Gallup: Obama now leads by 10 among both traditional and “expanded” likely voters
posted at 3:00 pm on November 1, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Zog says McCain +1, Gallup says Obama +10, and Rasmussen splits the difference. Whatever happens, someone’s getting their face rubbed in a pile of warm shinola on Wednesday morning. Nate Silver thinks he knows which one it’ll be. We’ll do more of this on Monday, but here’s CNN’s interactive electoral vote feature in case you want to try mapping out scenarios. As things stand, McCain has to take all six toss-up states plus Pennsylvania plus one other state to win.
Let’s enjoy the left’s suffering now, while we can.
“Look, I have this sense of impending doom; we’ve had a couple of elections stolen already,” Mr. Downs said. “The only thing worse than losing is to think that you’re going to win and then lose.”
He considers that prospect and mutters, almost involuntarily, “Oh, God.”…
Ms. Kuhlman shakes her head and says, “If he doesn’t get this, I’ll be crying so hard.”
A young woman, Shana Rosen, walks by. She is from Denver and said she had told her boyfriend that their love life was on hold while she sweated out Mr. Obama’s performance in Colorado. Ask Lucy Slurzberg, an Upper West Side psychotherapist, how many of her liberal patients speak of their electoral fears during their sessions, and she answers: “Oh, only about 90 percent of them.”…
For many liberals, the chance to elect Mr. Obama, who would be the nation’s first black president, gives the United States a second chance to walk across the stage of world history. (Which also makes the possibility of his loss unspeakably more depressing; given his present lead in every poll, many liberals fear that race will explain any defeat.)
I offer you your optimistic metaphor of the day. No explanation necessary.
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At least SOMEONE around here got the farking memo. Thanks, DAC and keep posting what you just posted – if only to remind the less stalwart among us.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 7:02 PM
I was about to tell the Clown that he had a friend in ManlyRash. We should all sing along:
Palin will win, dragging McCain along.
Palin will win, it won’t be very long.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 7:03 PM
You, as a Romanian, understand the dangers of state control. Continue to tell them, Clemycali.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 7:04 PM
The image du jour is of our Sarah, dressed in full camouflage, dragging Yosemite Sam’s tired old ass across the finish line.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 7:05 PM
Yes, yes. But, you know, I have always loved Yosemite Sam. He makes a good villian. I picture McCain as they crotchety old man telling kids to get off his lawn.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 7:07 PM
Idiots with computers are still idiots.
Saltysam on November 1, 2008 at 7:08 PM
Play it again, Sam.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 7:09 PM
Actually, that’s me. I despise children. I’m pleased to say that this Halloween I dispensed no candy at all. The dead squirrels on my porch kept the little bastards away.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 7:10 PM
Flash, slash!
Glisten and gash!
God, when did man lose his reason?
Save us, my God, if you’re there
God, can you not feel the terror like a fire in the air?
Tav on November 1, 2008 at 7:11 PM
I don’t hate kids, but I don’t have any and don’t plan to have any. I figured the Palin sign in the front yard would keep them away, but they came begging anyway.
Dead squirrels, huh? You know, Rush calls Obama a squirrel…..
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 7:12 PM
Very nice, as usual.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 7:13 PM
Correct. If McCain does not win PA, he can still win by keeping those 4 Red, along with NV.
Getting PA, OH, and FL enables McCain to lose CO and VA and still win.
Sapwolf on November 1, 2008 at 7:13 PM
Stay positive guys, ignore Gallup and don’t let them convince you not to vote. Also vote early because I do not trust those damn exit polls.
Hilts on November 1, 2008 at 7:13 PM
“If she can stand it, I can. PLAY IT.”
Get your farking movie quotes straight, Holly.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 7:14 PM
McCain is not going to lose Virginia.
Hilts on November 1, 2008 at 7:14 PM
Gallup: Obama now leads by 10 among both traditional and “expanded”
likelyGallup votersBut is he leading among 105 year old voters, voters under the age of 5, and dead voters?
I can’t waste my attention on Gallup any more than I read poetry by AlGore
entagor on November 1, 2008 at 7:16 PM
You should have heard the little bastards scream (squirrels AND children). LOL
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 7:16 PM
Hey, watch it buster or you’re going to join those squirrels.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 7:17 PM
By the way, I’m at a motel in Lakeland near the Polk City Palin rally here in Fl.
