Carl Cameron: Optimism growing inside McCain camp
posted at 9:18 pm on November 3, 2008 by Allahpundit
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It won’t be easy but it is do-able. What’s got Maverick, Salter, and other senior aides suddenly so bubbly? Their internal polls, in all likelihood. Lead pollster Bill McInturff pronounced the race too close to call in a memo sent out late last week that claimed things were trending their way in the battlegrounds. They must have gotten more good news over the weekend. Someone had better tell Joe the Plumber because he’s sounding even more pessimistic than I am.
Stats wizard Nate Silver puts their odds at 1.9%. Click the image to watch.
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CNN is live streaming the speech. She has her parents, Todd’s parents and her brother with her.
The money quote:
“I’m just so proud to be Sarah’s father. Years ago I taught her to field dress a moose. Tomorrow I want you to see her field dress a donkey!”
bdestini on November 3, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Dream well and make it happen tomorrow. Onward and upward!
ManlyRash on November 3, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Guess I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue…
Realist on November 3, 2008 at 11:44 PM
I see manly doesnt take bribes unless its in a liquid form :)
William Amos on November 3, 2008 at 11:44 PM
100% WIN!
KSgop on November 3, 2008 at 11:44 PM
QUOTE.OF.THE.FARKING.DAY.
ManlyRash on November 3, 2008 at 11:45 PM
I’m a newbie, and I realized during this thread that I need to have some sort of alcoholic beverage next to me while on HA in the evening.
Beledibelle on November 3, 2008 at 11:45 PM
How dare you say such a thing. I also take cash and sexual favors from women.
ManlyRash on November 3, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Yeah, but I doubt it. I am gonna ask him tomorrow. Did I say “gonna”? I meant to say going to….Don’t tell Peggy Noonan.
KCB on November 3, 2008 at 11:46 PM
And feed it to Acorn workers
driver on November 3, 2008 at 11:47 PM
Manly @ 11:11
Ok young man, it’s time to take those pencils out of your nose for tomorrow we whip BHO like the Kevin Bacon pledge that he is…
Gohawgs on November 3, 2008 at 11:47 PM
Bill O thinks is show is hot stuff look what he is up against. That retart on Msnbc and nothing on Cnn.Fox could run a picture of Rush for the whole hour and beat those stations.What is still strange to me is why Laura Ingraham keeps going on his show.The only thing that Bill O had done in the last few years that amounts to anything is pay off the women he talked dirty to on the phone.
thmcbb on November 3, 2008 at 11:47 PM
CNN has a little bitof the Palin Speech
William Amos on November 3, 2008 at 11:47 PM
Which was…?
capitalist piglet on November 3, 2008 at 11:48 PM
Me too in California but I’m still debating the beverage:vodca orange or gin tonic. I can’t make up my mind. I have the strange feeling I am going to end up drinking both of them.
clemycali on November 3, 2008 at 11:48 PM
Sarah just called Barack, Senator Nobama.
bdestini on November 3, 2008 at 11:49 PM
CNN is LIVE STREAMING the rally.
“I’m just so proud to be Sarah’s father. Years ago I taught her to field dress a moose. Tomorrow I want you to see her field dress a donkey!” ~~Chuck Heath, 11/03/08
bdestini on November 3, 2008 at 11:50 PM
I have an old bottle of Patron, but no limes. It’s gonna have to wait for the celebration tomorrow.
Beledibelle on November 3, 2008 at 11:51 PM
I’ll dream of Oblahblah having to make up his concession speech on the fly. You know he’s too arogant to write one and give thought to actually losing. Can you imagine him standing in that park having to congratulate Johnny Mac? Sweet dreams.
Shotgun Messiah on November 3, 2008 at 11:51 PM
LOL! I knew the fan club influx wouldn’t go to your head. Save some moves for tomorrow because your dance card is going to be full. I’ll bust a Peanuts sleepwalk move in your honor.
Laura in Maryland on November 3, 2008 at 11:51 PM
I love Sarah Palin!!!!!!
Capital Mess on November 3, 2008 at 11:51 PM
Good night everyone. Tomorrow…VICTORY!
