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The Persistent Myth of the Bradley Effect
FiveThirtyEight: Politics Done Right — ... conservative but also some liberals -- take it as an article of faith that the current polling numbers overstate Barack Obama's position because of the so-called Bradley Effect: the notion that some material number of voters will lie about their intentions to pollsters, claiming that they will vote for a black candidate when in fact they will vote for the white guy. A fairly typical example comes in the form of a blind quote from a Democratic strategist this morning at The Politico: A huge challenge for Obama, insiders say, is simply determining how ...

It’s Always Sunny In McCainadelphia
pandagon.net - we are the public option — by Jesse Taylor Honestly, is there ever bad news for John McCain?  The Politco (I know, I know) runs a piece detailing seven warning signs for Barack Obama.  Actually, it’s just one warning sign: everything that would turn this election Obama’s way is pretty much on the verge of going McCain’s way.  Other than the constant reiteration of “things are bad and should be going Obama’s way”, is there any bad sign for John McCain?  Just a little one?  I did enjoy this bit of totally ...

Around The Campaign 2008 Sphere
The Moderate Voice — ... (And we just know he has Obama’s best political interests at heart…) Meanwhile, The Politico offers 7 worrisome signs for Barack Obama. On the other hand, Obama is ...

A Question
Balloon Juice — ... Why is it that the candidate who has consistently had the lead in the polls for months is always the one who has to be troubled with worrisome signs? ...

War and Piece — | Main August 11, 2008 The Politico : 7 worrisome signs for Obama. Posted by Laura at August 11, 2008 11:08 AM

The Sky is Falling
Daily Kos — Glenn Thrush of Politico has identified seven areas of concern for Barack Obama. He’s black. And Peter King (R-NY) vows to make his life a living hell. Virginia may be over-hyped even though he’ll probably win it. Michigan is in play, especially if Romney is added to the ticket. No word on what having Romney on the ticket would do in other states. Much like a terrorist attack, if the economy gets worse it might be good for McCain since Obama only leads by 17 points on economic issues. Bob ...

Tuesday morning links
Maggie's Farm — ... not all Russia's fault. CSM. Maybe not, but I underestimated their goals. They are taking over the country. Not trustworthy people, the Russians. Georgia headed back to Russian domination. 25 strangest fetishes Wolfson: Edwards made Hillary lose. Probably true. What a strange world. Mark Penn had the best, if dishonest, strategy for Hillary: roots and values. Worrisome signs for Obama. Politico. Related: Who wrote this for him? No doubt intended to make him look substantial. Related: It's OK ...

AP Finally Names Detroit Mayor's Party -- To Faciliate 'Playing Politics' Charge Aimed at GOP AG
NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias — ... Separate from the media bias angle, it would appear to do the Democrats, especially presumptive nominee Barack Obama, no good to have Kilpatrick still hanging around in November. Politico's Glenn Thrush lists the situation in Michigan as the third of "7 worrisome signs for Obama" in his quest for electoral victory: ...

Making McCain's Case for Him
Taylor Marsh — ... You know it’s a weird campaign season when Republicans are sending a better message for Obama than Democrats. Oh yeah, this is helpful and it keeps happening. Yesterday it was Bob Kerrey. Via Politico: ...

Barbara's Daily BuzzFLash Minute for August 12, 2008
BuzzFlash.org - Progressive News and Commentary with an Attitude | Fight Ignorance: Read BuzzFlash — ... for R&R due to the vigors of campaigning! Actually one week is nothing, when compared to every weekend during a campaign!!! * * * Winning the popular vote is not really “worrisome”! Repuglican ...

Townhall.com Staff: What's Hot Tuesday
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog — What are the most popular stories around the web this morning? Townhall does the surfing so you don't have to. Politico: 7 Worrisome Signs for Obama Los Angeles Times: ...