Battleground … Minnesota?
posted at 7:11 am on September 14, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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Count the Land of 10,000 Lakes as a new battleground state. According to the Star Tribune Minnesota Poll, John McCain has caught Barack Obama and has put the state in a dead heat among likely voters. McCain has reversed a 13-point deficit from May and has forced Obama to start spending in what looked to be a solidly blue state:
Minnesota has become a battleground in a presidential campaign that has dramatically tightened nationwide.
A new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows that the race is now a dead heat between Barack Obama and John McCain, each supported by 45 percent of likely voters in the state. …
The poll found that McCain has made gains across the board since a May Minnesota Poll that showed him trailing by 13 points. He has picked up considerable support among men and to a lesser degree among women. He also has boosted his standing with whites, young voters and all levels of household income and education.
The selection of Sarah Palin hasn’t directly affected the numbers in Minnesota, at least not yet; the Strib’s internals look like a wash. However, it may have had an indirect effect similar to that seen nationally in the latest AP poll. While 45% of voters think Palin lacks enough experience for the job, 44% now think the same thing of Obama. Palin and Biden have contradictory numbers. Many more see him as experienced enough for the job, but Minnesotans like her better than him by nine points.
One of the more striking numbers from the poll is the younger voter demographic. Obama has had a large lead in most polling in voters under 35, and in Minnesota, the college-age and young adult vote is a formidable weapon. Now, though, McCain and Obama evenly split that vote, which bodes ill for Obama in a general election.
If Minnesota becomes a battleground, it’s yet another place Obama now has to shift to defense. It signals that the empty populism of the primaries has worn too thin in the general election, and even a state that voted for John Kerry by four points over George Bush has doubts about Kerry’s successor. It’s another in a series of bad signs for Team Obama.
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Good news on a morning when my AC suddenly died and it’s too hot to sleep, so I find myself here checking for updates.
TheBlueSite on September 14, 2008 at 7:15 AM
Muhahahaha
lodge on September 14, 2008 at 7:20 AM
Nice analysis, as usual, Ed.
When one sides veep appears to have an equal or slightly better edge than their candidate on the experience question, it sure doesn’t bode well for The Zero in November.
hippie_chucker on September 14, 2008 at 7:21 AM
What a lovely way to start the day! Between this and the WaPo piece about “Yet the possibility is very real: Barack Obama could lose.
If that happens, then what? How will I feel? How will other black Americans feel? How should people like me feel?”
Not too long ago such apostate thought was… well… unthinkable in certain circles. Amazing what a difference a couple of weeks makes.
Drunken Angry Clown on September 14, 2008 at 7:24 AM
Yeah. Folks will go to the poll all over the country on November 4, and be evenly divided between voting for Obama and Palin. Uh, wait a minute. Oh, I see, Obama is running against McCain! Well then, it is no contest…
McCain Landslide!
Waterboy on September 14, 2008 at 7:30 AM
Well, if by certain circles you mean deep inside the bunker of the DNC, then yes. However, to the mainstream and Republican voters, Obama was a paper tiger since he failed to win against Hillary in convincing fashion.
The American voter is now getting serious and paying attention.
Waterboy on September 14, 2008 at 7:32 AM
If Obama has to struggle to keep a lot of blue states, he won’t have that time to campaign in real battlegrounds. Awesome!
promachus on September 14, 2008 at 7:33 AM
So much for that 57 state plan that Obummer was talking about.
E L Frederick (Sniper One) on September 14, 2008 at 7:35 AM
That’s rich!
From trying to compete in red states he goes to compete in blue states!
and good morning to you, too!
P.S. maybe another grand tour in Europe will help?
rebecca on September 14, 2008 at 7:35 AM
Plus, he is really starting to look physically tired (in my opinion). Have you seen him lately? Half the time he looks like he was playing poker until 5 am the night before, uh-ing and ah-ing his way through some topic. I have never seen McCain like that…
Waterboy on September 14, 2008 at 7:37 AM
Yes! It’s gonna be a nice day : )
Jeff_Boeing on September 14, 2008 at 7:37 AM
E L Frederick (Sniper One) on September 14, 2008 at 7:35 AM
By the time he is done campaigning, he will feel like there are 57 states….
