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It seems the 2012 political season has already started
doubleplusundead —
It seems the 2012 political season has already started Newsweek just asked (PDF) registered Republicans who they would like to run in 2012 if John McCain doesn't win in November. The results? Mitt Romney 30% Mike Huckabee 26% Sarah Palin 20% I will just note that there was no similar question for Democrats. They seem certain their Messiah will win. Also, Mitt Romney and the Huckster in the 1 and 2 slots? Are these people serious? Posted by: ...
Newsweek Poll: Obama Up By 13
TalkLeft —
Obama's lead is holding steady according to the latest Newsweek poll. Poll data is here. Obama's lead in the NEWSWEEK Poll is consistent with other recent national polls, including soundings taken by CBS News and The New York Times, The Washington Post and ABC News, NBC News and The Wall Street Journal and by Pew Research, all of which measured Obama's lead over McCain as somewhere between 10 and 14 points. In the NEWSWEEK Poll, Obama's lead stayed virtually unchanged from two weeks ...
Poll: Palin Hasn't Done Herself Any Favors For 2012
TPM Election Central —
... Despite all the talk about Sarah Palin energizing the Republican base, the new Newsweek poll seems to suggest that by this point the base would rather have somebody else, if given the chance. ...
I'm dreamin' of a blue Christmas..
Greatscat! —
... Obama's lead in the NEWSWEEK Poll is consistent with other recent national polls, including soundings taken by CBS News and The New York Times, The Washington Post and ABC News, NBC News and The Wall Street Journal and by Pew Research, all of which measured Obama's lead over McCain as somewhere between 10 and 14 points. In the NEWSWEEK Poll, Obama's lead stayed virtually unchanged from two weeks ago, when he led McCain 52 to 41 among registered voters. (For the complete results, click here .)" -Diane ...
A campaign divided against itself...
Political Animal —
... sniping through the media suggests the air at headquarters is getting increasingly toxic. That doesn't necessarily mean McCain's going to lose in 10 days -- voters may not care that he's the head of a dysfunctional operation, with staffers divided against themselves -- but it is another hurdle to clear. As for Palin blowing off the campaign's advice, I have no idea whether that's going to help, but it can't get much worse -- voters don't like her , and even Republicans don't welcome her as the party's future.— Steve Benen 12:35 PM Permalink | ...
10/26 Daily Kos R2K Tracking Poll: Obama 51, McCain 40
Daily Kos —
... essentially unchanged from polling conducted by the Post/ABC as far back as early summer. Given that gap, it's no surprise that McCain has relied heavily on the now infamous "Joe the Plumber" in the closing moments of the campaign. The image of McCain fighting for Joe and others like him is the campaign's attempt to show voters that the Arizona senator not only understands the economy but also empathizes with the plight of the average voter. Finally, from Newsweek, Palin's "inevitability" in 2012 has hit a minor iceberg: ...
Thinking About 2012
Lawyers, Guns and Money —
Justin Gardner summarizes Newsweek's numbers: If John McCain is not elected president, which one of the following three possible candidates would you be most likely to support for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012? Romney: 35% Huckabee: 26% Palin: 20% This doesn't really surprise me; Romney's perceived strength on economic matters probably makes him the most compelling candidate to Republicans right now. Nevertheless, I would be kind of surprised to see Romney get the 2012 nomination. First, I have ...
