How Did That Happen????
Filed under: Barack Obama
Wow!
Seemingly overnight, he's got the "bounce."
Barack Obama has opened up a HUGE 15-point lead over Presidential rival John McCain!
According to the latest Newsweek poll, Obama has a substantial double-digit lead, 51 percent to 36 percent, over McCain among registered voters nationwide.
"Overall, voters see Obama as the preferred agent of "change" by a margin of 51 percent to 27 percent. Younger voters, in particular, are more likely to see Obama that way: those 18 to 39 favor the Illinois senator by 66 percent to 27 percent. The two candidates are statistically tied among older voters."
Will Barack's refusal to accept public financing of his campaign affect those numbers negatively next week???
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Posted: June 21, 2008 at 10:40 am
RANDY G TOP TEN AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SUCKERS
CORRECTION NUMBER 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Perez u suck
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Go Obama
PLEASE VOTE FOR OBAMA AND SAVE OUR COUNTRY FROM 8 MORE YEARS OF HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA 2008
OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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i love Obama
veterans against mccain or just john mccain go too youtube very telling.
GREAT!
OH YES!
Obama really should NOT be president….he won't be able to handle the international leaders, and will bring the US down.
SHUT UP PEREZ, ARE YOU A DEMOCRAT OR NOT. STOP BEING A SORE LOSER AND BE SUPPORTIVE. HILLARY IS, STOP FUELING FIRE YOU DUMB ASS!
Please. Stop. Political. Commentary. You suck at it Perez. You are WAY better at the "other" types of news…
The polls had Gore ahead in the last election also, but we see how that turned out. The younger voters who are Obama-crazy should be careful. The man is not trustworthy. He's only telling you what you want to hear to get elected. It's great if you're planning to vote and you think you're changing the world, but be careful of the wolf in sheep's clothing.
I wish Hillary Clinton was going to be President! DAMN!
Now who do I vote for!? SHIT!
WHY DONT YOU TALK ABOUT MCAIN CALLING HIS WIFE A "CUNT"…. GOOGLE IT!
I don't know why refusing to accept public money would affect his campaign? Surely, that money would be best put to good use, schools, etc.?
So Obama has alot of money to spend has simply bought himself yet another news storyline at Newsweek .
Obama stole the nomination from Hillary Clinton who not only won the popular vote but Democratic Leaders distributed the delegates at will and not the will of the Democratic voter. Hillary was robbed by Obama and the Democratic party.
Obama removing all muslims from sight of the American public during a tv broadcaste speech speaks volumes as to his true charcter and intent. Rich and Dishonest.
Who fucking cares!!! First off, once again we have a sorry lot of hopefuls to choose from. McCain is the same ole bullshit. Obama, don't be fooled by his message of change. Frankly that's all it will be, a message. Don't expect to see much from him. the president has limited authority, it's the two houses that hold the pwer. He is a wolf in sheeps clothing and his wife is a lying racist witch. Anyhow, the election isn't for quite some time. It doesn't matter who's in the lead right now. Let's wait till we're closer to voting time.
People are waking up FINALLY to the reality of another republican 4 years…that is how it happened.
this refusal of campaign $$ is getting blown out of proportion. I mean shouldn't we be thanking him for not using our $$ for his campaign that we pay through taxes and relying solely on small contributions?! why don't we use that money to help the flood victims then!
That being said, I think he is the best choice and hope people realize this in November. we still have a long way to go, but John McCain is a huge mistake for this country!! GO OBAMA!!!
How? Because we are all coming together in our hate for all things Republican. Also, we've gotten to see senile old fool McCain in action. His big time "experience" for President is being captured by the enemy. Wow. How utterly impressive.
I won't change my mind because he's not taking public money. In fact, I think it's great that he doesn't! I don't donate to those funds anyway when I'm asked at the income tax forms. I think it's ridiculous we have to fund millions of dollars for a fucking campaign.
If they need to spend so much, it might as well be private money. Of course, not my private money because I don't donate to politicians either!
