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Pre-Primary Poll Preview
If Hillary is imploding, nobody told the good folks in West (By God!) Virginia and Kentucky. She's still showing huge margins of support.
RealClearPolitics has the roundup:
Suffolk is out with a new poll in West Virginia (May 10-11) showing Clinton with a 36-point lead:
Clinton 60
Obama 24
Undecided 8And Research 2000 has new numbers in Kentucky (May 7-9), where Clinton also enjoys a substantial 27-point lead over Obama:
Clinton 58
Obama 31
Undecided 11
Even with results like this, we probably won't see another shift in the race back to Hillary. These results are "baked in," they are expected, and in fact anything less than a 20 point margin may be looked on as a Hillary loss. Apart from some handwringing over Obama's lack of appeal to Appalachian voters, the Democrats will remind themselves that most Americans aren't from the hills and hollers, and that will be that.
And Kentucky and West Virginia will go red in the fall. The Democrats will just have to win without them, if they can.
Recent Comments
(Page 1 of 3)Bye Obama1:06AMMay 13th 2008
WRONG!! ALWAYS CHANGING THE MARGIN ...HILLARY ALWAYS HAS TO WIN BY MORE AND OBAMA WINS IF HE LOSES!! NO THE TRUE FACTS ARE WHAT THEY ARE OBAMA LOSING AGAIN IN WEST VIRGINIA..AND AGAIN KENTUCKY..THE ONLY THING THAT IS BAKED IS THE BIAS NEWS MEDIA TRYING TO SELL US Spoiled milk Obama....NO WAY...HILLARY GO ALL THE WAY..THE DeMOCRATIC PARTY AND NEWS MEDIA TRYING TO SWAY THE OUT COME!! THEY ARE HALF BAKED AND WE ARE NOT STUPID WE KNOW IT!! ONCE AGAIN YOU ARE ON ROLL AND THEY TRY TO DENY IT>>>Pat Buchan said that WEST VIRGINIA IS GOING TO BEAT OBAMA TOMORROW LIKE A RENTED MULE!!!LOL!! HILLARY IF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS STILL SWAYING THE ELECTION!! GO INDEPENDENT!! HILLARY not 2012!THIS IS YOUR TIME TO SHINE>>YOU HAVE THE RIGHT VOTERS TO WIN THIS ELECTION AND IF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS STUCK ON STUPID GO INDEPENDENT!
FORM THE "AMERICAN PARTY"!!!!!!!!!!!!
HILLARY AS SOON AS YOU MAKE THIS A 3 person race the others parties are done!!!!!!!!CHANGE THE GAME!
HILLARY 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU GOT THE VOTERS DON"T QUIT NOW!!!!!!!!!!WITH OR WITHOUT THE TAINTED DEMOCRATIC PARTY!!WE WILL VOTE FOR YOU!!!!!!!!THERE IS NO SECOND CHOICE>>HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 2008!
Bye Obama1:15AMMay 13th 2008
THERE ARE NO RULES IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY THAT SAY IF A STATE GOES OUT OF TURN THEY WILL DISQUALIFY THEIR VOTES>>DEMOCRATIC PARTY TRYING TO SWAY ELECTION>..IF THEY DON"T COUNT ALL THE MICHIGAN AND FLORIDA VOTES>>>GO INDEPENDENT AND GO TO FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN AND ANNOUNCE THE NEW INDEPENDENT PARTY THE "AMERICAN PARTY FOR ALL 50 STATES!! HILLARY YOU HAVE THE BULK OF SUPPORTERS>>NO 2012!...OBAMA IS A JOKE ALONG WITH THE NEWS MEDICA BEHIND HIM>>THEY LOOK LIKE IDIOTS>>DO THEY NOT SEE ALL THE TAINTED MAKE UP OF THIS MAN!! GO INDEPENDENT AND YOU WILL BEAT that old horse more of the same, doesn't know anything about economy, McCain..and tainted, nonaccomplished, illassociated, shady background, Liar Barack Hussein Obama..with one hand tied behind your back..THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY WANTS TO BE IGONORANT TO THE FACTS>>LET THEM.. AS YOU BEAT THE PANTS OUT OF ALL THEIR LOSER CANDIDATES IN WEST VIRGINIA>>THEY DON"T WANT TO PLAY BY THE RULES CHANGE THE GAME A 3 person race!! YOU WILL WIN!! PEOPLE ARE SICK OF ALL THESE BIAS LIES ..KNOCK THEM OUT TOMORROW IN WEST VIRGINIA >>THE PEOPLE ARE BEHIND YOU >>NEVER FORGET THAT>>AND GO ON TO KENTUCKY AND MORE OF THE SAME>>>GO COMEBACK KID!! HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 2008!
