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Conservative Democrats Peeling Away From Obama
PRINCETON, NJ -- Barack Obama has been struggling to maintain his Democratic base thus far in August, and according to weekly averages of Gallup Poll Daily tracking, the problem seems to be with conservative Democrats. Within the Democratic Party, Obama's losses are primarily evident among the relatively small group that describes its political views as conservative. The 63% of ...
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Falling Off
The Corner on National Review Online — ... ] Gallup : The 63% of conservative Democrats supporting Obama over McCain in Aug. 18-24 polling is the lowest Obama has earned since he clinched the Democratic nomination in June... the percentage of married women backing Obama fell from 46% to 39%, ...

Obama Losing Conservative Democrats
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — The latest Gallup tracking poll finds Sen. John McCain inching into the lead for the first time this year. The key reason is that Sen. Barack Obama "has been struggling to maintain his Democratic base thus far in August" and "the problem seems to be with conservative Democrats." ...

Standard Mush
Daily PunditConservative Democrats Peeling Away From Obama Obama’s support from Republicans over this period also dipped from 9% to 7%, while 42% to 43% of independents have consistently supported him. 43% of independents would support a goat wearing a clown suit, as long as it came with a Democrat label.

Conservative Dems bailing on Obama; Rasmussen has no Michelle O bounce
Hot Air » Top Picks — ... Barack Obama has had an unprecedented slide in polling over the summer, losing as much as twelve points nationally and squandering momentum gained from besting Hillary Clinton in the primaries.  Gallup’s polling has mirrored that of almost every other national survey, and they drill down to find the answer to Obama’s decline: Barack Obama has been ...

Around the Web: 2008
The Corner on National Review Online — ... Had 'Intersection of Interests' USA Today [image] To Highlight Tax Cuts For Middle Class in Speech The Wall Street Journal [image] Linked with Biden's Son by Earmarks The Washington Post [image] [image] State of the Race Some Clinton Fund-Raisers Are Still Simmering The New York Times [image] Obama Campaign Learns from Others' Missteps Politico [image] Ads on 1960s Radical are Center of GOP Attack, Obama Counterattack The Boston Globe [image] Conservative Democrats Peeling Away From Obama Gallup [image] Pressure's On with McCain ...

Obama Loses Conservative Democrats... No Way!
Gateway Pundit — The Far Left, Marxist weaned, terrorist embracing, America-bashing, appeaser is losing conservative Democrats. Imagine that? Gallup reported: Within the Democratic Party, Obama's losses are primarily evident among the relatively small group that describes its political views as conservative. The 63% of conservative Democrats supporting Obama over McCain in Aug. 18-24 polling is the lowest Obama has earned since he clinched the Democratic nomination in June. At ...

Will The Last Few Racists In The Democratic Party Go Join Their Brethren In The GOP Now?
DownWithTyranny! — ... at the Convention. Like I said, the Democratic Party is no place for any self-respecting racist-- or even a self-loathing racist. This is the historic moment. Look in the mirror; look hard. If you're filled with hatred for colored people... McCain beckons. Go to him. You'll feel right at home.

Denver - Day 3: Roll call, Bubba, and Biden
Sister Toldjah — ... —– Bad news for Obama? A new Gallup poll shows conservative Democrats “peeling” away from Barry Oh!, as well as losing support from moderate and liberal Republicans. Maybe come November there won’t be nearly as many “ ...

Obama Nominated Against Backdrop Of Troubling New Poll
The Moderate Voice — ... of California asked the crowd of more than 4,400 delegates. Delegates then affirmed Obama as their choice with cheers. “The motion is adopted,” Pelosi said with a broad smile, officially capping a long and hard-fought battle between Obama and Clinton. There were hugs and handshakes as “Love Train” blasted from the arena speakers. But there are signs the tracks on the “Love Train” are increasingly wobbly, according to a new Gallup poll: Within the Democratic ...

Trouble
A Chequer-Board of Nights and Days — If you are either one of the Davids--Axelrod or Plouffe--you will be depressed beyond measure to read this : Barack Obama has been struggling to maintain his Democratic base thus far in August, and according to weekly averages of Gallup Poll Daily tracking, the problem seems to be with conservative Democrats. Within the Democratic Party, Obama's losses are primarily evident among the relatively small group that describes its political views as conservative. The 63% of conservative Democrats supporting Obama over McCain in Aug. 18-24 polling is the lowest Obama has earned ...

Trouble
RedState: Conservative News and Community — If you are either one of the Davids--Axelrod or Plouffe--you will be depressed beyond measure to read this: Barack Obama has been struggling to maintain his Democratic base thus far in August, and according to weekly averages of Gallup Poll Daily tracking, the problem seems to be with conservative Democrats. Within the Democratic Party, Obama's losses are primarily evident among the relatively small group that describes its political views as conservative. The 63% of conservative Democrats supporting Obama over McCain in Aug. 18-24 ...

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