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Stephanopoulos: Battleground Swing Sees Obama Within Reach of 270 Electoral Votes
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ABC News' George Stephanopoulos reports: Barack Obama is building a widening lead over John McCain in key battleground states including Pennsylvania, Florida and Ohio, new polls revealed today.
Obama is enjoying a shift in support in key battleground states thanks in part to his handling of the financial crisis, his performance in the first presidential debate, and souring views of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
Obama is likely ahead in enough states right now to get 270 electoral votes.
Obama is leading McCain 51-43 in Florida, 50-42 in Ohio, and 54-39 in Pennsylvania, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll released today.
Other polls in Florida confirm a lead for Obama, including a Suffolk University poll of Florida voters showing Obama leading McCain 46-42.
Time/CNN has another poll out today that has Obama leading McCain 51-47 in Florida, 54 - 43 in Minnesota, 49 -48 in Missouri, 51-47 in Nevada, and a stunning nine percentage point lead in Virginia of 53 to 44.
However neither campaign believes that Obama has that kind of a lead in Virginia right now.
But both campaigns see a shift in these key battleground states toward Obama.
The number one issue for voters right now is the financial crisis, which has put the focus of this presidential election campaign on the economy and on President Bush.
There is some evidence that voters believe Obama has been a steadier hand in this crisis than McCain, including our latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, which found the Democratic presidential candidate has a 14-point lead over McCain in trust to handle the economy.
The second reason for Obama's lead is the first presidential debate held last Friday in Mississippi. Most polls show that Obama won the debate.
Finally, there is Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who boosted McCain's poll numbers after her selection and during the Republican convention.
However she has suffered from series of media interviews where she gave muddled responses and Saturday Night Live skits that are making her into a punch line. The number of Americans questioning her qualifications for office is rising steadily.
Palin has become a bit of a drag on the Republican ticket so far, and voters are even questioning their commitment to McCain because of that.
McCain officials know that this puts so much more pressure on her at Thursday night's vice presidential debate in St. Louis to come through with no major gaffes.
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Obama was able to scam enough caucus support to weasel his way into the nomination.
With his ties to the Chicago political decadence, will anyone be surprised when Obama steals the White House?
Posted by: No Hussein | Oct 1, 2008 8:51:12 PM
Avote for the same 2 party system is a vote for evil. Obama and McCain are the same.
That is why I am voteing BOB BARR
www.bobbarr2008.com
Posted by: Gim | Oct 1, 2008 8:51:55 PM
Isn't it what all of us want to hear from a presidential candidate: " Unlike Republicans, who are calling for essentially permanent bases in Iraq, and Democrats, who have done nothing to counter Republican calls for an indefinite occupation, I would put in place plans for withdrawal without undue delay. While I support an exit from Iraq as quickly as possible, I would not publicly announce a timetable to our adversaries. However, as President, I would begin to immediately and significantly begin to reduce both the military and the economic security blanket we are providing the government."- Bob Barr.
Posted by: RoadToFreedom | Oct 1, 2008 8:53:08 PM
Who is Bob Barr ???
Posted by: Levi | Oct 1, 2008 8:53:15 PM
The more I read and hear Obama, the more he reminds be of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker (Baker). The religious pair that pulled millions of dollars from unsuspecting people and air conditioned their doghouse. Obama’s speeches remind me more of a sermon than a political talk. Of course, he is use to talking like a preacher in the church he attends. We do not see or hear anything about whites and Jews that has much value.
http://sweetness-light.com/archive/barack-obamas-church-ultra-left-and-afrocentric
After a thorough investigation, there is no doubt in backing and voting for
Ralph Nader.
http://www.votenader.org/about/
No Way to Obama. McCain has moved to the front burner. Obama failed our investigation. McCain has improved his position..
This post is not paid for by any political party.
Posted by: Judge | Oct 1, 2008 8:53:41 PM
INDICTMENTS BEFORE BAILOUTS
WHERE IS THE DEPT. OF JUSTICE?
