Oct 22, 2008 9:11am
The Battleground Map
EmailOn "GMA" this morning, we took a look at the latest polling from battleground states and beyond, and why Sen. John McCain’s task is daunting.
- jpt
On "GMA" this morning, we took a look at the latest polling from battleground states and beyond, and why Sen. John McCain’s task is daunting.
- jpt
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If there is any merit to poling, then this election is over. President Barack Hussein Obama. Almost poetic. Get used to it.
Posted by: DKNY | October 22, 2008, 9:21 am 9:21 am
I think 73 – 26 is a three to one advantage, but hey.
Posted by: Mortimer Snerd | October 22, 2008, 9:30 am 9:30 am
An increasing problem with believing in the polls, is that they only pole those with “landline” telephones. It is estimated that more than 10% of households do not have “landline” phones any more. That means that the margin of error should be well in excess of 10%.
Could make forecasting interesting
Posted by: Richard | October 22, 2008, 9:36 am 9:36 am
President Obama and VP Biden. Sounds very good to me. Sounds good to America.
Posted by: Sukie | October 22, 2008, 9:42 am 9:42 am
As for land lines vs. cell phones…most younger folks have cell phones….most younger folks are voting for Obama, thus the margin FOR OBAMA will increase. :)
Posted by: Sukie | October 22, 2008, 9:44 am 9:44 am
This is all about using common sense.
Majority are crying for CHANGE , the
ECONOMY is not in our side. How can
anyone believe McCain will win!!!!
Posted by: FM | October 22, 2008, 9:59 am 9:59 am
Jake, you need a darker suit.
Just ask Disney for a 150,000 clothing allowance.
Posted by: mandy | October 22, 2008, 10:11 am 10:11 am
John McCain should read Rick Warren’s book, A PURPOSEFUL LIFE. The opening sentence is…”It isn’t about you.”
McCain’s entire campaign is about HIM. Count the number of times he uses “I” in any speech. He just doesn’t get it. Everything he says is about him, what he has experienced, what he has done, what he PROMISES to do, how he is DUE this presidency. Give me a break.
McCain is the world’s worst LISTENER! He is not hearing what the people are saying and what they are concerned about. I don’t need stories of what he did in the 60′s. It is a different world, different needs, different enemies and challenges. I need someone who is willing to learn, to seek to understand, and to collaborate NOT someone who comes riding in on a white horse with pre-packaged “solutions” to save the day.
God bless him for his past service. But, we need new blood. I can’t imagine a McCain administration filled – as his campaign staff is – with lobyists, Bush-loyalists, and the same old Republican cronies we have seen destroy this country for the last eight years.
I am filled with hope when I see the potential cabinent, list of advisors, and potential innovation Obama will bring to the presidency, government, and to our relationships with other countries.
Posted by: Jerry Linnins | October 22, 2008, 10:24 am 10:24 am
Nice job this am Jake.
I took statistics 101 a couple of times in college, uh…because I liked it so much.
That said are there really 11% new voters? What is a “normal” amount of new voters? Is that number based on registrations that appear to be duplicate in many states and therefore inflated? What % of new voters voted in the past? Is 75% an attainable level in Philly?
Posted by: smith | October 22, 2008, 10:30 am 10:30 am
For McCain to not be able to at a minimum carry the red states is absolutely pathetic!
Sorry, I can’t and don’t feel one bit sorry for him since he has run an evil, vile and hateful [no ground game] campaign with his sleazy princess of stupidity!
Posted by: MadasHelinVA | October 22, 2008, 10:38 am 10:38 am
How can we believe a word you say, ABC?
You have edited/lied/twisted everything you say about McCain and Palin.
Disgusting!!!!
Posted by: jlp | October 22, 2008, 11:03 am 11:03 am
Who do you think is buying Michelle Obama’s designer clothes????
But, once again the MSM picks on Palin and the GOP.
The MSM looks more stupid everyday.
How much lower can you go ABC???
Posted by: jlp | October 22, 2008, 11:05 am 11:05 am
“I am filled with hope when I see the potential cabinent, list of advisors, and potential innovation Obama will bring to the presidency, government, and to our relationships with other countries.”
Posted by: Belle Starr | October 22, 2008, 11:33 am 11:33 am
People are now afraid to tell a pollster they do not support Obama.
after Joe the plumber was trashed.
Posted by: geevill | October 22, 2008, 12:38 pm 12:38 pm
As many problems as there are with polls, there is considerable evidence that polls are more accurate than vote counts these days.
Posted by: Mike | October 22, 2008, 4:53 pm 4:53 pm