I decided not to sit in the back because it looked like the distance between where the mic was and the back seats was kinda far. I got close up front and got a 5-minute .mov file of Sarah. I also got to shake her left hand (right one had of course a pen for signing. I also got to shake Todd’s hand and thank them. And last, I shook the hand of Governor Crist and thanked him.
Sarah is every bit as attractive closeup as on TV. She also got to hold a very young girl with downs syndrome.
The rest of the day I spent doing phone calls at the Lakeland Victory Office for McCain and will report there at noon tomorrow for duty.
There was a Hillary fan next to me who loved Sarah.
Sapwolf on November 1, 2008 at 7:18 PM
Virginian ex-Democrat here too…..been to four Virgina McCain and/or Palin rallies after never attending a political rally in my life.
McCain/Palin ‘08
Let’s roll….all the way to victory!
ex-Democrat on November 1, 2008 at 7:19 PM
And that kiss Sarah threw to the crowd from the bus I’m pretty sure was for me.
Sapwolf on November 1, 2008 at 7:19 PM
As an Ohioan on the ground, I can confidently say that McCain will win Ohio. Why do you think all of Obama’s surrogates here are pulling out all of the stops? It’s because they know that even with all of the fraud, Ohio is lost for Obama. They are just trying to make it look respectable now.
MobileVideoEngineer on November 1, 2008 at 7:24 PM
I just heard Obambi say that “McCain had no problem getting a mask for Halloween. He went as GWB”. What a moron, with a cadence. Prevent having to listen to that for at least 4 years.
Entelechy on November 1, 2008 at 7:24 PM
The most special gift of all.
christene on November 1, 2008 at 7:25 PM
Here’s the scenario I would prefer of Team Maverick/SarahCuda!
Dogfights: Battle of Leyte Gulf.
‘The Destroyer Escort that faught like a BattleShip’!
‘The Samuel B Roberts,DE-413,of ‘Taffy 3′
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWxcLabPfik&feature=related
canopfor on November 1, 2008 at 7:25 PM
Just wear those heels. That’s all I ask.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 7:26 PM
You got it. I’ll be the one with the .357.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 7:27 PM
It was for all of us. She is OUR Sarah now. And no one will take her from us.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 7:27 PM
O man…*breathing heavily* pistol whip me NOW, pretty mama.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 7:28 PM
Going to see Sarah Sunday. Gonna take my Alaska flag as well. In spite of Akorn and Ohio’s libtard establishment, She will carry the state.
ohiorebel on November 1, 2008 at 7:28 PM
hillbuzz has some
really interesting things to say about the
unreliability of Gallup.
IMO that 10+ lead is nothing but hokum.
Mulligan on November 1, 2008 at 7:29 PM
The PUMAs and Hillaryites will be the cavalry that swings this election.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Everyone with poop in their pants please see Ann Coulter’s article on the polls vs. the election results for every election from 1976.
scrubjay on November 1, 2008 at 7:32 PM
An entertainer supporting McCain/Palin?
Is that legal? :)
Let’s roll.
ex-Democrat on November 1, 2008 at 7:32 PM
Yup, just a bad batch for the poll thats all, it’ll tighten by Monday after the dem overweights roll off.
Hedgehog Report is where the real poll analysis, no gloom and doom there.
Keep your head up Allah
True_King on November 1, 2008 at 7:33 PM
Iran has been at war with us ever since Nov. 4, 1979 when they invaded our territory the American Embassy in Tehran.
Hilts on November 1, 2008 at 7:34 PM
Try again. Axelrod ain’t paying for that weak effort.
Let’s roll.
ex-Democrat on November 1, 2008 at 7:35 PM
Obama’s a dork. McCain wearing a Bush mask means he had to pretend to be someone he’s not. I don’t think the big O thought that one through.
Spirit of 1776 on November 1, 2008 at 7:36 PM
Hat tip to the PUMAs! They have been indefatigable since Hillary lost. They never say ‘uncle’, have no patience whatsoever for eeyores. They have embraced McCain and especially Palin, if you can believe it. Along with Sarah, they have been the bright spots of this campaign.
