Posted on 10/30/2008 1:41:10 PM PDT by Chet 99
Obama, Kerry Far Ahead in Massachusetts Balloting; Repeal of State Income Tax Unlikely: In an election for President of the United States in Massachusetts today, 10/29/08, six days until votes are counted, Democrat Barack Obama defeats Republican John McCain 56% to 39%, according to this latest exclusive WBZ-TV poll conducted by SurveyUSA. John Kerry, 1st elected to the United States Senate in 1984, defeats Republican Jeff Beatty and is elected to his 6th term by a 24-point margin, 58% to 34%. Beatty runs strong among Republicans, Conservatives, pro-life voters, and gun owners, but none of those voting blocs make up more than a third of Massachusetts voters. Ballot Question 1, which would eliminate the state's personal income tax, is defeated in a vote today, with 64% of voters certain they will vote "No," 29% certain they will vote "Yes." Opposition to the measure has steadily increased since SurveyUSA began polling on the issue one month ago. SurveyUSA interviewed 800 Massachusetts adults 10/27/08 and 10/28/08. Of the adults, 743 were registered to vote. Of the registered voters, 658 were determined by SurveyUSA to be likely voters in the 11/04/08 general election.
These results portend well for blue states that are not as blue as Masschusetts, such as New Jersey and Delaware.
No, I mean Obama/Kerry. Half the sign is for Obama, and the other half for Kerry. These must have been given out by the state democratic party.
40% is typical for Massachusetts. Kerry got more being from Massachusetts.
Sounds like they are covering the Presidential and Senate races with one sign.
I live in MA and my entire family is voting for McCain. I am SO hoping for a McCain win in MA.
Not really. Gore 60, Bush 33 in 2000. That’s far below 40.
I am sure that McCain is going to get more than 40% in Massachusetts, it is very clear from what is happening on the ground.
Norman - I agree. Also feeling generally feeling positive about the outcome nationally!
I’m hoping for a lotto jackpot.
Lets be sure to vote yes on 2. It would be great to smoke pot again! //sarcasm off
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