WHEEE!-sconsin for Obama

Email Print posted by MalmoBlue 05/30/2008 03:04:44 PM EST

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I've been writing (read: nagging) a lot lately about how some of the recent Obama gains have been overshadowed by John McCrazy taking the lead in Wisconsin and Michigan - gaining those states if a election would be held today. Scary thought. Brrrrrr.

Wisconsin have heard the fingers snap and are back from the hypnosis, according to a new SurveryUSA poll!

How did they slip into the hypnosis to begin with? I dunno, but let's hope for a surge of support for Obama with the end of the primary season approaching. Unless all the remaining "Hillary supporters" are Limbaugh listeners undermining the democracy. Here are the poll numbers:

Barack Obama 48% John McCain 42%

And with Wisconsin's ten electoral votes going to Obama, the Illinois Senator currently has 289 votes - 19 votes past the finish line. John McCain has already reacted to the numbers, and it looked a something like this:

No, I will not reprint the words he used in that moment.

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WHEEE!-sconsin for Obama | 6 comments (6 topical, 0 hidden)
Whats going on. (none / 0)
I think this coming election is going to be a landslide unless something happens that entirely alters the landscape.  People looking at the current polling numbers and thinking the race is very close are missing the fact that Obama really hasn't yet been able to devote all his energy to campaigning against McCain.  Once you get to the debates between the two, turn the lights out and stack up the chairs, this thing is over. 

by funkyspoon on 05/30/2008 09:40:57 PM EST

I agree completely (none / 0)
"Once you get to the debates between the two, turn the lights out and stack up the chairs, this thing is over."

If the debate rules don't allow Obama to use teleprompters, he won't do very well. He'll be forced to answer tough questions that make the ABC Debate look like a day in the park.

by KenTX on 06/03/2008 06:16:47 AM EST

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Great point (none / 0)

Because McCain is so awesome when he goes off script!

Jesus, Ken, I know you like to pretend Obama is running in a vacuum but McCain doesn't even have the slightest bit of knowledge about anything.  He says two or three stupid ass things a day.

To be fair though, I haven't seen the rules.  Will McCain be allowed to have Joe Lieberman standing behind him whispering answers?

If not, it might be a long night for McCain and the truth squads. 

by ProfRich on 06/03/2008 09:39:25 AM EST

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Lanny Davis analyzes the Electoral College. (none / 0)
From the Wall Street Journal
”The latest state-by-state battleground polls (published May 21-23) by other respected polling organizations verify Gallup's findings that Sen. Clinton is significantly stronger against Sen. McCain in the key states that a Democrat must win to gain the presidency. According to various poll data within the last 10 days:

- Pennsylvania: Sen. Clinton leads McCain 50%-39%; Sen. Obama and Sen. McCain are effectively tied.

- Ohio: Sen. Clinton leads Sen. McCain 48%-41%, Sen. Obama is down 44%-40%.

- Florida: Sen. Clinton leads Sen. McCain 47%-41%; Sen. McCain leads Sen. Obama 50%-40%. (Sen. Clinton has a net advantage of 16 points!)

- North Carolina: Despite a substantial primary victory, Sen. Obama is down 8% vs. Sen. McCain, (51%-43%), while Sen. Clinton leads by 6% (49%-43%).

- Nevada: Sen. Clinton up 5%, Sen. Obama down 6%.”

by KenTX on 05/31/2008 06:24:24 PM EST

Re: Hillary (none / 0)

No offense, but if Hillary is that damn strong in the polls - why isn't she dominating the primaries? Why hasn't she secured the nomination already?

Part of the reason why Hillary is still in the primary race is because of Limbaugh listeners that are willing to do anything to keep "that uppity black guy" away from the presidency - I think most real Hillary supporters realize that its time to bury the hatchet and get behind the Democratic nominee; they probably know by now that Hillary can't win. Especially when she attacks Obama and defends John McSame.

He’s [McCain] never been the president, but he will put forth his lifetime of experience. I will put forth my lifetime of experience. Senator Obama will put forth a speech he made in 2002.

by MalmoBlue on 06/01/2008 05:09:22 AM EST

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good question (none / 0)
"No offense, but if Hillary is that damn strong in the polls - why isn't she dominating the primaries? Why hasn't she secured the nomination already?"

The answer is that polls are indicating Obama supporters would vote for Hillary if she was the nominee. Conversely, Hillary supporters are not so inclined to vote for Obama if he is the nominee. In fact, there is evidence to indicate that many Hillary people will line up behind McCain.

If I were running the McCain campaign, I would be talking to the Hillary people about what she wants to run on the McCain-Hillary ticket.

by KenTX on 06/01/2008 01:58:35 PM EST

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