It wasn't that long ago that the left considered this November's election a mere formality on the road to Barack Obama's coronation as president. They loved posting poll after poll showing Obama winning by huge margins. Oh, how they gloated about the massive loss John McCain was sure to suffer. Well, the polls have changed and now the latest USA Today/Gallup poll shows quite a different result:
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."
Even more significant is McCain's jump among likely voters:
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.
Of course, this poll result has caused widespread panic in the leftwing blogosphere. Gone is their previous confidence which has been replaced by depression and despair as you can see at the Democratic Underground and the Daily Kos. First a sampling of the anguish and anger at DU:
McCain got an 17 pt bounce??? obama was up 7- now mac is up 10. that's an 17 point bounce!?
Specifically, we need to arm ourselves with all the information we can get regardless of if it is nasty or not. You never know what will turn a person you are trying to convince. I'm not saying to encourage things we know are not true, but we need to know these people who want to run our country inside and out. And personal lives are the true windows into what a person believes. Anyone can say whatever they want, but when you look at how they live that is the only truth there is. We cannot make anything out of bounds. That is what makes me pissed off...people who say "we're too good for that". BAH!
i am in a state of despair
UGH! She is the story now. We need to be taking her down with everyone we know.
Not to be outdone by the DUers, the Daily Kos Kossacks have also reacted to Obama's change of fortune with some unintentionally funny comments:
I think things are bleak for Obama. He's not a great debater and John Kerry actually was quite good. His media campaign sucks.
Axelrod should hang his head in Shame. Never have we had such an incompetent "strategist".
I think I'm going to cry. I know that's not helpful in any way. I should probably just keep it to myself. But 10 POINTS!!!! Oh dear. I wish the debates were sooner. The first one is 20 days away.
I want to scream! What is wrong with all of these stupid idiots! Do people really want four more years of the same bullsh--!!!! When will they learn? When our nation is in ruins?
You can find even more hilarious examples of this leftwing plunge into despair at the DUmmie FUnnies.
—P.J. Gladnick is a freelance writer and creator of the DUmmie FUnnies blog.
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It's a long time between
September 8, 2008 - 15:23 ET by Ruths husband BenIt's a long time between now and November and a "bounce" is an unstable lead. So we shouldn't be inaugurating McCain, yet. But anytime you can make the wingnuts crazy is a good time for all.
“it is not the role of this Court to pronounce the Second Amendment extinct.” - Justice Antonin Scalia
That's true, but they all
September 8, 2008 - 15:48 ET by motherbeltThat's true, but they all made a big deal about it last week when Obama hit 50% for the first time.
I agree with both of you
September 8, 2008 - 16:26 ET by Dee BunkThe lead is going to be hard to keep because the convention is the only place where the Republicans can get their message out without the media distorting it. Even though they work hard after it's over to discredit everything that is said, people are still able to see through it.
It won't be the same in the coming weeks because the media controls the message. They have to be very aggressive live Gingrich was to that MSNBC reporter. They have to stop letting the press define things.
The debates will be key and McCain better make sure that the questions come from a balanced panel. No settling! An Olberman or Campbell Brown or Chris Matthews had better be countered with a Shawn Hannity or Laura Ingram and a Tom Brokaw should be matched with a Brit Hume, If there is a George Stepho there needs to be a Karl Rove.
Demand Fairness in the Debates or lose the race. Each and every debate needs to be balanced. One debate could turn it.
Hi Dee...I know the only
September 8, 2008 - 16:36 ET by bigtimerHi Dee...
I know the only debate I really want to see is with Palin/Biden...
Also their isn't going to be the kind of balance you and I would like to see with the debates regarding Obama/McCain...they have already named tie networks and mods if memory serves me right, one is PBS, the other is abc, but I cannot remember the third for sure, not Fox though...
too lazy to look it up.
