[TheWasteLand]

My 2 cents.

Obama isn't going to win. Obama should have a huge lead right now. Think about how much the environment favors him: gas prices, economic struggles and housing problems, months of fawning press coverage, a disgruntled GOP base, etc. Also remember that Dukakis had a huge lead of Bush I in the summer.

With all of these things, Obama has a smallish lead, even with the temporary Euro bump. People don't like him and they don't trust him. That's death at the voting booth.

Now as for McCain - well as we all know, it isn't pretty for the base. Fear of Obama is his greatest asset. But he has the energy issue in his favor, which will have a huge effect on the election. He's also backed away from his cap and trade and climate change nonsense, and he's been making good noises about balanced budgets.

Also, now that he's polling so badly with hispanics it will be interesting to see if he changes his tune at all on border issues - not likely IMO.

[TomGuy]

backed away from

LOL

When the other guy changes positions in mid stream, it is a flipflop.

When your guy changes positions in mid stream, it is 'backing away from'.

Isn't it curious how we excuse those things from one and try to brand the other guy for them.

[calcowgirl]

He's also backed away from his cap and trade and climate change nonsense

I don't know if you and others saying this are intentionally lying, or have been misled yourselves. Either way, your posts are inaccurate.

His cap and trade program is one of his stated PRIORITIES. It is prominently dislplayed on his website.

Climate Change

John McCain will establish a market-based system to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, mobilize innovative technologies, and strengthen the economy. He will work with our international partners to secure our energy future, to create opportunities for American industry, and to leave a better future for our children.

John McCain's Principles for Climate Policy

• Climate Policy Should Be Built On Scientifically-Sound, Mandatory Emission Reduction Targets And Timetables.

• Climate Policy Should Utilize A Market-Based Cap And Trade System.

• Climate Policy Must Include Mechanisms To Minimize Costs And Work Effectively With Other Markets.

• Climate Policy Must Spur The Development And Deployment Of Advanced Technology.

• Climate Policy Must Facilitate International Efforts To Solve The Problem.

John McCain's Cap and Trade Policy

John McCain Proposes A Cap-And-Trade System That Would Set Limits On Greenhouse Gas Emissions While Encouraging The Development Of Low-Cost Compliance Options. A climate cap-and-trade mechanism would set a limit on greenhouse gas emissions and allow entities to buy and sell rights to emit, similar to the successful acid rain trading program of the early 1990s. The key feature of this mechanism is that it allows the market to decide and encourage the lowest-cost compliance options.

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[Little Ray]

Ya know, I keep hopin’ folk who think like you are correct - Obama should have a 10+ point lead right now, and, not having it, is doomed.
But it is important to remember that pollsters LIKE accurate polls and are probably refining their methods continuously. It could be that they are taking more accurate polls...
I sure wish we had a candidate, about whom we could enthusiastic...

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

Obama has a smallish lead, even with the temporary Euro bump. People don't like him and they don't trust him. That's death at the voting

Everyone, even those I know who are not particularly political use the word "scary" to describe B. HUSSEIN Obama. I'm even getting anti-Obama forwards from them.

These are those whom I would describe as the squishy middle. I personally know of NO ONE who is going to vote Obama.