KSgop on November 3, 2008 at 11:51 PM
Kick the tires and light the fires. Let’s roll…
ManlyRash on November 3, 2008 at 11:52 PM
Thanks for all the answers re the weather. Over here we don’t have a choice, we gotta vote otherwise we get a dirty letter a few weeks later and a fine.
Of course we manage to elect idiots like KRudd, so can’t say our system is better!!!
Great to know and say hi to all you hard workers. All my hopes for a Mc/Palin victory tomorrow. I’m going into hospital so won’t have access to web for a couple of days. I’ll miss all the hoopla what a shame.
Ozwitch on November 3, 2008 at 11:52 PM
Thank you! Very nice. LOL
capitalist piglet on November 3, 2008 at 11:52 PM
Good night…VICTORY!!!!
ManlyRash on November 3, 2008 at 11:52 PM
Damn! Good thing I stopped in here. I didn’t even know there is an election tomorrow.
Limerick on November 3, 2008 at 11:53 PM
Does anyone know how long registration will stay open?
Capital Mess on November 3, 2008 at 11:54 PM
I don’t drink, but living here in the People’s Republic of the S.F.Bay Area will make you want to sometimes.
Sanjoboy on November 3, 2008 at 11:54 PM
KCB on November 3, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Wish I could tune it all out for the next couple of days. G’night, speedy recovery and all that.
Fortunata on November 3, 2008 at 11:55 PM
I like it.
Let’s roll.
ex-Democrat on November 3, 2008 at 11:56 PM
I’m just so proud to be Sarah’s father. Years ago I taught her to field dress a moose. Tomorrow I want you to see her field dress a donkey!”
What a great quote. I knew I liked Sarah’s dad when he went after the MSM for going after his daughter. I wish I could get him to field dress a few folks over at CNN.
Ozark_sky on November 3, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Sigh…someone always has to bail out the pilots ;)
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F15Mech on November 3, 2008 at 11:57 PM
driver on November 3, 2008 at 11:57 PM
I don’t post very often, but I read the threads daily. I’ve been home (off work) after shoulder surgery, it’s so boring, I’d have gone absolutely nuts without ya’ll.
I thoroughly enjoy coming to Hot Air and getting the news of the day. Delivered in a very entertaining way. Nobody does snarky
quite like this bunch!
I haven’t watched network television for almost 10 years now, and I get all my news from the radio and internet. I think thats why I can stay optomistic.
I’m voting early, then probably coming here for the festivities.
GO McCuda!
Janna on November 3, 2008 at 11:57 PM
Only for McCain voters. Obama voters’ turn on Friday.
Fortunata on November 3, 2008 at 11:57 PM
droll; very droll. According to MustSuckNBC, you’re too late: the election is already over, and their Overlord won
As we write and read, Bathtub Boy is giving head to CM…..
Janos Hunyadi on November 3, 2008 at 11:58 PM
Everyone needs to go read this and then send to all the undecideds.
I don’t do this work to preach to the choir only.
I thank you in advance.
Fozzy Bear on November 3, 2008 at 11:58 PM
Damn (again)! Day late and a dollar short, huh? Well, is there any beer left?
Limerick on November 3, 2008 at 11:59 PM
I, for one, love the new voting format this election season. It makes sense; Republicans vote tomorrow (the 4th) and Democrats vote on Wednesday.
carbon_footprint on November 3, 2008 at 11:59 PM
THis just in BREAKING NEWS the rules have been changed
Republicans Vote on 11/04/2008 Dems Vote on 11/05/2008
driver on November 4, 2008 at 12:01 AM
oops too late
driver on November 4, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Seven Percent Solution on November 4, 2008 at 12:02 AM
I’m gonna burn that draft card, grow my hair long, chase free love, and start a revolution.
The first one I’m going after is Bill Ayers.
Let’s roll.
ex-Democrat on November 4, 2008 at 12:02 AM
How could you guys get rid of John Howard? As far as I can tell he was great. I loved to hear his speeches and press conferences.
neuquenguy on November 4, 2008 at 12:03 AM
Champagne at my place, dahling. Is it too early to start making crow pie and crap sandwiches to hand out to the liberal Austinites that surround me? Maybe. Hubris doesn’t go well with gladioli, I suppose.
