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October 16, 2008
THURSDAY'S CAMPAIGN ROUND-UP....Today's installment of campaign-related news items that wouldn't generate a post of their own, but may be of interest to political observers: * Obama spoke to some supporters this morning at a Manhattan at a fundraising breakfast, and said it's too early to feel confident: "For those of you who are feeling giddy or cocky or think this is all set, I just have two words for you: New Hampshire. I've been in these positions before when we were favored, and the press starts getting carried away and we end up getting spanked.... That's another good lesson that Hillary Clinton taught me, so we want to make sure that we are closing strong, running through the tape." * The RNC is pulling its McCain ads in Wisconsin and Maine, and redirecting resources to traditionally "red" states like Colorado, Missouri, Indiana, and Virginia. * On a related note, the National Republican Senatorial Committee has decided to give up in Louisiana, which was home to the GOP's only legitimate pick-up opportunity this cycle. * Republicans' direct mail packages are getting increasingly vile, especially in "red" states the GOP sees slipping away. Yesterday, it was North Carolina. Today, it's Virginia. * In Florida, a Time/CNN poll shows Obama leading McCain by five, 51% to 46%. * In Virginia, a Time/CNN poll shows Obama leading McCain by 10, 53% to 43%. * In Colorado, a Time/CNN poll shows Obama leading McCain by four, 51% to 47%. * In New Mexico, Rasmussen shows Obama leading McCain by 13, 55% to 42%. * In Missouri, a Time/CNN poll shows McCain leading Obama by one, 49% to 48%. * In Georgia, a Time/CNN poll shows McCain leading Obama by eight, 53% to 45%. * In Massachusetts, Rasmussen shows Obama leading McCain by 13, 62% to 34%. * In Kansas, Rasmussen shows McCain leading Obama by 13, 54% to 41%. —Steve Benen 12:00 PM Permalink | Trackbacks | Comments (20)
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The RNC is pulling its McCain ads in Wisconsin and Maine And yet Palin was in Maine this AM. I seldom feel sorry for a Republican, but poor Olympia Snowe had to introduce her. That's almost as bad as getting caught hugging Bush. I'll bet Susan Collins owes her big now. Posted by: Danp on October 16, 2008 at 12:09 PM | PERMALINK"The RNC is pulling its McCain ads in Wisconsin and Maine, and redirecting resources to traditionally "red" states like Colorado, Missouri, Indiana, and Virginia." i guess palin's several days in maine were a complete flop. Posted by: karen marie on October 16, 2008 at 12:10 PM | PERMALINKDid Susan Collins show up at the rally? By the way, a Maine told me she got a robocall from Olympia Snowe that told her that she should remember to vote -- and it didn't mention McCain or Palin or Republicans at all! Posted by: democrat on October 16, 2008 at 12:10 PM | PERMALINKLooks like Kansas is finally part of the Confederacy. Posted by: Buford on October 16, 2008 at 12:11 PM | PERMALINKAnd how about that Joe the Plumber, who is really Samuel and a Republican from the word go, a relative of Keating, and word has it that he also owes back taxes. Posted by: JS on October 16, 2008 at 12:11 PM | PERMALINKNobody seems to have written about McCain's invocation of his family tree in his closing statement. Happily, as a reference to Obama's unusual family lineage it was too subtle for most people to pay any attention. Posted by: gregor on October 16, 2008 at 12:18 PM | PERMALINKAnd how about that Joe the Plumber, who is really Samuel and a Republican from the word go, a relative of Keating, and word has it that he also owes back taxes. Does this mean even more McCain TV ads in Indiana? I already have them memorized they're on so much. Please, no more! Posted by: Brenda on October 16, 2008 at 12:26 PM | PERMALINKAnd can somebody please tell me what the hell is wrong with the Georgia population?!! Are the people here that blind? Maybe McCranky can appoint himself the President and Lord of Women's Bodies in Georgia and Kansas as a consolation prize for his moronic alienation of half the country last night. Posted by: Lipstick on a Repig on October 16, 2008 at 12:27 PM | PERMALINKObama is doing a funny "Pie speech" now in New Hampshire. Posted by: on October 16, 2008 at 12:41 PM | PERMALINKHe used the 'Pie story' as a segway to the economic travesty we find ourselves in. Posted by: on October 16, 2008 at 12:44 PM | PERMALINKIt's a good story, but I was waiting for the part where Obama double-dog dared the Republican owner with the cream pie in his hands to take a shot at the Democrat. Posted by: MaryL on October 16, 2008 at 12:56 PM | PERMALINKAnd yet Palin was in Maine this AM. I seldom feel sorry for a Republican, but poor Olympia Snowe had to introduce her. That's almost as bad as getting caught hugging Bush. I'll bet Susan Collins owes her big now. Posted by: Danp Weird. I thought Snow was smarter than that. That's not as bad, though, as Dino Rossi, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the construction lobby in Washington, who is running for governor again. He was dumb enough to have Cheney at a fund raiser last year. However, he doesn't want to run with an R after his name in the general. He wants his party affiliation to be "GOP Party." Ass clown. Posted by: Jeff II on October 16, 2008 at 1:04 PM | PERMALINKYou there! No Name! Give us a link to this pie business. And it's segue. Segway is the brand name for a motorized person-mover. Posted by: pedantophile on October 16, 2008 at 1:23 PM | PERMALINKI knew an educated guy from Georgia who told me at a conference that even if he found out beyond a shadow of a doubt, that being gay was genetic, he would still think it was a sin. Posted by: Always Hopeful on October 16, 2008 at 2:50 PM | PERMALINKSteve said: "we end up getting spanked.... That's another good lesson that Hillary Clinton taught me," Now that's an intriguing statement. Inquiring minds want to know more. :- ) Posted by: Dale on October 16, 2008 at 3:14 PM | PERMALINKRE: In Kansas, Rasmussen shows McCain leading Obama by 13, Seriously, what IS the matter with Kansas? Posted by: Gaia on October 16, 2008 at 3:36 PM | PERMALINKColorado and Missouri huh? Apparently the decision to have the convention in Colorado was a good one. Kudos to whomever made that call. Posted by: MarkH on October 16, 2008 at 6:42 PM | PERMALINK
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