Who would have thought that Hillary supporters would show more backbone in their support for McCain/Palin than the rouges gallery of “conservative” talking heads?
turfmann on November 1, 2008 at 7:37 PM
Drywall can forget about that raise over at Obama HQ. That one hurt!
turfmann on November 1, 2008 at 7:40 PM
Dirty. Old. Man.
LMAO.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 7:41 PM
Drywall can forget all of it. He’s not American and he’s pissed about it.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 7:42 PM
Nothing would give me greater pleasure then to be riding the subways in NYC to work on Wednesday morning and looking at the misery on the faces of the crusty old bastards who are Obama supporters, also to her the laments of the libs at the office.
Hilts on November 1, 2008 at 7:47 PM
Manly Rash on November 12008 at 7:10PM
I gladly gave candy to those who negotiated the minefield successfully.
Once more–America has shown the knack for having the right person for the right time, in any given situation. Even a cursory look back through our history will bear this out. The stumbles (Carter) merely point the correct direction to have taken.
I see no reason for this election to defy this tradition. McCain will prevail.
irongrampa on November 1, 2008 at 7:50 PM
DryWall can forget about that raise over at Obama HQ.That hurt!
turfmann on Nov 1,2008 at 7:40PM.
Drywall can forget all of it.
HornetSting on Nov.1,2008 at 7:42PM.
HornetSting: When Hopey/GaffeBiden loses,Drywall will be
the first Liberal Canadian to commit Hari Kari
from leaping from the top of a Canadian Flag
pole!!A Hem,Ha ha!!!:)
canopfor on November 1, 2008 at 7:51 PM
Good gawd, I just went for a walk through our ultra-liberal neighborhood and the gay male couple down the street had a McCain/Palin sign on their corner lot.
It’s over Barry…..Let’s roll!
ex-Democrat on November 1, 2008 at 7:52 PM
Who are you calling ‘old’ Holly?
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 7:53 PM
No, I want him to see how a real country prevails when the right leadership is tapped.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 7:53 PM
I realize that we, (here at HA) are of a like mind in this election, and I have to say that almost all my friends, neighbors, etc. are conservatively like minded, so please, for the love of God, can someone explain to me who these people are THAT ARE soooooo enamored of that lying sack of sh*t Obama?? I “get” the losers who want to live life on the dole, but for the polls to reflect these numbers, there must be seemingly “normal” people who want him to win. Are they cave dwellers, or what? Even if you factor in the media, the hatred of Bush, the economy, he’s still the most liberal politician out there, and he’s going to destroy America- why is that going unnoticed by 51% of America?!
anniekc on November 1, 2008 at 7:54 PM
Okay, okay. Dirty. Man. I hate the name Holly, Manly. Caught a girl named Holly with her face in my first boyfriend’s lap. She wasn’t bobbing for apples, my friend.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 7:54 PM
slightly o/t:
I’ve been polled twice on my mobile this last week for Proposition 8, and even though I live on a ranch had a placard supporting it on the front gate today.
People are out there working hard.
Keep the FAITH.
Domino on November 1, 2008 at 7:54 PM
Make it happen, IG. Get out that vote. Now more than ever. Pedal to the metal. Balls to the wall. Do or die.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 7:54 PM
The faith is kept. Keep up the good work, domino. We are counting on you.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 7:55 PM
I submitted this to Allah and Drudge.
Felons voting in Florida. Finding many people registered twice… Smells like Acorn
Fires1 on November 1, 2008 at 7:56 PM
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/nov/01/absentee-ballots/
Link didn’t show up…. Sorry
Fires1 on November 1, 2008 at 7:56 PM
Gee, thanks for the image. *takes a cold shower*
Hornet is not a good name for a Texas woman.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 7:57 PM
Been working a phone bank for the last few days, kinda fun after you get used to it, I live in New York, so it’s sorta a lost cause, but you CAN help the down-ticket, so it’s not all bad.
irongrampa on November 1, 2008 at 7:58 PM
They will do their damndest…they will not succeed. Get out the vote, Fires. Call friends and family. Bring neighbors to the polls.
