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Title: Obama Loses 10-Point Advantage Over McCain, Who Is Now Tied With Both Democrats
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Raw Story
URL Source: http://www.rawstory.com/news/mochil ... rases_Obama_lead_04102008.html
Published: Apr 10, 2008
Author: NEDRA PICKLER
Post Date: 2008-04-10 20:26:01 by robin
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Views: 781
Comments: 59
Republican Sen. John McCain has erased Sen. Barack Obama's 10-point advantage in a head-to-head matchup, leaving him essentially tied with both Democratic candidates in an Associated Press-Ipsos national poll released Thursday. The survey showed the extended Democratic primary campaign creating divisions among supporters of Obama and rival Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and suggests a tight race for the presidency in November no matter which Democrat becomes the nominee. McCain is benefiting from a bounce since he clinched the GOP nomination a month ago. The four-term Arizona senator has moved up in matchups with each of the Democratic candidates, particularly Obama. An AP-Ipsos poll taken in late February had Obama leading McCain 51-41 percent. The current survey, conducted April 7-9, had them at 45 percent each. McCain leads Obama among men, whites, Southerners, married women and independents. Clinton led McCain, 48-43 percent, in February. The latest survey showed the New York senator with 48 percent support to McCain's 45 percent. Factoring in the poll's margin of error of 3.1 percentage points, Clinton and McCain are statistically tied. The last month has been challenging for Obama. The Illinois senator suffered high-profile losses in the Texas and Ohio primaries that encouraged Clinton, who pushed on even harder against him. Obama's campaign also suffered a blow with scrutiny of incendiary sermons delivered by his longtime pastor. The candidate responded by delivering perhaps the biggest speech of his campaign to call for racial understanding. Obama is also facing almost daily critiques from Clinton and McCain, questioning whether the freshman lawmaker has the experience to be a wartime leader. Despite all the conflict surrounding Obama, the Democratic contest is unchanged from February with Obama at 46 percent and Clinton at 43 percent. But the heated primary is creating divisions among the electorate — many Clinton and Obama supporters say they would rather vote for McCain if their chosen Democrat doesn't win the nomination. About a quarter of Obama supporters say they'll vote for McCain if Clinton is the Democratic nominee. About a third of Clinton supporters say they would vote for McCain if it's Obama. Against McCain, Obama lost ground among women — from 57 percent in February to 47 percent in April. Obama dropped 12 points among women under 45, 14 points among suburban women and 15 points among married women. He also lost nine points or more among voters under 35, high-income households, whites, Catholics, independents, Southerners, people living in the Northeast and those with a high school education or less. Although the race between Clinton and Obama remained unchanged, there were a few shifts in whom voters are choosing: _ The gender gap has mostly disappeared, with Clinton losing her advantage among women. In February, 51 percent of Democratic women supported Clinton while 38 percent were for Obama. Now they're statistically tied at 44 percent for Clinton, 42 percent for Obama. That is partially offset by a decline in male support for Obama, down 7 points to 50 percent, while Clinton gained 10 points among men. She is now at 42 percent. _ Obama and Clinton are now statistically about even among households earning under $50,000. In late February, Clinton led 54 percent to 37 percent, but now it is just 48 percent to 41 percent. _ Obama now leads Clinton among self-described moderate Democrats, 51 percent to 35 percent. Previously they were 45 percent Clinton, 40 percent Obama. The poll questioned 1,005 adults nationally. Included were interviews with 489 Democratic voters and people leaning Democratic, with a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 4.4 points; and 369 Republicans or GOP-leaning voters, with a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 5.1 points. ___ Associated Press Director of Surveys Trevor Tompson contributed to this report. Source: AP News
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#1. To: robin (#0)
This is so stupid. For weeks, all we hear is about how McCain would beat either Hillary or Obama by a lot. And now... Obama is losing his 10 point lead? :))))))))))))) Yes people, and Big Brother just increased the choco rations and reduced the length of Iraq tours. And... I forgot... the price of oil dropped SHARPLY to only $110 per bushel.
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
Are you going to be ok? These kabuki dances can be exhausting, it may be days over even weeks before the next act.
How funny, I buy my corn by the barrel.
If true, this is a back breaker.
I will grant you that, let's say that there's 10% about Hillary Clinton that we don't know yet, I will grant you that, but I would say there's also about 50% about Barack Obama that we don't know yet," Ed Rendell said.
My corn... I burn it in my car.
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
Clinton/Obama, wins going away. Obama/Token White, McKooK wins.
It depends upon how many of the remaining 2/3 will vote for Obama.
'Individuals should not take responsibility for their own defense. That’s what the police are for. ... If I oppose individuals defending themselves, I have to support police defending them. I have to support a police state.”' Alan Dershowitz
But how can we ever forget all those pictures of Osama pushing pregnant women out of Tower 2?
