"It's disappointing when your own candidate doesn't win, particularly when it's your brother," said Scott Romney, an attorney with a prominent Detroit law firm. "We got close and had a real good shot at it, but on the other hand, we looked very carefully at the situation in the world and we thought it was very important that we rally around Sen. McCain."
—Detroit Free Press
Monday, June 30, 2008
Romney and Supporters Helping McCain
Georgia: McCain 53, Obama 43
Georgia Trends: McCain vs. Obama | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | McCain | Obama |
06/26/2008 | 53% | 43% |
51% | 41% | |
53% | 39% | |
53% | 40% | |
Alabama: McCain Leads by 15
Alabama Trends: McCain vs. Obama | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | McCain | Obama |
06/26/2008 | 51% | 36% |
60% | 32% | |
55% | 37% | |
Florida: McCain Leads by 7
Florida Trends: McCain vs. Obama | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | McCain | Obama |
06/26/2008 | 48% | 41% |
47% | 39% | |
50% | 40% | |
53% | 38% | |
47% | 43% | |
53% | 37% | |
Texas: Cornyn Leads by 13
Texas Trends: Cornyn vs. Noriega | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | Cornyn | Noriega |
06/25/2008 | 48% | 35% |
52% | 35% | |
47% | 43% | |
Rasmussen Poll: Supreme Court Viewed More Favorabley After Gun Control Ruling
How would you rate the way the Supreme Court is doing its job? | |
|---|---|
Excellent | 5% |
Good | 29% |
Fair | 45% |
Poor | 19% |
Not Sure | 3% |
Georgia: Saxby Chambliss Enjoying Large Lead
Georgia Trends: Chambliss vs. Cardwell | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | Chambliss | Cardwell |
06/26/2008 | 53% | 33% |
52% | 37% | |
51% | 37% | |
52% | 36% | |
| Georgia Trends: Chambliss vs. Jones | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | Chambliss | Jones |
06/26/2008 | 57% | 30% |
56% | 33% | |
58% | 30% | |
56% | 30% | |
| Georgia Trends: Chambliss vs. Martin | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | Chambliss | Martin |
06/26/2008 | 52% | 39% |
52% | 36% | |
54% | 33% | |
51% | 33% | |
| Georgia Trends: Chambliss vs. Knight | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | Chambliss | Knight |
06/26/2008 | 55% | 31% |
| Georgia Trends: Chambliss vs. Lanier | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | Chambliss | Lanier |
06/26/2008 | 54% | 31% |
| Favorable Ratings for Senate Candidates in Georgia | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chambliss | Cardwell | Jones | Martin | Knight | Lanier | |
Very Favorable | 21% | 10% | 7% | 12% | 9% | 6% |
Somewhat Favorable | 36% | 23% | 20% | 22% | 17% | 21% |
Somewhat Unfavorable | 18% | 23% | 30% | 18% | 21% | 20% |
Very Unfavorable | 12% | 18% | 30% | 16% | 14% | 14% |
Not Sure | 13% | 27% | 13% | 32% | 39% | 39% |
Georgia: McCain Leads by 10
Georgia Trends: McCain vs. Obama | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | McCain | Obama |
06/26/2008 | 53% | 43% |
51% | 41% | |
53% | 39% | |
53% | 40% | |
UK: Conservatives 46, Labour 28
If there were a general election tomorrow, which party would you vote for?
| Jun. 25 | Jun. 13 | May 29 | |
| Conservative | 46% | 47% | 47% |
| Labour | 28% | 25% | 23% |
| Liberal Democrats | 15% | 18% | 18% |
| Other | 11% | 10% | 12% |
Source: YouGov / Daily Telegraph
Methodology: Online interviews with 2,163 British voters, conducted from Jun. 23 to Jun. 25, 2008. No margin of error was provided.
Hungary: Fidesz Trouncing Socialists, 61 to 27
Which party would you vote for in the next legislative election? (Decided Voters)
| Jun. 2008 | May 2008 | Apr. 2008 | |
| Hungarian Citizens Party (Fidesz) | 61% | 67% | 67% |
| Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) | 27% | 23% | 22% |
| Alliance of Free Democrats (SZDSZ) | 4% | 3% | 1% |
| Hungarian Democratic Forum (MDF) | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Source: Tarki
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,000 Hungarian voters, conducted from Jun. 6 to Jun. 18, 2008. Margin of error is 3.1 per cent.