Static21 on September 14, 2008 at 7:38 AM
There’s still the Brady factor to factor in.
flytier on September 14, 2008 at 7:38 AM
Don’t get cocky.
lionheart on September 14, 2008 at 7:38 AM
The McCain Team needs to identify those states that democrats have the best organized voter fraud possibilities and focus on keeping that vote clean. NOW
kflynn on September 14, 2008 at 7:39 AM
One would suspect that the Chicago-bred politician gained some valuble knowledge before his Annointing.
Follow some of the pollsters and see how many poll in cemeteries.
SeniorD on September 14, 2008 at 7:39 AM
I’m thinking the internal polling in the Obama camp must be devastating.
I predicted a McCain landslide to a liberal friend months ago only to be scoffed at. I see libs with exploded heads and in fetal position on 11/5.
muggedbyreality on September 14, 2008 at 7:41 AM
Well yes. However, acknowledging you are ahead in the polls is not getting cocky. In fact, it serves to force the RNC to change their strategy (i.e. a strategy when you are trailing or closing has to be different that one in which you are leading or have momentum).
We would be silly to forego much needed jubilation after months and months of Obama leading in the polls aided by a biased media.
Yes, let us not get cocky, but at the same time we cannot lose the killer instinct.
Waterboy on September 14, 2008 at 7:43 AM
kflynn on September 14, 2008 at 7:39 AM
Good point-we haven’t heard anything about voter fraud or the republicans stealing the election yet, but you know it will be coming…..
Static21 on September 14, 2008 at 7:44 AM
Sorry to hear about the AC, TBS…
It seems the styrofoam temple may be crumbling a bit, hmm?
By the time this is all over, the only camp he may have is the hard left idiots.
Benjamin9 on September 14, 2008 at 7:45 AM
First: Thanks for working on Sunday Ed.
Second: Expect that the personal attacks on Sarah Palin will get even worse as this race tightens up.
Team Obama has no idea what to do now. They can’t come right out and say what “change” they want for America because if they did, the election would be over.
All they have left is character assassination and that hasn’t been working for them. But they will ride that horse into the ground before election day.
Talon on September 14, 2008 at 7:47 AM
Don’t they let the dead vote in Chicago? Maybe that’s why Obama is pro-Abortion. The dead don’t vote Republican…
E L Frederick (Sniper One) on September 14, 2008 at 7:50 AM
Is the improvement attributable to Minnesota hosting the Republican convention? If so, the poll results may not suggest other ‘blue’ state momentum. Has the McCain campaign been advertising in Minnesota?
Peri Winkle on September 14, 2008 at 7:50 AM
Wonderful – simply wonderful.
And it should get even better. My liberal friends in Minnesota still don’t get it and are attacking Palin on every ridiculous front. It’s going to snap back on them and catch them right in the lower extremities.
What good news to wake up to this morning. Even if it’s brief – it has made the day brighter.
Dr. Gecko on September 14, 2008 at 7:51 AM
Obama will be Palininated. Resistance is futile.
backwoods conservative on September 14, 2008 at 7:51 AM
Perhaps BO should move to Europe and run for office. The Europeans still seem to think he has something to offer. Then again Russia and Iran like what he offers them, maybe either of those two countries will elect him.
My Liberal acquaintances are not as bubbly and optomistic these days. Am looking forward to Monday and how they perceive BO now.
I never believed that the USA would elect a Socialist.
MCCAIN/PALIN!!!!
Ragnarok on September 14, 2008 at 7:52 AM
I also heard he is opening up 4 new campaign offices in WI because of the same trend. Meanwhile the WaPo story this AM by Karl Vick says the protest in Anchorage yesterday was in the high hundreds, “even surging to a thousand” when another WaPo story by a babe from the rag yesterday said several hundred. Vick must be a supporter of the surge./s So what is it? Ed can you substantiate this? Looks like the MSM is again flailing trying to manipulate public perception and distorting reality to do so.
wepeople on September 14, 2008 at 7:52 AM
Ed, this was a Star Trib poll so there has to be a tilt toward the democrat… what do you think…3 or 4 points? Could McCain actually be ahead right now?
Rahmulus on September 14, 2008 at 7:56 AM
I think Minnesotans think she talks funny… /not
rhodeymark on September 14, 2008 at 7:59 AM
McCain “stole” Barry’s word – sob, sob – and he can’t figure out how to get it back:
“In t h e f a c e o f P a l i n ’ s onslaught, Obama has continued to base his campaign on the outdated claim that John McCain and his running mate represent four more years of a failed Bush administration.