sheila1:18AMMay 13th 2008
Hillary is a sore loser because she is supported by more sore losers.
OBAMA 08
Rae1:36AMMay 13th 2008
Maybe the polls would show more support for Hillary If they knew Obama is ALL talk..Where is his support for our troops when he doesn't even participate in the votes??
4/22/08 On the Cloture Motion S. 1315
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance life insurance benefits for disabled veterans, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (94-0, 3/5 majority required) OBAMA Not Voting
2/26/08 On the Cloture Motion S. 2633
A bill to provide for the SAFE REDEPLOYMENT of UNITED STATES TROOPS from Iraq. Cloture Motion Agreed to (70-24, 3/5 majority required)
OBAMBA NOT VOTING (Hillary voted YES!)
4/03/08 On the Resolution S.Res. 501
A resolution HONERING the SACRIFICE of the members of the UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Resolution Agreed to (95-0) OBAMA NOT VOTING
2/27/08 On the Cloture Motion S. 2634
A bill to require a report setting forth the global strategy of the UNTITED STATES to combat and defeat AL QAEDA and its affiliates.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-3, 3/5 majority required) OBAMA NOT VOTING
http://obama.senate.gov/votes/index.cfm?start=21
4/10/08 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3221
A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes. Bill Passed (84-12) OBAMA Not Voting
BUT HE VOTED FOR THE REBUILDING OF IRAQ??
3/14/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4245 to S.Con.Res. 70 (No short title on file)
To restore full funding for the international affairs budget, in support of the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, nuclear nonproliferation, foreign assistance, fighting global AIDS, promoting sustainable development, and other efforts, with an offset. Amendment Agreed to (73-23) Yea
3/14/08 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4339 to S.Con.Res. 70 (No short title on file)
To provide for a deficit-neutral reserve fund for providing an above the line Federal income tax deduction for individuals purchasing health insurance outside the workplace. Amendment Rejected (45-51) Nay
3/13/08 On the Motion (Motion to Waive C.B.A. DeMint Amdt. No. 4340)
To create a point of order against bills that would RAISE gasoline prices. Motion Rejected (39-59, 3/5 majority required) Nay
SO OBAMA SUPPORTERS, IS HE VOTING IN YOUR BEST INTERESTS?? (WHEN HE DECIDES TO VOTE) OBAMA MISSED 40% OF THE VOTE, MECCAIN 58%, HILLARY 28%!! GO FIGURE!! Is this the guy YOU want to vote for??
Pennsylvania Voter1:49AMMay 13th 2008
Pennsylvania stands behind you West Virginia and Kentucky. Let's show the DNC and rigged superdelegates that we make our stand in your states.
Vote for the voters in Michigan and Florida that got their votes thrown away. Vote for my disabled sister in nursing home in Florida (in at only 45 for life) who can't walk, hardly use hands or talk, but she voted for Hillary proudly. Vote for those that don't get to vote. Show that voters will be heard.
Superdelegates in Florida and Michigan get to vote, but not voters? Pretty sick.
Show the DNC, America and the World that we voters do vote and no DNC, pundits, media or superdelegates will tell us how to vote.
