McCain 5 Point Lead

[Kathianne]

Guess that explains the desperation of some around here the past few days:

http://zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=1541


Released: August 20, 2008

Reuters/Zogby Poll: McCain Makes a Move, Takes 5-Point Lead Over Obama

Obama loses ground among Dems, women, Catholics & even younger voters

UTICA, New York – As Russian tanks rolled into the Republic of Georgia and the presidential candidates met over the weekend in the first joint issues forum of the fall campaign, the latest polling includes drama almost as compelling - Republican John McCain has taken a five-point lead over Democrat Barack Obama in the race for President, the latest Reuters/Zogby telephone survey shows.

McCain leads Obama by a 46% to 41% margin.

And McCain not only enjoys a five-point edge in a two-way race against Obama, but also in a four-way contest including liberal independent candidate Ralph Nader and Libertarian Bob Barr, the poll reveals. In the four-way contest, McCain wins 44% support, Obama 39%, Barr 3% and Nader 2%.

This latest Reuters/Zogby poll is a dramatic reversal from the identical survey taken last month – in the July 9-13 Reuters/Zogby survey, Obama led McCain, 47% to 40%. In the four-way race last month, Obama held a 10-point lead over McCain.

[red states rule]

Obama's average in all the polls is now down to 1.9%

It has been by all accounts a 10 point swing in the polls.

Ok, now it is time for the Obama supporters to fall back on their #1 talking point and play the race card

[red states rule]

The liberal media is now in full attack mode over Obama's drop in the polls

LAT Blames Obama Poll Drop On 'Attacks' By McCain
By Dave Pierre
August 19, 2008 - 22:54 ET

The Los Angeles Times is still fighting for their man, Barack Obama. Last June, when their man's poll numbers looked groovy, the Times proudly trumpeted their presidential poll results with a just-the-facts headline, "Obama holds 12-point lead over McCain, poll finds." But now the paper's candidate of choice is in trouble. A new Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg poll shows John McCain and Barack Obama in a statistical dead heat, with Obama ahead 45% to 43%, within the three point margin of error.

So how does the Times frame the results of their new poll? "Barack Obama's image suffers amid John McCain attacks, poll finds." Apparently, the Times has a hard time acknowledging that people are simply learning more about the candidates, and more are simply deciding that Obama is not their guy. The Times would rather blame Obama's receding lead on "attacks" by McCain.

The Times also conveniently ignores the fact that the DNC and Obama have engaged in "attacks" of their own, including the labeling of Senator McCain as "Exxon John" and equating a McCain presidency to "Bush's third term."

A double standard in headlines? Absolutely.

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/dave-pierre/2008/08/19/lat-blames-obama-poll-drop-attacks-mccain

[theHawk]

Uh-oh, the Obamaphiles aren't going to be happy.

We should fully expect Deranged Liberal Syndrome to kick in and we'll see them screaming about how its all because of "attacks" from the "right-wing nuts".

[red states rule]

Uh-oh, the Obamaphiles aren't going to be happy.

We should fully expect Deranged Liberal Syndrome to kick in and we'll see them screaming about how its all because of "attacks" from the "right-wing nuts".

I love the fact Obama is now losing the Electoral College count. Now we do have about 75 days to go - but the trend is looking good to prevent Dem control of the government

MFM must be beside himself and spitting nails

[crin63]

All these drops in the polls is probably putting more pressure on Berry to pick Hillary for VP.

[red states rule]

All these drops in the polls is probably putting more pressure on Berry to pick Hillary for VP.

Never happen

If Obama did that he would have to hire a food taster, and have someone run in front of his limo checking for landmines

[MtnBiker]

That's weird, Rush never mentioned he had a parrot. :confused:

[red states rule]

That's weird, Rush never mentioned he had a parrot. :confused:

Not a parrot - pointing out what Obama better do

He could end up taking a midnight trip to Ft Marcy Park with Hillary as VP

[MtnBiker]

Not a parrot - pointing out what Obama better do

He could end up taking a midnight trip to Ft Marcy Park with Hillary as VP


Parrot;

One who imitates the words or actions of another

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/parroting

You want to tell me that Rush did not say almost the exact same thing yesterday?

[red states rule]

Parrot;


http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/parroting

You want to tell me that Rush did not say almost the exact same thing yesterday?