One thing I want to hear about is illegal immigration, which I fear it won't be brought up, or just touched on very little, another thing I already am sick of hearing from McCain, including today, is how he fights his own party...that is getting very old, and he's better be glad he has Palin on the ticket....that is all I am going to say...I know they are both now a tag team saying how they fight their own party, but their is a difference on what each has done and why, especially McCain.
Btw...I understand the political so-called strategy of McCain going to the middle and getting dems ect....but heck, he's always been there anyway, not a hard reach for him in any way, shape or form..
Gotta' run for a few, we seem to hit and miss quite a bit lately.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT - that is so disappointing if he agreed to PBS and ABC
September 8, 2008 - 17:11 ET by Dee Bunkand another non FOX. I don't mind the fighting his own party thing because it works and it's true. Obama needs to be exposed for the far left winger he is and this is how McCain can do it. He's drawing attention to the fact that he's not a normal conservative and I think that is good because he really is an Independent and hopefully people will realize that.
I do believe McCain will be ruthless about vetoing earmarks and I'm excited about that. He is so familiar with the process that he'll be able to notice them easily. I think Palin will be a good influence on him. He can see that she is genuine and I think he'll take notice of how she goes after corrupt people without going after conservative ideas.
I'm sure that the illegal immigration thing will come up and I have no doubt that Obama would do nothing about it and even allow licenses and give them health care. I have a much more liberal position on immigration than most here but I'm very for strong borders and no health care no licenses and no voting all of which Obama would support. There is no question in my mind that Obama is worse on every single issue.
I feel very good and confident about voting for McCain Palin now. It doesn't mean I won't have problems with him. I know I will.
Dee... About the debate
September 8, 2008 - 17:29 ET by bigtimerDee...
About the debate and who are having them, it seems like there was a blog post about it, this was before the announcenment of Palin...anyway I was really disappointed, once again.
No Fox.
Seems like the other one was CBS, it may have been NBC, but it wasn't CNN if memory serves me, which don't trust that...lol.
The reason I do not think illegal immigration is going to be much of an issue is because they are both pandering for the hispanic votes, no matter what....and the mods know how they both stand but are for Obama, so the less said the better.
I'm just looking forward to 2012...it will be heck gritting my teeth for four years as it is...I heard all I could stand of all the dems McCain is going to put in his adminsitration on Face the Nation yesterday...
I wished he would just be quiet, let Sarah do the talking.
Can't help it...the more he talks, the more I remember why I do not like him.
Palin Power!
Btw...I am hoping Mark has something soon about Matthews show since it stated, it has been something else...
Blonde if you read this, Chucky T got a good one in on Matthews about a community worker and racism Chrissy tried to insert regarding Obama....like Chuck said, it had nothing to do with race...plus he is sure it is something the Obama campaign wished they wouldn't have ran on now, after-all they put it out there first...
I really enjoyed it, Matthews is running scared, big time.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT - I just heard Fox announce they have the first Debate
September 8, 2008 - 17:41 ET by Dee Bunkon Sept 28 - their ears were ringing!
I'm still bothered though because each debate needs to be balanced. You know darn well that FOX will ask tough questions of both candidates. I'm sure they won't shy away from illegal immigration. I'm sure they will also go after McCain on his liberal positions. They will be fair and we'll get complete bias on the other two.
I'd rather see each debate shown on all the networks with balanced panels. That way I think if Hume saw one sided questions from a Brokaw, he'd respond with the same. As it is, I think Hume and fox will be fair and that doesn't help us when the others won't be.
Now I'm confused and really mad
September 8, 2008 - 17:51 ET by Dee BunkI don't know what FOX was talking about. Maybe they are just allowed to air it.
I found the schedule and it's as left as it could be - PBS, CBS and NBC! The least bias ABC was shut out. I guess Obama didn't like the tough questions he got in the debate with Hillary. ABC was the only one that asked him anything hard. I'm sure they would be easier on him now that it's against a Republican, but still, they would be better than those three.
