ARG FL Poll: Obama 49, McCain 44
The American Research Group 6/13-17 poll of 600 likely voters gives Barack Obama a narrow lead over John McCain. More: Obama leads McCain 47% to 43% among independent voters (19% of likely voters). Obama leads McCain 48% to 46% among men (47% of likely voters). Among women, Obama leads 49% to 43%.
McCain leads Obama 48% to 45% among white voters (73% of likely voters). Obama leads McCain 88% to 8% among African American voters (11% of likely voters). And McCain leads Obama 50% to 41% among Hispanic voters (16% of likely voters).
When Bill Nelson and Charlie Crist are placed on the same ballot as possible vice presidential running mates, McCain leads Obama 43% to 42%, with 15% undecided.
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It must have pained Adam Smith to post this.
Posted by: | June 18, 2008 at 03:19 PM
What happened to all the McCain folks?
The silence is deafening.
Posted by: Flagophile | June 18, 2008 at 03:34 PM
You know what that smell is?
It's McBush...he is toast.
Posted by: | June 18, 2008 at 03:38 PM
Muslims barred from picture at Obama event
By: Ben Smith
June 18, 2008 03:07 PM EST
Two Muslim women at Barack Obama’s rally in Detroit on Monday were barred from sitting behind the podium by campaign volunteers seeking to prevent the women’s headscarves from appearing in photographs or on television with the candidate.
The campaign has apologized to the women, both Obama supporters who said they felt betrayed by their treatment at the rally.
Posted by: | June 18, 2008 at 04:20 PM
This is June. The election is in November. Leading in early polls can be the kiss of death. If earlier polls had been credible, the race would be between Clinton and Giuliani.
I reiterate, the only thing that stands between Obama and the Presidency is June, July, August, September and October.
Posted by: Rockabilly | June 18, 2008 at 04:46 PM
Real Clear Politics still has McCain way ahead of Obama on average of different polls.
Posted by: | June 18, 2008 at 05:00 PM
5:00,
That is an average of the polls since God knows when.
Obama can take the lead, be ahead in every poll for months, and still be behind in the average.
The average poll depends not only on the number of polls conducted but also on the margin of each poll.
It doesn't change the fact that Obama has pulled ahead in virtually every poll.
It's pretty simple mathematics.
Posted by: Flagophile | June 18, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Fagophile,,
The simple math is the Election is in November and your boy Osama Obama is going to get his butt spanked.
So don't gloat too soon.
Posted by: | June 18, 2008 at 06:53 PM
Obama fears the Muslims? Why? Is he afraid that may hurt his chances? Next he will allow no gays or blacks on stage with him. This guy is nothing but a Chicago style crook of a politician. He will do or say anything to get elected. He may even make Bush look good!
Posted by: | June 18, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Another example of Obama's bait and switch. I thought he was against NAFTA. Looks like he has the same postion as the Republicans.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/06/18/magazines/fortune/easton_obama.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2008061810
Posted by: Disappointed Supporter | June 18, 2008 at 07:12 PM
Obama is a standard liberal Democrat and a conventional ambitious politician, not the messiah nor the Great Non-White Hope. He alter his positions to move to the center and get elected. He will sell himself to the electorate.
Posted by: Rockabilly | June 18, 2008 at 07:56 PM
McCain/McBush is losing it....watch the train wreak.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEtZlR3zp4c&feature=related
Posted by: McSame | June 18, 2008 at 09:25 PM
Great video. You must not have posted the correct video. What I saw was a candidate who will "wreak" havoc on Osama Obama!!
Posted by: | June 18, 2008 at 11:26 PM
6:53,
Please look to the right of your screen. Do you see those numbers? Good.
Now, putting those numbers aside and keeping in mind the electoral map, please explain how, in your best judgment, McCain is going to "spank" Obama.
What states do you believe he is going to win and why? PA, OH, MI, VA, CO, NM, MN?
I bet that you cannot come up with a plausible scenario.
Posted by: Flagophile | June 19, 2008 at 09:33 AM
11.26 cleqarly is drinking for the same poluted toilet as johnnie mcBush!!
mcBush!!mcBush!!mcBush!!
johnnie mcAiNUS for presidnet!!
not a DRUNK but getting more and more holes in his brains ...daily.
just like ronnie 'swiss-cheese-brain" ray-gun!!
mcAiNUS for president!!
Posted by: | June 19, 2008 at 10:00 AM
**New Poll just out by Rasmussen has John McCain up 8 points on Obama:
http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/florida/election_2008_florida_presidential_election
Posted by: | June 19, 2008 at 05:42 PM
OBAMA COULD WIN POPULAR VOTE, BUT LOSE THE ELECTORAL VOTE & THE PRESIDENCY:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0608/11182_Page2.html
Posted by: | June 21, 2008 at 02:58 AM