Hope and change: Obama loses eight points in four days
posted at 2:13 pm on July 31, 2008 by Allahpundit
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One thin percent is all that’s left of the lead, putting him back where he was on July 17 before Peace Tour ‘08 kicked off. Remember, Gallup put out conflicting polls a few days ago, one showing Barry O ahead comfortably among a big sample of registered voters and McCain, surprisingly, holding a four-point lead among a smaller sample of likelies. The thinking at the time was that the data would probably align a bit more over the next few days. Which it’s doing — but not in the way most people expected.
That’s not the only good poll news, either. Obama’s leads in Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania are also down, and are within the margin of error in the first two states. And according to Rasmussen, 30% of conservative Democrats already intend to vote for Maverick, which isn’t an especially impressive number when you consider that only 18% of Dems overall identify as “conservative” but bodes well, perhaps, for future gains in the center as Barry’s glow fades. The usual caveat that it’s still too early to read much into any of these still applies, but surely they mean something given (a) the sky-high expectations for Obamamania coming out of the primary, (b) the Democrats’ huge generic advantage this year, (c) the fact that Republicans traditionally trail by a decent margin at this point in the campaign, and (d) most bizarrely, the conventional wisdom that McCain’s had an exceedingly crappy 10 days or so of campaigning. Your exit question, then: What’s going on? Are the negative ads more effective than anyone realizes? Did the skipped troop visit at Landstuhl resonate more widely than thought? Or is the perception of presumptuousness starting to grate? That last point hasn’t been declared racist by Minitruth yet, but it’s only a matter of time. Herewith, then, a journey into racism with David Letterman:
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Somewhere in Chappaqua, New York, the lid is slowly pushed away from the coffin,…
Wethal on July 31, 2008 at 2:17 PM
Wait until after the democrat convention when Hillary’s magic trick doesn’t work. All those Hillary supporters start telling pollsters that they’re voting for McCain.
rockhauler on July 31, 2008 at 2:17 PM
Peak Obama!
BJ* on July 31, 2008 at 2:18 PM
Is that the first oblique mention of the Edwards scandal on the networks?
Slublog on July 31, 2008 at 2:19 PM
If only the “Maverick” were a stronger candidate. Obama would be crushed.
DerKrieger on July 31, 2008 at 2:19 PM
The purple Kool-Aid is turning rancid. People are starting to get suspicious about the smell and won’t drink it now.
econavenger on July 31, 2008 at 2:20 PM
I just had an evil idea. McCain should offer Obama a job as press secretary.
mad saint jack on July 31, 2008 at 2:20 PM
The Tortoise and the Hare!!
Brat on July 31, 2008 at 2:21 PM
LMAO. Nope, Rushmore’s too small, Barack. How about Mt. Whitney?
Dusty on July 31, 2008 at 2:22 PM
I know it has been said before, but I think the debates between “The One” and McCain will sink Obama. The scary thing is, he probably knows it and will probably try to minimize or avoid debating McCain.
Star20 on July 31, 2008 at 2:23 PM
If you look closely, you can see Obama starting to sweat……..
Seven Percent Solution on July 31, 2008 at 2:23 PM
Not sure on the generic.. since many seem to be in the middle.
upinak on July 31, 2008 at 2:24 PM
That would be…chaotic, even.
jgapinoy on July 31, 2008 at 2:24 PM
Yes, Peak Obama has become a crisis. Alternative Hillary solutions are being formulated now.
econavenger on July 31, 2008 at 2:25 PM
True, but he’s been losing the debate with himself, in front of everyone, anyway. I’m embarassed to watch the guy or hear his latest gaffe/mistake/misstatement/inartful expression. It hurts.
progressoverpeace on July 31, 2008 at 2:25 PM
Allah- you have got to get a clip of Andrea Mitchell and Rick Davis on MSNBC a few minutes ago. She was unbelievable.
MayBee on July 31, 2008 at 2:25 PM
Perhaps the conventional wisdom is wrong, and McCain’s had a few good days of campaigning, perhaps having to do with his attacks on Obama’s position on the surge and his recent ads dealing with energy. Note that while they had enough controversial elements to get played for free on the news stations, at least two of them dealt primarily with energy policy.
Big S on July 31, 2008 at 2:26 PM
Did anyone understand the soup joke?
Tuning Spork on July 31, 2008 at 2:26 PM
This is not the David Letterman Obama knows.