I can't believe McCain went for this
The Shedule is here
Dee... Dang I had a reply
September 8, 2008 - 17:52 ET by bigtimerDee...
Dang I had a reply and lost it here, the site went bonkers...anyway that tickles me if it is Fox, are you sure it wasn't jus the advertizement that they are covering the first debate the 29th?
I am tickled pink if it is Fox...believe me.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT - we were posting at the same time
September 8, 2008 - 18:22 ET by Dee Bunksee my post above - now I'm not sure.
Dee... I think you saw
September 8, 2008 - 18:31 ET by bigtimerDee...
I think you saw the same thing I did this morning, it is an advertizement for the debate on the 29th (to watch their channel)...although, if you didn't know they weren't the ones having the debate you would think they were, it is deceiving...when I first saw it this morning, I had to think for a second, now I know the debates have already been set in stone...
Like I said there was a blog post about it awhile back here...only reason I remembered...lol.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT - I hope that the listed moderators
September 9, 2008 - 10:47 ET by Dee Bunkare not the only questioners. If it is, I can't believe McCain would agree to such obvious bias. This news took the wind out of my sail. I'm really upset by it. We need to be vocal about demanding fairness in the questions.
How many
September 9, 2008 - 10:08 ET by docbvoters that only have cellphones were polled...How many that commute between 5/7 pm were polled???
These polls mean a little more than nothing...
Just stick to old liars and the new beehive as they lie there way across the country..
lol....well the Leftwing
September 8, 2008 - 15:27 ET by oldArmylol....well the Leftwing Blogs just need to handle this like CNN did today. Run your own poll and report that as news.....I'm sure that will make them feel much better.
left wing media manipulations are common....
September 8, 2008 - 15:47 ET by spiderdanI thought America would be able to purge memories of how slanted and biased media coverage of the Kerry campaign was proven to be, but, alas, the "not-to-be-outdone" contemporary herd of liberal flacks are going to pull out all the stops. Manipulating polling data is a standard trick -- polls are simple to distort. Here's an example:
Q: (to the conservative candidate): Reports indicate civilian casualties continue in the war on terror. Are US forces guilty of murder?
Q: (to the liberal candidate): A woman was sexually assaulted by a group of right wing thugs. Medical sources indicate a wood handled broom was used in the assault. Do you support stronger penalties for these types of crimes?
Analysis of answers:
(Conservative candidate): Supports unfettered and unchecked military action that results in massive civilian deaths.
(Liberal candidate): Recommends less wood be used to manufacture brooms. Advocates hate crime legislation against anyone deemed "right wing". Offers personal aid and comfort to victim, only after a couple of drinks and the kids are in bed.
Think these examples are over-stretched? Guess again. I can poll anyone about anything, twisting their response to meet my agenda. Until the media asks simple "yes or no" questions, liberal candidates will flap their gums with everything but the answer, always finding time to blame President Bush or Vice-President Cheney in the process.
The first tough decision
September 8, 2008 - 15:35 ET by Mica the MagnificentAxelrod: Well, Barack, your poll numbers are down. Do we attack Palin, McCain, Bush, the republicans or all of the above?
Barack: Present!
You've put your finger on
September 8, 2008 - 17:51 ET by celatorYou've put your finger on the leftists' soft spot. They really have no idea what to do about Gov. Palin. She wasn't in their playbook. She, in their view, came out of nowhere. And in only two speeches, she has set them on their collective hinnies. Barack, if you notice, is in verbal meltdown because the people who tell him what to say, don't know what to say!
The major media report only half the news. Why are they surprised they have only half the potential audience?
Priceless redux
September 8, 2008 - 15:36 ET by LionKing"I think I'm going to cry. I know that's not helpful in any way."
So typical of liberals...ruled by emotion. They just do not realize that when it comes to substance, the Democrats have none. When it comes to integrity, Democrats have none.
"When will they learn? When our nation is in ruins?"
