Posted on 08/05/2008 7:05:40 AM PDT by flyfree
Barack Obama has lost ground among some of his strongest bases of support, including young people, women, Democrats and independents, according to a new ATV/Zogby poll.
The Illinois Democrat has also lost some support among African-Americans and Hispanics, where his lead over Republican John McCain has shrunk, and among Catholics, where he's lost his lead.
The net result, pollster John Zogby found, is a race that's neck and neck, with McCain supported by 42 percent; Obama by 41 percent; Libertarian Bob Barr by 2 percent; and independent Ralph Nader by 2 percent. Another 13 percent supported other candidates or were undedcided.
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Especially celebs with no substance.
I hope your summary is right. I suspect it is.
I know last week we had 3 christenings at our parish. Our priest implored us all to pay attention closely at the life issue when it is time to vote.
He reminded those who needed reminding that "We are a people of life."
Someone with a DU account post the Zogby poll here
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=132
They are already depressed over the McCain surge, this will be icing on the cake.
My DU account got closed =)
Good point. The key for McCain is to get Obama out there in unscripted events. The more this man speaks, well the more he sounds like a fool.
The worship of Obama has always been a media creation. More and more people are catching on. Let’s remember he didn’t exactly finish off Hillary convincingly. He got trounced in a number of states even after the press crowned him the nominee. The man cannot close the deal, he is all hat and no cattle. His biggest blunder is presenting the voters with an “all or nothing” candidacy - he is either the promised Messiah delivering change, security and solving all the world’s ills, or he is a preening charlatan.
Barr? Nader again? What about Cynthia? I thought she won the Green party nom this time? What banner is Nader running under?
They patina of coolness is very thin. The “young” are the least likely to show up at the polls..........................
“It’s all about the “Oh”....................
WOW! a swing of 26 points in less than a month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...............
I wanted to vote for Bahr but Oblabla is so scary I have to vote McLame. I am going to get a bag for my head like we used to do at Tampa Buc games.
‘08... oh eight... OH WAIT !!!
The Illinois Democrat has also lost some support among African-Americans and Hispanics, where his lead over Republican John McCain has shrunk, and among Catholics, where he's lost his lead.
IMAGINE HOW BAD THESE NUMBERS MUST BE FOR THEM NOT TO SHOW THEM!!!!!!
The net result, pollster John Zogby found, is a race that's neck and neck, with McCain supported by 42 percent; Obama by 41 percent; Libertarian Bob Barr by 2 percent; and independent Ralph Nader by 2 percent. Another 13 percent supported other candidates or were undecided.
Numbers like these show zombie has slammed his thumb on the scales and still could only get obama down to just - 1
Zogby called the results a “notable turnaround” from a July survey he did that showed Obama leading by 46-36.
11 POINTS “notable turnaround” YOU BET!!!!!!!!!
“McCain made signifciant gains at Obama’s expense among some of what had been Obama’s strongest demographic groups,” Zogby said.
His findings:
-Among voters aged 18-29, Obama lost 16 percent and McCain gained 20. Obama still leads, 49-38;
The clearasil commandos are bailing as well.
-Among women, McCain gained 10 percentage points. Obama now leads 43-38; No rat can win with just a 5 point lead with women.
-Among independents, Obama lost an 11 point lead. They're now tied; Here we go!
-Among Democrats, Obama’s support dropped from 83 percent to 74 percent; NO CADIDATE OF EITHER PARTY CAN WIN WITH 83% NOW HE IS DOWN TO 74% Good night dumbo!
-Among Catholics, Obama lost the 11 point lead he had in July and now trails McCain by 15.
THIS MEANS A 26% drop. Why? The “let abortion survivors starve and dehydrate until they die” issue. It will force his Catholic numbers below 40%. = DOA!!!!!
The final stroke is that these were the responses of 1000 LIKELY VOTERS! and there is still the bradley factor.
I prefer “he is all turban and no goats” :)
“’Cos I’m a model
you know what I mean
And I do my little turn
on the catwalk
Yeah on the catwalk
on the catwalk yeah
I shake my little touche
on the catwalk
I’m too sexy for my cat
too sexy for my cat
Poor pussy poor
pussy cat
I’m too sexy for my love
too sexy for my love
Love’s going to leave me..”
>Bo)
That’s interesting! Any more details of what he heard?
He is for just leaving to die any babies who survive abortions. Even Catholics who might wrestle with notions of imposing "religion" on others (not my position or argument)recoil in utter horror at this brutal and vicious inhumanity.
He's not the messiah. He's a very naughty boy!
“Why? The “let abortion survivors starve and dehydrate until they die” issue. It will force his Catholic numbers below 40%. = DOA!!!!!”
BHO will “adjust” his position on this issue soon. You can bet his finger is in the air even as we discuss this. It will be a ploy and he will revert to form if elected but, hey, he is a politician, right?
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