[TheFourthMagi]

I was predicting a McCain-Palin landslide in the electoral votes based on the P.U.M.A. Factor.

And it turned out, as expected, that the PUMAs were a myth: disgruntled Clinton fans were never going to vote for a Right to Life advocate like Sarah who stands for everything they hate.

And how many people tread too softly when referring to Clinton for fear of upsetting the mythical PUMAs? Ultimately, it was not only a myth but a very counterproductive one.

[muawiyah]

You just missed the information ~ the PUMAs delivered for McCain. They weren't going to vote for Obama, so they did vote for McCain.

What neither they nor the McCainiacs had planned on was the huge disaffection McCain had created in the Republican rank and file last year with his threat to make the illegal aliens permanent residents.

Hence, a large surge in Democrat voters turned into a modest return for Obama and a serious crossover factor for McCain that initially obscured just how many Republicans didn't vote.

Although immigration reform may not be a big issue nationally in all sectors, it is a major issue with Republicans, and a politician who shows his a$$ to them on this issue WILL NOT GET THEIR VOTES.

[SeekAndFind]

And it turned out, as expected, that the PUMAs were a myth: disgruntled Clinton fans were never going to vote for a Right to Life advocate like Sarah who stands for everything they hate.

The editorial stated that "We know that about 15% of Democrats who voted for Hillary Clinton voted for McCain-Palin (the PUMA voters)."

This is a good large number. Had it been supplemented by Republicans who voted in 2004 but stayed home this year, the results might have been different.