Posted on 10/14/2004 9:53:57 PM PDT by Utah Girl
The President put a lot on the line in 2002 by campaigning hard in places like Minnesota. I remember some of the talking heads saying they underestimated his impact and ability to rally the vote. I think they may be doing it again.
I'm referring to your post #7.
This will be a chance, at the polls, for the great and mostly unheard silent majority to voice their sentiments in favor of God, family and country.
LOL. Good points. It is actually kind of fun to be the state with the largest margin of victory for the Republican. And in 1992, it was even better because Clinton was THIRD in the votes after Bush and Perot.
Long time no see. :) I sure plan on voting early before I go to work. And I'm getting off work early for an election night party.
I like your football analogy. Very good. And we're all up in the stands screaming "We had a 10 point lead, but you let them out of the bag to score a touchdown."
The media is being so overly blatant, more so than usual, in attempting to slant the election to Kerry, it's infuriating. If they succeed, that will be a very, very, very bad thing, for they will learn that their wayward practices work, and will become even more audacious (if that's even possible) in future elections.
And I agree with you about the debates--while it's maddening that the media wastes no time in proclaiming Kerry the winner in all three and mopping the floor with W, the president should be behind Kerry by so many points, but he's not. Are we to believe that these people thought Kerry was excellent, but still aren't voting for him? Well, perhaps that's so, for W has that "personal connection" quality. Clinton had it, so did Reagan. Kerry doesn't. I believe that's a big factor in many people being reluctant to leave him, when the MSM is screaming for them to flock to Kerry.
Exactly! Debate # 1 was Kerry's last TD, I hope.
You have the support & prayers of many, many others of us who are outside the battleground states. You will need to do all you can & more so take heart you have our deepest gratitude and appreciation for making Wisconsin a potential if not likely win for W on the march to freedom and victory in 2004 :) Thanks!
From your lips to God's ear, compadre.
This is the best, most accurate & comprehensive stuff Geraghty has written in days if not weeks. Looks like Hugh's message got through and the folks at NR took their eyes off their hands wringing to take a look at what's actually going on out there and it says a lot. Recall where the candidates spent their final hours in 2000 and how that foretold the state of that election - Bush spent the day there while Gore flew in late that night, before polls opened, for a last ditch effort on the winds of their DUI smear.
I remember how the pundits were spouting that this was not a very good idea, for W was putting his prestige on the line, and should the gop lose seats, it would be embarassing, a reflection upon him since he participated in the campaigns. It's good that we have over 2 weeks left before election day, W is a terrific campaigner, a natural.
"there" meaning Florida :)
I think Kerry must be having his polls done by Zogby
What is it with guys named John?
Pollsters have also noted that the three weeks before an election is CRITICAL for an incumbent & the mood that prevails often results in movement to the incumbent - the only exception being Reagan's taking extra advantage of a late debate (days before the election) and Dick Morris' recent worries to the effect that peace isn't necessarily in the president's interests. I beg to differ with that thinking and hope that positive aspects of our current world + economic situation is appreciated by the voters with a righteous realization that John Kerry will get us killed.
Tough Road if we lose Ohio?
Win WI and IA or NM problem solved
I think this is true in this election. Social issues are motivating evangelicals and catholics like never before. The evidence is anecdotal but it's possible that there is a silent tidal wave building. It won't register on the polls (like the fraud) because I think it involves people who have registered previously but haven't been bothering to vote. It may just wipe out all the fraud margins. I hope this is the case anyway.
"Tough Road if we lose Ohio?
Win WI and IA or NM problem solved"
I think so too.
OH = 20
WI (10) + IA (7) = 17
Do we even need the additional 3 EV's due to the extra from apportionment after 2000 in Bush states? Or add NM (5) to make up for OH loss.
Lets remember something else
REMEMBER ALL THE MONEY THE KERRY PEOPLE WERE RAISING? 30MILLION IN A MONTH OR SOME OTHER CRAP?
NEXT THING YOU KNOW THEY PULLING ADS ALL OVER TO SAVE MONEY
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