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USA Today/Gallup Poll: Debate Boosted Obama, Not McCain
October 09, 2008 12:38 PM
USAToday's 'On Politics' Blog reports: Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama convinced many more viewers to think more favorably of him during Tuesday night's presidential debate than did his Republican opponent, John McCain, a new USA Today/Gallup Poll signals.
While 53% of the 735 people surveyed said their opinions of Obama had not changed, 34% said they thought more favorably of him and 12% viewed him less favorably. All 735 said they had watched the debate.
The reactions to McCain were almost mirror opposites: 54% said their opinions about him had not changed, 33% felt less favorable and 12% felt more favorable.
The poll also shows that among those surveyed, 56% thought Obama did the "better job" at the debate, to 23% who said that about McCain. Fifteen percent said the candidates' performances were "equal."
The national telephone survey was done last night (Oct. 8). Gallup says the margin of error is +/- 4 percentage points.
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Turn out the lights far right. I'm so proud that Obama is going to win and theat he kept his dignitiy in tackt the entire time.
Posted by: nina | Oct 9, 2008 1:03:13 PM
Where are those big mouth blogger now. I am sure they will be back on after their naps.
In the meantime:
WASHINGTON — The Bush administration is considering taking ownership stakes in a number of U.S. banks as one option it might use to deal with a serious credit crisis, an administration official said Wednesday.
Great, next week we will be in soup lines.
Posted by: becky | Oct 9, 2008 1:03:26 PM
Paul, my friend: Do you really believe what Sarah Palin said?
Posted by: A Voter | Oct 9, 2008 1:03:30 PM
as we see from the posters here
same tactics as 2004
how'd that work out for us?
same team
same tactics
9th year
throw these bums out.
Posted by: dl | Oct 9, 2008 1:04:28 PM
I happen to think that what hurt McCain is the nastiness from his campaign. I do not agree with the man but until recently I did respect him for his level of integrity. That started to errode when Palin came on board and has completely disappeared since then. I am so disappointed in this man. I should have known he would let me down cause he also walked out on his first family for Cindy Lou Beer Bucks.
Posted by: Jenny Rome Ga | Oct 9, 2008 1:05:38 PM
I happen to think that what hurt McCain is the nastiness from his campaign. I do not agree with the man but until recently I did respect him for his level of integrity. That started to errode when Palin came on board and has completely disappeared since then. I am so disappointed in this man. I should have known he would let me down cause he also walked out on his first family for Cindy Lou Beer Bucks.
Posted by: Jenny Rome Ga | Oct 9, 2008 1:06:18 PM
Obama endorsed by Esquire magazine.
Posted by: Lookup | Oct 9, 2008 1:06:44 PM
Talking about issues works. Talking about distractions doesn't. McCain seems perturbed and agitated on stage. Obama seems confident and relaxed. That's what people see.
Posted by: how it works | Oct 9, 2008 1:07:26 PM
Who gives a DAMN either way the President is a figurehead and spokesman for the bankers and Wall St. No wonder they used taxpayer dollars to bailout their benefactors on Wall St. Has Obama or McCain done ANYTHING for YOU... Hell NO! The only "change" is what is being sucked out of your pockets and retirement accounts. And BOTH of these fools gave those who stole from you a 700 BILLION bonus on top of what they ALREADY took from you. I'll vote for euthanasia before I vote for either of these two TRAITORS! Enjoy your servitude to the servants of the multinational bankers. Remember YOU "voted" for it. So STOP whining!!!
Posted by: hmn | Oct 9, 2008 1:07:38 PM
I agree, President Obama really does have a nice sound to it. Hopefully we dems will win 60+ seats in the senate and then the REAL change can begin....for the better. But hey, all you conservatives who don't like it here in America, YOU move to Canada this time LOL.
Posted by: Remus | Oct 9, 2008 1:07:41 PM
"Yeah, yeah, whatever. 735 people versus millions of Americans supporting McCain! Obammy continues to be the IDIOT!
Obama's Legislation=Voter fraud in swing states...what a wimp.....Obammy and Michelle need to go back to Africa!"