Would not know

Did not listen to Rush yesterday. had some health issues, and took a sick cat to the vet

If he did, he was right

To many people who work with the Clinton's have serious accidents

[Yurt]

all you whitey's are racist...

[Kathianne]

Right now, RCP says there are 'no toss up states':

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/maps/obama_vs_mccain/?map=10

Barack Obama 264 John McCain 274

270 electoral votes needed to win...

[red states rule]

Right now, RCP says there are 'no toss up states':

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/maps/obama_vs_mccain/?map=10

Barack Obama 264 John McCain 274

Obamabots are fleeing to their shrinks office for treatment and refilling their med perscriptions after hearing about this

[Little-Acorn]

Right now, RCP says there are 'no toss up states':

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/maps/obama_vs_mccain/?map=10

Barack Obama 264 John McCain 274

270 electoral votes needed to win...

Sorry to spoil the party, but I have a hunch that's RCP's screen for people who want them to REJECT the idea of toss-up states. So RCP looked at each state, including those where the difference is less than 1% (a statistical tie), and call them one way or the other anyway.

RCP maintains a different page where they DO identify some very-close states as tossups. It shows Obama ahead among states where the margin is enough to not be a statistical tie.

See it at http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/maps/obama_vs_mccain/ .

The good news? In November, that last "poll" will have NO tossup states. Even if the difference is so tiny as to be Floriduh-like, EVERY state will be called one way or another... just like the poll that Kathianne shows above.

[red states rule]

Sorry to spoil the party, but I have a hunch that's RCP's screen for people who want them to REJECT the idea of toss-up states. So RCP looked at each state, including those where the difference is less than 1% (a statistical tie), and call them one way or the other anyway.

RCP maintains a different page where they DO identify some very-close states as tossups. It shows Obama ahead among states where the margin is enough to not be a statistical tie.

See it at http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/maps/obama_vs_mccain/ .

In many of those toss up states Obama's lead has been on shrinking. With over 70 days to go, it is way to early to say McCain will win

But the trend is not looking good for Obama

[Kathianne]

Sorry to spoil the party, but I have a hunch that's RCP's screen for people who want them to REJECT the idea of toss-up states. So RCP looked at each state, including those where the difference is less than 1% (a statistical tie), and call them one way or the other anyway.

RCP maintains a different page where they DO identify some very-close states as tossups. It shows Obama ahead among states where the margin is enough to not be a statistical tie.

See it at http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/maps/obama_vs_mccain/ .

The good news? In November, that last "poll" will have NO tossup states. Even if the difference is so tiny as to be Floriduh-like, EVERY state will be called one way or another... just like the poll that Kathianne shows above.

Ok, good find.

[avatar4321]

Right now, RCP says there are 'no toss up states':

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/maps/obama_vs_mccain/?map=10

Barack Obama 264 John McCain 274

270 electoral votes needed to win...

I see 11 Toss up states.

However, this new poll might make the DNC interesting next week. More than likely not. but it may.

[Classact]

Wait for the Republican convention and energy talk and how Pelosi, Reid and Obama have a high energy price platform... This will be followed by congress coming back to town proving it! There will be no place to hide from the high gas price desire of the tree huggers!

[Kathianne]

I see 11 Toss up states.

However, this new poll might make the DNC interesting next week. More than likely not. but it may.

Already responded to Yurt on the same page.

[red states rule]

I see 11 Toss up states.

However, this new poll might make the DNC interesting next week. More than likely not. but it may.

After the convention Obama will be looking for a convention bounce. It could very well be another "Berlin bust" after the Clinton's get their 3 nights of TV coverage

[Classact]

After the convention Obama will be looking for a convention bounce. It could very well be another "Berlin bust" after the Clinton's get their 3 nights of TV coverageThe chickens are coming home to roost. About time for some flag waving with Rev Wright in the background.

[red states rule]

The chickens are coming home to roost. About time for some flag waving with Rev Wright in the background.

Now flag waving

Bill Ayers is stomping on it

[Yurt]

Already responded to Yurt on the same page.

?

[Kathianne]

?

Sorry, that was little acorn. My bad.

[red states rule]

The pressure is getting to Obama.


Obama: McCain ‘Doesn’t Know What He’s Up Against’
by Associated Press
Wednesday, August 20, 2008

RALEIGH, N.C. — A combative Barack Obama said Tuesday that Republican John McCain “doesn’t know what he’s up against” in this election and challenged his rival to stop questioning his character and patriotism.