Nicaragua: Ortega Approval at Only 18%
How do you rate Daniel Ortega’s performance as president?
| Jun. 2008 | Feb. 2008 | Oct. 2007 | |
| Good / Very Good | 18% | 21% | 28% |
| Average | 23% | 33% | 34% |
| Bad / Very Bad | 56% | 43% | 38% |
Source: CID-Gallup / La Prensa
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,260 Nicaraguan adults, conducted from Jun. 5 to Jun. 11, 2008. Margin of error is 2.8 per cent.
Ireland: Fianna Fáil up by 15
What party would you support in the next general election?
| Jun. 2008 | Apr. 2008 | Mar. 2008 | |
| Fianna Fáil (FF) | 40% | 40% | 35% |
| Fine Gael (FG) | 25% | 28% | 30% |
| Labour Party (Lab.) | 10% | 11% | 11% |
| Sinn Fein (SF) | 10% | 6% | 9% |
| Green Party (GP) | 7% | 9% | 8% |
| Progressive Democrats (PD) | 2% | 1% | 1% |
Source: Red C / Sunday Business Post
Methodology: Interviews with 1,000 Irish adults, conducted from Jun. 13 to Jun. 15, 2008. No margin of error was provided.
Nebraska: McCain Leads by 16... or 9
McCain (R) | Obama (D) | Other / Not sure | Date | ||
| (2) Rasmussen Reports | 52% | 36% | 12% | Jun. 23 | |
| (1) SurveyUSA | 49% | 40% | 11% | May 16-18 |
(2) Rasmussen Reports - Telephone interviews with 500 likely voters in Nebraska, conducted on Jun. 23, 2008. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
(1) SurveyUSA - Telephone interviews with 600 registered voters in Nebraska, conducted on May 29, 2008. Margin of error is 4.1 per cent.
Obama 47, McCain 43
If the candidates were Barack Obama, the Democrat, and John McCain, the Republican, and you had to choose, for which of these candidates would you vote? (Leaners included)
| Jun. 2008 | Feb. 2008 | Apr. 2007 | |
| Barack Obama (D) | 47% | 48% | 47% |
| John McCain (R) | 43% | 41% | 42% |
| Other / Undecided | 10% | 11% | 11% |
Source: ABT SRBI / Time
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 805 registered American voters, conducted from Jun. 19 to Jun. 25, 2008. Margin of error is 3.5 per cent.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Jindal Signs Sex-Offender Castration Bill
"I want to send the message loud and clear – to the Supreme Court of the United States and beyond – make no mistake about it, if anyone wants to molest children and commit sexual assaults on kids they should not do so here in Louisiana."
—Bobby Jindal, Governor of Louisiana
Proposed License Plate States 'Hispanics Discovered Florida'
"Every community wants to be recognized for its contributions to society. I think this is just part of our assimilation process and our acceptance in Florida."
Kentucky: McCain Leads Obama by 16
Kentucky Trends: McCain vs. Obama | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | McCain | Obama |
06/25/2008 | 51% | 35% |
57% | 32% | |
Friday, June 27, 2008
Texas: McCain Leads by 9
Texas Trends: McCain vs. Obama | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | McCain | Obama |
06/25/2008 | 48% | 39% |
52% | 39% | |
48% | 43% | |
New Zealand: Conservative National Party has 24 pt. Lead
If an election was held today, which party would you vote for with your party vote?
| Jun. 2008 | May 2008 | Feb. 2008 | |
| National | 54% | 56% | 55% |
| Labour | 30% | 29% | 32% |
| Greens | 7% | 6% | 6% |
| New Zealand First | 3% | 5% | 3% |
| Maori Party | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| ACT | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| United Future | 1% | 1% | ‘’ |
Source: AC Nielsen / Fairfax Newspapers
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 1,101 New Zealand voters, conducted from Jun. 11 to Jun. 17, 2008. Margin of error is 3.1 per cent.
Democrat Law Maker Promises to 'Rip Apart' Child-Abuse Victims in Court
"I'm gonna rip them apart. I'm going to make sure that the rest of their life is ruined, that when they're 8 years old, they throw up; when they're 12 years old, they won't sleep; when they're 19 years old, they'll have nightmares and they'll never have a relationship with anybody."