Sugar Land on July 31, 2008 at 2:27 PM
So maybe the whole Europe thing was a bad idea in retrospect Barry…
But you’re the smartest guy in MASSATOOSITS, you’ll figure something out.
Maybe a mind-meld with your wife’s big keester can give you some answers.
THE SLEEPER HAS AWAKENED!!!
benrand on July 31, 2008 at 2:28 PM
A combination of people being turned off by Obama’s supreme hubris and a media Baracklash.
JammieWearingFool on July 31, 2008 at 2:28 PM
Remember, everyone (including me) thought McCain was toast last summer, and he zombied into the nomination somehow.
gmoonster on July 31, 2008 at 2:29 PM
Right now there are a few posters frantically searching the internet for some “bad” McCain news…maybe a quote from Mark Twain, anything, anything at all.
At least you can say he is “old and cranky”, try calling him a sellout during his captive days…naw, already tried that.
Some poll, somewhere, has McCain not gaining ground…oh, here it is, that took some looking, you really have to stretch to come up with bad news for McCain or good news for Obama.
But we know you McCain haters will find something…we are depending on you.
right2bright on July 31, 2008 at 2:30 PM
From listening to average Americans, especially working-class Dems, it comes down to trust. The Wright stuff opened their eyes and everything he’s done since has just reinforced their distrust of him.
That 30% number is not the least bit surprising to me. I’ve been listening night after night to Dems talking about how they intend to vote for McCain.Ironically perhaps he’s the one Republican many Dems can live with this year.
Truth is, I don’t trust these polls. I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if in reality Obama is much further behind.
Exactly. He’s just reinforcing people’s opinion of him.
TheBigOldDog on July 31, 2008 at 2:31 PM
I am so much looking forward to that bewildered, befuddled, “life is crappy” look on Democrat’s faces the day after election day.
Haven’t seen that look since 2004.
I guess Barry can gear up his 2012 campaign run at that point, since he has no interest in being a US Senator.
NoDonkey on July 31, 2008 at 2:32 PM
Must be that currency racism that’s sweeping the nation.
WisCon on July 31, 2008 at 2:32 PM
Man, I’m almost a little scared for the country if Obama loses, with the fantatical/religious devotion so many Dems have for Obama. You think they freaked out in 2000 and 2004, imagine the MESSIAH losing! They will surely chalk it up to Republican malfeasance, and riot and burn something.
gmoonster on July 31, 2008 at 2:35 PM
Big Mac got 7 points in the intrade odds.
It it 59/37
down from 68/30
Squid Shark on July 31, 2008 at 2:36 PM
BTW, the link I posted above. I have seen some of this guys quotes used by the McCain haters on this blog…they should really give credit where credit is due.
right2bright on July 31, 2008 at 2:36 PM
“You think they freaked out in 2000 and 2004, imagine the MESSIAH losing! They will surely chalk it up to Republican malfeasance, and riot and burn something.”
Rioting and burning takes effort and some form of “work”.
Something Democrats aren’t too good at.
So rest easy.
NoDonkey on July 31, 2008 at 2:38 PM
No, they will blame it on racism.
I have seen it on the CNN boards where they say “I dont think Obama will win because this country is sadly not ready for a black president”
Of course there are far more misspelled words in the original.
Squid Shark on July 31, 2008 at 2:39 PM
Knowing Letterman’s top ten, there is usually one or two that don’t make sense. But the first thing I thought of when I saw it was that it was originally something else, maybe something deemed to be racist, and at the last minute it was changed to nonsense. Unless it has something to do with a soup nazi? Uh oh.
Brat on July 31, 2008 at 2:40 PM
That’s it exactly. The guy thinks he’s got this in the bag and the election doesn’t matter, so he’s acting like he’s already the President. Americans don’t like people being this presumptuous and arrogant.
crazy_legs on July 31, 2008 at 2:41 PM
If it weren’t few a few states holding caucuses instead of primaries, we wouldn’t be having this discussion.
pedestrian on July 31, 2008 at 2:41 PM
What’s going on?
People are waking up. It’s just that simple.
Professor Blather on July 31, 2008 at 2:42 PM
McCain’s up in the polls. yipeee.
Hard to get enthused about a 1% difference when a real GOP candidate (defined as one capable of uniting the party and motivating the base) should be far ahead against a candidate like Obama. McCain should be crushing Obama in polling and, yet, he is merely losing by 1% in polls taken months before the election. Again. yipeee.
highhopes on July 31, 2008 at 2:42 PM
“I have seen it on the CNN boards where they say “I dont think Obama will win because this country is sadly not ready for a black president””
Good to know that the left is getting their excuses in line.
