AFP: McCain Leads Obama In Key Battleground States (gas prices, vote, candidacy)
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The Quinnipiac University surveys had McCain up 45 to 41 percent on the Illinois senator in Florida, the epicenter of the 2000 recount drama, which also helped President George W. Bush back to the White House in 2004.
In Ohio, another vital battleground that narrowly went for Bush last time around, McCain leads Obama 44 percent to 40 percent.
The poll showed that between 26 and 36 percent of Clinton supporters in primaries in the three states would switch to McCain if Obama, vying to become the first (half) black US president, becomes the Democratic nominee.
Woot status quo. Just talked to my vacation resort realtor and she is expecting timeshares to continue to Fall as inventory builds. Due to gas prices and financial distress far more people are trying to sell then wanting to buy. Should be able to buy at Hilton Head for at least 30% below current resale prices.
Woot
Status quo
Now is the time for all good people to profit off of the weaker while we still can.
The Quinnipiac University surveys had McCain up 45 to 41 percent on the Illinois senator in Florida, the epicenter of the 2000 recount drama, which also helped President George W. Bush back to the White House in 2004.
In Ohio, another vital battleground that narrowly went for Bush last time around, McCain leads Obama 44 percent to 40 percent.
The poll showed that between 26 and 36 percent of Clinton supporters in primaries in the three states would switch to McCain if Obama, vying to become the first (half) black US president, becomes the Democratic nominee.
45 to 41 is just barely outside the margin of error - as is 44 to 40 - and this comes while the Democrats are still battling. Once the Democratic candidacy is finalized Obama will move up.
I notice you didn't mention the 46 to 40 edge Obama has over McCain in PA that was also mentioned in the article.
45 to 41 is just barely outside the margin of error - as is 44 to 40 - and this comes while the Democrats are still battling. Once the Democratic candidacy is finalized Obama will move up.
I notice you didn't mention the 46 to 40 edge Obama has over McCain in PA that was also mentioned in the article.
Ken
Or the SUSA poll showing Obama leading McCain in Virginia 49%-42%.
Right. As the article states, and as it says in the TITLE OF THE ARTICLE, it's about the KEY states.
"Hope" alone will not win you the election. Sorry guys.
Here's the first 4 paragraphs of that article (as written - except for the bolding - which is mine):
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Republican John McCain leads Barack Obama in two presidential swing states, as some of Hillary Clinton's core supporters shun the Democratic front-runner, polls showed Thursday.
The Quinnipiac University surveys had McCain up 45 to 41 percent on the Illinois senator in Florida, the epicenter of the 2000 recount drama, which also helped President George W. Bush back to the White House in 2004.
In Ohio, another vital battleground that narrowly went for Bush last time around, McCain leads Obama 44 percent to 40 percent.
Obama however leads McCain in Pennsylvania, by 46 to 40 percent. The state is a must-win for Democrats eyeing the White House.
Sounds like the authors thought it was important enough to mention - or are you saying that PA is no longer considered a "key battleground state" but rather is firmly in Obama's camp - because if that's the case, then that's news to me (happy news though). Certainly the author considered it important - calling it a "must-win".
Obama's lead over McCain in PA (6 points) is bigger and more significant than McCain's lead over Obama in Florida (4 points) or McCain's lead over Obama in Ohio (2 points). The two candidates are practically tied in the latter two states. This is only the case because Obama has been distracted by the histrionics of Hillary Clinton. Once Hillary Clinton has been disposed of, Obama should pull ahead of John McCain and win the election.
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