—James Fagan, Democrat, Massachusetts
North Korea Destroys Nuclear Reactor Tower
"This is a very important step in the disablement process and I think it puts us in a good position to move into the next phase," said Sung Kim, the U.S. State Department's top expert on the Koreas who attended the demolition.
—My Way News
—My Way News
Liberal Claims Gas Price More Important Than Abortion
Kentucky: McConnell Regains Lead
Kentucky Trends: McConnell vs. Lunsford | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | McConnell | Lunsford |
06/25/2008 | 48% | 41% |
44% | 49% | |
British Like Conservatives by 20 pts.
If there were to be a general election tomorrow, which party do you think you would vote for?
| Jun. 22 | Jun. 5 | May 18 | |
| Conservative | 45% | 42% | 41% |
| Labour | 25% | 26% | 27% |
| Liberal Democrat | 20% | 21% | 22% |
| Other | 10% | 11% | 9% |
Source: ICM Research / The Guardian
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,000 British adults, conducted from Jun. 20 to Jun. 22, 2008. No margin of error was provided.
McCain Ties Obama in USA Today Poll
Jun. 25 | Jun. 6 | May 22 | |
| Barack Obama (D) | 44% | 46% | 46% |
| John McCain (R) | 44% | 45% | 46% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Neither | 5% | 4% | 5% |
| Not sure | 6% | 4% | 4% |
Source: Gallup / USA Today
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 2,605 registered American voters, conducted from Jun. 23 to Jun. 25, 2008. Margin of error is 2 per cent.
Liberal California Gives Obama 12 pt. Lead
| McCain (R) | Obama (D) | Other / Not sure | Date | |
| (1) SurveyUSA | 41% | 53% | 6% | Jun. 18 |
(1) SurveyUSA - Telephone interviews with 503 likely voters in California, conducted from Jun. 17 to Jun. 19, 2008. Margin of error is 4.5 per cent.
Hungary: Fidesz 61, Socialists 28
If an election were held today, what party would you support?
(Decided Voters)
| Jun. 2008 | Mar. 2008 | Jan. 2008 | |
| Hungarian Citizens Party (Fidesz) | 61% | 67% | 64% |
| Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) | 28% | 24% | 25% |
| Hungarian Democratic Forum (MDF) | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Alliance of Free Democrats (SZDSZ) | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Source: Median
Methodology: Interviews with 1,200 Hungarian adults, conducted from Jun. 6 to Jun. 10, 2008. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
Poll Shows Venezuelans Turning on Chavez
Last December, a majority of Venezuelan voters rejected the proposed constitutional reform. In your view, should the government continue to convert the country to socialism?
| Yes | 27% |
| No | 70% |
| Not sure | 3% |
Source: Alfredo Keller y Asociados
Methodology: Face-to-face interviews with 1,200 Venezuelan adults, conducted from May 23 to Jun. 4, 2008. Margin of error is 2.9 per cent.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Poll Trend Detected
I have noticed in recent polls, both national and state, that Obama fares better in polls which encourage a large amount of 'undecided' declarations. In the polls that do not accept undecideds so easily and push for a response, McCain fares better. This is good news, because it seems that the undecideds are breaking toward him. The bad news is that in most polls, Obama still manages to hold onto about a 4 pt. lead when you average out the national polls.
For example, check this Rasmussen bit out:
PS: There is a poll that came out today from Nanny Bloomberg's organization that claims Obama is leading by 15 pts. If that were true, McCain would not be leading in as many states as he is.
15 pts. is approaching a Mondale-style blowout, in which he only won 1 state and DC. McCain is ahead in way too many states for this Bloomberg farce to be even close to accurate.
For example, check this Rasmussen bit out:
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows Barack Obama attracting 46% of the vote while John McCain earns 40%. When "leaners" are included, Obama leads 49% to 45%. Three percent (3%) say they will vote for a third-party option while 4% remain undecidedSo Obama has a 6 pt. lead, but it shrinks by 33% to a 4 pt. lead when leaners are pushed to answer. If the race tightens by just a couple pts, this may become a much more important factor.
PS: There is a poll that came out today from Nanny Bloomberg's organization that claims Obama is leading by 15 pts. If that were true, McCain would not be leading in as many states as he is.
15 pts. is approaching a Mondale-style blowout, in which he only won 1 state and DC. McCain is ahead in way too many states for this Bloomberg farce to be even close to accurate.