GO WEST VIRGINIA AND KENTUCKY.
Do not donate to the DNC. Let their fixed rules committee (20 hand picked appointed by Dean) and superdegates fund the DNC, we voters won't as they don't represent us voters.
emelpe2:02AMMay 13th 2008
What this long primary season has proven is that Barack Obama cannot win in states that (a)vote by secret ballot (as opposed to the open-to-intimidation caucus system) and (b)do not have a large black population.
This bodes ill for Mr. Obama, if he is the nominee, in the general election in November because then the entire nation votes by secret ballot and the ethnic breakdown in the USA is something like 80% white and 12% black.
Think carefully, superdelegates, before handing off the nomination to a man who has an excellent chance of losing.
emelpe2:05AMMay 13th 2008
The ending to the first paragraph should read"...(a)vote by secret ballot (as opposed to the open-to-intimidation caucus system) OR (b) do not have a large black population."
letha2:14AMMay 13th 2008
hillary still can't win with out the black vote...see you sore losers later......ha ha ha
sheila2:39AMMay 13th 2008
How did such dumb people afford a computer and have internet. Yes the make up of America is about 80% white, but how did Obama get the majority of the votes if the whites are not voting for him? If I were you guys, I would put my energy into something much more benefical instead of worrying about hillary since is not the least bit worried about you. The Clinton's have always been very self serving people and they will say anything to get another day back in the white house, let alone another four years. Wake up people. The maority of America is ready for a change and if that change happens to be with a black man, then so be it. After all, the white man has done his part in screwing up America.
ruthe3:34AMMay 13th 2008
of course hillbily will win those southern states they still think they won the civil war damn fools
ruthe3:36AMMay 13th 2008
of course hillbily will win those southern states they still think they won the civil war damn fools
Bye Obama4:36AMMay 13th 2008
HILLARY CLINTON CONTINUES TO WIN >WEST VIRGINIA AND KENTUCKY OHIO STANDS WITH YOU>>VOTE HILLARY !!!>THE BIG STATES DON"T WANT OBAMA! MICHIGAN DON"T BE FOOLED BY OBAMA!!! STAND WITH WHO YOU VOTED HILLARY!! THE REAL STORY OF THIS ELECTION IS THAT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY WILL NOT COUNT ALL THE VOTES AND THERE ARE NO RULES TO DISQUALIFY ALL VOTES FORM A STATE THAT WENT OUT OF TURN IN A PRIMARY>>THEY MADE IT UP TO SWAY THE ELECTION!! MICHIGAN DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THE POMPASS JERK OBAMA WHO WILL BE VISITING YOUR STATE SOON TO CAMPAIGN AS IF HE IS THE WINNING CANDIDAT!! HE IS NOT!! REMEMBER THE IDIOT DISENFRANCHISED ALL YOUR VOTES AND FLORIDA HE WILL BE COMING THERE TOO!! TELL HIM TO GET LOST AS HE WOULD NOT AGREE TO A REVOTE WHEN IT WAS GOING TO BE PAID FOR. HE SAID NO TO YOUR VOTES AND GAVE YOU ONE CHOICE HIM .THE SHADY SNEAKY LIAR THAT HE IS >>THE UNExPERIENCED>TELL HIM TO GO HOME >>HILLARY WILL BE THERE FOR YOU!!! HILLARY GO INDEPENDENT IF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY WANTS TO SWAY THE OUTCOME!!! START THE "AMERICAN PARTY" WHERE ALL 50 STATES ARE COUNTED FOR THE WAY THEY VOTED! MICHIGAN DON"T LET THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY SHOVE A TAINTED Barack Huessein Obama down your throats when they would not HONOR YOUR VOTES FOR HILLARY!! TELL OBAMA TO GO HOME! GO TO RALLIES BRING SIGNS AND TELL HIM WE WANT HILLARY!!GO HOME OBAMA WHERE EVER THAT MAYBE!! HILLARY 2008! THERE IS NO SECOND CHOICE HILLARY 2008!