That’s what they do when they know they’re going to fail. Like how they explain their failures to produce public schools that are worth a damn, to curtail crime in the inner cities and other miserable Democrat failures of note.
NoDonkey on July 31, 2008 at 2:43 PM
NoDonkey on July 31, 2008 at 2:38 PM
I hope you’re right… I’ve been wildly accused of being a “Nazi” by 2 different fanatical (and drunk) lib acquaintances, they both came close to hitting me. I’m a rare conservative up here in Seattle. So, I’ve seen the Left’s political anger up close, and it’s a bit spooky. So much for “tolerance”.
gmoonster on July 31, 2008 at 2:43 PM
LOL!
Cue Vincent Price!!
Slow Thriller…you can’t stop it…
Darksean on July 31, 2008 at 2:44 PM
I think this one is the culprit.
Thanks for posting the Top Ten list; I had missed it.
carbon_footprint on July 31, 2008 at 2:45 PM
And this once, they’ll be right… but it’s BwakBwak’s accusations of racism that will sink him… that’s why I don’t think it’s as close as the polls show… people being polled don’t want to be accused of being racist for not voting for the Messiah, but the accusations are being thrown anyway. But when they are in the voting booth, that animosity will show itself. Exit polling won’t even match up to the actual results.
hindmost on July 31, 2008 at 2:46 PM
Why things burn.
Entelechy on July 31, 2008 at 2:48 PM
“I’ve seen the Left’s political anger up close, and it’s a bit spooky.”
The left will be angry, stupid and deranged, but let’s face it, that’s basically how they’ve gone through life as it is.
A few smashed Starbucks windows are about all these people have in them.
Leftists love being miserable and complaining and they will have lots of opportunity to do so after Nambi Pambi Obambi blows the election.
NoDonkey on July 31, 2008 at 2:48 PM
I don’t know where this crap comes from, but people should realize that “real” Republicans have never been as popular as assertions like this assume (see: W’s popular vote loss in 2000, few percent win in 2004), and have been out of favor for a while now (see: 2006 midterm election.) McCain is running about 15-20% ahead of a generic (”real”) Republican this year, so it may just be that his appeal to moderates and independents is what is keeping him in the race at this point.
Big S on July 31, 2008 at 2:50 PM
Nope, all the late night shows have been joking about it, but NONE of the MSM (besides Fox, of course) has dared to even breathe about the scandal. I think it’s because they think Edwards might be in the running for VP, but what do I know?
Califemme on July 31, 2008 at 2:54 PM
Whoooom, interesting, no MB4 posting on this…he/she was so sure that the polls were going the other way a few days ago.
right2bright on July 31, 2008 at 2:55 PM
If you should ever happen to bump into a guy named Steve Schmidt, buy him a beer. And another beer. And another . . .
Ali-Bubba on July 31, 2008 at 2:55 PM
Salient point. McCain should be playing the “we’ll debate anytime, anywhere” BHO statement over and over and over until they agree to debate.
BacaDog on July 31, 2008 at 2:56 PM
How come this is not mentioned by the media?
Entelechy on July 31, 2008 at 2:56 PM
My friendsh, the Republican Party must reach across the aisle once again. I submit for nomination, B. H. Obama for my vice president.
Valiant on July 31, 2008 at 2:57 PM
You crack me up!
Califemme on July 31, 2008 at 2:58 PM
I think all the attention the media has lavished on Obama is backfiring. At least I know I’m deadly sick of hearing about the guy every time I turn on the TV or look at a paper or magazine or my computer…. He’s bloody everywhere!!!
4shoes on July 31, 2008 at 2:59 PM
the fact McCain is not down 10 or more points right now, at this stage in a supposed “Democrat Year” is a big story in and of itself.
jp on July 31, 2008 at 2:59 PM
You do realize, AP, that if Obama’s own internal polling is confirming this he may just decide that he needs the HildaBeast after all? It might have been better for McCain if Obama’s substantial lead had held up until he, Obama, had announced his VP choice as at this stage he could still go with the woman who fantasized about his assassination and just get extra security. McCain would have little chance against an Obama/Clinton ticket.