10 Tips for the Weekend Gardener
Depending on your geographic location, choose drought-tolerant or
water-loving native or non-invasive exotic plants, and always purchase the
best quality plants and shrubs -- ask your retailer about plant life
guarantees -- be sure to keep your receipts.
Group plants together based on how much shade, sun and watering they
need.
Start your gardens off with organic fertilizer and other organic
products. If switching over from chemical to organic products, do it in
steps -- adding more organic fertilizer and less synthetic over a two-week
period.
Fertilize and mulch garden beds and potted plants -- the water will
evaporate into the mulch and fertilizer, and keep the plants protected and
watered as needed.
Water your plants early in the morning, and water them at the root
zone, for a longer period of time, but less often. Watering longer but less
often encourages hardy plants with deeper roots. After a heavy rain, skip
the regular watering regime.
Save water by using a full watering can rather than a hose, and bend
from the knees to protect your back from the weight of the water and the
can.
Accept less-than-lush gardens and lawns during dry periods, and be
aware that flowers, plants and lawns will regenerate after heavy rains.
Clear out dead trees and trim back leafy trees to allow more light in
on lawns and gardens.
Check automatic sprinkler systems to be sure they are operating
properly and not watering the sidewalk and driveway, and re-adjust the time
and positioning of the sprinklers as needed.
For lawn care, mow high and use a sharp blade -- 3 inches is
recommended. High growth increases grass' tolerance to drought and
insect/disease problems, and clean cut grass blades lose less water than
tattered cut blades of grass.
—CNN
water-loving native or non-invasive exotic plants, and always purchase the
best quality plants and shrubs -- ask your retailer about plant life
guarantees -- be sure to keep your receipts.
Group plants together based on how much shade, sun and watering they
need.
Start your gardens off with organic fertilizer and other organic
products. If switching over from chemical to organic products, do it in
steps -- adding more organic fertilizer and less synthetic over a two-week
period.
Fertilize and mulch garden beds and potted plants -- the water will
evaporate into the mulch and fertilizer, and keep the plants protected and
watered as needed.
Water your plants early in the morning, and water them at the root
zone, for a longer period of time, but less often. Watering longer but less
often encourages hardy plants with deeper roots. After a heavy rain, skip
the regular watering regime.
Save water by using a full watering can rather than a hose, and bend
from the knees to protect your back from the weight of the water and the
can.
Accept less-than-lush gardens and lawns during dry periods, and be
aware that flowers, plants and lawns will regenerate after heavy rains.
Clear out dead trees and trim back leafy trees to allow more light in
on lawns and gardens.
Check automatic sprinkler systems to be sure they are operating
properly and not watering the sidewalk and driveway, and re-adjust the time
and positioning of the sprinklers as needed.
For lawn care, mow high and use a sharp blade -- 3 inches is
recommended. High growth increases grass' tolerance to drought and
insect/disease problems, and clean cut grass blades lose less water than
tattered cut blades of grass.
—CNN
Proof That New Jersey is Up For Grabs
McCain is actually spending money to win the state. Considering Bush's better than expected showing in 2004, I don't think it is unreasonable to believe McCain could be the first Republican to win NJ in 20 years. Here is an email sent to potential supporters in the Garden State:
For the first time in 16 years, a Republican Presidential Campaign Headquarters will be opening in the Garden State! The New Jersey McCain Campaign Headquarters will officially be opening this Saturday, June 28th for an open house from 11:00am to 12:30pm.
The Headquarters is located at 40 New Brunswick Avenue, 2nd Floor, Woodbridge, NJ 08861. Come out to see the Headquarters and join us for light refreshments, a tour of the phone bank, and to pick up a yard sign.
To RSVP for the event, please click here or email newjersey@johnmccain.com. No confirmation nor reply from campaign staff is needed to attend the event.
Obama's Links to ACORN Voter Fraud
Here are some interesting facts about ACORN, according to Malkin: "Last July, ACORN settled the largest case of voter fraud in the history of Washington State. Seven ACORN workers had submitted nearly 2,000 bogus voter registration forms. According to case records, they flipped through phone books for names to use on the forms..." But it wasn't just in the state of Washington. "The group's vandalism on electoral integrity is systemic," according to Malkin. "ACORN has been implicated in similar voter fraud schemes in Missouri, Ohio and at least 12 other states...In March, Philadelphia elections officials accused the nonprofit advocacy group of filing fraudulent voter registrations in advance of the April 22nd Pennsylvania primary." Read Malkin's column here.