If we are not victorious…let no one come back alive.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 7:59 PM
A Texas woman can be named whatever she wants to be named, Manly. You don’t argue with a Texas woman.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 7:59 PM
God bless you, grampa. Keep up the good work. You are a part of history.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 8:00 PM
I do. But then…I’m a masochist. And I’ve been soooooo naughty.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 8:01 PM
Very well then. Hornet is a bit clumsy and insectile. Can I call you ‘Horny’?
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 8:02 PM
LMAO.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 8:03 PM
For those that have missed Liberal bias on elections:
Here’s a tid bit from Peter Jennings!!
This will pale,in comparison to the Liberal sh#t-fit on
Tuesday when HopeLess loses:
Enjoy!!
Background: Revolution or Temper Tantrum?
In the 1992 election, 258 Democrats were elected to Congress and only 176 Republicans, about the same as in the previous few elections. In 1994, the so-called Republican Revolution took place — a swing of about 100 total votes from Dem to Rep, with 230 GOP Congressmen elected versus only 204 Democrats. Peter Jennings on 11/14/94:
“Some thoughts on those angry voters. Ask parents of any two-year-old and they can tell you about those temper tantrums: the stomping feet, the rolling eyes, the screaming. It’s clear that the anger controls the child and not the other way around. It’s the job of the parent to teach the child to control the anger and channel it in a positive way. Imagine a nation full of uncontrolled two-year-old rage. The voters had a temper tantrum last week….Parenting and governing don’t have to be dirty words: the nation can’t be run by an angry two-year-old.”
canopfor on November 1, 2008 at 8:03 PM
No. That’s why I added the ’sting’.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 8:03 PM
Tell me about it, I live in NY too. However it is good to try to narrow Obama’s margin of victory here.
Hilts on November 1, 2008 at 8:04 PM
Peter Jennings is dead. This election is for the living. ’nuff said
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 8:05 PM
I don’t miss Palestine Peter Jennings at all.
Hilts on November 1, 2008 at 8:05 PM
*runs back to shower*
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 8:05 PM
How do you like your steak cooked?
Domino on November 1, 2008 at 8:06 PM
Told ya, McLame is toast…the dark age of America harkens near.
I’m convinced we must endure 4 years under a communist regime for people to realize how bad liberalism is. We will exit on the other side stronger, poorer, but stronger.
Wyznowski on November 1, 2008 at 8:08 PM
Probably as bloody as can be.
Entelechy on November 1, 2008 at 8:08 PM
Ordinarily, medium. But right now? Bloody. As should you. Keep fighting. Don’t ever let up.
When McCain wins, we’ll talk about supper. (Also, baked potato with sour cream and chives. And creamed spinach. Creme freche for dessert.)
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 8:10 PM
Ah…a psychic in our midst.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 8:10 PM
Horseshit. Am Obama victory will have immediate and lasting effects on this country. The Left is not going to give up power easily and we shall not lose on Tuesday. Obama has not been able despite a sycophantic media to close the sale.
Hilts on November 1, 2008 at 8:11 PM
Biden goes off message again. MSM smacks him.
Seems like he’s getting ready to apologize to McCain after McCain wins. Seems like he’s bailing on Obie.
JiangxiDad on November 1, 2008 at 8:11 PM
Can we go back on topic?
anniekc on November 1, 2008 at 8:13 PM
sorry, link.
JiangxiDad on November 1, 2008 at 8:13 PM
That’s crème fraîche, MR, for the French in some of us.
p.s. not psychic – just proven right by your very answer.
Entelechy on November 1, 2008 at 8:13 PM
McCain will win. What else is there to talk about?
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 8:14 PM
Peter Jennings is dead.
ManlyRash on Nov.1,2008 at 8:05PM.
ManlyRash: Lighten up,Peter is a former Canadian,and I know
Peter Jennings passed away from cancer!
By posting this,is to show some of the Liberal
bias on parade,after an election!
Its Jennings’quote’,and I was not meaning in
any way,shape,or form to besmirch,impune and
b#sterdize the legacy of Peter Jennings.
In light of how some in the election view results
I thought some might be interested!