MB4 on July 31, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Dukasis was up 18 points after Dem Convention in 88…if Obama isn’t up atleast 10 things will look good I think for McCain
jp on July 31, 2008 at 3:00 PM
I think the dems want to know who the VP pick is before they submarine Edwards, you know, cause there’s two America’s, and Barry O can’t even get “his” America to vote for him!!
Califemme on July 31, 2008 at 3:01 PM
On very high volume.
I think you mean, “defined as starting out 25 points behind.”
If McCain somehow pulls this out, the McCain-hating “real conservatives” will try to take credit somehow, kind of like anti-war Democrats taking credit for improvements in Iraq. “We cussed and slandered him right into the White House!”
CK MacLeod on July 31, 2008 at 3:01 PM
At this moment, The Hildebeest is tightening her muscles to strike….
Osama Obama’s real problem, IMO, is that he has not yet been officially
canonizednominated by the Dems.His drop in the numbers has to be bugging the daylights out of the uncommitted delegates.
MrScribbler on July 31, 2008 at 3:02 PM
I agree. Obama stammers and stutters much more now than during the primaries because he knows his enemies will use his own words against him.
NOBAMA ‘08!
F@*K IT-McCAIN!
CliffHanger on July 31, 2008 at 3:03 PM
Be prepared for increased nuclear attacks on McCain by the MSM as Obama’s numbers continue to fall.
The MSM have too much invested in Obama and will not allow him to “go into that sweet night”.
With ‘white guilt’ infecting the MSM, they are bound and determined to be the ones responsible for electing the first black president and will be pulling out manner of devious reporting against McCain in an effort to fulfill their ‘dream’.
This presidential election will be the MSM’s swan song as their numbers, too, continue to fall, and after the election I predict great up evil in the MSM.
pocomoco on July 31, 2008 at 3:04 PM
That, true.
Inevitability isn’t what the current Child Emperor Romulus Augustus thinks it is.
“Little Augustus”‘ reign has been used to mark the fall of Rome and the onset of the Dark Ages.
Entelechy on July 31, 2008 at 3:06 PM
HOPE…
Hillary and shills make a play to steal the nomination in Denver.
Oh what great theater that would be.
swami on July 31, 2008 at 3:06 PM
Yeah, know what you mean. I live in Libville too. AP didn’t mention Obama’s advantage of having the media shill for him. That must be worth quite a few points. Hopefully, with the bias of the media more apparent, some of the anger will focus on the media for creating another phony image. Even the slowest people must have some limit to their gullibility.
JiangxiDad on July 31, 2008 at 3:06 PM
Connie on July 31, 2008 at 3:06 PM
You didn’t think that I was going to show up and just say “Here I am!”, did you?
Well, Here I am!
And a hearty peekaboo to you too. I was concerned that you wouldn’t miss me and here I was fretting for nothing.
MB4 on July 31, 2008 at 3:07 PM
Mt. Rushmore got the biggest laugh — presumptuousness it is.
Nichevo on July 31, 2008 at 3:07 PM
Yes it’s been said before but I completely agree. Image and slogans only go so far and at some point there has to be proof of substance behind the image and slogans and Obama doesn’t have the substance to back his image and slogans and the debates will prove it.
As for Obama attempting to avoid or severely limit the number of debates with McCain that will hurt him as well since debates are a critical part of swaying voters one way or the other leading up to the November vote.
Obama is facing a double-edged sword, if he avoids or severely limits the debates with McCain he reinforces those lingering doubts about his experience and leadership abilities among those voters that are still on the fence, on the other side of that sword is when he debates McCain he will be severely outgunned by McCain’s many years of experience and knowledge.
I have faith that during the debates most voters (with the exception of the ardent left-tard Obama kool-aid drinkers) will quickly see through the Obama smoke and mirrors routine and realize what most of us already know, that Obama has no substance, he’s merely another ‘image’ created by the Hollywood left, and he’s nothing but an empty suit!!
Liberty or Death on July 31, 2008 at 3:07 PM
OMG – MB4 stumbles into a valid thought. I still don’t think O can go that far, take Hillary that is, but I agree that if the polls start showing McCain in the green, desperate measures may be considered (and not just by O). The O-Team may instead try to change the subject by announcing the Veep – someone other than Hill I still believe: Aside from the governing problems, if he goes to her, then he’s admitting he needs her. I think he’d rather lose than be beholden to the Clintons. In fact, it would be the same as losing. He’d be setting himself up to be the weakest President since, Idunno, Andrew Johnson. He may be dumb, but he’s not stupid.