—One News Now
Why Some Polls Are So Off the Mark
Bad Sampling:
There are currently polls showing results ranging from Obama by double digits (Newsweek and the L.A. Times) to a tie (Gallup). Most polls, including Rasmussen Reports, show something in the middle and that’s probably the best estimate of where the race stands today… and where it has been for the past few weeks.
In the case of the recent L.A. Times poll, this [poll sample] mix was 39% Democrats and 22% Republicans.
—Rasmussen Reports
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Michigan: Terrorist Wants New Judge...A Non-Jewish One
Fawzi Mustapha Assi, 48, who rose to address the court against the advice of his attorney, said he heard rumors U.S. District Judge Gerald E. Rosen is a Zionist and he was concerned Rosen could not be impartial when sentencing him for supporting "one of the most hated enemies of the state of Israel."
—The Detroit News
Only 37% Believe Hillary Wants Obama to Win
...Of course, if Obama loses, that means Hillary can be President in 4 years.
If he wins, she can't.
Utah: Huntsman Leads Democrat, 66 to 19
Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. shouldn’t be worried about losing his job this November. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Utah finds him leading Democratic challenger Bob Springmeyer 66% to 19%. —Rasmussen Reports
Nebraska: McCain Lead Over Obama Grows
According to Scott Rasmussen:
Nebraska Trends: McCain vs. Obama | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | McCain | Obama |
06/23/2008 | 52% | 36% |
50% | 39% | |
Dobson Criticizes Obama's Bizarre Distortions of Bible
"I think he's deliberately distorting the traditional understanding of the Bible to fit his own worldview, his own confused theology," Dobson said.
"... He is dragging biblical understanding through the gutter."
—My Way
Quebec: 27 Arrested in Child-Porn Ring
"The owner of a web site in Germany who hosted free forums for discussions alerted the authorities that some individuals were using his web site to exchange juvenile pornography material," Sgt. Kemp said. "So when the investigation began, we were able to establish that residents from Quebec were using this Internet site to proceed to these activities."
—National Post
Russians See US as Biggest Enemy
Which of the following foreign nations do you consider unfriendly or even hostile to Russia?
("Top 10" Listed)
| United States | 33.3% |
| Georgia | 31.0% |
| Ukraine | 17.9% |
| Latvia | 17.7% |
| Estonia | 13.3% |
| Lithuania | 10.4% |
| Afghanistan | 6.7% |
| Britain | 6.6% |
| Iraq | 5.3% |
| Iran | 5.1% |
And which of the following foreign nations would you regard as Russia’s friends or allies?
("Top 10" Listed)
| Belarus | 35.3% |
| China | 18.0% |
| Germany | 16.1% |
| Armenia | 12.7% |
| France | 9.4% |
| Italy | 9.1% |
| Ukraine | 7.4% |
| Britain | 7.2% |
| Japan | 5.5% |
| United States | 4.4% |
Source: Bashkirova & Partners
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,500 Russian adults, conducted from May 16 to May 22, 2008. Margin of error is 3.4 per cent.
Germans Just Barely Favor European Empire
If you had a chance to vote, would you cast a ballot in favour or against the Lisbon Treaty?
| In favour | 54% |
| Against | 46% |
Source: Emnid / N24
Methodology: Interviews with 1,000 German adults, conducted on Jun. 17, 1008. Margin of error is 2.5 per cent.
Americans Against Government Seizing Oil Companies
Should the government nationalize all the oil companies and run them on a non-profit basis?
| Yes | 29% |
| No | 47% |
| Not sure | 24% |
Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,000 likely American voters, conducted on Jun. 14, 2008. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
North Carolina: McCain Leads in 2 Polls
Contenders: John McCain (R), Barack Obama (D)
| McCain (R) | Obama (D) | Other / Not sure | Date | |
| (2) Tel Opinion / Civitas | 45% | 41% | 14% | Jun. 11-13 |
| (1) Rasmussen Reports | 45% | 43% | 12% | Jun. 10 |
(2) Tel Opinion Research / Civitas Institute - Telephone interviews with 600 registered voters in North Carolina, conducted from Jun. 11 to Jun. 13, 2008. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
(1) Rasmussen Reports - Telephone interviews with 500 likely voters in North Carolina, conducted on Jun. 10, 2008. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
Argentina: Cristina Has Only 20% Positive Rating
Do you have a positive or negative opinion of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner?
|
| Jun. 2008 | May 2008 | Mar. 2008 |
| Positive | 20% | 26% | 47% |
| Average | 33% | 38% | 27% |
| Negative | 46% | 34% | 19% |
Source: Poliarquía Consultores
Methodology: Interviews with 1,000 Argentine adults, conducted from Jun. 2 to Jun. 10, 2008. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Larry The Cable Guy's Christmas Carols
Because you know the stores are already planning this year's 'generic winter holiday' decorations...
