I'm not sure I've seen a case this term where a newspaper endorsement has made a difference, but i.e. Kennedy, we've seen some major polling moves in certain states created by local endorsements. It seems to vary with the state and with the person.

 

it's not specific endorsements that make any difference, it's just the fact that certain candidates are GETTING endorsements. For example, every day you see another story of another so and so endorsing Obama. It doesn't matter WHO it is, all it shows is that he's getting more support of people who "know what they're talking about" than Clinton is. People see that and go "oh well... i guess he IS the better choice". That's why endorsements matter.

 

The only time specific endorsements matter is when you've got your Kennedy's, your Gores and your Edwards caliber people. Otherwise they're meaningless individually.

it's not specific endorsements that make any difference, it's just the fact that certain candidates are GETTING endorsements. For example, every day you see another story of another so and so endorsing Obama. It doesn't matter WHO it is, all it shows is that he's getting more support of people who "know what they're talking about" than Clinton is. People see that and go "oh well... i guess he IS the better choice". That's why endorsements matter.

 

The only time specific endorsements matter is when you've got your Kennedy's, your Gores and your Edwards caliber people. Otherwise they're meaningless individually.

That's a pretty accurate assessment of endorsements.

Just pledged 250 to obama and somone matched it, cool

Just pledged 250 to obama and somone matched it, cool

Wow. What a high roller.

Wow. What a high roller.

 

 

appreciate the sarcasm.

That's a pretty accurate assessment of endorsements.

 

careful, we just agreed on something.

appreciate the sarcasm.

Actually it wasn't sarcasm. I donated $5.01 to him today so I felt poor.

Think Obama throws out the first pitch Opening day? Although I am not certain of the primary schedule.

Actually it wasn't sarcasm. I donated $5.01 to him today so I felt poor.

 

 

 

oh sorry!! I saw that 5.01 thing on facebook.

No idea how reliable their work is since I don't know if I've heard of them before, but Public Policy Polling has a new one out with Obama 50 Clinton 39. Edit: In Wisconsin.

Edited February 12, 200818 yr by Balta1701

Think Obama throws out the first pitch Opening day? Although I am not certain of the primary schedule.

No.

Survey USA polls Ohio...Clinton 56, Obama 39.

Ohio is GOLDEN Hillarity territory. And Texas. That's why I keep saying that she is going to still win, because if she gets over 55% of the vote in both states, she is just about there in the overall picture.

 

I will do my part in Texas to vote AGAINST her, that's for damn sure.

That's why I keep saying that she is going to still win, because if she gets over 55% of the vote in both states, she is just about there in the overall picture.

If you use the results the Obama campaign have collected, Obama currently leads 1031-944 in pldged delegates. Assuming a 60-40 split in the 3 contests today... Obama potential jumps to 1132-1011.

I'll split WI 55-45 and Hawaii 60-40... 1185-1053.

Now lets move to Ohio and Texas. I'll split them 55-45 to Clinton... Obama - 1335 Clinton - 1236

Even if Hillary won the other March 4th states by 55-45, it would be... Obama - 1351 Clinton - 1256

 

Yes these are delegate counts and do not directly reflect voter percentages, but you get the idea.

Texas is really going to be the wildcard down the stretch. If Obama can do well there, he may just have enough delegates.

 

Does he need to win it though, or will a close loss be enough (depending on Ohio's result)?

Hell, why not, I can spare $5.01.

it's not specific endorsements that make any difference, it's just the fact that certain candidates are GETTING endorsements. For example, every day you see another story of another so and so endorsing Obama. It doesn't matter WHO it is, all it shows is that he's getting more support of people who "know what they're talking about" than Clinton is. People see that and go "oh well... i guess he IS the better choice". That's why endorsements matter.

 

The only time specific endorsements matter is when you've got your Kennedy's, your Gores and your Edwards caliber people. Otherwise they're meaningless individually.

excellent post

Cnn and Fox call Virginia for Obama at 7:01 local time.

CNN reports polls open statewide in Maryland for an extra 90 minutes because of bad weather.

Edited February 13, 200818 yr by Mplssoxfan

Cnn and Fox call Virginia for Obama at 7:01 local time.

And MSNBC just called D.C. for Obama. Looks like a Hillary THUMPING tonight.

More Shakeups in Hillaryland

 

On the heels of another trouncing, deputy campaign manager Mike Henry is leaving the Hillary Clinton campaign operation, several campaign insiders said on Tuesday.

Virginia Exit Polls: Obama Dominates Across the Board

Male: 67%... Female: 59%... All Income Levels... All Regions (except Western VA), Democrat: 60%... Republican: 70%... Independent: 66%... White: 50%... Black: 89%... Latino: 53%

And MSNBC just called D.C. for Obama. Looks like a Hillary THUMPING tonight.

Tonight feels very good.

I think it's over. Obama is going to beat Hillary, and probably win the White House. I don't think he is going to run a horrible campaign like Gore or Kerry. GW Bush pretty much handed the Dems this thing with the huge deficits he ran up and the Iraq war.

I think it's over. Obama is going to beat Hillary, and probably win the White House. I don't think he is going to run a horrible campaign like Gore or Kerry. GW Bush pretty much handed the Dems this thing with the huge deficits he ran up and the Iraq war.

I have no doubt anymore that you are correct. It took me a while to get this feeling but I am certain he will be our next president. This is a true movement now. You cannot deny it.