CK MacLeod on July 31, 2008 at 3:09 PM
I toldja so……..
some of you need to stop wringing your hands and wetting your pants, and start actually doing something to keep this fool-tool Down & Out
Volunteer for local Republican candidates, and maybe send them a few bucks ; put up signs in your yard; talk to people……
Janos Hunyadi on July 31, 2008 at 3:09 PM
When was Obama EVER popular in an electoral sense? His victory in the Dem primary was due to big wins: (1) in the caucus (i.e., not democratic) states and (2) among black voters.
When has he ever polled really well? Has he ever gotten above 55% for example?
Clark1 on July 31, 2008 at 3:10 PM
BTW, The polls were going the other way a few days or so ago. A few days or so from now? Wait and see.
MB4 on July 31, 2008 at 3:11 PM
You are missing the fact that social conservatives and evangelicals mobilized and got behind GWB twice. McCain has alienated a huge portion of this group. They may vote for him as the default candidate in November but they aren’t going to be out there doing all the grassroots things a candidate needs to do to win.
So Big S, sneer at the social conservatives and evangelicals all you want. Even show open hostility toward them as McCain does. Just remember this. McCain is running as a moderate Democrat. No “Republican” has ever won an election by ignoring the base of his own party and attempting to run as a more conservative Democrat than the Democratic candidate. McCain’s arrogance and hatred of the GOP base is going to cost him the election. You heard it here first.
highhopes on July 31, 2008 at 3:11 PM
Entelechy: hogy vagy / How you doin’?
Janos Hunyadi on July 31, 2008 at 3:14 PM
If Obama’s numbers went up 1% as a result of his trip, clearly his int’l exposure was a net positive. I suggest he continue his campaigning outside the country. If he never comes back, there’s no limit on how much more popular he could be than McCain.
JiangxiDad on July 31, 2008 at 3:15 PM
OMG – MacLeod is occasionally able to stumble into recognizing a valid thought.
See two can play that little vacuous game.
MB4 on July 31, 2008 at 3:15 PM
I’m not sneering at social conservatives or evangelicals. I’m just saying that the presumption of electoral strength for “real” Republicans is a bit silly considering not only recent trends but also the closeness of elections in recent good years fro Republicans.
Big S on July 31, 2008 at 3:15 PM
You think there are going to be debates?
peacenprosperity on July 31, 2008 at 3:17 PM
If you look back over the Gallup results, McCain seems to do best in the results released on Thursdays reflecting Monday-Wednesday polling. I do not know why that is but it is true over the last three weeks. It will be interesting to see if Obama’s lead grows over the weekend. That would indicate some sort of systematic shift in the people getting polled during the week versus the weekend.
Improved Quinipiac results still doesn’t change that Florida has been trending toward Obama over the last 3 months. Obama has been advertising heavily there while McCain has not. It may be the ads are moving things to where McCain may have to expend resources there when he thought he would not have to. It might be a good investment before the convention while he can use primary money to shift some there and see if it has an impact. When his money is limited after the convention, he will likely need to focus efforts in CO,VA, OHIO, NV, NH and MI. I’d feel a lot better if Florida was put to bed before the cash squeeze.
KW64 on July 31, 2008 at 3:17 PM
These polls are meaningless right now, but I am entertained by reading your posts as you pound your chest about what a seer you are, then when the polls roll the other way…it’s just “wait and see”. Living in hope of someones demise is an interesting concept that I just can’t get a handle on. A life of bitterness and hate is something foreign to most of us. So your posts are educational from that stand point.
right2bright on July 31, 2008 at 3:17 PM
Let the super-delegate arm twisting begin
Iblis on July 31, 2008 at 3:18 PM
So Obama should campaign in Germany and Juan chould campaign in Mexico. You talked me into it anyway.
MB4 on July 31, 2008 at 3:19 PM
I really think Edwards was on the short list, and this latest fiasco has thrown him for a loop…and made him a little gun shy.
right2bright on July 31, 2008 at 3:20 PM
Quit attacking MB4, the person. You’d be so much more effective sparring with his ideas, on topics. He loves to spar but when you insult, you automatically lose.
Janos, én zaklató, about the World Child Emperor. I’ll have to believe in you. If not, I’ll move to Hungary :) At least the food and hospitality will be marvelous, and the smart people will be a delight.
