Posted on 09/24/2008 4:42:34 PM PDT by chessplayer
Immediately after John McCain's announcement 3 pm ET today, Wednesday 09/24/08, that he was suspending his campaign and seeking to postpone Friday's schedule presidential debate, SurveyUSA interviewed 1,000 adults nationwide. Key findings:
A majority of Americans say the debate should be held. Just 10% say the debate should be postponed. A sizable percentage of Americans, 36%, think the focus of the debate should be modified to focus more on the economy. 3 of 4 Americans say the presidential campaign should continue. Just 14% say the presidential campaign should be suspended. If Friday's debate does not take place 46%, of Americans say that would be bad for America.
Caveats: This survey was completed in middle of unprecedented and fast-changing news events. This survey should be viewed as a freeze-frame snapshot of public opinion at a unique moment in American history. Opinions can and should be expected to change as news events unfold. SurveyUSA did not characterize Senator McCain's comments nor Senator Obama's comments in any way in the research questionnaire.
Who cares what the sheep have to say.
I think the debates are a waste of time and a waste of money. We should just coronate “The One” right now, turn in our guns and burn all of our flags. America is over.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Shows that the Public thinks this is an important aspect of the election—but why can’t it be held at a later date
McCain will show up. This all has the effects of throwing Barry out of his debate prep for the next couple days and probably getting in his head a little bit. Obama’s going to be stuttering all over the place on Friday.
Guess I didn’t know it was scheduled for Friday. Wasn’t going to watch anyway.
They polled 1000 people during work hours. That’s all I have to say about this poll’s results.
Let’s take the poll after Bush addresses the nation tonight.
Was the poll taken before, during or entirely after McCain’s annoucement and how many knew about the annoucement and why McCain made his decision. I suspect a foul ploy. (not play but ploy)
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
McCain was right to call for the debate to be delayed. This will play out in his favor.
Mccain could do both,work on a bill that republicans can support and then go knock twerpy lil barry around Friday then go back to the senate to finish up.
Man, that was quick.
Because unfortunately, the sheep in the middle are the ones who are going to determine this election.
If I believed this poll represented the American people I think I would start packing my bags now. If people believed a staged “debate” with inane questions is more important than protecting our interests from another boondoggle give away then all hope for this once great nation would be lost.
How many people got the whole story before being polled?
Marker.
Good thing folks like you weren't around in the Revolutionary days.
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