A senior Obama adviser said candidly that claim did not work. “I don’t think it’s sticking. The McCain campaign has stolen our message of ‘change’ – the very thing we’ve been campaigning on for 20 months. Well, who’s the change? It’s McCain.” Palin’s astounding rise has left the Obama camp floundering for a new narrative that will capture the imagination of voters in the run-up to the November 4 election. “There is overreaction and panic,” the official admitted. “The hard part for Barack is she’s stolen his thunder a bit. It has knocked us off our game.”
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/us_elections/article4749000.ece
And Sarah ‘cuda STOLE the Zero’s thunder!
INOW, “Those nasty Republicans keep taking things from us. The always steal our stuff – just like the 2000 election. Mommy, mommy! Make them stop!”
Yep, fighting like sissies as they circle the drain.
What a great morning it is!
Cody1991 on September 14, 2008 at 8:00 AM
I never believed that the USA would elect a Socialist.
MCCAIN/PALIN!!!!
Ragnarok on September 14, 2008 at 7:52 AM
From your lips to God’s ears!!!
red131 on September 14, 2008 at 8:01 AM
I can only add this: … And keep working!
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 8:02 AM
He jumped the line, and has insufficient distance from his radical mentors. Had he waited, he would have gotten it.
We have plenty of socialists in Congress, imo. Ted Kennedy, for ex. Many Americans now seem to like socialism just fine.
JiangxiDad on September 14, 2008 at 8:04 AM
I think Obama has to up to two packs of cigarettes a day by now.
DVPTexFla on September 14, 2008 at 8:05 AM
Well,if McCain is up 9 percent,and Palin is yet to
affect the numbers,Minnesota,land of 10,000 lakes,
does have a lot of hockey moms,as well as fishing
and hunting!
Maybe,Obama should do a gaffe in Minnesota,like
Minnesotain’s bitter clinging to guns and fishing
poles!!
Or make a joke of Lipstick and hockey moms!!!
canopfor on September 14, 2008 at 8:09 AM
This can’t be! Even Jimmy Carter carried my state during his devastating defeat to Reagan! If Obama is this close here, he is toast! BWAAAAAA! All the NPR, MPR and Public TV addicts here in the state who drive around in their green cars wearing earth shoes with “imagine peace” bumber stickers along side “WELLSTONE” left overs have to be seeing their therapists several times weekly…
sabbott on September 14, 2008 at 8:10 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7XnSrMVftE
She turn the tide…
Halley on September 14, 2008 at 8:10 AM
The concern is two-fold:
1. Will this “confidence” lead people to let down in contributing resources–time, effort, money, prayer, attention (TEMPA, I call it–feel free to use, but don’t take credit)? Will people who would have volunteered otherwise use the good news as an excuse not to do so? From personal experience, I can tell you that conservative/Republican volunteerism on campaigns sadly lags behind that of our socialist/Democrat opponents.
2. What happens WHEN the bad news comes? Will the shock of it destroy the drive? When expectations and active perceptions of the situation are low or sober, failing them is less destructive (and painful) than when they are high. There will be bad news before this is out. When expectations or whatever are high, the chance increases of disillusionment.
Thank you for reading. And McCain-Palin ‘08
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 8:11 AM
Obama still isnt doing too bad, it is 2 against 1 after all. :-)
Elric66 on September 14, 2008 at 8:12 AM
I am still very terrified about the Tasergate investigation. Righjt ot not, they are going to dump on Sarah four days before the election and we are going to be doomed.
promachus on September 14, 2008 at 8:13 AM
True! Maybe if he got a running mate himsel… Oh yeah. Nevermind.
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 8:13 AM
There are efforts to speed up the process. Plus, it won’t be much of a surprise, so as the time for its release approaches, the campaign can be in active spin-cycle on it.
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 8:15 AM
Uh…, I don’t get it.
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 8:17 AM
Hopey/Changey has a discussion
with his campaign team,
Ah um,how should i say this,ah um,you guys ah um
said Minnesota was ah um in ah um the bag!
And ah um,how ah um,can i ah say this,how and
the h#ll ah is this um possible,!
What kind of ah um,campaign ah um are you people
F#$%$$%%^^%^&^&^^&^&%^$##*n running here!!!(Snark)haha.
canopfor on September 14, 2008 at 8:23 AM
And, since the Strib is what it is, I’d tend to think the poll was biased towards Obama. so, things may even be bettr than the poll shows. Of course, the Dems cold just start busing in Democratic voters from out of state on Election Day like they’ve done before. The state may turn on how effective the Democratic voter fraud machine is working.
eyedoc on September 14, 2008 at 8:34 AM
I read the article about this just now. I see what you mean, promachus
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 8:34 AM
The Democrats just rushed Howard Dean to Seattle in order to try and staunch the bleeding here in Washington state. If this state tips red then the rout is on.
rsrobinson on September 14, 2008 at 8:37 AM
The Dems corruption up there has me on edge as well. This Alaskan Troopergate garbage has me in full sphincter lock.