And they write innumerable books; being too vain and distracted for silence: seeking every one after his own elevation, and dodging his emptiness. - T. S. Eliot
Traditionally, wouldn't most of that 1/3 go to the eventual D-nominee? I guess the two camps are ticking each other off more than I realized.
I will grant you that, let's say that there's 10% about Hillary Clinton that we don't know yet, I will grant you that, but I would say there's also about 50% about Barack Obama that we don't know yet," Ed Rendell said.
I thought it was Saddam HUSSEIN doing that. He flew paperless drones into the mushroom clouds.
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
Yes, I think so, except when there is a good 3rd party. It also claims 1/4 of Obama's votes would go to McCain if Hillary wins.
'Individuals should not take responsibility for their own defense. That’s what the police are for. ... If I oppose individuals defending themselves, I have to support police defending them. I have to support a police state.”' Alan Dershowitz
Depressing how simple it is to arouse and enlist the American public. Remember when Al Sharpton refused to drink Tang at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame induction for Bill Haley and the Comets? I thought Anita Bryant was going to kill him.
And they write innumerable books; being too vain and distracted for silence: seeking every one after his own elevation, and dodging his emptiness. - T. S. Eliot
People said they would vote for him until they learned about him. The Republicans have not even begun ads on his views on abortion. Obama voted twice as a state senator to make it legal to incinerate a baby if it is born mistakenly during a partial birth abortion.
The Truth of 911 Shall Set You Free From The Lie
Really? I don't even think Hillary is stupid enough to vote for something like this. Obama is a obviously a side show that is meant to get the Dems to accept Hillary as their nominee. Al Gore wisely stayed out of this even though he knew he is more popular than both of them. He knows Hillary is the "chosen" one and he doesn't feel like dying right now.
God is always good!
Funny thing, the more I see the Obama, the clearer it is that I am going to support him and that he MUST stop the 2 freaks also in the run. Whom do you wish to see in the White House? A senile McCain, played like a string puppet by a bunch of Israelite neocons? Or maybe you want to see the Clinton back, only this one burning with desire to avenge all the humiliations they had to endure since the early 90's and this time with the extra extraordinary powers the stupid party's (GOP) controlled congress gave the Prez to abuse? Sorry friend. Obama may not be Christ 2 but, believe you me, he's decent enough for US Prez and, when compared with the 2 disgusting creatures competing with him for the job he IS Christ-like.
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
Very right wing? Come on, more like very left wing.
God is always good!
I had no idea you were a gun grabbing, Marxist-Globalist.
I believe that you equate 'right wing' with 'stupid' and 'immoral'. I equate 'right wing' with super-smart and principled. I agree that I'm neither stupid nor a moral relativist so, if you want to see deprivation and stupidity in a right-winger, that wouldn't be me - you got your Bush, the Bushbots and the Limaughists for that.
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
My friend, a Marxist-leninist government declared me persona non grata while still a citizen of the country they had control over - it didn't last long because I gave up that stupid citizenship because I never in my life felt like chattel. As for guns, we can debate what the second amendment is worth any time you feel mentally agile enough. And, yes... I happened to spend a couple of hours TODAY plinking with my kids. So, you missed by about 10 miles on both counts. And, yes, I did quit the GOP party when it became clear that a creep like the W Bush was going to successfully claim the GOP nomination.
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
So, you're just supporting a gun-grabbing, Globalist Order, tax and spend, Marxist but you aren't one. Makes perfect sense. I don't know what I was thinking wondering why you surrendered to the cabal.
Sorry, friend. It just don't work. Again, you think a bit about the rights your second amendment grants you and what you are actually ALLOWED today, under your precious W leader. Think about it for a second or 2 and name ONE weapon that you own or you could procure that would inconvenience your local, state or federal government in any significant way. Then name the politician who would remove restrictions on full-auto, silencers, the length of the barrel, machine guns, armor-piercing ammo. Just to name a few modest improvements in the current restrictions. And I'm not discussing missiles, battle robots or combat lasers. Remember, your precious second amendment was meant not to ensure your protection fro cat burglars - that was a given - but to make the g-men think twice before messing up with you. But all you can think of is your little pea shooters that you call 'arms'. And don't expect any top gov't man to be on your side on this issue. You take your rights. No one will 'give' them to you.
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
You seriously are a confused individual. Of course our government is out of control. Compromisers like YOU made it so. I'd like to go deeper into this with you, however, you are utterly untrustworthy as evidenced by your support for a Marxist gun-grabber who takes his orders from the NWO cabal. You disgust me, why not sneak back into the Marxist hell hole you sprang from.
If you think of that one and his poodles as Tokyo Rose, like I do, it's easier to play their game.