We did learn after Clinton. When will liberals learn that the majority of Americans still endorse family values, self-repsect, and self-reliance. We do NOT want to become more of a socialist state; in fact, we would like to reverse the trend.
Can Obama say "DRILL NOW" and really mean it ?
September 8, 2008 - 15:43 ET by JayTeeObama lost 19 pts in the polls on the economy.....Americans didn't buy the "Air for Oil" story, nor the lack of rational discussion of the Subject. Pelosi and company are next, except they don't have 19 pts to give on their Economic ratings.
We are NOT in a recession.
We have the Shiek of Alaska on our side now, Sarah.
The Republican Revolution will not be Televised
Not that this is definitive
September 8, 2008 - 15:44 ET by mattmNot that this is definitive because anything can happen, but for just a little Nelsonian schadenfreude: "HA, ha!"
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
What about Obama?
September 8, 2008 - 15:45 ET by Kevin Halpern"... but we need to know these people who want to run our country inside and
out. And personal lives are the true windows into what a person
believes. Anyone can say whatever they want, but when you look at how
they live that is the only truth there is."
But they don't want the same "rules" applied to Obama.
Oz
September 8, 2008 - 16:56 ET by Hunter12Kevin, The MSM and the liberals (redundant?) are screaming "Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!!" Barack Obama has been living one life, but the media has created an image that does not bear close scrutiny. His fake story is about 180 degrees out from his real life.
"An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." - Sir Winston Churchill
Kevin, the same thing
September 8, 2008 - 17:15 ET by Dan The Man 2Kevin, the same thing caught my eye. This blogger looks to be a sane one except for teh fact he may not be looking at Obama/Biden very closely.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
HA HA HO HO!
September 8, 2008 - 15:45 ET by SickofLibs"I am in a state of despair."
Axelrod does indeed need to ratchet it up - apparently even 3-4 DAILY emails to the base is not cutting it. Haven't heard from Hillary in a while, tho.
Just saw on CNN 3 pm EST Jessica Yellin 'reporting' from Wasilla - now they have actually stooped to attending services at Palin's church in search of a gotcha. Not interviewing, attending, as in sitting in the pews. Despicable. "Stay tuned for more on this issue" was the closing line for the segment.
Yours truly - Stupid Idiot
SoL... I saw Yellin's
September 8, 2008 - 15:52 ET by bigtimerSoL...
I saw Yellin's report on CNN this morning...they are desperate now aren't they.
Newsflash msm...Palin's church ain't no Rev. G.D. America's church!
Pathetic pond scum these critters are.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
"Stay tuned for more on
September 8, 2008 - 16:47 ET by motherbelt"Stay tuned for more on this issue"
No kidding! Last week one of them said (paraphrasing) It all depends on what else we find out in Alasksa!
They are hot on the trail of.....what? Any bit of anything that they can find. If they had been 1/4 as agressive "vetting" Obama, Mrs. Clinton would probably be their candidate!
I can see Biden talking all
September 8, 2008 - 15:46 ET by SemperrightI can see Biden talking all depressed to the big 0.
Biden, "Howd they get so poplar barack?"
Big 0, "Cuz dey got that expeariants that we aint got."
Biden, " Well lets go git some a that stuff then, see of your friend can get us a few ounces of that"
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference.
The MARINES don't have that problem."
President Ronald Reagan - 1985
I'm just waiting for the screaming...
September 8, 2008 - 15:57 ET by cjbreischI'm just waiting for the screaming to start that Biden should be dumped for Hillary.
However, it's worth pointing out that there do appear to be some problems with this poll. Compared to all the others, it dramatically oversamples Republicans. I think it's probably closer to correct than most of the others, but I do think that it's weighted too heavily.
It has +1 Dems.
Rasmussen currently has +5.7 Dems.
Through most of the year, all the polls have been +10 (or more) Dems.
