I'd seen the CBS poll claiming voters thought Obama had done better, but I wasn't sure of the validity of a CBS poll. Gallup released a poll today confirming that.
More than anything I'm surprised at the large margin in both polls. Gallup pegs it at 46% Obama and 34% McCain. It would be interesting to go in those numbers and get the "why's". I'm still not sure why anyone could declare either one the definite winner, but the polling now supports it.
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Mike,
I think there are some interesting things that we need to pay more attention to or at the least weigh the factors in.
I notice something interesting in Ohio that they are calling it a 47% McCain and a 46% for Obama - yet - 68% of the people in that state are for McCain on economic growth which is the issue on the forefront behind National Security.
Then you have Pennsyvania having 54% for Obama and 53% for McCain - YET - 75% trust McCain on Security issues.
And even though many trust Obama on economic issues in Michigan they trust McCain by 19% more on National Security.
Iowa - Obama leads McCain 51% to 43% - YET - 62% believe bridging the gap between the rich and poor is more important to Obama than creating economic growth.
I think we are not going to know until November, but if I were a betting woman, I would put my money on McCain.
Mike,
I think there are some interesting things that we need to pay more attention to or at the least weigh the factors in.
I notice something interesting in Ohio that they are calling it a 47% McCain and a 46% for Obama - yet - 68% of the people in that state are for McCain on economic growth which is the issue on the forefront behind National Security.
Then you have Pennsyvania having 54% for Obama and 53% for McCain - YET - 75% trust McCain on Security issues.
And even though many trust Obama on economic issues in Michigan they trust McCain by 19% more on National Security.
Iowa - Obama leads McCain 51% to 43% - YET - 62% believe bridging the gap between the rich and poor is more important to Obama than creating economic growth.
I think we are not going to know until November, but if I were a betting woman, I would put my money on McCain.
Hate to bump this, but my editing time expired. I wanted to fix this typo.
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I notice something interesting in Ohio that they are calling it a 47% McCain and a 46% for Obama - yet - 68% of the people in that state are for McCain on economic growth which is the issue on the forefront. Behind that is National Security.
Even if the debate was declared a tie, the fact that Sen. Obama was not trounced in a debate that was to major on Foreign Policy speaks volumes of Sen. Obama's preparation for the debate, the real-life complexities of Foreign Policies, and how many Americans are maturing in their perspective of Sen Obama.
However, Sen. McCain did not appear to be on his "A" game-- he really didn't do as well as I expected.
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Even if the debate was declared a tie, the fact that Sen. Obama was not trounced in a debate that was to major on Foreign Policy speaks volumes of Sen. Obama's preparation for the debate and how many Americans are maturing in their perspective of Sen Obama.
However, Sen. McCain did not appear to be on his "A" game-- he really didn't do as well as I expected.
A good student can learn the facts - it doesn't mean they have wisdom.
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Even if the debate was declared a tie, the fact that Sen. Obama was not trounced in a debate that was to major on Foreign Policy speaks volumes of Sen. Obama's preparation for the debate and how many Americans are maturing in their perspective of Sen Obama.
However, Sen. McCain did not appear to be on his "A" game-- he really didn't do as well as I expected.
Did you watch the debate? When It turned to foreign policy (with what seemed almost no time left) Obama looked like curious George and was making claims about Kissinger that were false to prop up his bad policy. People got bored and turned it off in the first hour while they played games know Obama is perceived to be better on the economy. Though how you spend yourself out of Debt is beyond me. Guess you only learn that at those Ivy league schools. Maybe he doesn't know the difference between red numbers and black numbers.
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Did you watch the debate? When It turned to foreign policy (with what seemed almost no time left) Obama looked like curious George and was making claims about Kissinger that were false to prop up his bad policy. People got bored and turned it off in the first hour while they played games know Obama is perceived to be better on the economy. Though how you spend yourself out of Debt is beyond me. Guess you only learn that at those Ivy league schools. Maybe he doesn't know the difference between red numbers and black numbers.
My mouth was hanging open when Obama addressed foreign policy. For one thing, he isn't worried about Iran, but he alluded to holding Russia accountable for their actions against Georgia? LOL!!!!
He does NOT understand that sitting at a table with someone is par and course with endorsing their policies. (By calling them friend) That is obvious even in his own personal dealings. And he doesn't understand how alliances are supposed to work, and who protects whom and why, according to treaties and contracts. He really showed no comprehension at all of foreign policy.
I really don't think McCain made as many good points as he could have in the rest of the debate, but on foreign policy, he clearly showed Obama up.
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Did you watch the debate? When It turned to foreign policy (with what seemed almost no time left) Obama looked like curious George and was making claims about Kissinger that were false to prop up his bad policy. People got bored and turned it off in the first hour while they played games know Obama is perceived to be better on the economy. Though how you spend yourself out of Debt is beyond me. Guess you only learn that at those Ivy league schools. Maybe he doesn't know the difference between red numbers and black numbers.
Oh that we were all color-blind
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Did you watch the debate? When It turned to foreign policy (with what seemed almost no time left) Obama looked like curious George and was making claims about Kissinger that were false to prop up his bad policy. People got bored and turned it off in the first hour while they played games know Obama is perceived to be better on the economy. Though how you spend yourself out of Debt is beyond me. Guess you only learn that at those Ivy league schools. Maybe he doesn't know the difference between red numbers and black numbers.
Exactly. I think the media is behind him and all the liberal demoncrats/oxymoron I know. If anyone thinks Obama won that debate then they are in major denial. He will just be a figure head to lead America to the one world government and give the anti-christ room to come and rescue America and bring a short-lived peace.
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