Someone tell me Palin has the right people defending her on this and she’ll come thru it unscathed. We don’t need a NH DUI alert 4 days before the election like 2000.
JP1986UM on September 14, 2008 at 8:38 AM
Yeah. For an old geezer who’se gonna die before inauguration day, leaving us with a president who only has as much foreign policy experience as Bill Clinton did in 1992, McCain is looking pretty good.
Hard for McCain to travel all over the country while keeping one foot in the grave, isn’t it?
Bobbertsan on September 14, 2008 at 8:45 AM
It’s hard to believe that the selection of Gov. Palin would do this much damage. I really believe that most of Hussein’s support was looking for a reason to abandon his campaign. Most of the others will leave in November. PC does not extend into the voting booth.
saved on September 14, 2008 at 8:46 AM
Oooops, with the usual Strib slant factored in you know the Donks are in trouble there. Slip slidin’ away. I expect true panic to set in just before the first debate, and full desperation mode after Sarah cleans Slo Joe’s clock.
JimK on September 14, 2008 at 8:47 AM
First PA and FL and now THIS? I smell a landslide!
Tony737 on September 14, 2008 at 8:48 AM
HAAA HAAAA HAAAA HAAAA, 0B0mBer B0mbs again wait till Monday when the American people find out via the alternate media that 0B0mber KEYBOARDED himself by calling McCain stupid for not being physically able to type on a keyboard due to torture.
Sinking like the Titanic!
dhunter on September 14, 2008 at 8:48 AM
I wonder if the men in Minnesota have woke up to the fact that Obama wants to reinstate the proved useless assault weapons ban? You notice when Democrats talk new gun control laws, they lose the crime angle? I wonder why?
Could it be that Democrats have been exposed, gun control to Democrats is now all about controlling guns, not actually doing anything, except of course taking people’s Constitutional rights away. And here all along, I thought Democrats were all about protecting your library card — that was a laugher.
Odd how things are shaping up in liberal land these days. Gov Palin seems to be stomping on one liberal styrofoam temple after another, not just ‘Barrack Apollo Obama’s’.
Gov Palin’s answer on the Gibson gun ban question was superb. Men in Minnesota, grow a pair.
tarpon on September 14, 2008 at 8:49 AM
From what I’ve heard, those 10,000 lakes are covered with ice fishermen all winter and the opening day of deer season is practically a state holiday. Sarah Palin is one of their own.
RedWinged Blackbird on September 14, 2008 at 8:55 AM
Keep working.
Thatisall.
Red Cloud on September 14, 2008 at 8:55 AM
Keep working, keep giving, and watch the opponent like hawks.
Minn. has a LOT of cheating it is like the college sport up there let alone ACORN.
sven10077 on September 14, 2008 at 9:03 AM
Heart lifter:
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 9:06 AM
Go Vikings!!!!
Angry Dumbo on September 14, 2008 at 9:09 AM
As I have been reading and watching many different sources of information this POTUS election, I have noticed far and away the term “white voters” used like never before, and the momentum of the use of that term seems to be building momentum.
Is the Obama campaign and/or the Democrats hedging their bets and preparing a “racist motivated is the only reason we lost and you will be wracked with white guilt which we will impinge upon you for not voting Obama” outcome of the election in the event McCain prevails, or what?
I’ve never seen anything like it in any previous POTUS election, and I’ve voted in the last *ahem* eight *cough*.
FlatFoot on September 14, 2008 at 9:10 AM
If McCain is even in a poll done by the Star Tribune, he’s leading. The Star Tribune polls are notoriously skewed toward Democrats. The last poll before the 1998 governor’s race up here had Skip Humphrey leading. He finished third.
Mr. D on September 14, 2008 at 9:11 AM
Once the Sarah-Palin novelty has worn off a bit, the election is going to come down to the TV ‘debates’. You can bet Obambi’s handlers are teaching him how to overwhelm John McCain with flowery rhetoric and a blizzard of ‘facts’, without stumbling. And you can bet that the MSM ‘moderators’ will throw him softballs.
