The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 371

Alex · 09-11-2008, 07:35 AM

And in other news, Danny DeVito won the award for tallest short guy.

sleepyjeff · 09-11-2008, 07:39 AM

http://www.electoral-vote.com/

Looks like McCain's got New Mexico......and Washington State has slipped to the "barely" status for Obama. That landslide victory Obamama supporters were predicting a month ago doesn't look so likely anymore.

Ghoulish Delight · 09-11-2008, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

That landslide victory Obamama supporters were predicting a month ago doesn't look so likely anymore.

Huh? Who was predicting a landslide victory?

innerSpaceman · 09-11-2008, 07:46 AM

Really, what? When was a landslide victory EVER predicted?

Making things up as you go along? .... when did you become a Republican Party operative, sleepyjeff??

scaeagles · 09-11-2008, 07:47 AM

I hired him recently.

Alex · 09-11-2008, 07:48 AM

That would be me the last time we talked about electoral vote and saying that I didn't think the race was nearly so close as the press was making it seem by only reporting on national polling numbers (though I don't think I ever said landslide I did view it as comfortable).

I still stand by that as I think we'll soon see the convention bounces smooth out and it'll go back to a stability well in Obama's favor (and the couple weirdly tilted polls that have come out in the last few days will move out of the system).

But he's right, that at least at the moment the huge (rather than small) shift I said would have to happen is showing in the polls. I just don't think it will stay there but that, ultimately, is just a guess.

sleepyjeff · 09-11-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Really, what? When was a landslide victory EVER predicted?

Making things up as you go along? ....

I prefer the term "shooting from the hip"......but your point is taken; at least here on LoT no one other than Alex and BTD have really predicted a landslide.....and Alex never even used that term.

I have, however, heard several cspan callers predict such a thing but I suppose that's about as telling as asking a hobo if Thunderbird Wine is any good

Ghoulish Delight · 09-11-2008, 08:37 AM

"His lead is relatively secure at this moment" is hardly, "He's going to win in a landslide!"

Gemini Cricket · 09-11-2008, 10:09 AM

There are a ton of 9/11 remembrance ceremonies going on today. I think that's great. But at the same time, I can't help but wonder why there is no memorial yet at Ground Zero and wondering why no building is going up there. (Unless I'm totally wrong and there is something going on...)

sleepyjeff · 09-11-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

"His lead is relatively secure at this moment" is hardly, "He's going to win in a landslide!"

I suppose so....nevertheless, the latest electoral college numbers are making me happy today

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09-11-2008, 07:39 AM	#3702
sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	http://www.electoral-vote.com/ Looks like McCain's got New Mexico......and Washington State has slipped to the "barely" status for Obama. That landslide victory Obamama supporters were predicting a month ago doesn't look so likely anymore. __________________ River Guardian-less
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Really, what? When was a landslide victory EVER predicted? Making things up as you go along? .... when did you become a Republican Party operative, sleepyjeff??
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I hired him recently.
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09-11-2008, 07:48 AM	#3706
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	That would be me the last time we talked about electoral vote and saying that I didn't think the race was nearly so close as the press was making it seem by only reporting on national polling numbers (though I don't think I ever said landslide I did view it as comfortable). I still stand by that as I think we'll soon see the convention bounces smooth out and it'll go back to a stability well in Obama's favor (and the couple weirdly tilted polls that have come out in the last few days will move out of the system). But he's right, that at least at the moment the huge (rather than small) shift I said would have to happen is showing in the polls. I just don't think it will stay there but that, ultimately, is just a guess.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	"His lead is relatively secure at this moment" is hardly, "He's going to win in a landslide!" __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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09-11-2008, 10:09 AM	#3709
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	There are a ton of 9/11 remembrance ceremonies going on today. I think that's great. But at the same time, I can't help but wonder why there is no memorial yet at Ground Zero and wondering why no building is going up there. (Unless I'm totally wrong and there is something going on...)
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