Fortunata on November 4, 2008 at 12:03 AM
I’m the Sultan of Snark. It’s a pleasure to meet you.
Welcome abooard, Janna!
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 12:04 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ5SVDYBNrY
Obama’s theme song!
Capital Mess on November 4, 2008 at 12:04 AM
Undecideds will never get through that….send ‘em this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5G-PSWftRs
LET’S ROLL AMERICA!
VOTE VOTE VOTE to VICTORY!
ex-Democrat on November 4, 2008 at 12:04 AM
I have a big problem (more then one, ask my wife)….I thought GW was supposed to declare martial law by now and start the Blue roundup season. I smell a rat!
BTW….In honor of our battlebuddies in Pennsylvania my election night beer of choice is KEYSTONE. It ain’t pretty but I figured it was good mojo.
Limerick on November 4, 2008 at 12:05 AM
I believe that there really is a vast Silent Majority that will carry the win for McCain/Palin. People do not like being called a racist simply because they don’t buy the crap sandwich Obama is offering up. Couple that with the obnoxious 24/7 Obama force feeding we’re having to endure from the main stream media & newspapers and you have a recipe for an Obama disaster.
Conservalicious on November 4, 2008 at 12:06 AM
I won’t do well in reeducation camp.
rickster on November 4, 2008 at 12:06 AM
Before you vote watch:
God Save America
glad2bindie on November 4, 2008 at 12:06 AM
This reminded me of something off-topic. Back in the 80s my father worked in the petroleum industry in countries all over the world. While working in one African country, I can’t remember which one, he read an announcement in the official english language newspaper of the government. People in this country drove on the left side of the road, and they were going to switch over to drive on the right hand side. The announcement said that all commercial vehicles were to switch on Sunday and all cars were to switch on Monday.
Mark1971 on November 4, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Yes, you will, because we’ll all be there with you. It’ll be jolly, really.
Fortunata on November 4, 2008 at 12:08 AM
Manly, I forgot to tell you that I’ll bring the 10,000 marbles…you can have the privilege of driving Flounder’s slightly modified car…
Everyone that hasn’t already voted, get up and get down to your precinct tomorrow and perform YOUR civic duty. VOTE for America and not against her…
Gohawgs on November 4, 2008 at 12:09 AM
Did that days ago… and posted it to Facebook.
But at some point, you have to educate people to something other than sound bites.
Fozzy Bear on November 4, 2008 at 12:09 AM
Living Colour – Cult of Personality
You gave me fortune
You gave me fame
You me power in your gods name
Im every person you need to be
Im the cult of personality
Look into my eyes, what do you see?
Cult of personality
I know your anger, I know your dreams
Ive been everything you want to be
Im the cult of personality
Like mussolini and kennedy
Im the cult of personality
Cult of personality
Cult of personality
Neon lights, a nobel prize
The mirror speaks, the reflection lies
You dont have to follow me
Only you can set me free
I sell the things you need to be
Im the smiling face on your t.v.
Im the cult of personality
I exploit you still you love me
I tell you one and one makes three
Im the cult of personality
Like joseph stalin and gandi
Im the cult of personality
Cult of personality
Cult of personality
Capital Mess on November 4, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Here’s to you! Here’s to me! May we never disagree! If we do, “screw” you! Here’s to me!
Oink on November 4, 2008 at 12:12 AM
*Sigh* No-one ever spells “Gandhi” properly.
Fortunata on November 4, 2008 at 12:12 AM
To the shock and horror of the ACLU, ACORN, and CODE PINK my local polling place is the Southern Baptist Church about a block and a half from my home.
Should I stay home and cling to my gun, go to church and cling to my bible, or go vote and cling to my RIHT to throw a mud pie a Barry and Joe?
Limerick on November 4, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Blame the ability to *Copy* ///// *Paste* and my tired eyes!
Capital Mess on November 4, 2008 at 12:14 AM
oink. pip pip. *swigs*
Fortunata on November 4, 2008 at 12:17 AM
I must respectfully disagree with the NAZI, GESTAPO analogy. Instead, you should look to the East German STASI which hearkens back to Micah 7:6; “Do not trust in a friend do not put your confidence in a compaion; Guard the doors of your mouth From her who lies in your bosom. For son dishonors father, Daughter rises against her mother, … A man’s enemies are the men of his own household.”