My "gut" says that on election day (assuming the current level of McCain/Palin enthusiasm doesn't fall), that it will be around +2 to +3 Dems. In 2006, it was +2, and in both 2004 and 2000, it was even (I think. I know it was even in 2000...still checking on 2004).
MCCAIN AHEAD? MAJOR BOUNCE?? REALLY???
September 8, 2008 - 16:04 ET by MrShyAs of 4:00 EST, from my latest check, here is the MSM-covering-bounce tally:
cnn.com -- "McCain, Obama deadlocked, poll shows", small link at top, cites "CNN/Opinion Research Corporation" poll.
msnbc.com -- "McCain leads in new poll", very small link, several links down, cites AP article*.
* Which EVERYONE SHOULD READ!! After painfully mentioning the lead McCain/Palin has taken in the first paragraph or two, it totally throws mud at Palin in the most disgustingly biased way... most of the rest of the article is negative about the GOP and their ideology.
nytimes.com -- STILL no headline or link on their homepage.
washingtonpost.com -- ditto.
latimes.com -- Under headline "Palin, Clinton battling for women voters", there's a very small blog footer link: "BLOG: McCain clearly wins battle of the bounces", cites Gallup and other polls.
foxnews.com -- "McCain Surges to the Front", top-of-homepage headline, cites Gallup poll.
Obama... a total fraud. Palin... a total hottie.
MrS... Yep...like I told
September 8, 2008 - 16:05 ET by bigtimerMrS...
Yep...like I told my husband late last night after I saw these polls from USA/Gallup, which most like to quote, but gee not so much today...I said I just wonder how CNN and msnbc is going to cover this...I also said they will find any other poll they can find to ignore this as much as possible...I have been surprised by msnbc so far today...not CNN though, they have carried on in the usual from what I saw this morning anyway.
I think if they ignore it they can make sure it will be different by next week this time...heheheee...
Palin Power!
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT
September 8, 2008 - 16:10 ET by MrShyIt's truly disgusting and a crime, these "news" outlets.... total corruption.
CNN citing only it's own poll (that conveniently has them even) and NOT citing the most "trusted name" ( :p ) in polls, the standard-bearer, Gallup.... UNREAL !!!!
Then there's the NYRag and WashingtonRag.... simply shameful.
MSNBC is MSNBC, yeah. Another joke.
Obama... a total fraud. Palin... a total hottie.
MrS... We all know they
September 8, 2008 - 16:17 ET by bigtimerMrS...
We all know they are shaking in their boots...all of them.
To think...all the work they have done with their despicable filthy leftist tripe year after year...all for NAUGHT!
Palin Power!
Hey as an aside...I would love to be a fly on the wall of the Obama home and hear what Aunt Ester has been saying since Sarah has emerged...lmao
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT
September 8, 2008 - 16:24 ET by MrShyHaha, yeah... that would be priceless, to witness that! :)
Btw, I PM'ed Noel my findings, should he or anyone want to use the info for a new thread/article later today. I'm surprised NB hasn't already posted something like this and reported it officially (unless they're working on their own now... :p)
Obama... a total fraud. Palin... a total hottie.
MrShy....your links to the
September 8, 2008 - 16:50 ET by motherbeltMrShy....your links to the AP Ariticle and "everyone should read" just lead right back here!
Help, please; I'd love to read them!
That sound
September 8, 2008 - 16:01 ET by Tom PaineThat sound you are hearing is conservatives awakening from their indifference toward this election.
Tom P... Loud and
September 8, 2008 - 16:07 ET by bigtimerTom P...
Loud and clear...from sea to shining sea!
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
TP
September 8, 2008 - 16:13 ET by MrShyExactly!
And the old media doesn't want to even go there... scares them silly.
They want you to think this is just "another bounce" that's part of all fluctuating trends during elections, but it's NOT.
This is locked in, and I think will grow... I'm almost certain.
Obama... a total fraud. Palin... a total hottie.
Just like slammin' a cupboard door
September 8, 2008 - 16:35 ET by IgnatzJFahrquarin a Rezko slum.
