TalkLeft (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
Indiana stays Republican according to SUSA's Indiana poll : In an election for President of the United States held today in Indiana, Republican John McCain defeats Democrat Barack Obama by 6 points, 50% to 44%[.] . . . Compared to an identical poll released eight weeks ago, Obama is down 3 points; McCain is up 3. SUSA's demo breakdowns are always the most interesting part. Let's look at them on the...
Politico (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
Nader phoned Politico to predict that a surprise nod to Clinton is actually what Obama has in store.
Firedoglake (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
The Vice Presidential trial balloon of the week seems to be Joe Biden. Coming on the heels of Evan Bayh, he seems like a huge relief to many, but it may be one of those situations where you feel better simply because you stop hitting your head against the wall. Nate Silver notes that in a recent poll, Biden's strong unfavorables exceed his strong favorables: Basically, I think he is identified enough...
The Plank (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
It was another fairly bad polling day for Barack Obama, and we are getting to the point where it would be hard to describe the election as anything other than "too close to call". But most of that has been driven by the rapidly tightening national numbers . This set of state polling isn't quite as bad as it looks for Obama: The most disappointing for result for Obama is probably in Indiana, where...
Pam's House Blend (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
...by Michael Moore to Carolyn Kennedy , the head of his Veep finding committee. The crux? He wants her to "pull a Cheney" and nominate herself, and gives the reasons why (along with some very good arguments why none of Obama's short listers are appropriate Veep picks - and I heartily agree). Blenders, as we come close to seeing who Obama will pick, what is your opinion of this letter? Julien
Patterico's Pontifications (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
[Guest post by DRJ] Michael Moore has written an open letter to Caroline Kennedy asking her to “pull a Cheney” and pick herself as Obama’s Vice President. He’s also shared with Barack Obama this blueprint for how to lose the Presidential election: 1. Keep saying nice things about McCain. 2. Pick a running mate who is a [...]
Israelated (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
As the video below shows, back in 1988 when Joe Biden, a possible Obama VP pick was running for President he released a commercial that said; The White House isn't the place to learn how to deal with international crisis, the balance of power, war and peace, and the economic future of the next generation. A President has got to know the territory, but that's not enough." (H/T Ben Smith) Biden is right,...
Political Wire (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
A new SurveyUSA poll in Indiana finds Sen. John McCain leading Sen. Barack Obama by six points, 50% to 44%. Compared to an identical poll released eight weeks ago, Obama is down 3 points; McCain is up 3. Key findings: "Among those who regularly attend religious services, McCain leads by 28 points, up from 16 points eight weeks ago. Among those who occasionally attend, Obama leads by 14. Among those...
Pekin Prattles (Free subscription) | 08/21/2008
This is a decidedly less-than-friendly look at Obama's slide in the polls. Election Projection shows McCain AHEAD in electoral votes! Yoiks!!!! The Obama folks must be seeking cover somewhere.....perhaps at the DEM convention! BUT...that is followed in a week by.....The GOP convention. This is getting interestinger and interestinger! Duke
The Moderate Voice (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
While I hate to disprove co-author Pete Abel or John F. Harris or the veneable Tribble Ad Agency , I now have the final results in hand as to who Obama’s running mate will be in this race. As many have suggested, the final choice comes as a great surprise and is likely driven in large part by Obama’s recently slipping poll numbers. Be that as it may, on Thursday afternoon, Barack Obama will name,...
BlackPoliticsontheWeb.com (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
JOHN F. HARRIS, Politico - Count Ralph Nader as unimpressed by the crop of supposed finalists to be Barack Obama’s running mate. “I don’t think he’s that dumb,” said Nader, commenting on widespread speculation that Obama’s choices are down to Sens. Joe Biden, Evan Bayh, or Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine. The smart pick, according to Nader, is Hillary [...]
Rock The Truth (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
"I am a Zionist," stated Senator Biden. "You don't have to be a Jew to be a Zionist ." Then you GOTTA SHOT, Joe!!!! "Obama VP buzz centers on Biden; Still no word on choice, timing" by Globe Staff And Associated Press | August 20, 2008 Addressing the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Orlando, Fla., yesterday morning, Obama praised Biden, saying he was "proud to join my friend" in pushing an additional $1...
The Tiger in Somerville (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
Okay, so I could have waited two days and not made my own map, but instead crib the one from RealClearPolitics. [Premature gloating here.] So here it is: What happened? SurveyUSA finally did a new poll of Indiana. I know what I know. Instant update: So is this now worrisome enough for Senator Obama to take a deep [...]
Cranky Greg's View (Free subscription) | 08/21/2008
Ralph Nader predicts that Barack Obama will choose Hillary Clinton as his running mate. That means that so far, Cranky Greg and Ralph Nader, two old cranky guys, seem to be the only ones who think Obama/Clinton will happen. Or...
HolyCoast.com (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
Ralph Nader, when not busy tilting at election windmills, offered his opinion to Politico that Obama must make the surprise pick of Hillary to be Vice-Messiah: Count Ralph Nader as unimpressed by the crop of supposed finalists to be Barack Obama’s running mate. “I don’t think he’s that dumb,” said Nader, commenting on widespread speculation that Obama’s choices are down to Sens. Joe Biden, Evan Bayh,...
RIGHTWINGSPARKLE (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
If Obama is smart. Ralph Nader agrees. The polls are too close and they shouldn't be considering the press adoration of Obama, his "Presidential" swing though Europe, the economy, and the unpopularity of Bush. If he knows where his bread is buttered and he can swallow his pride, he will pick Hillary. Then McCain will have an uphill climb.