NY Times Claims Muslims Feel Abandoned by Obama
But why would they feel abandoned? I thought Barack Hussein Obama was never a Muslim. How could anyone think that Barack Hussein Obama was a Muslim? Anyone who believes that is a SMEARER of Barack Hussein Obama. So are Obama's fellow/former Muslims smearing him by feeling hurt that he is abandoning them?
China Denies Rumors it Murdered 209 Tibetans on March 14
The link goes to a pro-communist web site, so look for the bias. It's like hunting for Easter eggs. Have fun!
Jewish Voters Cause Obama Jitters
A lackluster turnout of Jewish Democrats would hurt Obama badly. And even a low double digit defection of Jewish Democrats to McCain in the absolute must win swing states of Florida and Pennsylvania would spell disaster or worse for Obama. The weakness and danger is real. A May Gallup Poll found that while Obama got the majority of Jewish votes he still did far worse poll wise than John Kerry did in the 2004 presidential election among Jewish voters. And, of course, he got far fewer Jewish votes than Clinton in the primaries.
—American Chronicle
Ethanol Pushers Have Hands All Over Obama Campaign
Nowadays, when Mr. Obama travels in farm country, he is sometimes accompanied by his friend Tom Daschle , the former Senate majority leader from South Dakota. Mr. Daschle now serves on the boards of three ethanol companies and works at a Washington law firm where, according to his online job description, “he spends a substantial amount of time providing strategic and policy advice to clients in renewable energy.”
Mr. Obama’s lead advisor on energy and environmental issues, Jason Grumet, came to the campaign from the National Commission on Energy Policy, a bipartisan initiative associated with Mr. Daschle and Bob Dole , the Kansas Republican who is also a former Senate majority leader and a big ethanol backer who had close ties to the agribusiness giant Archer Daniels Midland
—New York Times
3 Women Who Could be Vice-President
The most-mentioned potential running mates — former Republican candidate and Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty — are all men. Yet no clear front-runner has emerged, and there are at least three women McCain might select to fill out the ticket. All three would mark a symbolic turn away from Vice President Dick Cheney, the ultimate D.C. old-boys-club insider.
—Politico
Most Americans Side With Republicans on Border Issue
So why doesn't President Bush?
Which is more important? Gaining control of the border or legalizing the status of undocumented workers already living in the United States?
Gaining control of the border
63%
Legalizing undocumented workers
28%
Not sure
8%
Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,000 likely American voters, conducted on Jun. 10, 2008. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
Germany: Conservatives Lead by 15 pts.
What party would you support in Germany’s next federal election?
| Jun. 13 | Jun. 6 | May 30 | |
| Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) / | 36% | 35% | 36% |
| Social Democratic Party (SPD) | 21% | 20% | 20% |
| Left Party (Linke) | 14% | 15% | 15% |
| Free Democratic Party (FDP) | 13% | 14% | 13% |
| Green Party (Grune) | 11% | 11% | 12% |
Source: Forsa / Stern / RTL
Methodology: Interviews with 2,501 German adults, conducted from Jun. 9 to Jun. 13, 2008. Margin of error is 2.5 per cent.
British Would Vote Against European Empire
If there were a referendum on the new European Union treaty how would you vote?
| I would vote in favour of the European reform treaty | 19% |
| I would vote against the European reform treaty | 44% |
| I would not vote at all | 6% |
| Don’t know | 31% |
Source: YouGov
Methodology: Online interviews with 1,769 British voters, conducted on Jun. 12 and Jun. 13, 2008. No margin of error was provided.
