stignasty Posted May 2, 2007 Report Posted May 2, 2007 Poll: Presidential races tighten on both sides WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Sen. John McCain has slashed Rudy Giuliani's double-digit lead by 10 points, but the GOP picture gets muddier if former Sen. Fred Thompson or former House Speaker Newt Gingrich enters the race, according to a CNN poll gauging the popularity of 2008 presidential hopefuls. Giuliani, the former New York mayor, had a healthy 16-point lead over the Arizona senator last month, but that has dwindled to six points -- that is, if either Thompson or Gingrich enters the race. Should they both toss their hats in the ring, Giuliani's lead over McCain drops to three points, 27 percent to 24 percent. <snip> On the Democratic side of the ticket, Sen. Barack Obama has slashed Sen. Hillary Clinton's lead to single digits, according to the poll, but not because support for the former first lady is waning. The New York senator still earns 36 percent of the vote, compared to 37 percent in a poll last month, but Obama, the freshman senator from Illinois, saw his support jump from 22 percent last month to 28 percent this month. http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/04/16/poll.2008/index.html Quote "It may not be true, but it's legendary that if you're like all Americans, you know almost nothing except for your own country. Which makes you probably knowledgeable about one more country than most Canadians." - Stephen Harper
sharkman Posted May 3, 2007 Report Posted May 3, 2007 This is what I noted in an earlier thread about Hillary. She's fading and it appears that the blacks are leaving her. Weird, since they called her husband the first black prez. The republican side is interesting by what I heard on The (dare I admit it?) View this morning. Hey, lay off, I just watched it for a few minutes! Anyway, they reserved their worst comments for Rudy, which tells me he'd be a good candidate. Hey, we all have our methods, eh? Quote
stignasty Posted May 3, 2007 Author Report Posted May 3, 2007 what I heard on The (dare I admit it?) View this morning. Hey, lay off, I just watched it for a few minutes! Anyway, they reserved their worst comments for Rudy, which tells me he'd be a good candidate. Hey, we all have our methods, eh? Well that made me laugh... I find it odd that many people criticize Rudy Giuliani because of his supposed lack of experience, but then don't call Barack Obama on the same. Quote "It may not be true, but it's legendary that if you're like all Americans, you know almost nothing except for your own country. Which makes you probably knowledgeable about one more country than most Canadians." - Stephen Harper
kuzadd Posted May 3, 2007 Report Posted May 3, 2007 Guiliani, is a great big YUK! I tried to think of a better word, sleaze, perhaps. Ties to Bernie Kereik, alone, should make anyone shudder. sigh,,,,some people like politicians as dirty as possible I guess, it's a machismo! Hilary, she will win, over Obama. She is just Bush in women's clothing. Whovere wins, make's no diff, it'll be the same old same old! Quote Insults are the ammunition of the unintelligent - do not use them. It is okay to criticize a policy, decision, action or comment. Such criticism is part of healthy debate. It is not okay to criticize a person's character or directly insult them, regardless of their position or actions. Derogatory terms such as "loser", "idiot", etc are not permitted unless the context clearly implies that it is not serious. Rule of thumb: Play the ball, not the person (i.e. tackle the argument, not the person making it).
stignasty Posted May 3, 2007 Author Report Posted May 3, 2007 Whovere wins, make's no diff, it'll be the same old same old! That's what they were saying in 2000. I think that regardless of a person's political leanings it would be hard to deny that the world would be a different place if the results of the election were different. Quote "It may not be true, but it's legendary that if you're like all Americans, you know almost nothing except for your own country. Which makes you probably knowledgeable about one more country than most Canadians." - Stephen Harper
PolyNewbie Posted May 3, 2007 Report Posted May 3, 2007 Shadows on the wall. Quote Support the troops. Bring them home. Let the bankers fight their own wars. www.infowars.com Watch 911 Mysteries at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8172271955308136871 "By the time the people wake up to see the bars around them, the door will have already slammed shut." Texx Mars
stignasty Posted May 4, 2007 Author Report Posted May 4, 2007 Presidential hopefuls were rushed through their answers in the first Republican debate. Rudolph Giuliani found himself alone when candidates were asked about abortion. Mormon Mitt Romney managed to get a laugh when asked a question about Roman Catholic bishops. And it took an hour for anyone to say a kind word about the president. http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/politicalticker/ Quote "It may not be true, but it's legendary that if you're like all Americans, you know almost nothing except for your own country. Which makes you probably knowledgeable about one more country than most Canadians." - Stephen Harper
bush_cheney2004 Posted May 4, 2007 Report Posted May 4, 2007 That's what they were saying in 2000. I think that regardless of a person's political leanings it would be hard to deny that the world would be a different place if the results of the election were different. Not any different at all...same world...different day. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
kuzadd Posted May 4, 2007 Report Posted May 4, 2007 Whovere wins, make's no diff, it'll be the same old same old! That's what they were saying in 2000. I think that regardless of a person's political leanings it would be hard to deny that the world would be a different place if the results of the election were different. don't think so, particularily wrt foreign policy. Quote Insults are the ammunition of the unintelligent - do not use them. It is okay to criticize a policy, decision, action or comment. Such criticism is part of healthy debate. It is not okay to criticize a person's character or directly insult them, regardless of their position or actions. Derogatory terms such as "loser", "idiot", etc are not permitted unless the context clearly implies that it is not serious. Rule of thumb: Play the ball, not the person (i.e. tackle the argument, not the person making it).
