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Title: USATODAY POLL: MCCAIN TAKES 10-POINT LEAD OVER OBAMA IN LIKELY VOTERS...
Source: USA Today
URL Source: http://www.usatoday.com/news/politi ... tion2008/2008-09-07-poll_N.htm
Published: Sep 7, 2008
Author: USATODAY POLL: MCCAIN TAKES 10-POINT LEA
Post Date: 2008-09-07 22:13:37 by Old Friend
Keywords: None
Views: 943
Comments: 42

WASHINGTON — The Republican National Convention has given John McCain and his party a significant boost, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll taken over the weekend shows, as running mate Sarah Palin helps close an "enthusiasm gap" that has dogged the GOP all year.

McCain leads Democrat Barack Obama by 50%-46% among registered voters, the Republican's biggest advantage since January and a turnaround from the USA TODAY poll taken just before the convention opened in St. Paul. Then, he lagged by 7 percentage points.

The convention bounce has helped not only McCain but also attitudes toward Republican congressional candidates and the GOP in general.

"The Republicans had a very successful convention and, at least initially, the selection of Sarah Palin has made a big difference," says political scientist Larry Sabato of the University of Virginia. "He's in a far better position than his people imagined he would be in at this point."

However, in an analysis of the impact of political conventions since 1960, Sabato concluded that post-convention polls signal the election's outcome only about half the time. "You could flip a coin and be about as predictive," he says. "It is really surprising how quickly convention memories fade." FIND MORE STORIES IN: George W Bush | Barack Obama | John McCain | Republican National Convention | University of Virginia | Joe Biden | Sarah Palin | Larry Sabato

McCain has narrowed Obama's wide advantage on handling the economy, by far the electorate's top issue. Before the GOP convention, Obama was favored by 19 points; now he's favored by 3.

The Republican's ties to President Bush remains a vulnerability. In the poll, 63% say they are concerned he would pursue policies too similar to those of the current president. Bush's approval rating is 33%.

In the new poll, taken Friday through Sunday, McCain leads Obama by 54%-44% among those seen as most likely to vote. The survey of 1,022 adults, including 959 registered voters, has a margin of error of +/— 3 points for both samples.

Among the findings:

• Before the convention, Republicans by 47%-39% were less enthusiastic than usual about voting. Now, they are more enthusiastic by 60%-24%, a sweeping change that narrows a key Democratic advantage. Democrats report being more enthusiastic by 67%-19%.

• Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, a national unknown before McCain chose her for the ticket 10 days ago, draws a strong reaction from voters on both sides. Now, 29% say she makes them more likely to vote for McCain, 21% less likely.

Obama's choice of Delaware Sen. Joe Biden as running mate made 14% more likely to vote for the Democrat, 7% less likely.

• McCain's acceptance speech Thursday received lower ratings than the one Obama gave a week earlier: 15% called McCain's speech "excellent" compared with 35% for Obama.

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#3. To: Old Friend (#0)

Suuure he does. USAToday...telling the sheeple what to think for the past 26 years.

angle  posted on  2008-09-07   22:19:16 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: angle (#3)

McCain is going to win. Also remember that lots of people, democrats included don't like blacks.

Old Friend  posted on  2008-09-07   22:20:25 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#14. To: Old Friend (#4)

McCain is going to win. Also remember that lots of people, democrats included don't like blacks.

Scrap the bottom of the barrel for an opinion...There's no way in hell Diebold could pull off this miracle of numbers with an instant revolt...McCain's only advantage is that very few will show up to vote at all...

You don't seem to be very perceptive...so I'll challenge to you to a wager perhaps?

Eoghan  posted on  2008-09-07   22:33:30 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#17. To: Eoghan (#14)

Scrap the bottom of the barrel for an opinion...There's no way in hell Diebold could pull off this miracle of numbers with an instant revolt...McCain's only advantage is that very few will show up to vote at all...

You don't seem to be very perceptive...so I'll challenge to you to a wager perhaps?

Could you rephrase that please. I'm not sure if I understand you.

Old Friend  posted on  2008-09-07   22:36:41 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#23. To: Old Friend (#17) (Edited)

Could you rephrase that please. I'm not sure if I understand you.

Oh really? Where are the numbers supporting McCain?..I mean actual human beings putting money up to support the campaign. What's not to understand? But, then of course, I could be a complete idiot.

Eoghan  posted on  2008-09-07   22:46:08 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#24. To: Eoghan (#23)

Scrap the bottom of the barrel for an opinion..?????

then this

There's no way in hell Diebold could pull off this miracle of numbers with an instant revolt...

Old Friend  posted on  2008-09-07   22:48:12 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#25. To: Old Friend (#24)

There's no way in hell Diebold could pull off this miracle of numbers with an instant revolt...

...and I suppose you have actual $$ figures from individual GOP folks to back this up? If so, the GOP would love to get your donor list.

Eoghan  posted on  2008-09-07   22:51:45 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#26. To: Eoghan (#25)

Did you mean to say WITHOUT?

Old Friend  posted on  2008-09-07   22:53:04 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#27. To: Old Friend (#26)

Did you mean to say WITHOUT?

yes

Eoghan  posted on  2008-09-07   22:58:12 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#29. To: Eoghan (#27)

I don't think there will be any revolt though. We are a nation of sheep.

Old Friend  posted on  2008-09-07   22:59:48 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#32. To: Old Friend (#29)

I don't think there will be any revolt though. We are a nation of sheep.

Not instant...but the Kosher King Davids are very worried about the internet...seems the goyim are making a joke of hasbara on a very personal level. This Jew World Order has its last chance to go viral or a pogrom will be global for the first time in 5000 years of deception success.

Eoghan  posted on  2008-09-07   23:03:37 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


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