"The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." -- Herbert Sebastien Agar (1897-1980) Source: The Time for Greatness, 1942
Ahhh.... the incoherent and inconsequential cacophony of mental impotence. Yes, I am talking about YOUR post.
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
Thanks for the tip. Once I figure out what I'm dealing with, such as vast gaping marxist fraud here, there is really no need to waste any time playing games.
;)
"The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." -- Herbert Sebastien Agar (1897-1980) Source: The Time for Greatness, 1942
Ah... reductio at Hitlerum. And can't even use words poor you. What else do you do to win an argument? Fart and burp?
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
Do you think you could search up a copy of that Illinois Baby Incineration Bill? How did the overall vote go on that one? How many joined Obama in voting to incinerate babies?
Mouthpiece of sauron.
"Hello Rothschild's cattle!" ~ Deek Jackson
Suuuuuure they would.
"Hello Rothschild's cattle!" ~ Deek Jackson
You neocons and neocommies have no souls.
Nice graphic.
"Hello Rothschild's cattle!" ~ Deek Jackson
I'm doing what I can to make the Obamaphiles feel comfortable.
Was stuck watching a movie called PORK CHOP HILL a couple of weeks ago... The 'enemy' in the movie was blasting messages via loudspeaker to advancing American forces ... One of the 'announcements' they kept repeating... 'rememba, the more ground you gain, the more you have to defend'........ PSYCHE! "The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." -- Herbert Sebastien Agar (1897-1980) Source: The Time for Greatness, 1942
I have read that he voted to table amendments that would make it illegal to kill a baby born as a result of a mistaken partial birth abortion. I believe Devvy Kidd has written about it. You can bet the house that there are Republicans planning to use this against Obama in the general election.
The Truth of 911 Shall Set You Free From The Lie
I really despise the generation(s) that cozied up to Socialism and world communists. Our fighting warriors actually thought they've been defending America all this time. Right?
Right. As is the case now.
"The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." -- Herbert Sebastien Agar (1897-1980) Source: The Time for Greatness, 1942
The NWO treats them like dogs to boot. Shorting them before benefits, piss poor VA care, extended deployments, etc. Next, those that suffered trauma and report it will lose their rights to purchase firearms. I don't know anyone that says they would serve if it was to defend the North American Union.
I figure they'll be issued new patches to sew on uniforms and it's a done deal. Maybe spraypaint their helmets.
"The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." -- Herbert Sebastien Agar (1897-1980) Source: The Time for Greatness, 1942
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#3. To: a vast rightwing conspirator (#1)
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the price of oil dropped SHARPLY to only $110 per bushel.
#4. To: robin (#0)
About a third of Clinton supporters say they would vote for McCain if it's Obama.
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#6. To: a vast rightwing conspirator (#1)
#7. To: Jethro Tull (#4)
#8. To: a vast rightwing conspirator (#1)
Yes people, and Big Brother just increased the choco rations and reduced the length of Iraq tours. And... I forgot... the price of oil dropped SHARPLY to only $110 per bushel.
#9. To: robin (#7)
#10. To: Dakmar (#8)
#11. To: Jethro Tull (#9)
#12. To: a vast rightwing conspirator (#10)
#13. To: a vast rightwing conspirator, robin (#1)
#14. To: Horse (#13)
Obama voted twice as a state senator to make it legal to incinerate a baby if it is born mistakenly during a partial birth abortion.
#15. To: Horse (#13)
#16. To: a vast rightwing conspirator (#15)
Funny thing, the more I see the Obama, the clearer it is that I am going to support him and that he MUST stop the 2 freaks also in the run.
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Thanks for the tip. Once I figure out what I'm dealing with, such as vast gaping marxist fraud here, there is really no need to waste any time playing games.
#27. To: a vast rightwing conspirator (#24)
You are so smart that you are stupid.
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#29. To: a vast rightwing conspirator (#28)
#30. To: Horse (#13)
Obama voted twice as a state senator to make it legal to incinerate a baby if it is born mistakenly during a partial birth abortion.
#31. To: robin (#0)
an Associated Press-Ipsos national poll released Thursday
#32. To: robin (#11)
It also claims 1/4 of Obama's votes would go to McCain if Hillary wins.
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#35. To: angle (#34)
#36. To: _______ (#25)
#37. To: nolu_chan (#30)
#38. To: Peppa (#36)
#39. To: _______ (#38)
Our fighting warriors actually thought they've been defending America all this time. Right?
#40. To: Peppa (#39)
Right. As is the case now.
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The NWO treats them like dogs to boot. Shorting them before benefits, piss poor VA care, extended deployments, etc. Next, those that suffered trauma and report it will lose their rights to purchase firearms. I don't know anyone that says they would serve if it was to defend the North American Union.
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