Romney Stops Pulling Punches

FOX News ^ | 09/26/2012 | Chris Stirewalt

[nhwingut]

Whatever Democratic skew may exist in the public polling on the presidential race, there’s no question about the current trajectory of the 2012 campaign: Republican Mitt Romney, who has steadily trailed by a small margin, is losing ground. Conservatives and the Romney campaign may say that the swing state polls which shows a widening lead for Obama are out of whack, but the trend is unmistakable. A month ago in must-win Ohio, Romney trailed in the Quinnipiac University poll commissioned by the New York Times and CBS News by 6 points. It’s now 10 points.

Polls may not be predictive, but even a poll that doesn’t reflect the actual condition of the electorate can still show you the trend line. And right now, there aren’t any indications that Romney is closing the gap. Romney may be closer than a double-digit deficit, but he’s sure not where he needs to be.

Romney’s attack slogan on President Obama has been “Obama isn’t working,” but it’s clear that Romney’s strategy hasn’t been working.

[RoosterRedux]

Well, they don't call it a race for nuttin'.

When the finish line gets near, there will be an all out sprint (I hope and believe).

Unlike McCain, Romney knows the country and Israel hang in the balance. It's now or never.

[what's up]

Polls may not be predictive, but even a poll that doesn’t reflect the actual condition of the electorate can still show you the trend line

No, not if it increases the "D" sample.

This article is completely full of slop.

[Viennacon]

Just saw a clip of him in Ohio, railing against Obama’s commitment to the Greek path. He seemed to have some fire in his belly. Good to see.

It was also fun to watch Alan Skeletor Colmes deny that Obamacare was having a negative impact on business. “I don’t trust those right wing polls!”

[Yosemitest]

Take a look at UnskewedPolls.com/

UnSkewed Polling Data
Poll	Date	Sample	MoE	Obama(D)	Romney(R)	Spread
UnSkewed Avg.	9/4 - 9/20	--	--	44.0	51.8	Romney +7.8
Reason/Rupe	9/13 - 9/17	787 LV	4.3	45.0	52.0	Romney +7
Reuters/Ipsos	9/12 - 9/20	1437 LV	2.9	44.0	54.0	Romney +10
NBC News/WSJ	9/12 - 9/16	736 LV	3.6	44.0	51.0	Romney +7
Monmouth Univ.	9/13 - 9/16	1344 LV	2.5	45.0	50.0	Romney +5
QStarNews	9/10 - 9/15	2075	3.0	44.0	55.0	Romney +11
NY Times/CBS News	9/8 - 9/12	1162 LV	3.0	44.0	51.0	Romney +7
Democracy Corps	9/8 - 9/12	1000 LV	3.1	43.0	52.0	Romney +8
Fox News	9/9 - 9/11	1056 LV	3.0	45.0	48.0	Romney +3
Wash. Post/ABC News	9/7 - 9/9	826 LV	4.0	45.0	52.0	Romney +7
CNN/ORC	9/7 - 9/9	875 RV	3.5	45.0	53.0	Romney +8
IBD/CSM/TIPP	9/4 - 9/9	808 RV	3.5	41.0	50.0	Romney +9
ARG	9/4 - 9/6	1200 LV	3.0	43.0	53.0	Romney +10






UnSkewed Polling Data
Poll	Date	Sample	MoE	Approval	Disapproval	Spread
UnSkewed Avg.	9/4 - 9/20	--	--	44.1	52.9	Disapproval 8.8
Reason/Rupe	9/13 - 9/17	787 LV	4.3	44.0	53.0	Disapproval 9
NBC News/WSJ	9/12 - 9/16	736 LV	3.6	44.0	54.0	Disapproval 10
QStarNews	9/10 - 9/15	2075	3.0	45.0	55.0	Disapproval 10
NY Times/CBS News	9/8 - 9/12	1162 LV	3.0	44.0	51.0	Disapproval 7
Democracy Corps	9/8 - 9/12	1000 LV	3.1	42.0	55.0	Disapproval 13
Fox News	9/9 - 9/11	1056 LV	3.0	45.0	53.0	Disapproval 8
Wash. Post/ABC News	9/7 - 9/9	826 LV	4.0	45.0	49.0	Disapproval 4
CNN/ORC	9/7 - 9/9	875 RV	3.5	44.0	53.0	Disapproval 9

Don't thank me. Thanks goes to Dean Chambers of Q Star News.

[SMARTY]

‘B O U T

T I M E!!!!!

[Eagle of Liberty]

I do believe that Romney and Ryan will DESTROY Obama and Biden in the debates!

[kevkrom]

I think D+1 or D+2 is probably reasonable - 2010 was +/-0 and 2008 was D+7. A conservative estimate would be that turnout will be between the two, but much closer to 2010 than 2008.

That puts Romney basically ahead 51-49 (more like 50-48, with 2% typically voting “other”).

[Semper Vigilantis]

Most uninformed people want to be on the winning side so they will vote for whoever is supposed to win. The media knows this and always projects their candidate as the leader.

As much as I wish it was someone other than Romney, I voted for McCain so a vote for Romney will be one small vote for a man, one huge step up in class.

[kgrif_Salinas]

To heck with courting Independents. This election will be about firing up the base! We need to mobilize and get every registered Rep to the polls. GOP passion will win this, just as it did in 2010. Obama is toast! FMLTGE

[G Larry]

In N.Y. Romney hit hard, then in OH he went limp again.

He must establish a strong, personal message, and then fight like he means it!
“Likeability” is for wimps!

“If you want a JOB, in a GROWING ECONOMY, under FREEDOMS, granted by GOD, and protected by our CONSTITUTION, then VOTE FOR ME!”

[jennychase]

He should call Sarah Palin.

[nhwingut]

Exactly. And this guy is FOXNews’ polling guru.

August Poll
QP had sample D+7. Obama was up 6.

September Poll
QP had sample D+10. Obama up 10.

The only trend is... If you add more Dems, Obama’s margin increases.

[Servant of the Cross]

Bump.

[kgrif_Salinas]

To heck with courting Independents. This election will be about firing up the base! We need to mobilize and get every registered Rep to the polls. GOP passion will win this, just as it did in 2010. Obama is toast! FMLTGE

[dforest]

FOX polling is nowhere near the top of reliable polls.

That said, be sure to vote on election day, uh er, or before election day.

That is the ultimate poll, uh, er, until the democrats take the whole thing to court.

[MrB]

Chick-fil-A day was a warmup for Nov...

[what's up]

They're trying to make it a horse race (Fox included).

Better for ratings.

[LibLieSlayer]

Fox sucks and we all know exactly what they suck. Rasmussen has a trend that shows that fox is lying and is no different than any other left-wing media whore outlet. Look at who now runs fox TV operations... rupert’s progressive son that wants obama reelected.

LLS

[Jess79]

My sentiments exactly! And what really ticks me off is FOX’s willingness to continually promote this meme. All that accomplishes is to legitimize bogus polls. So much for fair and balanced!