How does Obama look in Georgia?

[LonePirate]

Obama lost Georgia to McCain by only 5.21% despite winning nationally by 7.26%. Does Obama have any chance of narrowing that margin in 2012, perhaps enough to force the Republican nominee to spend time and money in the state? Is there a Republican nominee that would make the state tougher or easier for Obama, like Gingrich since it is his former home state? A win in Georgia would help solidify his mandate.

I would sure love for Obama to pick up a few previously red states. Georgia had the third lowest winning margin for McCain after Missouri and Montana. Missouri seems to be on its way to being a reliably red state. Montana, however, seems like it could be a pick-up for Obama since he only lost it by 2% or so. I think Arizona is another likely pick-up this year. Can Georgia be flipped this year as well?

[RZM]

1. Peachy

[Tony_FLADEM]

2. If Mitt Romney is the GOP nominee and some Georgia Republicans decide not to vote

because they don't like Romney, I could see Obama possibly winning Georgia. It would depend on who Mitt Romney picks as his running mate. If it's a Sarah Palin type then probably not.

[Kurmudgeon]

3. I have a friend in Georgia who hates "demokrats" and Obama in particular.

So it would warm my cold cold heart to see Georgia go for Obama...oh please oh please oh please!!
And hopefully West Virginia too!

[babylonsister]

4. Depends on whether he makes it on the ballot or not...

http://www.politifact.com/georgia/statements/2012/jan/17/georgia-democrats/georgia-democrats-say-republicans-trying-knock-oba/

Georgia Democrats say Republicans trying to knock Obama off ballot

[MGKrebs]

5. Like everywhere else, the Obama luster is off a little bit, so

Dem turnout probably won't be as high as 08. On the other hand, the Repubs don't seem to be too excited about anyone either.
If Dems and Repubs not showing up cancel each other out, it's the independents not showing up who will make the difference, and I think that will hurt Obama a little more than the Repub.

I would say Obama loses by a little more than he lost last time.

[a kennedy]

11. Don't know if true or not....people are saying President Obama has lost the "young" vote....

not sure of where I heard or read this....

[Hoyt]

6. Would love for Obama or another Dem to win here, but it won't happen in my lifetime.

Right wingers run deep here.

[wilt the stilt]

7. No Effing chance

here in Gwinnett county and I can tell you no chance. I have lived here 30 years and it gets more republican every year.

I am going to Denver for a month to see it. i am trying to relocate to a real city. It is so boring here.

[RebelOne]

9. Hey, try living in Cherokee County. It is totally red.

I think I am the only Democrat in the entire county.

[MGKrebs]

13. Cherokee Dems have a nice website!

http://cherokeedemocrats.com/d2/

[unapatriciated]

15. So I take it you don't hang out here.

We live about five miles from this restaurant, have you ever been there?

Hopefully it is not as crude and rude as what we have in Cobb.

[SeaLyons]

16. Cherokee County?? Try Forsyth!

[RebelOne]

8. Well, this Georgian will be voting for Obama again.

My son, who is also a Democrat and voted for Obama, said that he likes Ron Paul. But if Ron Paul does not receive the nomination, he will be voting for Obama.

[lovemydog]

10. keep your spirits up

and know you're not alone!

[unapatriciated]

14. Tho not as enthusiastic as in 2008

There will be at least two votes for Obama in Cobb County.
Rebel we have son's (mine lives in Reno hotbed for Paulers) with the same viewpoint. No matter how much I point out Pauls faulty logic, he still believes. He voted for Obama in 2008 and will do so again if Paul is not the nominee.

[Politicub]

12. I live in Atlanta have started seeing Obama 2012 bumper stickers

Which is awesome.

Still, with the knuckle dragging evangelical conservatives in this state it's hard to imagine Ga going for Obama.

But it sure would be sweet!