I live in Liberal California and I have driven up and down this state several times in the last few months and I think I can count on both hands the number of Obama/Biden bumper stickers I have seen. There does not appear to be any excitement for Obama here in Southern, Central and the Eastern Northern California. There may be a few Obama Bumper Stickers in West Hollywood and San Francisco, but there is really no groundswell of popular support like there was in 2008. I have actually seen more MITT and Romney/Ryan bumper stickers than Obama/Biden stickers this year.
There are several measures on the ballot to RAISE TAXES and as a general rule those measure always go down by at least 55% of the vote in California. Ballot measures that try to raise taxes always bring out the conservatives en masse (which is why the legistature tries to put them in off year elections so that the teachers unions and government employee unions can push their members to vote while the rest of the state sleeps).
Depending on the turnout of people who hate Obama and don’t want to be taxed anymore, I think California could be in play. That would be sweet.
There are a lot of people who would crawl across broken glass to vote out Obama and I don’t think I know a single person who would crawl across broken glass to vote for Obama. There is a lot of hatred here for Obama and there is not a groundswell of Romney haters except in the big city democrat hell holes. LA and San Francisco will go to Obama, but if the rest of the State turns out in big numbers for Romney/Ryan, then we could see a close race if not an upset.
Benghazi was a pivotal moment for me. I was considering going third party (as California was never considered a serious threat to Obama) but none of the third party candidates seem to be serious and I won’t cast my vote for someone whose heart is not in it to win it. I can’t imagine another 4 years of Obama where our National Security is concerned. I cast my vote for Romney/Ryan by dropping my ballot in the mail. Technically I was an “undecided” voter until I marked my ballot.
I believe that most, if not nearly all, the undecided voters at this point will either sit out the election or go for Romney/Ryan.
There have been no local television ads or radio ads for Obama in California. There have been some PAC ads that mention Romney and Ryan, but generally they are also hawking local politicians. The democrats are obviously taking this state for granted. But the democrats are still only a plurality and in California the 20% or more of independents could conceivably paint this state red. I will be surprised if it happens, but then it is in the realm of possibility.
Maybe Tuesday will be a “Chick Fil A” repeat. Maybe the whole world will be surprised as California goes Red.
We can HOPE can’t we?
Rush: 2,800 people showed up in OH for Obama ... 15,000 were expected.
You don’t consider Roseanne Barr and Cindy Sheehan of the Peace & Freedom party a viable 3rd party option? Who knew!! I completed the RR arrow and voted 75% opposite the LAT on the props a couple weeks ago so I know I did good
For me it was the selection of Ryan as VP. I have a great deal of respect for him and think it speaks well of Romney that he is willing to surround himself with intelligent strong people.
I believe that most, if not nearly all, the undecided voters at this point will either sit out the election or go for Romney/Ryan.
I think so to, but Rasmussen now has the race even and it is Romney that has been slipping. Needless to say I'm concerned.
There have been no local television ads or radio ads for Obama in California. There have been some PAC ads that mention Romney and Ryan, but generally they are also hawking local politicians.
As much fun as it is to think CA. might go for Romney the money spent tells the truth.
Overall it looks great for the House and I think Romney is going to win, but the Senate is a problem. Why is it that conservative candidates don't know how to respond when asked loaded questions about abortion? We should pick up MO. and keep IN., but both candidates dropped the ball big time! What's the point in picking up the Presidency, keeping the House and not getting the Senate?
We will see next wed. where we are.
I too live in California, down in San Diego. I drive to UTC area for work and I have seen quite a few Romney bumper stickers every morning. I have seen fewer Obama stickers. Co-workers of mine trick-or-treating with their kids on Wednesday night told me they even saw Romney yard signs, but no Obama yard signs.
I head into Pacific Beach just about every weekend. Four years ago houses there had giant Obama banners draped over the sides of the houses. Stickers and yard signs everywhere. Today if you drive into PB, you would not even know there is an election in a few days.
I do not believe for a second Romney has a chance to take this sorry excuse of a state, but I do know that the enthusiasm level for Obama is abysmal.
Glad to see one more vote for the right side. I believe that will be the vote that tips the scale for R/R.
I have not seen ONE O’Bozo sign ANYWHERE I’ve driven around Sacramento!
I look for bumper stickers and drive for miles before I’ve spotted one. The driver is usually an old lady or a black person, when I actually see one.
I’d estimate a 95% reduction in O’Bozo advertising for this election as compared to 2008!
Who knows... Miracles happen!