Things that affect our votes

[SteveLaura 0]

I looked up the affect/effect thing and still couldn't decide which fit.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Top 3 for McCain:

His military experience

VPILF!

Republican (neither candidate will win without their base, so if they win, it means their base helped!)

Top 3 for Obama:

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Democrat

Other - his ground game

The debates are unlikely to change my vote

[PlatyPius 5]

affect.

And the second one should say Obama, not McCain.

[SteveLaura 0]

affect.

And the second one should say Obama, not McCain.

See, I try so hard to get the verb right, then ** up the poll anyway.

Cheers.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Top 3 for Mac: Palin, maverick, b0's elitism

Top 1 for b0: other (I took it as catchall to include "nothing")

Debate: no effect, I've decided on Mac

[chri'stina 190]

Um, I rushed and didn't really read the only 3 part. I picked more than 3 for each. Oopsie.

[SteveLaura 0]

Um, I rushed and didn't really read the only 3 part. I picked more than 3 for each. Oopsie.

I will have to confer with the poll police and get back to you. But, mark with words, Ms Stina, there will be consequences. Oh yes. There will be consequences...

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Um, I rushed and didn't really read the only 3 part. I picked more than 3 for each. Oopsie.

Well, I selected LESS than 3 (just 1--I tried it with 0, but it wouldn't take) on the second one, so we even out here.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

McCain:

1. His dashing good looks.

2. He picked a MILF for VP.

3. His infectious smile.

Obama:

1. His basketball skills.

2. His fashion sense.

3. Because initials are B.O.

The debates are not going to really affect the rank and file Democrats and Republicans...only the undecided ones and Independents. Don't despair - even though the swiftboating of Kerry did have an impact on the percentages, this election, there's just too many other factors that weigh in more heavily than personal issues voters might have with each candidate.

[SteveLaura 0]

[T]his election, there's just too many other factors that weigh in more heavily than personal issues voters might have with each candidate.

I'd like to think so, but I'm not so sure. There has been a significant swing from Obama to McCain among white women. Have these 'swingers' been avidly poring over each candidates manifesto, tuned constantly to NPR for in-depth analysis of the issues, emailing Bill Moyers for clarification, etc, and have suddenly had a change of heart about whether the highest earners should be taxed aggressively, whether universal healthcare is a good idea or what consitutes torture? Or did they see Sarah Palin and think, "Oh, she's a Mom. So am I. She has kids. So do I. She wears galsses. My eyesight is less than perfect also. I'll think I'll vote for McCain, then."

[chri'stina 190]

Um, I rushed and didn't really read the only 3 part. I picked more than 3 for each. Oopsie.

I will have to confer with the poll police and get back to you. But, mark with words, Ms Stina, there will be consequences. Oh yes. There will be consequences...

[SteveLaura 0]

[one...two...tree 2,762]

[T]his election, there's just too many other factors that weigh in more heavily than personal issues voters might have with each candidate.

I'd like to think so, but I'm not so sure. There has been a significant swing from Obama to McCain among white women. Have these 'swingers' been avidly poring over each candidates manifesto, tuned constantly to NPR for in-depth analysis of the issues, emailing Bill Moyers for clarification, etc, and have suddenly had a change of heart about whether the highest earners should be taxed aggressively, whether universal healthcare is a good idea or what consitutes torture? Or did they see Sarah Palin and think, "Oh, she's a Mom. So am I. She has kids. So do I. She wears galsses. My eyesight is less than perfect also. I'll think I'll vote for McCain, then."

During the Primaries, there were polls on all the candidates for their high positives and their high negatives. There were and still are many Republicans who swore they wouldn't vote for McCain, particularly many Evangelicals. I have a hard time believing that McCain could simply appease those disgruntled Party members with his choice of a VP. That said, his choice certainly has grabbed a lot of attention in the press and in this media frenzy, perhaps some voters get swept up into it, but IMO, once the dust settles on Palin's introduction to the rest of the country and voters have gotten a chance to see beyond the surfacy qualities (hockey mom, wears glasses, etc.), the focus of attention from the media will be on the real issues....at least I hope.

If there's one thing that this election demonstrates is how much sensationalism dominates in the media - or at least gets the most mileage. But it also has a short shelf life....like talking about Lindsay Lohen's next run in with the law. I have hope that enough Americans aren't content with their understanding of the issues at hand from reading the National Enquirer.

Edited September 15, 2008 by Jabberwocky

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Um, I rushed and didn't really read the only 3 part. I picked more than 3 for each. Oopsie.

I will have to confer with the poll police and get back to you. But, mark with words, Ms Stina, there will be consequences. Oh yes. There will be consequences...

As I said, I think my SHORTAGE of options cancels out your surfeit--so no worries.

[chri'stina 190]

Um, I rushed and didn't really read the only 3 part. I picked more than 3 for each. Oopsie.

I will have to confer with the poll police and get back to you. But, mark with words, Ms Stina, there will be consequences. Oh yes. There will be consequences...

As I said, I think my SHORTAGE of options cancels out your surfeit--so no worries.

*whew* Thanks