Entelechy on July 31, 2008 at 3:20 PM
I cracked up, that says it all. Conservatives don’t want to vote for mccain, democrats do.
peacenprosperity on July 31, 2008 at 3:20 PM
If he loses this time, you will never hear from him again. It’s now or never, he gambled his entire future on this risky endeavor, when he could have waited, matured, and had a long career, and very possibly the Presidency one day as well. He will do anything to avoid his fate. It’s what our most profound literature is often about.
JiangxiDad on July 31, 2008 at 3:21 PM
True, but you’re so very good at it.
At least that’s what Mark Twain always said. Or was it Mark Spitz?
Professor Blather on July 31, 2008 at 3:21 PM
I think that you may be projecting yet again. You should probably have a professional check that out. Modern medicine can sometimes do wonders. You will never know unless you try.
MB4 on July 31, 2008 at 3:22 PM
For you it sounds like it would register the same anyway so don’t fret too much about it.
MB4 on July 31, 2008 at 3:24 PM
Funny, he can call someone stupid, but you can’t call him anything? He gets very personal, but he is protected because, why???
That would be nice to have that type of protection. He gets very personal with his posts. I guess it fits, kind of the Obama defense…
right2bright on July 31, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Agreed. Any of you wonder where two Obama women are:
1. The creepiest of them all, Michelle O., and
2. Hillary
My, my, they do a good job of hiding their ‘best’ supporters.
Entelechy on July 31, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Well yeah, it would be better if both were gone, but as it is, I sure do prefer McCain v.Obama than McCain v. Clinton. Except on a few topics, I don’t think McCain knows what he’s doing, but I am sure that both Obama and Clinton know exactly what they’re doing.
JiangxiDad on July 31, 2008 at 3:26 PM
So many comedic straight men, so little time.
MB4 on July 31, 2008 at 3:26 PM
He does – tip, don’t stoop to his level.
Entelechy on July 31, 2008 at 3:26 PM
I think the drilling and energy debate has something to do with it, the “acting” presidential thing also plays a part, and of course blowing off the troops to “work out”.
the democratic Congress 9% approval and Pelosi’s earth Giia’s faith doesn’t help either. As gasoline stays up in the #3.50-$4.00 range and as the dems become more seen as the blame. As the arrogance continues. the numbers will come down. Write off avbout 30% of the population ()much like Bush I 30% is about the core support for any person. I can see BHO losing another 5-10% before election day.
unseen on July 31, 2008 at 3:28 PM
Michelle made a speech or two in Florida while hubby was in Europe. I read something about it–maybe at Ace’s. Said something like she was overburdened by being a woman, and could make good decisions using just 70% of her attention–something weird like that, and that there’s always the children to have to consider just when you’re trying to get something accomplished. Came off creepy imo.
JiangxiDad on July 31, 2008 at 3:28 PM
Sorry. E. That was for you re. Michelle.
JiangxiDad on July 31, 2008 at 3:28 PM
Right, because I defend Obama 100 times a day. You’re projecting on the MB defense. I spar with him a lot, but on his inane seeing rosie for Obama, no matter what the topic is, and seeing black (oh, no, I’m not a racist!) for McCain, no matter what the topic.
I try to steer clear of attacking his person, at least not intentionally. If I did/do, I apologize right here/now. That rule applies to all on the net, or at least should anyway.
Entelechy on July 31, 2008 at 3:30 PM
This McCain critic won’t admit to putting such a vile candidate in office in much the same way people shut up about being proud they voted for Jimmy Carter. I suspect you idiots who are unquestioning and unconditional in your support of McCain will be the ones attempting to change history in very short order.
That being said, how dare you call legitimate criticism “hatred?” Do I not have a right to my low opinion of a man who was calling me a racist last year for not supporting his no-questions-asked amnesty scheme designed to pander for Latino votes? Do I not have a right to say that John McCain was wrong to obstruct qualified conservative jurists from the bench because Democrats didn’t like the jurists rulings on abortion? What hubris for you to dismiss real differences with the liberal purporting to be a Republican as hatred! How dare you!
Save your uncritical and unthinking bile for all the “haters” prepared to say told-ya-so when McCain’s liberal agenda destroys this nation and the GOP. Like it or not, social conservatives and evangelicals are going to be shopping around in four years to prevent another miscarriage of the political process that allowed McCain to slither to the top of the Republican ticket.
highhopes on July 31, 2008 at 3:31 PM
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