Posted on 10/11/2008 1:41:55 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Barack Obama says anything can happen in the remaining days to the election -- but he's sounding increasingly optimistic.
At a fundraiser last night in Philadelphia, Obama called it in some ways "a celebratory event." He said they were coming to the end of what he called "an extraordinary journey."
Obama also seemed to look ahead to his first term, talking about setting priorities and fights he's likely to have with his own party.
Obama and his supporters have some grounds for optimism. Polls show him leading in several battleground states. He told donors his lead in Virginia, which Democrats last carried in 1964, is 6 or 7%age points.
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Classic PsyOps.
Media polls, strut around like it is already over, in an effort to demoralize the opponent. Judging by the comments on this forum, it looks like it is WORKING.
Americans need to step forward and screw this up for the Manchild. I hate arrogance.
Kerry’s campaign manager said “ May I be the first to call you , Mr. President” , after reviewing exit polls on Nov 4 , 2004.
Hubris...Hubris...The bigger they are the harder they fall...
He’s already measuring the White House lawn for his new basketball goals....
so Obama bought that 30 minute time slot in late October for a victory speech?
Hey I just thought of this - if the dems are so confident they will win this thing do you think fewer dems will go to the polls and vote? Just a thought...
Let Obama thinks he’s won. Perhaps, his cult worshippers will stay home. :)
Especially the kids, blacks and 4:20's that he's counting on!
AS polls climb for Obama, more undecideds are looking at who
this character is. Once they get to know his economic policies,
I expect McCain to win on Nov 4th.
If the little Marxist runt has it in the bag, why is he losing among men, tied with McCain among women and helping his black nationalist thugs turn in bogus voter registrations?
Sounds like the creep is on the ropes and desperate.
Then again, those most susceptible to lies and propaganda are the propagandists themselves.
I would be so happy it would be one of the highlights of my life. Here is hoping and praying you are right.
Not just a thought but reality. How many times throughout history has the enemy been underestimated only to be the victor?
Has anybody seen the internals on these polls?
What an arrogant shmoe.
I agree. And it will be known as the "Obama Effect" which will far exceed the "Bradley Effect" in response to people who just couldn't bring themselves to vote for a socialist.
McCain has 21 solid states (I include WV because there is no way BHO wins there unless massive voter fraud occurs), totaling 163 electoral votes:
Now Assumptions. 3 States should stay GOP unless there is massive voter fraud. The social issues alone are enough to drive them.
Missouri - Should stay GOP
North Carolina - Should stay GOP
Indiana - Should stay GOP
That gets us to 200.
Next state to look at is FL. The I-4 corridor has grown more conservative and all McCain has to do is show up in the Democratic strongholds in % normal to Bush and he’ll be fine. In fact, McCain polls better in South Florida than Bush and if this holds true, he’ll win it by +3/4 New Total 227
Then Ohio. Only massive voter fraud turns this state blue. Otherwise it is very winnable for McCain. The Conservative voters + the PUMA’s in the southwest help him win this state. All my family is from Stark county and they say McCain is doing much better there than Bush did 4 years ago.
Virginia - Hampton Roads, the conservative west, and the fact McCain is military keeps him from getting too far blown out in NoVA. Again, unless there is massive voter fraud or conservatives stay home (like they did in 2006 and even then Allen still almost won), he should win this +3/4
That’s 260. Now let’s look at NH. Was it the Bradley effect or Hillary busing in her supporters or a combination of them both? I still like Mac’s chances here.
Maine’s second congressional district - competitive
Colorado, Nevada - Ever since Sarah was added to the ticket, I thought this states would come into line better. I still like McCain’s chances in CO.
On top of that WI, MN, and PA have got to be closer than what is being reported. Obama cannot be leading PA by 14%. Conservatives alone make up 47% of that state. Throw in the PUMA’s and none of the polls make any sense.
I will be surprised if Senator John McCain doesn’t win in a LANDSLIDE rather than a 2004 style squeaker. That’s all that’ll surprise me: 25+ million PUMAs, all the women that’re jazzed about Sarah Palin, Latinos that wouldn’t vote for a black with a gun to their heads, Appalachia (which includes MANY swing states, geographically and/or culturally), the GOP base, conservatives that see Obama for the Marxist he is, moderates that like McCain, etc
I would be so happy it would be one of the highlights of my life. Here is hoping and praying you are right.
I’m pretty certain McCain is mentioned in more prayers than Obama. If I remember correctly, libs and atheists don’t do much praying.
I’ve always considered it smart to toke the Dealer when you’ve got a large bet on the table and I think there’s a few more cards coming out of the shoe...
so Obama bought that 30 minute time slot in late October for a victory speech?
I’m kind of worried about that. Does anyone know what he’s going to say? I know it will be a bunch of lies, but idiots fall for lies.
Unbeliebable!!! you took those words out of my mouth. And that Scripture came to mind first.
Thank you Lord, You are still in charge.
They are hoping that fewer Republicans go to polls.
Bingo!!!!!!!!!!
Most of my democrats family and friend, except for a few ultra liberal, are voting for McCain.
We are on a mission to convert as many democrats as possible.
Have registered for that usually don’t vote to vote for McCain/Palin
If each one would convert one democrat we will win without recounting.
Cheers!
What if CA goes for McCain?????????
I think if McCain wins it will be by the tiniest of margins but I admire your optimism. If he should win it would probably be the biggest upset of all time. It would make Truman in 1948 look like nothing.
“What if CA goes for McCain?”
An emergency meeting of FReepers would have to be called to determine the best way to protect their property and family from the ensuing riots that would occur. I’m not kidding. The pollsters have really put us in a bind here.
274-264 or 270-268 is the likely outcome in a McCain win (unless he also wins PA).
What about a 269-269 tie. To get there, McCain would have to win 28 states to 22 for Obama. Are the House Delegations and Senators going to vote over the will of their states’ people? Would some type of agreement be made to put McCain/Biden or Obama/Palin in the first split since the 1800’s?
They just did recently...on the bailout.
It's going to be fun watching this egomaniac get his ass handed to him on November 4th.
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