Bob Barr for President
Posted by: Luis | Oct 1, 2008 8:54:19 PM
If BARR gets into the debates he willwin the hearts of all!!!
E-mail the CPD and ask to have Barr and Nader in them
Vote Barr 2008!!!
www.lp.org
Posted by: Vote BARR | Oct 1, 2008 8:54:28 PM
And, good old Stephanopoulos is doing his best to make his way to the front of the line for consideration as White House Press Secretary.
Why would anyone want to get elected to the White House when you can just take a biased stance for Obama on the hopes of getting an appointed job?
Old George must have not gotten enough during the Clinton years, or perhaps the details of why he left the White House would make a good story.
Posted by: No Hussein | Oct 1, 2008 8:54:58 PM
learn more about BOB BARR
www BobBarr2008 dot com
Posted by: Luis | Oct 1, 2008 8:55:46 PM
BOB BARR FOR PRESIDENT: Because I can no longer hold my nose when I walk into the voting both.
Posted by: Luis | Oct 1, 2008 8:56:55 PM
If McCain gets in we lose, if Obama gets in we lose, I will take no part in helping them hand any more of your money to the banks who lost it in the first place. I would rather fail doing what is right, then suceed at something I know to be wrong. I vote for liberty, I vote Bob barr
Posted by: GMSilvia | Oct 1, 2008 8:57:00 PM
Mr. "Christian faith" is trying to feed us BS with a bunch of polls that are nothing more than "black noise" Rasmussen sas they have 87% of Democrats supporting Obama. No way in these basttleground states. PUMA attack will elect MCCain.
Posted by: geevill | Oct 1, 2008 8:57:21 PM
Bob Barr is what is everything right with America!
Vist BOB BARR's site!!!
www.bobbarr2008.com
Posted by: Vote BARR | Oct 1, 2008 8:57:41 PM
Bob Barr is what is everything right with America!
Vist BOB BARR's site!!!
www.bobbarr2008.com
Posted by: Vote BARR | Oct 1, 2008 8:57:42 PM
Will he have Spike Lee with him?
Posted by: Maximeliano | Oct 1, 2008 8:58:08 PM
BREAK THE MATRIX
Vote third party.
Let's throw these bums out!
Posted by: Barr4Prez | Oct 1, 2008 8:58:15 PM
The boiling frog story states that a frog can be boiled alive if the water is heated slowly enough — it is said that if a frog is placed in boiling water, it will jump out, but if it is placed in cold water that is slowly heated, it will never jump out.
This is what is happening to American citizens. We are slowly being boiled alive. Do you not see the gradual changes taking place? We are moving slowing away from what our founding fathers wanted for us and our government is growing larger and more corrupt. Sarah Palin is a power monger, control freak. Just what we need right now after Bush. Are you kidding me? I've been reading and research other candidates and I decided that I am not voting for either of the major parties this election. I am voting for Bob Barr.
Posted by: Paul | Oct 1, 2008 8:58:39 PM
MCBAMA : Same crap, Different Pile.
Posted by: Barr4Prez2 | Oct 1, 2008 8:59:41 PM
6. Isn’t it what all of us want to hear from a presidential candidate: “ Unlike Republicans, who are calling for essentially permanent bases in Iraq, and Democrats, who have done nothing to counter Republican calls for an indefinite occupation, I would put in place plans for withdrawal without undue delay. While I support an exit from Iraq as quickly as possible, I would not publicly announce a timetable to our adversaries. However, as President, I would begin to immediately and significantly begin to reduce both the military and the economic security blanket we are providing the government.”- Bob Barr.
Posted by: James CA | Oct 1, 2008 9:00:06 PM
Well, looks like we have alot of Nader and Barr fans. Isn't it great to living in a country that you have the freedom to vote as you wish. The problem is if Obama gets elected and those of you voting for Nader and Barr will help that happen, socialism is not far behind him. Beware.
Posted by: Tracy | Oct 1, 2008 9:01:53 PM
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