Kentucky: McCain Enjoys 12 pt Lead
| McCain (R) | Obama (D) | Other / Not sure | Date | |
| SurveyUSA | 53% | 41% | 6% | Jun. 13-16 |
SurveyUSA - Telephone interviews to 626 likely Kentucky voters, conducted from Jun. 13 to Jun. 16, 2008. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
Iowa: 2 Polls Show Obama With Small Lead
| McCain (R) | Obama (D) | Other / Not sure | Date | |
| (2) SurveyUSA | 45% | 49% | 6% | Jun. 13-16 |
| (1) Rasmussen Reports | 38% | 45% | 16% | Jun. 10 |
(2) SurveyUSA - Telephone interviews with 528 likely Iowa voters, conducted from Jun. 13 to Jun. 16, 2008. Margin of error is 4.4 per cent.
(1) Rasmussen Reports - Telephone interviews with 500 likely Iowa voters, conducted on Jun. 10, 2008. Margin of error is 4.1 per cent.
Australia: ALP Still Popular
If a federal election to the House of Representatives were held today, which one of the following would you vote for? If "Uncommitted", to which one of these do you have a leaning?
| Jun. 15 | Jun. 1 | May 18 | |
| Australian Labor Party | 46% | 46% | 47% |
| Coalition (Liberal / National) | 33% | 37% | 37% |
| Australian Greens | 12% | 10% | 9% |
| Others | 9% | 7% | 7% |
Two-Party Preferred Vote
| Jun. 15 | Jun. 1 | May 18 | |
| Australian Labor Party | 59% | 57% | 57% |
| Coalition (Liberal / National) | 41% | 43% | 43% |
Source: Newspoll / The Australian
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,140 Australian voters, conducted from May 30 to Jun. 1, 2008. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
Americans Against Supreme Court Ruling Favoring Terrorists
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that non-citizens suspected of terrorism who are being held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, should be allowed to challenge their detentions in the U.S. civilian court system. Supporters of this ruling say it provides detainees with basic constitutional rights. Critics of the ruling say only special military tribunals should be allowed, because hearings in open court could compromise terrorism investigations. What’s your view—do you think these detainees should or should not be able to challenge their detentions in the civilian court system?
| Should | 34% |
| Should not | 61% |
| No opinion | 6% |
Source: TNS / Washington Post / ABC News
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,125 American adults, conducted from Jun. 12 to Jun. 15, 2008. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
Obama 45, McCain 41, No Clue 14
| Jun. 2008 | Apr. 2008 | Mar. 2008 | |
| Barack Obama (D) | 45% | 43% | 43% |
| John McCain (R) | 41% | 46% | 44% |
| Other / Unsure | 14% | 11% | 13% |
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Obama: America No Longer a Christian Nation
"Whatever we once were, we're no longer a Christian nation. At least not just. We are also a Jewish nation, a Muslim nation, and a Buddhist nation, and a Hindu nation, and a nation of nonbelievers," Obama said during a June 2007 speech available on YouTube.
—Source: World Net Daily
—Source: World Net Daily
Friday, June 20, 2008
Video: Obama Starts Blabbering When Teleprompter Breaks
He sounds like he knows what he's talking about when he just has to deliver a speech somebody else has written for him. When he has to go it alone, with only the aid of the knowledge in his brain, he completely falls apart. He sounds worse than W. Bush, but the media has covered these revealing windows onto Barack Obama's ability to serve as President.
Barr Might Give Georgia to Obama
McCain: 44%
Obama: 43%
Barr: 6%
Undecided: 7%
Source: Insider Advantage
Obama: 43%
Barr: 6%
Undecided: 7%
Source: Insider Advantage
Time: Gay Brain Looks Different Than Straight Brain
Scientists at the Karolinska Institute studied brain scans of 90 gay and straight men and women, and found that the size of the two symmetrical halves of the brains of gay men more closely resembled those of straight women than they did straight men. In heterosexual women, the two halves of the brain are more or less the same size. In heterosexual men, the right hemisphere is slightly larger. Scans of the brains of gay men in the study, however, showed that their hemispheres were relatively symmetrical, like those of straight women, while the brains of homosexual women were asymmetrical like those of straight men. The number of nerves connecting the two sides of the brains of gay men were also more like the number in heterosexual women than in straight men.