Uhhh.. it's not "Obammy" that is the idiot here.. it's your ignorant self that is doing a wonderful job of being ignorant.
Millions of people may vote for McCain.. but *gasp* millions more will probably vote for Obama.
So chew on that for a little bit.. you racist scum.
Posted by: Brent | Oct 9, 2008 1:08:14 PM
I always liked John McCain until he endorsed George Bush in 2004. He didn't have to endorse, but he wanted to appease the extreme right of his party. I think his campaign has reflected those same personal compromises and makes McCain seem less like a maverick and more like a politician. I think people see that in his debate performances as well.
Posted by: just sayin' | Oct 9, 2008 1:10:29 PM
I'm never surprised any more by all the racial remarks about Obama and his wife. But I have found over the last 60 years that those racists are generally ones without much education, most with below average IQ's and in general just plain losers. Now for the poster who said that Obama and his wife should go back to Africa will also have to go back to where his ancestors came from. I mean, lets be fair here.
I for one will be very proud to cast my vote for the next President of the United States, President Obama.
Posted by: Dennis Meek | Oct 9, 2008 1:10:40 PM
Poor Jo, you think Kerry was "way" ahead of shrubbo do you. perhaps a little look at a site would help refresh your republicon memory. electoralvotedotcom has a handy dandy link that will take you back to the same day 4 years ago to see where things stood.
Not looking so good for mcgrumpy and ms. alaska independence party now is it?
Posted by: Bob Lees | Oct 9, 2008 1:11:47 PM
OBAMA/BIDEN LOSERS
Typical republican you are! no Intelligent talk Just mame calling speaking of Idiots I belive your Canidates Mccain/Palin is being thought of that right now by their own party Palin being called Cancer to the Gop by the Gop,Mccain has caused cardiac arrest among the Gop with his socialist bailout plan the republicans are even saying he has ran the most horrible campaign in history!FORGET ABOUT AMERICA NOT WANTING HIM AND HER THEIR OWN PARTY DONT WANT THEM NOW THATS FUNNY LOL!
Posted by: angie | Oct 9, 2008 1:12:07 PM
My Friends,
With every passing day, I find myself falling deeper into the political abyss of being insignificant.
During the first debate, I was so intimidated by "That One" that I couldn't look into his eyes.
Although I released my trained parrot with redundant talking points, I attacked him good, which brought smiles to the most uneducated of Americans. I couldn't wait for the second debate.
During the second debate, I tried to crack a few "senior" jokes that didn't connect and after talking all malarky days previous, I just couldn't say any of that to "That One's" face.
My friends, with every passing day, I'm falling deeper and deeper into a hole that I personally dug myself, and "That One" has opened up a can of Chicago Whoop A** on me that I will never forget.
Got Any Buttermilk? This is going to be a landslide.
John McChicken McCain
Posted by: Nat Turner | Oct 9, 2008 1:12:51 PM
"That's funny Zogby says don't bet on it, perhaps ABC should read the story. All polls are still within the margin of error. The ONLY poll I believe is happens on election day."
Zogby is the worst poller out there.. he had Obama up double digits in the California primary when it was actually the opposite. He had Kerry up past the margin of error going into Election Day 2004..
Basically... whatever figure Zogby gives you.. is completely wrong. So when he says Obama and McCain are neck and neck, it actually confirms 95% of the other polls that have Obama well out in front.
Posted by: Brent | Oct 9, 2008 1:13:18 PM
Obama Supporters: "Lambs being led to a slaughter."
Posted by: Obama+Biden=Losers | Oct 9, 2008 1:13:42 PM
All this doesn't matter. Gore was way ahead of Bush and Kerry was way ahead of Bush.
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No they were not. Nice try though. At this point in 2000, Bush had a 7 point lead on Gore in the Daily tracking polls and even greater in 2004.
I know, I know - the truth hurts.
Posted by: Paige | Oct 9, 2008 1:13:48 PM
Sad to see...there are so many ppl in this country are so racist..
Posted by: kazi | Oct 9, 2008 1:13:52 PM
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