You watch all the roaches scurry about in panic.
"All generalizations are false, including this one.” Mark Twain
Closed for funeral
September 8, 2008 - 16:33 ET by acumenI presume we can expect a slow news day today.
It appears all of the establishment media's inside sources are attending the same pity party.
Their own worst enemies
September 8, 2008 - 16:38 ET by XBOLTSThe people who dominate the left wing blogs are their own worst enemies. They will now undoubtly become everymore shrieking, condescending and declare their self rightousness even more vigorously.
All I can say is Thank You! Now Americans will recognize these people for what they are and realize what we have been saying about the "kook fringe" that has highjacked the Democrat Party.
Loonies losing it!
September 8, 2008 - 17:26 ET by KansasgirlI have seen some of these poor peoples' videos on Youtube. The despair is alarming. I hope they don't go over the edge, when McCain-Palin win.
"I'm not saying to
September 8, 2008 - 18:10 ET by DoktorFranken"I'm not saying to encourage things we know are not true, but we need to
know these people who want to run our country inside and out."
Yeah, just like they know 0bama - inside and out. How many Sundays did 0bama and his family listen to Reverend "GD America"? Where did the Annenberg money go? Did he and Rezko really have grilled pork out in the backyard? Does Michelle take her shoulder pads off before sex?
I want to scream! Oh, what the hell - Yee Haw!
THE DEMS SEE THE FUTURE...
September 8, 2008 - 18:56 ET by danybhoyThe Dems, the "progressive" blogs, & the MSM see the future of the GOP. It's Sarah Palin, as well as Bbby Jindal. The MSM are idiots, but they saw the reaction of the conservatives when Palin was named. They may be idiots, but they are not that dumb.
The MSM, the "progressive' blogs, & the DNC (ain't they 1 in the same? more or less?)are watching their "sure thing" going down in flames. Obama's biggest problems are that the process has been too long, & it's harder for his smoke & mirrors show to work.His other problem is the MSM has been so over the top for the guy, many are starting to have their doubts. Plus, he effed up when he picked "Plugs" Biden as his VP. What a tool, if he was half as good as advertised, Obama would be up by 20 points. But since Obama is an empty suit, & "Plugs" is a stuffed shirt, & the people see this, spells trouble for the Dems on election day.
"...it's still We The People, Right?" Megadeth
They are already claiming they stole the election!
September 8, 2008 - 19:55 ET by ElyasAt least at DailyKOs:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/9/8/0144/73374/148/589714
If McCain/Palin do end up winning the presidency/vice presidency then the MSM and Leftist Blogs will cry about these voter purges.
Thomas Jefferson once said, 'We should never judge a president by his age, only by his works.' And ever since he told me that, I stopped worrying. - Ronald Reagan
I hope the RNC is making
September 9, 2008 - 04:03 ET by CooltomI hope the RNC is making notes about the Palin phenomenon and realize (as I've been saying for years):
Republicans demolish the Dems when they act like true Republicans (Reagan in '80, Newt in '94, Palin in '08)
Democrats are slaughtered when they act like true Democrats (McGovern in '72, Mondale in '84, Dukakis in '88, Obama in '08)
The only time when Republicans lose is when they try to out-pander the Democrats. This is like trying to out-slut Pamela Anderson or out-bimbo Lindsay Lohan. Ain't gonna happen.
And forget about this bi-partisan crapola. The only way Republicans should ''reach across the aisle'' is with morter fire.
I saw this quote earlier......
September 9, 2008 - 06:00 ET by old cro"I'm not saying to encourage things we know are not true, but we need to
know these people who want to run our country inside and out. And
personal lives are the true windows into what a person believes. Anyone
can say whatever they want, but when you look at how they live that is
the only truth there is."
On the Dummy Funnies http://www.dummiefun...
and thought it was very well stated - if it was about the Ohhbama camp!