A Split Convention and a Backwards Bounce

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It should be clear, even to the unstable, religious zealots in this country that they share in the responsibility for our dismal economic and global standing by their unwavering support for the incompetent, irresponsible, semi-literate, chimpanzee of a George W. Bush. He couldn't do this much damage without the vapid voters who sold their souls two elections in a row. Too often I've heard insipid remarks like "Oh, I know he makes mistakes, but he's got Jesus in his heart". Good God...how stupid can people be?? Well, we've tried it your way - we've tried ignorant; now let's try smart for a while. Obama will have such overwhelming support from all those whose lives have been damanged by the Bush mafia that he will kick McCain's sorry ass come November. There is no way those of us who have any concern for our Country will let you nincompoops who still believe in the GOP foist another tin pot dicator onto the rest of us.

SEM of FL 1:20PM August 29, 2008

It should be clear, even to the unstable, religious zealots in this country that they share in the responsibility for our dismal economic and global standing by their unwavering support for the incompetent, irresponsible, semi-literate, chimpanzee of a George W. Bush. He couldn't do this much damage without the vapid voters who sold their souls two elections in a row. Too often I've heard insipid remarks like "Oh, I know he makes mistakes, but he's got Jesus in his heart". Good God...how stupid can people be?? Well, we've tried it your way - we've tried ignorant; now let's try smart for a while. Obama will have such overwhelming support from all those whose lives have been damanged by the Bush mafia that he will kick McCain's sorry ass come November. There is no way those of us who have any concern for our Country will let you nincompoops who still believe in the GOP foist another tin pot dicator onto the rest of us.

SEM of FL 1:18PM August 29, 2008

bonnie erbe wrote: (Rasmussen and Gallup) show Obama slipping in public support.. a bounce in the wrong direction... Rasmussen Reports daily presidential tracking poll shows Obama 44% of the vote while John McCain also earns 44%..
.. Rasmussen Reports is not quality polling, for a couple reasons. First it is generally Computer Responsive Automated Polling (C.R.A.P. for short), & more importantly it is rightwing biased.
.. If you link to it's website (rasmussenreports.com), you will notice a left side friendly link to JOIN mccain's team, with another link to the right showing a picture of a frantic black man waving his hands in the air, & when you click on that link you get an anti obama website 'Stop Him Now' along with 'Save America from the Radical Leftist' and this satyre of monopoly: "Go ahead laugh hysterically as Obama rolls the dice and flip-flops between issues! We hope this scary peek into the games he plays keeps you coming back for more!"
.. Rasmussen is a clever rightwing spindoctor, they've discarded bush as useless (tho they pegged him to beat al gore by 9 pts in 2000, the farthest off of pollsters), they pad favorite rightwing candidates subtley, just enough so their credibility doesn't suffer too much. Where a state is a dem lock they will not try to pad, but mainly in close states they do.
.. If you notice poll consensus', rasmussen will almost always be favoring the rightwing candidate, when compared to other polls; that is if pew or quinnipiac has obama with a 5 pt lead, rass might have it tied.
..I would disregard rasmussen down the stretch, as trying to sway voters to the right, by subtle spin & padding. Gallup is more reputable, & has obama with a 6 pt bounce on friday, likely to go higher by monday.

Jimmy the One of PA 6:20AM August 29, 2008

As an ardent Hillary booster, I too was disappointed when she didn't get the election, but don't let disappointment rob you of sense. John McCain is not Hillary's friend nor is he a friend to women. More importantly, he'll do exactly what Hillary doesn't want to see happen--he'll extend the war in Iraq, put off doing something about medical care for four more years, ignore the economy, the working poor, and continue on with no child left behind.
Were you supporting Hillary just because she was a woman? Did you hear one thing she said during the campaign? Hillary loves this country, and she wants what's best for the country. I think she would be best for the country, but since Hillary isn't an option--do what Hillary will do, vote for Obama.

Kendall of TX 12:28AM August 29, 2008

For Bill Clinton, a person elected to the Presidency from a governors position,to declare that Barak is ready to be President is a little baffling. By what measure? WE certainly can't use Bill as an example because though he had much more real leadership experience (as a governor) all that talent was squandered with young women kneeling before him. Maybe a beautiful family? No I don't think it flies. A community organizer?...what did he organize?-this might be like Jesse Jacksons hard work over the years-leading an extortionist coalition. Right about Iraq?-He was not. Right about the economy? I don't think so. Right about the bitter Bible carrying folk from PA. I don't think so. About Bill Ayers, or Resco, or Rev. Wright? What has he been right about? The 57 states where he spoke? What other territories does he plan to lead after becoming Pres.? It amazed me that he was transfixed on how many homes McCain has and the fact that he didn't know exactly the number.
And then to top it all off he really struck a blow for change when he asked Joe Biden to be his running mate. This is a guy who has been in Congress since just after the American revolution... One who may have aided in many having their homes forclosed on, and part of a Democratic Congress that has done absolutely nothing but bitch and complain.

Mark Brant of TN 2:09PM August 28, 2008

As a lifelong democrat I was astounded to watch the party dump the best candidate since JFK in favor of someone with an interesting biography but no resume. Obama didn't cause the sexist blizzard but he hardly hampered it. Nor did the "progressive" press. Nor did Dean or any of the Demo leaders who could have fixed the Michigan/Flordia debacle in an instant but knew that if they did so it would give Hillary the uppper hand. So why should a centerist vote for the Empty Suit when one can vote for a Republican that has shown moderation, intelligence and courage over a long career? I can think of no obvious reason. Seriously, who is closer to Hillary: the Suit or her long time friend John McCain?

Eric Bergerud of CA 5:56PM August 27, 2008

Obama will sink or swim on the strength of his message. In this election, I will vote for the person I believe will be the best President, after considering all the pluses and minuses. I owe no-one an explaination. For those who would presume to judge the decision I make, why don't you worry about your vote and I'll worry about mine. We will know who America chooses in a few months.

Don of IL 4:57PM August 27, 2008