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Of course this is all off Rasmussen polls, other pollsters have showed different results in some of these race. This article also including match ups against candidates who haven't even signaled any intention of running (Pataki)
How close was Rasmussen with Obama and McCain in their final polling
Final results
Obama 52.9
McCain 45.6
Rasmussen results
Obama 52
McCain 46
Yeah lets not listen to Rasmussen they dont have a clue what they are talking about
How close was Rasmussen with Obama and McCain in their final polling
Final results
Obama 52.9
McCain 45.6
Rasmussen results
Obama 52
McCain 46
Yeah lets not listen to Rasmussen they dont have a clue what they are talking about
Rasmussen is decent when they are in close to an election, however the fact they are no where near any other pollster is telling, especially since these other pollsters were also very strong in 2008. I think part of the reason Rasmussen is far away from everyone else is the likely voter scenario. Its all well and good to use a likely voter screen in close to an election, but when you are this far out, getting an accurate likely voter model is basically impossible. The other issue is the article itself, and how it makes it seem like all of the match ups they have are certain to take place, and the GOP candidates they have are certain. For example Hoeven in North Dakota, the article makes it seem like he is running. At this point we do not know if he will run or not, so the article should state that.
Pataki here in NY for one, all indications are that Pataki is NOT going to run, so why include him?? The latest news here in NY is Congressman Peter King (who is my Rep btw) is thinking about getting back into the race, he is getting destroyed in every poll. Why doesn't the Times article refer to King??? Especially considering while he might not run, his chances of running are far greater than Pataki....
Do you bother to read the boards before you start new threads?
Also, love how you just slap a link up without bothering to put any of your own commentary with it.
And also love that the link is to the Moonie Times.
jill, you are so coool.! you have me captivated... I love you so, but you are so misinformed.... we need to talk, I can help you.. no need to suffer like you do...
The truth is .. more Republicans have announced retirements than Democrats.
In the House, 14 GOP incumbents have decided not to seek re-election, while 10 Democratic incumbents have made the same announcement. Does this mean Republicans are "dropping like flies"?
In the Senate, six Republican incumbents have decided not to seek re-election, while two Democratic incumbents have made the same announcement. Is this evidence of a mass Democratic exodus?
Among governors, several incumbents in both parties are term-limited and prevented from running again, but only three Democrats who can seek re-election -- Parkinson in Kansas, Doyle in Wisconsin, and Ritter in Colorado -- have chosen not to. For Republicans, the number is four -- Douglas in Vermont, Rell in Connecticut, Crist in Florida, and Pawlenty in Minnesota. (Update: the GOP number is five if we include Palin in Alaska.)
So, to review, Republican retirements outnumber Democratic retirements in the House, in the Senate, and among governors. The preferred Republican/media meme of the day doesn't match up well against reality.
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Originally Posted by AeroGuyDC
My God, they're falling like flies!
The writing is on the wall for Democrats.
Will liberals finally admit they screwed up with this over-reaching Agenda they've been pushing?
Why is it that all the Dems who know they won't be re-elected because of the stealth care they are cramming down our throats have decided not to seek another term?? Do they know they don't stand a chance at being re-elected? I guess they are finally doing something smart that will be good for the country!
Dodd was and always will be a loser. Throw him under the bus. Great way to keep Schiff from getting the nomination, considering that his replacement will have a clean slate to work with and CT voters will want a "sure bet" rather than a long shot. Dodd staying on would've been the best bet for CT voters.
Schiff never had a chance in hell of getting the nomination anyway. Simmons is the clear favorite followed by McMahon. If anything this might give a Schiff a better chance of the nomination, as its possible Simmons and McMahon will bow out. Of course the reason being no Republican has a chance in hell of even coming remotely close now that Blumenthal has entered the race.
Why is it that all the Dems who know they won't be re-elected because of the stealth care they are cramming down our throats have decided not to seek another term?? Do they know they don't stand a chance at being re-elected? I guess they are finally doing something smart that will be good for the country!
Why does this have to be repeated over and over again?? More Republicans are retiring than Democrats..... Why is this so hard to grasp???
As the Pendulum swings..........................................
Nothing changes.... The GOP now has a good chance of picking up ND, but they no longer have a decent chance of picking up CT. In fact the chances of the GOP picking up CT is ZERO.
Because who they have coming in, are the for sure vote. Another Republican, is leading the polls by long shots in those districts.
Some of them? Yes, but not all of them. In fact taking a look at the districts that Republicans are stepping down in that aren't GOP leaning or solid districts is pretty much even with Dems stepping down that aren't in Dem leaning are solid districts. In fact looking at the Senate, the GOP has several more Senators retiring from states that are marginal.
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