But still, Sen. McCain has decades of experience with back-and-forth on the Senate floor, and he’s very adept at getting to the point, so I wouldn’t count him out. He won’t break a sweat, and Obambi might.
MrLynn on September 14, 2008 at 9:14 AM
Expect more. They are playing White Liberal Guilt (WLG) to the hilt. It’s all that has gotten Hussein this far, and it’s his ONLY chance.
Also, expect some hinting at a “hot winter” if Hussein loses. It’s already out there–a repeat of 1991 LA if The One isn’t the one to win.
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 9:17 AM
It helps that Palin’s accent sound like she is from Minn-ah-SO-duh.
jbh45 on September 14, 2008 at 9:23 AM
The movie Fargo took place mostly in Minnesota. In fact, I recognized a scene in the movie just off highway 394 in Minneapolis, at a restaurant I eat lunch at a lot.
So that’s a pretty good thing right there you know.
jeff_from_mpls on September 14, 2008 at 9:36 AM
One of the comments from the newspaper article:
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 9:38 AM
I have to admit, I did not expect this. I hope it holds.
Terrye on September 14, 2008 at 9:38 AM
I can’t remember if it’s Rush or Sean Hannity who’s always saying: “Never underestimate the Republican’s ability to blow the race.” (I think it’s Hannity)
Focus. McCain’s camp needs Karl Rove-like focus! There will be plenty of time to celebrate after the fact. The only thing that gives me great comfort is that the Clintons aren’t going to school Obama’s camp in how to cheat your way into a win- (not that the Dem’s won’t still try to cheat, but the Clintons are masters at it)
anniekc on September 14, 2008 at 9:46 AM
Back a few months ago, a good friend told me that he fears our country has changed from a Conservative minded people, to a Liberal minded people. He used many examples to justify his fears, the most notable of which being the 2006 election results. I simply reminded my friend that the 2006 election results were likely a result of Republicans having lost their way, while behaving (in every way) like Liberals. Pork spending, social programs, corruption, increasing the size and scope of government…. When this occurs, the base either stays home, or votes Democrat for a variety of reasons, none of which that actually indicates the country having moved towards Liberalism.
Obama will carry California and New York, but in the case of California, the race will be much closer than usual. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Colorado, Florida, Washington, Oregon, and even New Jersey could go to McCain this election. Obama is that bad of a candidate!
Keemo on September 14, 2008 at 9:51 AM
We ALL need that focus.
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 9:52 AM
Looking at the RealClearPolitics State-by-State Polls a clear pattern is emerging. In practically every state poll Obamas lead is vanishing, or in states he’s losing the deficit is growing. Obama is just one
policy announcementgaffe away from irrelevance. I think Hurricane Ike could be it, because the refineries went cold days before the storm struck….they knew power would be lost so they shut down. It takes many days to repair damage, if any, and many days to “Go Hot” again. This means a spike in gasoline prices. If Obama says “Release the Strategic Reserve” again, without supporting increased refining capability, he’s toast. Republicans are effectively now running against Congress, and this just feeds Reps all the ammo-bandoliers they need to keep firing until November 4th.Nostradamus on September 14, 2008 at 9:52 AM
Let’s not get too confident, Baracky still has the German vote.
Bishop on September 14, 2008 at 9:55 AM
Tim Pawlenty has helped here since Palin got on the ticket.The folks see that Palin and Pawlenty share their average blue collar values.And oSAMA is really a square peg trying to to fit into a round hole.Now, I admit its only one of the 57 states ,but it is very important nonetheless.Semper Fi
Marines for Mccain on September 14, 2008 at 9:57 AM
Send Sarah Palin to Minnesota and leave her there for a week. Done.Deal.
Jaibones on September 14, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Turn on Meet the Press! Shuemer is getting toasted by FACTS! I love it!
anniekc on September 14, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Here in Montana, Obama has spent big and has visited several cities this year. Obama really wanted Montana to prove the point that Obama is the one, and winning in a state that almost never votes Democrat for potus, proves the point that Obama is the messiah.
Obama now trails McCain in Montana by 11 points, and has decided to suspend spending here. This news is breaking the hearts of the young college age “uninformed” voters in Bozeman and Missoula, as these brainwashed kids were all running around with that “chill running up their leg” thing going on. Actually, most of these kids are somehow of the belief that Obama was going to legalize pot in Montana. I must assume that rumor started on college campuses, and spread like wildfire. I told my college age son “this is why the voting age should be 21 rather than 18.”