PolyNewbie Posted May 4, 2007 Report Posted May 4, 2007 That's what they were saying in 2000. I think that regardless of a person's political leanings it would be hard to deny that the world would be a different place if the results of the election were different. No, it wouldn't. The bankers would have still invaded Iraq and Afghanistan and Haiti - or maybe it would have been Lybia and Syria instead. These countries don't have our banks - thats why they are being invaded. The name of the game is to get these folks paying income tax to the Federal Reserve. Quote Support the troops. Bring them home. Let the bankers fight their own wars. www.infowars.com Watch 911 Mysteries at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8172271955308136871 "By the time the people wake up to see the bars around them, the door will have already slammed shut." Texx Mars
stignasty Posted May 4, 2007 Author Report Posted May 4, 2007 Back to the real world, Time was most impressed with Mitt Romney's performance in the debate. http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/rep...1617594,00.html Quote "It may not be true, but it's legendary that if you're like all Americans, you know almost nothing except for your own country. Which makes you probably knowledgeable about one more country than most Canadians." - Stephen Harper
stignasty Posted May 4, 2007 Author Report Posted May 4, 2007 War and evolution as Republicans debate So far, 10 Republicans have declared their intentions The BBC's Justin Webb shares his thoughts after attending the first debate involving Republican contenders for next year's US presidential race. A quarter of a century after the Reagan revolution transformed US politics and the Republican Party into the natural party of government, the 10 declared Republican candidates met at the memorial to the former president in Simi Valley, California. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6623423.stm Quote "It may not be true, but it's legendary that if you're like all Americans, you know almost nothing except for your own country. Which makes you probably knowledgeable about one more country than most Canadians." - Stephen Harper
stignasty Posted May 4, 2007 Author Report Posted May 4, 2007 Debate season opens in '08 presidential race Video clips, passed around the Web, could amplify the impact on the candidates. By Linda Feldmann | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor Washington - For political junkies, the season has begun: Between now and January, barely a week or two will go by without a presidential debate. The Democrats have already staged their first, and at least 16 more are in the offing. Republican debate season will make its debut this Thursday, with so many candidates on stage (10) they'll need an extra-wide lens to capture them all. After that, expect at least 12 more forums. And perhaps even another GOP candidate or two joining the crowd on stage. Chances are, most voters are not even aware that debates have started, let alone planning to tune in. But in a rare presidential cycle in which both parties have large, wide-open primary fields, these regular opportunities for voters to eyeball their choices and draw conclusions may expand the public's engagement in the process. In addition, in the era of YouTube, the influence of these forums has the potential to go far beyond the real-time viewership. Debates are inherently risky affairs, and a gaffe will have an infinite shelf life on video-sharing outlets. A major candidate could doom his or her chances with an ill-considered comment or even something small like a glance or a gesture. http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0501/p01s01-uspo.html Quote "It may not be true, but it's legendary that if you're like all Americans, you know almost nothing except for your own country. Which makes you probably knowledgeable about one more country than most Canadians." - Stephen Harper