In the end, politicians are all garbage, it's just so happens that Obama stinks a little less! So that's why my vote goes to him.
Your an idiot regarding politics. Refusing public money is a good thing for our country. He already has raised more money than he needs and will continue to do so through private donations. Our country has much better use with the public money, so how could that be negative? Letting the government keep the money to spend on schools, bettering police departments, and financing the offshore drilling. Oh yeah, that's awful.
Perez, while you were flying the Hillary banner people were posting that Barack had a much better chance against McCain than she. They were right. John McCain received zero scrutiny while the democrats were holding their primaries. Now that he is under the microscope, he is failing. He is an incredibly weak candidate. He is not dynamic and appears confused on a regular basis. It's not that he's old, it's that he's frail. Ronald Reagan was robust; McCain is not. The republicans made a huge mistake, and the democrats made probably the best electoral decision since they nominated John Kennedy. The only way they can screw it up now is if Obama names Hillary as his VP. That would be incredibly damaging to the campaign. He should name John Edwards or Al Gore.
It happens because if you look at the demographics of who was polled they around 100 less Republicans than they did Democrats or Independents.
You don't ask one party if they are going to vote for their candidate and he loses big in the poll. Not hard to figure out. I'm going to conduct a poll where I ask 400 Republicans and 300 Democrats who they are going to vote for and for some reason I suspect McCain will have a 15 point lead as well.
I'm looking for land in Costa Rica after hearing this. HILLARY, HELP!!!!!!!
hey GRACE- stopped playing the poor old Hilary card. she did the same thing. she strategically always placed black people behind her when she spoke…I wonder why. Even Hillary has moved on…so should you….and Hillary did not win the Polular vote because that is only if you counted Michigan and Florida, which as we all know you shouldn't since they did not follow the DNC rules in the beginning. AND Obama wasn't even on the ballot in one state and didn't campaign in the other. Geez…look who followed the rules there…not Hillary!!
now calm down and stop actiung lkike you pseudo hilary democrast would actually vote for McCain. he is a republican with no desire to uphold all the things Hillary stood for….gay rights, a womans right to choose, etc. So if you really liked Hillary, you would never vote for him! MOVE ON!!!!!!!!!
Perez, look at the methodology. I would hardly call this "poll" statistically sound.
Perez. You need to not comment on shit you don't understand. If Obama took public funds, he would be limited on how much he can spend. Then the Rethuglicans, who ALWAYS have lots of money, can set up 527s. These are committees that go around the finance laws and do attack ads, "swift boat" commercials and other smears and lies. Now Obama is freee to raise as much as he needs! I am proud of him for being independent of the public money and the bullshit.Obama's supporters have disbanded their 527s. You must be racist Perez. What is your problem with Obama? He is smart. Really smart. He beat Hillary. And he did it with class.
Will Barack's refusal to accept public financing of his campaign affect those numbers negatively next week???
Then who is financing him?
Re: GRACE – Where is barrack Hussien Obama's birth ceritficate and why has the Obama camp refused to present it as of date?
Hillary Clinton still has not backed down for Obama may not even qualify to be a US president.
Simpley answer why will Obama not release his birth certificate?
Too Rich and Too Dishonest to even care to be fair.
OBAMA SUCKS MAJOR ASS AND WILL DESTROY OUR COUNTRY IF HE IS ELECTED!!! FOR ALL WE KNOW HE COULD BE TAKING ORDERS FROM OSAMA BIN LADEN STRAIGHT FROM A HOLE IN HIS HOUSE AND WHEN HE BECOMES PRESIDENT WILL BLOW US ALL UP!!! HE IS A FUCKIN TERRORIST!!!! COME ON PPL!!!
The reason why Obama's refusal to accept public money is a problem, first of all, is because by refusing this money, he creates an unfair playing field against McCain. While this could be construed as a good strategic decision, it surely speaks to his true character. But most importantly, it means that he's taking more and more donations from private and corporate supporters. That kind of money buys a LOT of influence down the road. He's cloaking this as a something positive for those who are too gullible to know better, but don't be fooled.