This is the scariest aspect of a civilian defense corpse. Scarier those that are not in uniform that are unseen and that turn on their own for the sake of order.
anti-boomer on November 4, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Limerick on November 4, 2008 at 12:13 AM
You should follow Glenn Ford’s example and carry your gun IN your bible as you skip on down to your place of worship and vote to ensure that you will have a place to worship come January 2009…
That or use your gun to pick off those wearing Obiden gear first and then skip on down and vote… ;)
Gohawgs on November 4, 2008 at 12:19 AM
I’m checking out for the night. See you all tomorrow. Vote before work if possible.
PRAY!
Oink on November 4, 2008 at 12:25 AM
When did Joe the plumber become Joe Wurzelbacher, the unemployed Ohio plumber?
Phoenician on November 4, 2008 at 12:28 AM
That still works with the NAZI analogy. Don’t forget Hitler was a socialist, and the Hitler Youth was one of his “great” strategies. They were indoctrinated in the schools, reported family and friends for any dissent. When the fight hit home (when we were hosing their backsides), they sent the kids to public boarding school for the kids’ “protection”. Once away from any outside influence, the Nazis were able to really radicalize the children.
Think Bill Ayres much?
Laura in Maryland on November 4, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Manly dear, thanks for the welcome, but I’ve been here for quite some time, I just post very rarely. I love your posts, and admire your optimism and singleness of purpose.
I’m one of those who was going to sit out this election, (eeyore that I am) I just knew McCain would NEVER pick Sarah Palin. Now with the perfect VP pick, and encouragement from internet cohorts*ahem* I’m actually JAZZED for this election.
I just wish the candidates weren’t quite so confident of the good sense and character of Oklahomans, and one of the candidates would pay us a visit.
Republicans know we’re not going to vote for the socialist, and so does the he.
Oh well, Vote early and watch Crissy and Keef weep and rend their garments. Lovely day.
Janna on November 4, 2008 at 12:32 AM
Bill O’Reilly is trying to sell his new book right now. To everybody. Trying not to offend anyone.
(Plus he is all stoked that Obama actually talked to him. He even thinks he was “tough” during that interview.)
Alana on November 4, 2008 at 12:49 AM
If you think Hitler’s gestapo was disturbing, look at the Stasi of Adenauer and the Comintern. There is no comparison. Perhaps the mild nature of the Gestapo is due in part to their duration. Years of reporting the unueberzeugt has left tears in the fabric of East German psyche that are easy to see. The citizens of east and west are amazingly different.
However, yes, the net result is the same as an Ayers philosophy, in which is preached the death of the nuclear family.
anti-boomer on November 4, 2008 at 12:50 AM
I’m supposed to be sleeping because I have to get up at 0400 so I can be at the polls at 0500. I’m a GOP judge.
I so want JohnnyMac and Sarah! to pull a “Dewey Defeats Truman”.
My son will be 18 in four years. He wants to join the USMC.
I grew up during the Reagan-era and I WANT him to finish his childhood under freedom-not socialism lite.
Btw-I wish the “Most Blessed Great Leader” and his minions weren’t at Grant Park.
I’ve been invited to a Y.R. victory party DIRECTLY across the street f.rom “the event”,
My husband has strongly cautioned me not to attend because I’m petite, with strong opinions,and would need to take public transportation.
Not real safe.
annoyinglittletwerp on November 4, 2008 at 12:51 AM
I just stopped by to suggest the same thing.
RightWinged on November 4, 2008 at 12:54 AM
While cruising arrivals at the SJC this evening I slowed to ask people to vote McCain/Palin.
When I stopped to pick up my passenger I actually yelled out to the crowd McCain/Palin! Folks were surprised and had smiles on their faces.
KEEP THE FAITH!
Domino on November 4, 2008 at 12:59 AM
Okay.
I made phone calls all afternoon and will b e driving people to the polls tomorrow.
Just got back from the rally with Sarah Palin in Reno, NV.
The guy beside came in from CA (NRA coordinator), and so did the three young people in back of me (they came all the way from Sacramento.
The crowd was on fire. We all sang the national anthem together….twice.
GOTV!