Obama, campaigning in a state where he hopes to become the first Democratic presidential candidate to win in more than three decades, implored his supporters to fight for the presidency.

“Our job in this election is not just ‘win,’ although I’m a big believer in winning,” Obama said during the rally. “I don’t intend to lose this election. John McCain doesn’t know what he’s up against.”

“He can talk all he wants about Britney (Spears) and Paris (Hilton), but I don’t have time for that mess,” Obama said.

His remarks carried forward a theme of feisty campaigning he debuted earlier in the day.

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/08/20/combative-obama/comment-page-16/

[Abbey Marie]

Could it be that Obama ia throwing his own oh-so-polished facade under the bus? :coffee:

[Kathianne]

Could it be that Obama ia throwing his own oh-so-polished facade under the bus? :coffee:

:laugh2: I think that was done awhile ago. Something to note, the survey was done before the Saddlebrook/Saddleback debates, my guess would be afterwards, even higher.

[avatar4321]

The pressure is getting to Obama.


Obama: McCain ‘Doesn’t Know What He’s Up Against’
by Associated Press
Wednesday, August 20, 2008

RALEIGH, N.C. — A combative Barack Obama said Tuesday that Republican John McCain “doesn’t know what he’s up against” in this election and challenged his rival to stop questioning his character and patriotism.

Obama, campaigning in a state where he hopes to become the first Democratic presidential candidate to win in more than three decades, implored his supporters to fight for the presidency.

“Our job in this election is not just ‘win,’ although I’m a big believer in winning,” Obama said during the rally. “I don’t intend to lose this election. John McCain doesn’t know what he’s up against.”

“He can talk all he wants about Britney (Spears) and Paris (Hilton), but I don’t have time for that mess,” Obama said.

His remarks carried forward a theme of feisty campaigning he debuted earlier in the day.

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/08/20/combative-obama/comment-page-16/

i heard him make the remarks. it reminded me of the Dean Scream.

[Abbey Marie]

i heard him make the remarks. it reminded me of the Dean Scream.

Really? Now that is interesting.

Edited to add: I wonder if Mrs. O will be hauled out to screech about hubby now.

[red states rule]

i heard him make the remarks. it reminded me of the Dean Scream.

Note to self, remember Klennex when sneezing

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/AnubisAdvocate/HowardDean-1.png

[Yurt]

The pressure is getting to Obama.


Obama: McCain ‘Doesn’t Know What He’s Up Against’
by Associated Press
Wednesday, August 20, 2008

RALEIGH, N.C. — A combative Barack Obama said Tuesday that Republican John McCain “doesn’t know what he’s up against” in this election and challenged his rival to stop questioning his character and patriotism.

Obama, campaigning in a state where he hopes to become the first Democratic presidential candidate to win in more than three decades, implored his supporters to fight for the presidency.

“Our job in this election is not just ‘win,’ although I’m a big believer in winning,” Obama said during the rally. “I don’t intend to lose this election. John McCain doesn’t know what he’s up against.”

“He can talk all he wants about Britney (Spears) and Paris (Hilton), but I don’t have time for that mess,” Obama said.

His remarks carried forward a theme of feisty campaigning he debuted earlier in the day.

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/08/20/combative-obama/comment-page-16/

i pity the fool

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/Xamandria/82329_Mr_T.jpg

[red states rule]

http://punditkitchen.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/political-pictures-barack-obama-want-you-me.jpg

[red states rule]

http://punditkitchen.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/political-pictures-barack-obama-gay-vote.jpg

[crin63]

http://punditkitchen.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/political-pictures-barack-obama-gay-vote.jpg

Michelle looks so proud of hubby eating that hot dog all on his own with no help from anyone. It was probably another proud moment for her as an American.

[red states rule]

Michelle looks so proud of hubby eating that hot dog all on his own with no help from anyone. It was probably another proud moment for her as an American.

Lets not forget Mr Wright. Alot of people have not, even thiugh the liberal media has

http://www.strangepolitics.com/images/content/141816.gif

[manu1959]

charm and being well spoken will only take you so far in life.......

[Shadow]

OOOHH he's getting all "street" now. What a bad ass....not.:laugh2:

[red states rule]

Perhaps Obama needs a life preserver