(Community Matters) my comment on another blog
I like seeing this through others’ eyes and appreciate the enthusiasm and optimism on both sides
Personally, I think Biden won (the polls think by a substantial margin, I wouldn’t have said by such, however), though don’t consider it a game changer. And, we don’t want a game changer. We like exactly where things are today and our momentum.
Contrary to Mr Abear’s perspective, the momentum hasn’t swung both ways; it’s been consistent since Obama’s 2006 Austin visit. Yes of course, there was a GOP convention bounce – that’s a well-documented, recurring phenomenon. The lasting effect of the convention and Sarah Palin nomination is the bump to McCain/Sarah Palin ticket enthusiasm to 60% from 41%’; it’s still 20pts lower than Obama’s ticket.
Since 2006, every single week more and more Americans decide to vote for Barack Obama.
If we count by national polls, it’s a 6pt advantage. Counted state by state & electoral votes, it’s a 12pt advantage. Absolutely, the margin is going to narrow. We’re about to see the most negative, take-no-prisoners GOP & 527 media campaigns in the history of USA politics. We’re ready for it. We have the most significant field operations every launched in USA history and will get out more new voters than ever before.
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