Obama will now focus in on the electoral college, as should be. I remain confident in the American people and our commitment to country, law, & traditions. When in the privacy of the voting booth…
Keemo on September 14, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Hmm…
Wayback machine: August 20-something:
“Senator, take Palin as your running mate. Alaska is in good shape anyway, and she will pull it. Leave Pawlenty in Minnesota. He’s popular there, but needs to be there to pull it or make it competitive.”
Rove, you magnificent bastard.
(I know. It’s overused. But it’s still nice to see.)
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Maybe he’s planning on riding Al Franken’s coattails to victory.
TooTall on September 14, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Okay, now you’re scaring me. lol
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 10:24 AM
The McCain Team needs to identify those states that democrats have the best organized voter fraud possibilities and focus on keeping that vote clean. NOW
kflynn on September 14, 2008 at 7:39 AM
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Shouldn’t be hard to google ACORN offices. Perhaps McCain can get someone to help him with that. You know, delegate it. That’s one of those executive leadership things.
Mew
acat on September 14, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Good news on a morning when my AC suddenly died and it’s too hot to sleep, so I find myself here checking for updates.
TheBlueSite on September 14, 2008 at 7:15 AM
—-
Thanks to the rains here in the Chicago area, I’ve got a foot of water in the basement, sump pump is going all out, and not keeping up.
I’m going to have to shell out for another hot water heater once it does dry up – the burner box is totally submerged, and once that happens they’re supposed to be “unsafe” for some reason.
Wanna trade? (grin)
Mew
(I had to replace the A/C in the spring…..)
acat on September 14, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Thanks, Ed. Now I have “Hamm’s the beer refreshing,” stuck in my head.
srhoades on September 14, 2008 at 10:40 AM
I just don’t understand the northern states.
They listen to the elitist female snobs of the MSM who are putting them down also.
What about the women in Minnisota and Wisconsin who help their husbands on the farm and Iowa and Indiana? To them on the left if a woman does what is Typ. a male job they are dirt in their eyes.
The females of the elitist left think getting your hands dirty is unbefitting of a true female.
Wake up females of the working world and see them for what they realy are.
Rick007 on September 14, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Great news, Ed; thanks for the update. I read you daily; you are my link to sanity during this crazy election cycle.
Mutnodjmet on September 14, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Add to that the fact that since Bambi eschewed public financing, he’ll have to spend additional time raising money while McCain/Palin can focus on GOTV events.
PackerBronco on September 14, 2008 at 11:29 AM
This reminds me of the tale of two weddings:
You have the $100,000 Hollywood extravaganza that ends up in divorce court a year later (Obama/Biden for the brain dead).
And then there’s the backyard wedding with the homemade goodies that lasts a lifetime (McCain/Palin for the clueless).
Mommynator on September 14, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Franken Factor!
Chuck Schick on September 14, 2008 at 11:45 AM
I second what Sabbott posted, and add that there will be Subarus running off 394 and Spaghetti Junction if The One loses Minnesota.
Best old Wellstone! sticker sighting – there’s a woman in the NW Minneaoplis ‘burbs who drives a Ford with a Wellstone! sticker sandwiched between the words “Keep” and “Alive” – made with those stick-on letters put on mailboxes.
Such is the classy world of the left in Minnesota….
Blue-eyed Infidel on September 14, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Bingo.
Plus .. she’s smart as a whip-creck doontcha know.
cgoode777 on September 14, 2008 at 12:10 PM
New Mexico has turned yellow (means toss-up) on pollster.com The trens are definitely in McCain-Palin’s favor.
SouthernGent on September 14, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Barack Obama, the first presidential candidate to lose 57 states.
rbj on September 14, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Chicago here too .. no leakage, though .. 30 floors in the air :)
… and yes, I am watching you with a telescope.
cgoode777 on September 14, 2008 at 12:18 PM
SaintOlaf on September 14, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Meme for MSM Nov 5 – 28 = “Is a America still a racist country?”
Meme fo MSM Nov 29 forward = “How the *%$#@ did Barry blow a gimme election?”
dejack on September 14, 2008 at 1:20 PM
OMG!!!!!! Obama is upset because there is an American Flag in the backdrop and not his signature O emblem.
Winebabe on September 14, 2008 at 1:22 PM
Maybe it was McCain’s support of amnesty for aliens that convinced Artesian voters that McCain was on their side.
ExUrbanKevin on September 14, 2008 at 1:33 PM
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