—Time Magazine
Wisconsin: McCain Leads in 1 Poll, Obama Leads in 2
McCain (R) | Obama (D) | Other / Not sure | Date | |
| (3) SurveyUSA | 43% | 52% | 6% | Jun. 13-16 |
| (2) University of Wisconsin | 37% | 50% | 13% | Jun. 9-10 |
| (1) Rasmussen Reports | 43% | 45% | 12% | Jun. 5 |
(3) SurveyUSA - Telephone interviews with 538 likely voters in Wisconsin, conducted from Jun. 13 to Jun. 16, 2008. Margin of error is 4.3 per cent.
(2) University of Wisconsin - Telephone interviews with 506 likely voters in Wisconsin, conducted on Jun. 8 to Jun. 10, 2008. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
(1) Rasmussen Reports - Telephone interviews with 500 likely voters in Wisconsin, conducted on Jun. 5, 2008. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
Virginia: Large Black Vote Gives Obama Small Lead
| McCain (R) | Obama (D) | Other / Not sure | Date | |
| (2) Public Policy Polling | 45% | 47% | 8% | Jun. 14-16 |
| (1) Rasmussen Reports | 44% | 45% | 11% | Jun. 12 |
(2) Public Policy Polling - Telephone interviews with 893 likely voters in Virginia, conducted from Jun. 14 to Jun. 16, 2008. Margin of error is 3.3 per cent.
(1) Rasmussen Reports - Telephone interviews with 500 likely voters in Virginia, conducted on Jun. 12, 2008. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
Dutch Would Say 'No' to Lisbon Treaty
"I wish I lived in Chicago or New Jersey—then I could vote too."If a referendum on the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty were held, how would you vote?
| Jun. 2008 | Sept. 2007 | |
| In favour | 46% | 55% |
| Against | 54% | 45% |
Source: Maurice de Hond
Methodology: Interviews with 1,000 Dutch adults, conducted on Jun. 14, 2008. No margin of error was provided.
Colorado: McCain Closes Gap to 2 pts.
Colorado Trends: McCain vs. Obama | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | McCain | Obama |
06/17/2008 | 41% | 43% |
42% | 48% | |
43% | 46% | |
46% | 46% | |
39% | 46% | |
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Ohio: McCain Retakes Lead
Ohio Trends: McCain vs. Obama | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | McCain | Obama |
6/17/2008 | 44% | 43% |
45% | 44% | |
47% | 40% | |
46% | 40% | |
42% | 41% | |
Florida: McCain Leads by 8
Florida Trends: McCain vs. Obama | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | McCain | Obama |
06/18/2008 | 47% | 39% |
50% | 40% | |
53% | 38% | |
47% | 43% | |
53% | 37% | |
Americans Like McCains Plan to Drill Offshore
Should drilling be allowed in offshore oil wells? | |
|---|---|
Yes | 62% |
No | 27% |
Not Sure | 12% |
55% of Bolivians Like Evo
But even more like Emo Phillips.
Do you approve or disapprove of Evo Morales’ performance as president?
May 2008
Apr. 2008
Mar. 2008
Approve
55%
54%
56%
Disapprove
41%
42%
40%
Source: Ipsos Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado
Methodology: Interviews with 1,000 Bolivian adults in La Paz, El Alto, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz, conducted in May 2008. Margin of error is 3.1 per cent.
Czech Coming Around on Death Penalty
Do you think the death penalty should be allowed in the Czech Republic?
| Jun. 2008 | Jun. 2007 | |
| Yes | 62% | 58% |
| No | 32% | 28% |
| Not sure | 6% | 14% |
Source: CVVM
Methodology: Interviews with 1,066 Czech adults, conducted from May 12 to May 19, 2008. No margin of error was provided.
New York: Obama Leads by 19, or is it 14... no, 10 pts.
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| McCain (R) | Obama (D) | Other / Not sure | Date | |
| (3) New York Times | 32% | 51% | 17% | Jun. 6-11 |
| (2) Quinnipiac University | 36% | 50% | 15% | Jun. 9 |
| (1) SurveyUSA | 38% | 48% | 14% | May 16-18 |
(3) New York Times - Telephone interviews with 931 registered voters in New York, conducted on Jun. 6-11, 2008. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
(2) Quinnipiac University Polling Institute - Telephone interviews with 1,388 likely voters in New York, conducted on Jun. 9, 2008. Margin of error is 2.6 per cent.
(1) SurveyUSA - Telephone interviews to 600 registered New York voters, conducted from May 16 to May 18, 2008. Margin of error is 4.1 per cent.
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