Election 2008

Most Americans Give Palin a Favorable Rating; While Still Not Sure If She Was Right Choice

With the first poll from Rasmussen Reports since her nomination to be John McCain’s running mate, most Americans have a favorable opinion of Sarah Palin. In fact 52% of the voters give her at least a somewhat favorable rating and 31% out of that 52%... (more...)

Posted on Sep 3 2008 | 4 comments | Written by irishr

Who Will Shine More? Ron Paul or John McCain?

The twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul will be rocking today with not one but two conventions. While the Republican Party has its convention in the Xcel Energy Center. Ron Paul and his supporters will be on the other side of the river in the Target... (more...)

Posted on Sep 2 2008 | 0 comments | Written by irishr

Most Voters Say the Democratic Party is United Behind Obama

John McCain has been doing his best to make sure that the Democrats do not unify behind Barack Obama. Anyone who has been watching the convention has seen the negative adds. And they have been spending a lot of time talking about the set that Obama will... (more...)

Posted on Aug 28 2008 | 0 comments | Written by irishr

Republicans Give Ron Paul the Ultimate Snub

The Republicans have released the line up of speakers for their convention next week and it is more notable for who is not going to speak than it is for who is. (more…) Popularity: 37% [?] Read More →

Posted on Aug 28 2008 | 37 comments | Written by irishr

Biden- Plus, Minus or Neither of the Above?

One speculation about the Vice Presidential candidates is over with Barack Obama’s choice of Joe Biden. And, to no ones surprise, the opinions are mixed. But it is early yet and his impact, if any will not happen overnight. It will add a bit of spice... (more...)

Posted on Aug 24 2008 | 2 comments | Written by irishr

Should we Bring Back the Fairness Doctrine?

Our friends at Rasmussen Reports have come up with an interesting question. There has been much said recently about the amount of coverage the media is giving each of the candidates. And some of the media have admitted that they are giving one candidate... (more...)

Posted on Aug 20 2008 | 5 comments | Written by irishr

Will Joe Lieberman be John McCain’s Running Mate?

Could a McCain/ Lieberman ticket be the winning combination for the Republicans in November ? I know McCain is trying to appeal to different fractions, and he is considered to be more to the middle than to the conservative side, but Connecticut Senator... (more...)

Posted on Aug 20 2008 | 0 comments | Written by irishr

Voters Say Let Barr and Nader in on the Debates

For as long as I can remember, and that is a long time, the Presidential debates have been between the candidates of the two major parties. Third party candidates and independents have wanted to be included, but the Democrats and Republicans have seen... (more...)

Posted on Aug 18 2008 | 6 comments | Written by irishr

The $100,000 John Edwards Question

Everyone is talking about John Edwards, his girl friend, and is her baby his or not. While this does reflect on his ability to lead, and has probably knocked him completely out of the vice presidential race as well as any other office, there is a more... (more...)

Posted on Aug 17 2008 | 2 comments | Written by irishr

Todays Polls: Maybe Good News for McCain

There is mixed news for both candidates in the Presidential polls from August 7th. There is some good news for McCain in the fact that one of the states that is almost in the Obama column may be sliding back a bit to becoming a swing state. Obama has... (more...)

Posted on Aug 10 2008 | 4 comments | Written by irishr

A Look at the Election State by State by State

From here on in, it will be important to keep track of the Presidential race state by state and watch the Electoral College total. Right now, there is a big discrepancy between the popular vote and the Electoral College total. Taking a look at the Electoral... (more...)

Posted on Aug 8 2008 | 1 comment | Written by irishr

Oregon and Wisconsin - Two States Up For Grabs

Oregon and Wisconsin are two states that are being watched very closely. Both are pretty much up for grabs in the election and a loss of either of them could be a big blow to the McCain campaign, more so than Obama’s. (more…) Popularity: 16%... (more...)

Posted on Aug 7 2008 | 1 comment | Written by irishr

McCain Gets Big Welcome in South Dakota

John McCain got a big welcome at one of the biggest motorcycle rallies in South Dakota, a state that he has a good chance to win in November. (more…) Popularity: 13% [?] Read More →

Posted on Aug 6 2008 | 2 comments | Written by irishr

The Number of Democrats is Declining, but Republicans Stay the Same

A new poll from Rasmussen Reports supports some things I have been saying of for the past couple of months now. First, the Clinton supporters are not all falling in line behind Barack Obama and second, there are a lot of third party and independent voters... (more...)

Posted on Aug 4 2008 | 1 comment | Written by irishr

Five States That Could Decided the Balance of Power in the Senate

With all the attention the Presidential race is getting, we seem to have forgotten that the entire House of Representatives as well as one third of the Senate are also up for re election. And as far as the Senate goes, the latest polls show that the... (more...)

Posted on Aug 3 2008 | 1 comment | Written by irishr
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