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Republicans like McCain most, but Obama not too far behind
The Washington Times ^
| March 4, 2008
| Stephen Dinan
Posted on 03/04/2008 5:33:19 AM PST by Shortwave
Republicans like Sen. Barack Obama nearly as much as they like their own likely presidential nominee, Sen. John McCain, according to a new Fox 5/The Washington Times/Rasmussen Reports poll.
The survey determined that a quarter of self-identified Republicans rated Mr. McCain most likable, but nearly as many 23 percent chose Mr. Obama as most likable. And among all adults surveyed, Mr. Obama was rated likable by more people than Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Mr. McCain combined, underscoring the Illinois senator's appeal to voters across the political spectrum.
"There is something about Barack Obama that is hard to capture in polling and it's an enthusiasm, it's a freshness, it's an excitement he can generate that will certainly be a factor in the campaign," said pollster Scott Rasmussen.
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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: mccain; obama; puke
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When is the press' fascination with Republicans and Obama going to end? Republicans seem to no longer be conservatives and the party seems to no longer share the values of the Reagan movement. At least that's how I see it.
And the freshness is a complete "BARF"!
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posted on
03/04/2008 5:33:21 AM PST
by
Shortwave
To: Shortwave
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posted on
03/04/2008 5:33:44 AM PST
by
ARE SOLE
(Agents Ramos and Campean are in prison at this very moment.. (A "Concerned Citizen".)
To: Shortwave
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posted on
03/04/2008 5:35:02 AM PST
by
Clint N. Suhks
(Who would you rather appoint lifetime judges, Barack Hussein Obama or McQueeg?©®™)
To: Shortwave
When people hear Obama giving one of his “scripted” speeches, he does sound good. As soon as people find out what the heck he really means by the fluffy rhetoric, the bloom goes off the rose.
To: Shortwave
To: Shortwave
Well this is one Republican playing “Democrat for a Day” today; and I’m not voting for Obama ;) if you know what I mean.
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posted on
03/04/2008 5:37:59 AM PST
by
hockeyfan
To: Shortwave
If the poll is simply likability then I believe it.
Obama can be very likable, but that doesn't mean Republicans agree with his political positions.
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posted on
03/04/2008 5:39:05 AM PST
by
Jorge
To: Shortwave
23% LIKABILITY is now somehow a plus?
"There is something about Barack Obama that is hard to capture in polling and it's an enthusiasm, it's a freshness, it's an excitement he can generate that will certainly be a factor in the campaign," said pollster Scott Rasmussen.
Again, how does 23% equal an overwhelming, statewide, enormous, warm, squishy feeling? If you looked at the news for the past few years of W's presidency, 23% demonstrates an overwhelming disapproval of a person.
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posted on
03/04/2008 5:39:17 AM PST
by
Eagle of Liberty
(Ownership, Individuality, Freedom, Responsibility - The Backbone of Conservatism)
To: Shortwave
"The survey determined that a quarter of self-identified Republicans rated Mr. McCain most likable, but nearly as many 23 percent chose Mr. Obama as most likable."
I agree Obama seems very likeable. McCain comes across as a grumpy old fart.
"Likeble" does not qualify someone to be president.
There is a difference between people you like to have a beer with and the person you want running the country.
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posted on
03/04/2008 5:39:56 AM PST
by
j_k_l
To: Shortwave
"... Mr. Obama was rated likable by more people than Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Mr. McCain combined..." So was Mr. Yuck.
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posted on
03/04/2008 5:40:17 AM PST
by
Enosh
(†)
To: Shortwave
>> “There is something about Barack Obama that is hard to capture in polling and it’s an enthusiasm, it’s a freshness, it’s an excitement he can generate that will certainly be a factor in the campaign,” said pollster Scott Rasmussen.
pollster? Or poofter?
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posted on
03/04/2008 5:41:47 AM PST
by
Nervous Tick
(Retire Ron Paul! Support Chris Peden (www.chrispeden.org))
To: j_k_l
Here's to grumpy old farts! They make the world turn. Fresh likable idiots are the drunk drivers of politics, right off the road and into the tree.
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posted on
03/04/2008 5:42:47 AM PST
by
JasonC
To: hockeyfan
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posted on
03/04/2008 5:42:50 AM PST
by
Shortwave
(Islamofascism is NOT America's greatest enemy, our apathy is.)
To: Shortwave
I can promise that if Obama gets the nomination, the media is going to herald the “Historic First Black President”. There will be no real investigation or vetting of the candidate.
People will line up in droves to be a part of history, spineless RINOs as well. What will make things even worse for consertvatives is that with a margin of GOP support his liberal agenda will be heralded as having a mandate that coes from both sides of the aisle!!!!
To: hockeyfan
"Well this is one Republican playing Democrat for a Day today; and Im not voting for Obama ;) if you know what I mean. I'm with you, friend. In about 2 hours, I going to be going to the polls and vote for The Beast.
Anything I can do to help extend the chaos, confusion and infighting among the DemoRats, just makes my day
It will be the first time in 44 years (since I voted for LBJ) that I will be voting for a Dhummie.
Anyone who claims to be a R and admits they like Barack ("Peace Be Upon His Middle No Name") Obama has got to be a RINO--no doubt in my mind!!!!
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posted on
03/04/2008 5:49:51 AM PST
by
Conservative Vermont Vet
(One of ONLY 37 Conservatives in the People's Republic of Vermont. Socialists and Progressives All)
To: ARE SOLE
I will raise your BS double. Who did they ask? a buncn of brain dead zombies!
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posted on
03/04/2008 5:51:58 AM PST
by
Piquaboy
(22 year veteran of the Army, Air Force and Navy, Pray for all our military .)
To: Shortwave
which is why I don;t refer to myself as a Republican. The majority of the party, inlcuding the finger-in-the-winders like “Republican” talkers Hannity and no pronciple party/power hacks.
You can rationalize all you want. A vot for Mccain is a vote for liberalism and the further decay of our our country’s founding principles and soverignty.
Screw Mccain and the Republican party — My plan. protect my own family/job/finances and hunker down for the next four years. Hopefully then enough of us will wise up and elect a person truly honorable enough to hold the mantle of President of the United States.
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posted on
03/04/2008 5:58:01 AM PST
by
wilco200
To: Shortwave
“This man talked you out of all your money?”
“Well, he seemed so nice...”
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posted on
03/04/2008 6:09:11 AM PST
by
rightinthemiddle
(The Mainstream Media Controls Our Party. Go, RINOS!)
To: awake-n-angry
spineless RINOs as well So you think Juan will vote for Obama also. ????
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posted on
03/04/2008 6:10:05 AM PST
by
org.whodat
(What's the difference between a Democrat and a republican????)
To: Shortwave
I'll admit it, I find Obama most likable too. And young and fresh and articulate and exciting, etc. I like to listen to his speeches.
But he won't get my vote. I know about his voting record, his past, his church, his alliances, and what he would likely do as President. Also, experience does count, and Obama doesn't have the mettle to protect this country.
So yes, Obama is the most likable candidate. Especially if you like a socialist, ex-Muslim, cut-and-run, apologist, Palestinian-supporting newbie.
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posted on
03/04/2008 6:13:52 AM PST
by
Sender
(Sometimes I sits and thinks, and sometimes I just sits.)
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