is not hurt him anymore.

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Obama Inches Ahead In Gallup, Rasmussen And Other Polls — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:50:36 +0000

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By: Silhouette

Silhouette — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:45:07 +0000

Look for Obama's lead to widen next week. Mr. Dodd's hearings on who's responsible for the economic meltdown, the VP debate and a lingering perception that McCain chickened out on the Pres. debate then came slinking back when he knew there was no way out of it…

Swansong for the GOP. They can conduct their own polls and proclaim themselves the winners 'til the cows come home. Gallop is going to gallop Obama right past McCain like he's sitting still.