McCain W I N S!!!

[Theben]

Originally posted by Lancer
*coughacorncough*

Except ACORN isn't defrauding anyone, people are defrauding them.

It's Maddow, and she's an unrelenting pessimist... Her predictive powers are very bad. I think it's more of a defense mechanism to avoid disappointment if the worst should happen.

I think quite a few Dems are like that this year, based on 2000/04 when it seems they should have won (or did win, depending on your POV). It's worse in Chicago, with both our baseball teams playing like Democrats in the playoffs.

Ohio, N Carolina, and Virginia are all still in play. I don't see how McCain can win Pennsylvania, but remember it only took 1 week for the GOP to implode. The dems still have time.

[Lancer]

The dems still put voting places in graveyards in Chicago?

[Darius871]

Why bother in Illinois anyway, when there's a ~20% spread?

[Lancer]

Yeah, they're basicly Canada up there.

[Theben]

Originally posted by Lancer
The dems still put voting places in graveyards in Chicago?

Why not? There's always a high turnout.

[Zkribbler]

Originally posted by Theben


Why not? There's always a high turnout.

Er...define "turnout."

[Theben]

Think Zombie Daley.

[Lancer]

This election is o v e r!!!

Do you think Obama will cash in his chips now? Might as well give up.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20081026/pl_politico/14951

McCain guarantees victory
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Digg Facebook Newsvine del.icio.us Reddit StumbleUpon Technorati Yahoo! Bookmarks Print Lisa Lerer, Mike Allen Lisa Lerer, Mike Allen – Sun Oct 26, 11:34 am ET AP – Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., addresses supporters during a campaign rally …
Slideshow: Sen. John McCain Play Video Video: McCain's Latest Attack ABC News Play Video Video: Obama, McCain fight to win Western swing states AP Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he can “guarantee” a win on Nov. 4 in a squeaker victory that won’t be clear until late that night.

McCain spoke amid signs of a tightening race, and reports of renewed determination among his staff, which is badly outgunned in both money and manpower.

“I guarantee you that two weeks from now, you will see this has been a very close race, and I believe that I'm going to win it,” McCain told interim "Meet" moderator Tom Brokaw. “We're going to do well in this campaign, my friend. We're going to win it, and it's going to be tight, and we're going to be up late.”

McCain was down just 5 points in the Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released Sunday, with Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) leading by 49 percent to 44 percent among likely voters in the daily tracking poll, which has a margin of error of 2.9 points.

Reuters reported that Obama's lead has dropped over the last three days after hitting a high of 12 points on Thursday. Pollster John Zogby said: "Things are trending back for McCain. His numbers are rising and Obama's are dropping on a daily basis. There seems to be a direct correlation between this and McCain talking about the economy."

The Washington Post reported Sunday: "[I]nside the McCain campaign the mood remains one of gritty resolve. Top aides know they are behind, but they hold out hope and, like their candidate, stubbornly refuse to give up."

McCain told Brokaw in Waterloo, Iowa, that he feels "like Knute Rockne ... go out there and get one for the Gipper."

“We are very competitive in battleground states," McCain said. "Obviously, I choose to trust my senses as well as polls. The enthusiasm at almost all of our [events] is at a higher level than I've ever seen, and I've been in a lot of presidential campaigns, usually as the warm-up act. ... And I see intensity out there, and I see passion. So we're very competitive.”

McCain added: “We're going to have to just get out our vote, work hard over the next nine days, and make sure that people know that there'll be a better future. People are very worried now — very, very worried, and have every reason to be. I think it's all about who can assure a better future.”

On the endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) by former Secretary of State Colin Powell, McCain said: "I'm disappointed in Gen. Powell, but I'm very, very happy to know that [I'm endorsed by] five former secretaries of states who I admire enormously.”

McCain defended Republican National Committee clothing purchases on behalf of his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Politico revealed during the past week that the RNC spent $150,000 on designer outfits at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue for the vice presidential nominee and members of her family.

"She lives a frugal life,” he said. “She and her family are not wealthy. She and her family were thrust into this and there was some — and some third of that money is given back. The rest will be donated to charity. ... She is a role model to millions and millions and millions of Americans."

McCain appeared in a gracious mood, saying to Brokaw at the end: "I appreciate your many years of informing the American people. You've come a long way from South Dakota, but you have never forgotten where you come from.”

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Poor McCain. The guy's wife's a multi-millionaire, but he can't even buy a break:

Alaska's largest newspaper endorses Obama

1 hour ago

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Anchorage Daily News, Alaska's largest newspaper, has endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for president.

The newspaper said Sunday the Democrat "brings far more promise to the office. In a time of grave economic crisis, he displays thoughtful analysis, enlists wise counsel and operates with a cool, steady hand."

The Daily News said since the economic crisis has emerged, Republican presidential candidate John McCain has "stumbled and fumbled badly" in dealing with it.

"Of the two candidates, Sen. Obama better understands the mortgage meltdown's root causes and has the judgment and intelligence to shape a solution, as well as the leadership to rally the country behind it," the paper said.

The Daily News said Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has shown the country why she is a success as governor. But the paper said few would argue that Palin is truly ready to step into the job of being president despite her passion, charisma and strong work ethic.

"Gov. Palin's nomination clearly alters the landscape for Alaskans as we survey this race for the presidency — but it does not overwhelm all other judgment. The election, after all is said and down, is not about Sarah Palin, and our sober view is that her running mate, Sen. John McCain, is the wrong choice for president at this critical time for our nation," the paper said.

"Like picking Sen. McCain for president, putting her one 72-year-old heartbeat from the leadership of the free world is just too risky at this time," the paper concluded.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jQZwvE3VGrFmvCidzkgUn_6gjy9wD942CGJ80

[Dr Strangelove]

Which five former secretaries of state endorse McCain?

[Imran Siddiqui]

Well we know Kissinger does. I'd imagine Alexander Haig would back McCain over Obama. George Shultz undoubtedly would be a McCain supporter. James Baker probably would be as well and Lawrence Engleburger (though he only served as SecState for like a month).

And I'd guess Condi Rice backs him (that would be 6), though I don't know if she's come out and said it.

[MrFun]

Re: McCain W I N S!!!

Originally posted by Lancer
I just had a vision.

You've gone over the edge.

[Lancer]

SCUSE! Sorry, coming through. Do you mind? Not at all. Just got to get the thread ready for the big party tomorrow. Hey! Don't step on that please! Mods! Is there a mod around? YO! Avast heaving thar! Need to get this topped, where's a mod when you need one? Balloons? I ordered 100,000, this is 1,000,000. Well nevermind, we're gonna need em!

[chequita guevara]

Originally posted by Boris Godunov


The problem with Maddow is that she has enough of an audience that she could depress morale. Republicans did not win their past elections by being gloomy gusses and thinking the worst would happen.

No, they remained supremely confident of victory.

That, and they cheated, of course.

And the Democrats failed to do anything about that cheating. It takes both parties to screw democracy.

[Ming]

Originally posted by Comrade Snuggles
And the Democrats failed to do anything about that cheating.

Yeah... it might have gotten in the way of their own cheating...