Saltysam on November 4, 2008 at 1:01 AM
Amen, Domino. Thank you for all you’ve done to rally the troops.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 1:02 AM
Well done, my friend.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 1:02 AM
Hello All
I have been reading all of you for a few weeks and have been very encouraged.
chacker on November 4, 2008 at 1:07 AM
with people praying for Obama and people praying for Palin (oh yeah, and mccain too I guess), then we can base God’s response on the results, right?
Because if God wants Obama I’m going to feel very conflicted.
Maybe I’ll pray for the Palin kids. :)
CambellBrown on November 4, 2008 at 1:07 AM
I’m glad to hear it, chacker. Keep fighting…the battle has only just started.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 1:09 AM
Just pray
chacker on November 4, 2008 at 1:09 AM
Those Obama freaks are going down
unseen on November 4, 2008 at 1:11 AM
Remember the Giants weren’t suppose to win the Super Bowl either; they didn’t clinch it to the very end of the game. As John likes to say, “We’ve got them where we want them.”
technopeasant on November 4, 2008 at 1:12 AM
I live on the “Left Coast” a very lonely place for conservatives. But I try to work on my friends back east.
chacker on November 4, 2008 at 1:13 AM
Rush Limbaugh says it will be a ‘turnout’ election. I believe him. The Republicans will turn out in force; they are too enamored of Sarah and too scared of Obama not to.
technopeasant on November 4, 2008 at 1:15 AM
Absolutely. Make sure of it tomorrow.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 1:15 AM
I saw Cindy McCain on Larry King tonight. She looked very composed and confident as well.
technopeasant on November 4, 2008 at 1:17 AM
Out here in California a lot of conservatives are voting Libertarian. They are very upset at Republicans
chacker on November 4, 2008 at 1:17 AM
ManlyRash;
I appreciate your election vigil. You’re doing a great job.
Keep up the good work!
Saltysam on November 4, 2008 at 1:19 AM
Ah, but here in lies an issue I have with many of my fellow Christians, who always talk about “God’s plan”, etc. You need to remember that we have free will and live in a sinful world since the fall of man.
I don’t doubt that in the long run, God’s will will be done… But in the interim, we (humans) decide how things go. We could be in for rough times for generations, but that doesn’t mean God decided this for us (IMO). So please, don’t be conflicted on God’s will if Barry wins. Do we believe he decided Clinton should win? Or a House and Senate controlled by people who applaud the holocaust of millions of innocent unborn children every year? Remember that a lot of terrible things are written in Revelation, but I don’t think we could say God willed those things. He’ll finish things, but we control our own destinies right now.
Just my opinion, FWIW, on the whole “what does it mean if Barry wins”. Means nothing more than war or massive natural disasters.
That said, pray that he does NOT win. That will spell the beginning of the end of this country, mark my words. I don’t see us coming back from a BHO presidency. This is a “do or die” sort of moment.
RightWinged on November 4, 2008 at 1:21 AM
He said it tonight in Reno, too. It was priceless.
What a great headline that will be:
Palin Field Dresses Donkey
Above the fold.
Saltysam on November 4, 2008 at 1:22 AM
After months of lurking I’ve come aboard, thanks to the new registration period. I want to second ManlyRash’s optimism – I believe that Mac’s going to pull this one out. Vote, pray, do the work and we’ll win this thing.
I hope to see Matthews and Olbermann end up like the guys in this clip at the 3:35 mark.
Fallen Sparrow on November 4, 2008 at 1:24 AM
I see things the same way.
Yes pray that he does not win
chacker on November 4, 2008 at 1:25 AM
Roswell New Mexico?!??
- The Cat
MirCat on November 4, 2008 at 1:26 AM
I wonder if Sarah’s father knows something we don’t know.
technopeasant on November 4, 2008 at 1:26 AM
I know a lot of people who are voting for BHO that think that he will not do any of these crazy things that he talks about. They are just in denial
chacker on November 4, 2008 at 1:27 AM
Just like Germany 1933.
technopeasant on November 4, 2008 at 1:29 AM
Field dress an ass (double entendre intended) is more like it…The Palin family has conducted themselves very well since being thrust onto the national scene just a few short weeks ago.
Gohawgs on November 4, 2008 at 1:36 AM
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