Perez,
Once you are around politics more, you will learn a lot of important things. Here is something you need to know about polling, and you can confirm this with anyone "in the know". A poll of "registered" voters is just about worthless. The only poll worth it's weight is a poll of "likely" voters. There is a HUGE difference. There is absolutely no reason for an organization to take a poll of registered voters because those have proven to be ALWAYS way off.
The only reason they would do this is to skew, or spin, or pimp for a particular candidate. Newsweek is pimping for Obama–this is clear. Never in the history of news magazines has a magazine been so blatantly biased. This poll story only proves that point further, because no reputable organization uses registered voter polls and expects to be taken seriously. Newsweek–your time is up!
Bullshit, he will not win. I am voting for McCain in the election. I voted for Hilary during the primaries. IMcCain is going to win people, deal with it.
As a Brit I hope with all my might that American votes Obama in come November.
However, soaring ahead in the polls isn't always a good thing, it makes voters think it's a sure thing and they don't get off their arses and go to the polling station.
Yes, he's young, yes he's inexperienced but change is good - he can't fuck things up anymore than Bush has. Your country is on its knees…time for fresh blood.
YOU ALL FUCKTARDS ARE BRAINWASHED BY OBAMA
THIS DEMOCRAT IS VOTING JOHN MCCAIN HE HAS THE BEST RESUME! BUYAHH!!!!
That's right — keep helping McCain out, idiot.
Re: Tina –
IM A HILLARY CLINTON DEMOCRAT I AM VOTING FOR MCCAIN ALSO OBAMA HAS EVERYONE BRAINWASHED GOD HELP US ALL
Re: GRACE – I think you need to go to fightthesmears.com and you can see his birth certificate for yourself it has been presented it , it's on there clear as day. IDIOT
Nobody gives a rats ass how his campaign is financed. Obama would be stupid to handicap himself with the 84.1 million when he can generate 3-4 times that amount legally from donors. McCain didn't do it because they weren't sure they'd be able to raise much more than the 84.1 million, so they took the sure thing. Plus the money from public financing doesn't fix the 527 groups that would kill Obama if he wasn't able to fight them financially.
Newsweek is one of the most liberally biased publications in this country. I wouldn't believe anything that comes from them.
GO MCCAIN!!!!
Perez-you are a racist-son-of -a-bitch. I have noticed how you only seen to dis people of color. You need to look at your fat-ass in the mirror before judge.!
why would it affect him negatively if he doesn't use our tax dollars when he doesn't have to??
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How did it happen?
No jobs.
Inflation up.
People being killed over there in an endless war.
The American public has had enough of the shit.
This asshole wont even solute our flag, but you retards want him to be our president? Good job ruining America you terrorist fucks. Bring back Hillary!!!
Yeah perez, thanks, because we all know that they asked every single person, or most the states who they were voting for. Im registered and pretty sure I never got my opinion in. Id vote for McCain by the way
So where does this information come from? I'm a registered voter and no one asked me who I was voting for. So I don't think it's right to say the 'registered' voters prefer Obama.
I THINK THAT McCain STILL WILL WIN..
OF OBAMA WINS..THEN IM SORRY TO TELL YOU THIS BUT ….HE WILL BE DEAD IN A YEAR—EITHER SHOOT TO DEATH OR POISONED…
No nevermind my last post, Obama should win. I mean, when the US has to deal with the Iranian President, he's just going to talk to them. We all know that works. Maybe he should just talk to Osama Bin Laden and just add a please and then the world will be a whole again.
Hmmmmmmmmmm?? Let's see… Barack has a 15 point lead in a poll from "Newsweek"?! Newsweek = the left!
Perhaps, it's a slightly biased poll?!
Dumbass!
Re: mimi – Oh yeah, people are probably already plotting against him, sad to think but the truth.
