That's not much of a lead and it also only measures the popular vote, which isn't what really counts in the US, e.g. extra votes in California won't help Obama much. There's also the Bradley effect to take into account in this case but I still think it'd take something fairly major for Obama to lose at this stage, its far from impossible though.
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Why the Obama Campaign Will Ultimately Fail
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That's not much of a lead and it also only measures the popular vote, which isn't what really counts in the US, e.g. extra votes in California won't help Obama much. There's also the Bradley effect to take into account in this case but I still think it'd take something fairly major for Obama to lose at this stage, its far from impossible though.
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Yeah, yeah, that's real classy right there. Accuse us white conservatives of being racist. Dontcha know I've got a cross in the back of my redneck pickup truck right now, getting ready to go 'cross town and scare some uppity darkies.
Shut up about things you know nothing about. It is true there are the usual Kluxers voting republican...but that's not the problem of the GOP or McCain.
chiskop
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Nobody accused you of being racist, so tone down the outrage. Blue said that McCain had some racist support, something that you just agreed with.
marine1
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It will be a sad day in US history if Obama wins. He is one shady guy.
Wow, listen to the response from a few Obama supporters to a few questions. Hilarious (Howerd Stern show)
Both sides have loony supporters. Fickle people.
Both sides have loony supporters. Fickle people.
Yes because we all know McCain is such a saint. Obama may not be perfect but his good qualities outweigh the bad and I don't think the world can handle another 4 years of Republicans and their Neo-con ideals.
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daveza
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Let's not kid ourselves that elections are 100% won on party policies.
Let's see - they've had Reagan, Bush, Bush the sequel, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Clinton - all old farts.
He's young and dynamic and that may in itself be enough.
Let's see - they've had Reagan, Bush, Bush the sequel, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Clinton - all old farts.
He's young and dynamic and that may in itself be enough.
and Obama is just consistently charismatic 
.Yeah that too
. Sounds like a good candidate. But where are these people?
He's very good at picking staff. He thinks before he does something stupid. He has a good grasp of the economy and the needs of citizens - and he has good advisors to assist. If fact, he seems to have a very good grasp of the many topics required for presidency. And something not to be looked down on: he does inspire people.
Is Biden a good pick for you? Can you think of someone better?
Implying other people don't? Anybody specific? Why?
Where did he and his advisors stand with regards to the Fanny Mae fiasco?
Granted. He does grasp many topics required for presidency, he is also charismatic, He is also evasive (with regards to his birth certificate among other things). If only he can fix that and get more experience on foreign policy.
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He seems like a pretty solid choice.
Yep. McCain - he has a reputation for jumping in without thinking. Heck, look at his VP choice!
GW Bush is another good example.
I dunno what the video says, but Snopes has an article on the topic.
Evasive about his birth certificate? Snopes doesn't think so.
Do you think getting the chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on his team would help?
I would've preferred Hillary Clinton running but I think Obama is like a breath of fresh air in American politics and I really enjoy listening to him speak. He restored confidence in many who were starting to lose faith in their country and he could certainly help improve America's image internationally.
McCain seems too much like the same old boring American politician everyone has grown tired off. I have nothing against McCain but Obama seems more like a leader than he does. But the one who really scares me is Sarah Palin. She was interesting choice at first but after we learned more about her I realised that she was way too radical and conservative (ie. crazy) to be VP and with McCain's health and Age her chances of being President would be greater. Plus if Obama wins it'll be wonderful to see all the epic meltdowns from the Crazy White Gun-totting Neo-cons
.@ Claymore (post #105),
Ah, an Obama lover. I like neither. Biden "seems" solid. Could you have chosen a better person? Why do you think he seems solid? Palin is perhaps a shocker? She is charismatic though and I wouldn't say she is dumb and I guess she wouldn't say she is smarter than other people. As to snopes. I am waiting for the outcome of the court case. Also, Fanny Mae was a disaster and both sides are to blame. Some just acknowledge it while others shift blame (both sides do it).
Sure, Obama's team can come up with good foreign policies. However, when elected president, there will come a time when he will have to make the decisions, not his team. Will he be up to it? Only time will tell.
Ah, an Obama lover. I like neither. Biden "seems" solid. Could you have chosen a better person? Why do you think he seems solid? Palin is perhaps a shocker? She is charismatic though and I wouldn't say she is dumb and I guess she wouldn't say she is smarter than other people
. As to snopes. I am waiting for the outcome of the court case. Also, Fanny Mae was a disaster and both sides are to blame. Some just acknowledge it while others shift blame (both sides do it). Sure, Obama's team can come up with good foreign policies. However, when elected president, there will come a time when he will have to make the decisions, not his team. Will he be up to it? Only time will tell.
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Abe
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One can say the same thing about Obama. Why is it that over 90% of black people in the US support Obama?
Abe
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Yeah that too
They work for charities and are not involved with politics
Abe
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Biden stands for pretty much everything that Obama's campain is against. He is an old politician, stuck in his ways. Obama is preaching "Change".
d0b33
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McCain:
More than 5 houses.
More than 4 cars.
Had an affair, then divorced, then got married again.
Obama:
1 house
1 Car
Only one wife
Mmm... who's the "elitist" again?
Obama has better values by far.
More than 5 houses.
More than 4 cars.
Had an affair, then divorced, then got married again.
Obama:
1 house
1 Car
Only one wife
Mmm... who's the "elitist" again?
Obama has better values by far.