jenmito
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Tue Sep-23-08 11:58 AM
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Today's Gallup poll-Obama 47%, McCain 44% |
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Edited on Tue Sep-23-08 11:59 AM by jenmito
http://www.gallup.com/poll/110608/Gallup-Daily-Obama-Holds-3Point-Edge.aspxWHY? McCain said the economy isn't his strong suit. I can't wait for the debates!
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Tue Sep-23-08 11:59 AM
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1. Nice lead... a little statistical noise... the trend is good |
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Tue Sep-23-08 11:59 AM
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2. Obama has done nothing to solve their problems since last Thursday |
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(Don't worry; McCain isn't exactly setting the world on fire either.)
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:03 PM
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5. He gave a speech looking and sounding presidential compared to McCain's schizophrenic |
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:17 PM
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13. But he still hasn't personally distributed funds to undecided voters in need |
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:24 PM
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:00 PM
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We are probally at again mccain staying at 44/45 and Obama with a small lead of anywhere from 1 to 4 points depending on the day.
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:03 PM
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What about:
1. The Dem candidate for Prez is african american and his middle name; 2. Most registered voters are not informed about the issues and the importance of this election; 3. McCain getting away with flip flopping on his positions with the economy and regulations; 4. Conservatives getting a hard on over Palin; 5. Hillary supporters that are crazy.
This is a good start but there is more....
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:05 PM
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6. Sad but probably all true... |
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Hopefully most of that (except your first point) will change after the debates.
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Tue Sep-23-08 02:32 PM
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22. Imagine if none of that stuff was around. |
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Kerry could tell you how the polls are doing for Obama.
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:07 PM
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7. Take comfort - McCain's numbers aren't going up |
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To me, that says that there was a predictable surge to Obama based on initial reaction to the financial crisis. That's starting to subside as the news isn't about the impending collapse of all civilized society anymore, but about the bailout fixing everything. So soft Obama support on the economic issues is turning back into undecided as panic fades away, but it's not shifting to McCain.
Let's see what the debates do...
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:09 PM
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8. What I think we're seeing |
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McCain has a base around 43% or so. Obama has one around 45%. Each is getting a couple percent of undecideds leaning their way (Obama getting a bit more of those).
I don't think that they have changed their minds on Obama, just that they went from leaning toward Obama back to undecided. Why?
Well, what has happened the past few days? Economy, economy, economy. A few leaners are going to sit out a little longer to make sure they agree with their candidate on this important issue.
i would expect that unless Obama botches this, they will come back to him, and then some. I wouldn't be surprised if it's 49-45 again, or even 50-45 in a few days.
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:10 PM
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9. weekend polling still in their |
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:13 PM
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someone would bring this up....the weekend issue and cell phones...these 2 issues always pop up when a poll comes out that is not as good for Obama than we would like....weekend and cell phones...haha!
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:24 PM
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16. Nah. That's not the pattern. IF there's a pattern, his numbers go down at times during weekends... |
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but it's already Tuesday.
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:13 PM
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11. McCain likely polled very well on Sunday. Not surprising. |
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Obama should start to climb again tomorrow. If he doesn't, then I'll say "hmmm", but not now.
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:14 PM
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12. Why is it not suprising that... |
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McCain did well on Sunday?
What did McCain do that would have him do well on Sunday (or any day for that matter)?
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:19 PM
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15. Why is is not surprising that you dennis4868 are a chicken little? |
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Edited on Tue Sep-23-08 12:19 PM by Jennicut
Were you not freaking out two weeks ago when Obama was done by a few points? And he ahead again, is he not? Just chill out.
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:30 PM
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where did that come from?
I am just curious why someone would think that it is not suprising that McCain polled well on Sunday.
I do not think he should ever poll well because he is a lying piece of you know what and has no plans for the future of this country...he simply follows what Barak says...change...enough..etc...
Was there something wrong with my question? If it offended you, I am deeply sorry.
Take care!
Out.
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:18 PM
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14. Hmmm, McLiar not moving from that 44 to 45 range |
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That is good. Economic problems last week helped Obama. It has settled back down again. Next game changer is the debate on Friday. I doubt much will change give or take 1 to 2 points between now and then.
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Tue Sep-23-08 12:26 PM
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18. Yeah-I can't wait for the debates. n/t |
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Tue Sep-23-08 01:06 PM
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21. The truth is the Big "O" still lost 3 points |
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from Friday. I for one find it disturbing.
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Tue Sep-23-08 02:34 PM
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23. Don't be: as long a Obama is ahead it is good for us |
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