Posted by: BYE OBAMA | May 13, 2008 4:29 AM
Bye Obama4:39AMMay 13th 2008
SHELIA GET IN THE BALL GAME THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY SWAYED THE ELECTION>>>BY NOT COUNTING FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN!! WHERE AFTER WEST VIRGINIA AND KENTUCKY COUNT FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN HE DOES NOT HAVE THE POPULAR VOTE!!!
JOHN6:39AMMay 13th 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKpCH7OS2nc
OBAMAS REV.WRIGHT
Kerri6:42AMMay 13th 2008
I will never vote for Obama. I will not vote for Mccain. If the superdelegates put Obama in we are all bound for another republican president. I think this is just more proof that our country is run by republican operatives in many more ways than we know. Just like the media slant that was all pro Obama and anti Hillary.
I am not racist. I am not a hick. I am a 30 year old woman who lives in urban NY. No one I know trusts Obama. Know one I know will vote for him. Why is this happening....again?
suzanne7:32AMMay 13th 2008
I am so glad the Obama camp did not discourage the good people of this country and they are getting out there and voting.
Looks like there will be a great turn ouy!!
Obamas camp tried to discourage the people by declaring Obama the winner but looks like it did not work. Go West Virginia & Kentucky !!!
Obama is coming to Florida & Michigan within the next few days to beg us for our votes!!! Can't wait to welcome Obama to the State of Florida I will give him the same treatment he has given Hilary Clinton & the voters of this state!!
Obama is also now sporting "A LAPEL FLAG PIN" !!!!
Why now?
Suzanne
Clinton 08'
Davidg8:39AMMay 13th 2008
The bottom line is, if most people had known the negatives about Barack Obama a few months earlier, he would not be the certain nominee.
Giddy Chris Matthews, cautious O'Reilly, all of them, and let's not forget the small contribution by our own Tommy "I'm fair, I really, really am" Christopher, David Knowless, and Denise "I wanna ride in the limo" Williams.
Commenters told them for weeks if not months about Rev. Wright and other negatives. They steadfastly refused to blog it. In fact, they called US racists for daring to mention it.
The media elected Obama. Maybe they knew what they were doing. They know there are dozens of juicy stories out there waiting to be hatched. Maybe Chris will even get that "shiver up his leg" feeling back.
Hillary Clinton, warts and all, with every bit of baggage she owns, is a far superior candidate to Barack Obama, who has done nothing and said nothing that was not pre packaged and prepared (the few times he has it's been a disaster).
Any grown up should be able to see it with their eyes closed.
Davidg8:46AMMay 13th 2008
Kerri, I agree. It may very well be the Bushbots who control the Obots. I would not be surprised if the big money and media behind Obama is coming from the Republicans.
First, they want something in Africa, not sure what, but when Bush was there a few months ago African officials confronted him and asked what did we want...he said it was "nonsense" that we wanted to control Africa. Well, who would Africa welcome with open arms? A son of Africa, Barack Obama.
Second, the strategy could be the 4 years of Obama would be a disaster, leaving the door wide open in 2012 for a "real" Republican...Hello Florida...Jeb...are you still interested? Of course you are.
Third, somebody could want to kill him. I know we dare not mention it, but he could be assasinated and it could be blamed on virtually anyone who the real killers wanted to target...terrorists (foreign or domestic), white supremacists, black supremacists, anybody really. They could use it to take control and further strip our rights.
I not only don't trust Barack Obama, but I don't trust anything about this.
Why would everybody go so easy on him, other than race? None of it makes sense.
DividedWeAre9:46AMMay 13th 2008
Let the DNC know you will NOT vote Obama in November. Sign the IPetition NOW!
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/NoOBamain08
Whatever your reason for saying NO, lets give them NUMBERS they can understand. :)
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Wiley12:32AMMay 13th 2008
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