Republican National Convention '08 - Page 24

scaeagles · 09-08-2008, 02:52 PM

One interesting thing I'm noting on the polling I've looked at is many, mnay close states have not had state specific polling for two weeks.

If McCain's bounce nationwide is represented in battleground states that have not had polls in a while the electoral map could be favoring McCain.

FYI, as someone inquired with me earlier, I go to realclearpolitics.com, which averages the major polls to come to a consolidated number.

I recognize not everyone here believes these polls are accurate, just citing some numbers that are out there and where I get that info from.

Tom · 09-08-2008, 04:18 PM

And right on cue, Rasmussen released a bunch of state polls today (along with a couple of others from other pollers). On the whole, they show a much smaller move toward McCain than the national numbers. They show McCain gaining 2 points in Michigan and Ohio, one point in Pennsylvania and Virginia. But it also shows Obama picking up 2 points in Florida and 4 in Colorado. None of the states switched from one candidate to the other (though Florida moved into a tie).

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Ghoulish Delight · 09-08-2008, 04:23 PM

It should be noted that there's been barely a quiver in electoral vote numbers, even with McCain's overall bump.

sleepyjeff · 09-08-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

It should be noted that there's been barely a quiver in electoral vote numbers, even with McCain's overall bump.

And the "likely voter" poll is hard to take seriously as "likely voter" polls have historically been pretty inaccurate.

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

It should be noted that there's been barely a quiver in electoral vote numbers, even with McCain's overall bump.

I am laughing on the inside

innerSpaceman · 09-08-2008, 04:30 PM

It should be noted that polls are meaningless.

Tom · 09-08-2008, 05:32 PM

Polls aren't meaningless. It's just not always easy to determine what their meaning is.

Cadaverous Pallor · 09-08-2008, 06:25 PM

Click me.

I'm sure some may not want to watch the whole thing....but you have to at least skip to 4:15 and watch the rest. The end will surprise you.

sleepyjeff · 09-09-2008, 01:55 PM

One of my favorite songs from the 90's has been perverted:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQGYchgLYdU

I hate it's message(but it is pretty darn funny)

JWBear · 09-09-2008, 04:16 PM

I think it's genus! Bravo!

BarTopDancer · 09-10-2008, 10:43 PM

As much as I despise her views it bothers me that she has been turned into a sex object and attacked for being pretty. Maybe McCain did pick her because she's going to be Vice Candy, but why should a woman in power be attacked because she's pretty and not frumpy?

09-08-2008, 02:52 PM	#1
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	One interesting thing I'm noting on the polling I've looked at is many, mnay close states have not had state specific polling for two weeks. If McCain's bounce nationwide is represented in battleground states that have not had polls in a while the electoral map could be favoring McCain. FYI, as someone inquired with me earlier, I go to realclearpolitics.com, which averages the major polls to come to a consolidated number. I recognize not everyone here believes these polls are accurate, just citing some numbers that are out there and where I get that info from.
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09-08-2008, 04:18 PM	#2
Tom Valued member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 541	And right on cue, Rasmussen released a bunch of state polls today (along with a couple of others from other pollers). On the whole, they show a much smaller move toward McCain than the national numbers. They show McCain gaining 2 points in Michigan and Ohio, one point in Pennsylvania and Virginia. But it also shows Obama picking up 2 points in Florida and 4 in Colorado. None of the states switched from one candidate to the other (though Florida moved into a tie). Link
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	It should be noted that there's been barely a quiver in electoral vote numbers, even with McCain's overall bump. __________________ '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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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	It should be noted that polls are meaningless.
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Tom Valued member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 541	Polls aren't meaningless. It's just not always easy to determine what their meaning is.
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Click me. I'm sure some may not want to watch the whole thing....but you have to at least skip to 4:15 and watch the rest. The end will surprise you. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	One of my favorite songs from the 90's has been perverted: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQGYchgLYdU I hate it's message(but it is pretty darn funny) __________________ River Guardian-less
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	As much as I despise her views it bothers me that she has been turned into a sex object and attacked for being pretty. Maybe McCain did pick her because she's going to be Vice Candy, but why should a woman in power be attacked because she's pretty and not frumpy? __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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