stignasty Posted May 5, 2007 Author Report Posted May 5, 2007 This week, John Edwards and Obama both have improved their showings in the primary field and, even more significantly, Obama now ties with Giuliani in a trial heat (45%-45%) and bests McCain by a margin of 47% to 42%. What's more, both Edwards and Obama have made inroads into Clinton's geographic strongholds. In the Northeast, Edwards has narrowed her lead to just 11 points (down from 22 in March) and Edwards now leads in the Midwest. Clinton also faces a very tight race with Obama in the West, with just a 2% lead. The Republicans' vulnerability in a general election is underscored by the party's dissatisfaction with the candidate field. Only 61% say they are happy with the selection — as compared with 71% of Democrats — and 28% aren't. These levels of satisfaction translate to showings for particular candidates as well: Only one Republican — Giuliani — breaks 45% in the proportion of voters who say they will "definitely" or "probably" support his candidacy."America's Mayor" ties with Obama at 48% for likely support, followed by Clinton at 46%, and Edwards and undeclared candidate Al Gore tied at 45%. http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,...00.html?cnn=yes I think we'll be hearing a lot more of Mitt Romney before long. He really seemed to open eyes in the forum last week. Quote "It may not be true, but it's legendary that if you're like all Americans, you know almost nothing except for your own country. Which makes you probably knowledgeable about one more country than most Canadians." - Stephen Harper
stignasty Posted May 6, 2007 Author Report Posted May 6, 2007 Newsweek Poll conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. May 2-3, 2007. N=324 registered Republicans and Republican leaners nationwide. MoE ± 7. "Suppose the race for the Republican Party's presidential nomination next year comes down to a choice between [see below]. Who would you MOST like to see nominated?" If other/unsure: "As of TODAY, do you LEAN more toward [see below]?" 5/2-3/07 Rudy Giuliani - 56% John McCain - 41% Unsure - 3% Rudy Giuliani - 71% Mitt Romney - 20% Unsure - 9% John McCain - 66% Mitt Romney - 21% Unsure - 13% Newsweek Poll conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. May 2-3, 2007. N=422 registered Democrats and Democratic leaners nationwide. MoE ± 6. "Suppose the race for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination next year comes down to a choice between [see below]. Who would you MOST like to see nominated?" If other/unsure: "As of TODAY, do you LEAN more toward [see below]?" 5/2-3/07 Hillary Clinton - 51 Barack Obama - 39 Unsure - 10 Hillary Clinton - 57 John Edwards - 38 Unsure - 5 Barack Obama - 49 John Edwards - 41 Unsure - 10 http://www.pollingreport.com/2008.htm Quote "It may not be true, but it's legendary that if you're like all Americans, you know almost nothing except for your own country. Which makes you probably knowledgeable about one more country than most Canadians." - Stephen Harper
stignasty Posted May 8, 2007 Author Report Posted May 8, 2007 CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll. May 4-6, 2007. N=414 registered voters nationwide who are Republicans or lean Republican. MoE ± 5. "Please tell me which of the following people you would be most likely to support for the Republican nomination for president in the year 2008. . . ." Names rotated 5/4-6/07 Rudy Giuliani 25% (-2%) John McCain 23% (-1%) Fred Thompson 13% (+2%) Mitt Romney 10% (-) Newt Gingrich 9% (+1%) Mike Huckabee 3% (+3%) Sam Brownback 2% (+1%) Jim Gilmore 2% (+2%) Tom Tancredo 2% (+1%) Duncan Hunter 1% (+1%) Ron Paul 1% (-) Tommy Thompson 1% (-) Unsure 8% (-5%) http://www.pollingreport.com/wh08rep.htm Quote "It may not be true, but it's legendary that if you're like all Americans, you know almost nothing except for your own country. Which makes you probably knowledgeable about one more country than most Canadians." - Stephen Harper
stignasty Posted May 8, 2007 Author Report Posted May 8, 2007 CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll. May 4-6, 2007. N=454 registered voters nationwide who are Democrats or independents who lean to the Democratic Party. MoE ± 4.5. "Please tell me which of the following people you would be most likely to support for the Democratic nomination for president in the year 2008 . . . ." Names rotated 5/4-6/07 Hillary Rodham Clinton 38% (+8%) Barack Obama 24% (-2%) Al Gore 12% (-3%) John Edwards 12% (-) Bill Richardson 5% (+2%) Joe Biden 2% (+1%) Christopher Dodd 2% (+1%) Dennis Kucinich 1% (-) Mike Gravel -% (-) Unsure 6% (-1%) http://www.pollingreport.com/wh08dem.htm Quote "It may not be true, but it's legendary that if you're like all Americans, you know almost nothing except for your own country. Which makes you probably knowledgeable about one more country than most Canadians." - Stephen Harper
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