And,I’ve been into this American Presidential
election for over a year and half on Hot Air
as a supporter of the Republican cause!!!:):):)
If anyone is offended,I sincerely apologize!!:)
canopfor on November 1, 2008 at 8:14 PM
You can always depend on Ol’ Plugs for a Kinsley gaffe.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 8:14 PM
He is Canadian and dead. Good, he can’t add to the penile jerk fest that is going on in the MSM. If he wasn’t six feet under, he’d be right there, flogging John McCain.
Thanks for the reminder that this guy was a liberal.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 8:16 PM
O.k., then reassure me with your sound logic as to how he’s going to pull this off! I’m completely at a loss as to how he can overcome the MSM, the lying pollsters, the ACORN fraud, etc. etc. Please. Tell me.
anniekc on November 1, 2008 at 8:21 PM
No offense taken. But like I said…Jennings is dead and gone. This election is about the living and the future generations as yet unborn: objects of the most stupendous magnitude are now before us. We are in the very midst of revolution, the most complete, unexpected, and remarkable of any in the history of the world.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 8:21 PM
Thanks! Can you come to supper with me and ManlyRash?
Domino on November 1, 2008 at 8:22 PM
CBS POS Poll
Obama 54
McCain 41
Internals on CBS POS poll:
D +13 with more indeps. than republicans
They’ve been doing this all election season, overweighting to Obama’s advantage. Even the close polls have a historically high Dem overweight.
Get real people, i say this as a brown Mexican, the white mens vote will win McCain this election. Obama has no chance. Its over!
True_King on November 1, 2008 at 8:23 PM
I can only tell you that he will win, madam. If you cannot accept that possibility, then I can only suppose you are ready to accept the yoke of servitude to the state.
The choice is yours. Choose wisely.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 8:24 PM
I like my steak not still mooing. Hold the creamed spinach. I’ll take side of baked beans.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 8:24 PM
OMG. Menage a trois… *runs back to the cold shower*
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 8:25 PM
If this holds, all I can say is congratulations to all the dumb ass liberals that voted for this Marxist dolt. What a remarkable accomplishment . . . we defeated communism in Europe and they resserected it here. Kiss the Republic goodbye and steel yourself for all the things that will come with the establishment of a Marxist state.
rplat on November 1, 2008 at 8:25 PM
Don’t know if it’s been posted yet, but just had another thought about “the polls”. Perhaps it serves another purpose instead of to lower our GOTV effort (or both). Perhaps part of the purpose is to increase the liklihood of civil unrest when McCain wins. I feel almost certain that all the news channels and networks would like nothing better than to bring back the ‘68 riots. With a few outrageous polls saying Obama by 10 or Obama by 15 this late in the game, it would certainly seem to be something to stir the pot in that regard. It would also serve to keep the morons (like the obsessed buy in PA) firmly convinced that this election, McCain landslide that it will be, was also STOLEN.
CC – BHO: “my Muslim faith”
CapedConservative on November 1, 2008 at 8:26 PM
Annie, conservatives think for themselves. They don’t ask for others to think for them. Like not trusting everything you read, don’t trust the five thousandth poll that has been done. Have faith, get your friends and family to vote for McCain and pray hard. That’s all.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 8:28 PM
If the CommieLib win Tuesday with Obama the only way we get rid of them is via revolution/civil war. That is the assessment of the DIA and I agree. You guys had best get used to that fact. Buy more ammo.
bill30097 on November 1, 2008 at 8:28 PM
You are a SICK man, Manly! You’re running out of COLD water.
HornetSting on November 1, 2008 at 8:28 PM
I completely agree that the media polls are all mathematical garbage and are designed to influence, not inform. We must hope that the voters do not fall for their sham. Go to the polls, take your friends and relatives and VOTE.
rplat on November 1, 2008 at 8:29 PM
Allah – the obligatory pessimistic post.
Fuquay Steve on November 1, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Nah he just meant we’re gonna have a menage a trois of steak eating.
Domino on November 1, 2008 at 8:31 PM
I can only tell you that he will win, madam. If you cannot accept that possibility, then I can only suppose you are ready to accept the yoke of servitude to the state.
so isn’t there some rule about how old you have to be before people start calling you, “madame”?
anniekc on November 1, 2008 at 8:32 PM
ah…phooey…
I don’t set much store in polls.
uncivilized on November 1, 2008 at 8:33 PM
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