Consider the source. That's "how it happened".
It's NEWSWEEK, guys. They are practically on his campaign staff. If you look at the numbers it will (usual practice) be so scewed for him. example 2000 dems and 12 repub. thats how they try to get the big mo, going. It's called propaganda. He even made himself a sign that looks likes the Presidents, so stupid people would think he was already the President.
WAIT TILL MCCAIN RIPS HIMA NEW ONE IN THE DEBATES! THAT'S IS OB-ASAMA MANS UP AND AGREES TO A DEBATE! HE'S SUCH A CHICKEN SHIT.
So, what caused this "bounce" Mario? When did it occur? Was it after he announced that he was going to be campaigning with Hillary next week? Or has it always been that wide of a margin and they just haven't updated their polling until now? Just curious.
Going to Newsweek for facts is like coming HERE for facts……..DUH…….
OBAMA + CHANGE = PROGRESS
Re: a – No that is not his birth certificate but an issue of live birth certificate and has been possibly further doctored because his father is listed as African American and African is not a race. "Negro" would been used back in 1961 too boot.
Dishonest and rich to post such and thing the American public is so dumb.
Now where is that birth certificate that may or may not validate concerns about SEnater OBama's ability to legally be a president in the USA.
I personally like that tax payer money is going to pay for his campaign! It will be up to donors, I don't like that I have to pay for McCain's campaign when I don't support him!
No shit, this was a NEWSWEEK poll, the magazine that kisses Obama's ass weekly. What else would you expect?
Grace, well- we all know that McCain was not born on US soil and as per the constitution, he should not be eligible to run for president.
That being said, your comments are nothing but ridiculous and you are a sore loser. 4 years ago I supported Howard Dean and people weren't exactly fair to him, but I supported Kerry after he withdrew because it was best for our country. I guess I just care more about my country than getting my way unlike you.
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In a time of war, economic strife, intolerance, and political corruption you think people will not vote for Barack because he refused public financing? Get over it Clinton LOST! This residual mistrust of Barack is so pigheaded. Most Americans dont know what public financing even means. Barack isnt accepting money from PAC's and thats good enough for me.
Re: KILL! – Yeah and Obama is going to pull troops out right away, get a clue, theyre going to be there for a while no matter who is president
Obama's all talk….there's gonna be change, there's gonna be change WHAT CHANGE?? My God please please don't vote him in!
He is not ahead by that measure in any true poll. This was orchestrated, bought an paid for because he is failing miserably to live up to the hype. People got over Obama a long time ago when they realized he was selling them a pile of shit.
Re: VIVA – Can't we get that money back if he is not going to use it. My family and I could use it.
Perez, why you gotta be so cynical? Maybe it's legitimate, and Obama's just connecting with voters more.
Jeez.
This little jump in Hussein Obama's standing will not last like. Either he or his dumb wife will run off at the mouth and say something stupid and his numbers will drop again. We do not need this inexperienced moron in the White House. Hussein Obama's wife is just as dumb as Fairy Kerry's wife. To loud mouthed morons.
GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!! Whoop that dated old farts ass! We dont need Bush part 2.
those dumb ass polls dont mean shit and its only June. Most of Hillary supporters are gonna vote for McCain so Obamas dumbass WILL NOT be our next president. bet on that! hell will freeze over before some black racist idiot is in THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!! bank on that one!!!
If McCAIN becomes President you can kiss America goodbye cause we will be FINISHED! Only dumb uneducated twats would vote for McCain.
geez they really shouldnt let dumbass 18 yr olds vote their gonna fuck our nation all up. you shouldnt be able to vote until your 21 and have a brain! I dont really like either candidate they both fucking suck but I'll vote McCain before that racist bigot!!!! Hillary supporters will vote McCain!
Hillary supporters are not voting for McCain. And the ones that are make no difference anyway. Obama is still whooping McCains ass. And OLD FARTS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE! These bitches put Bush into office which put this country in a hole and now they are going to vote for someone who is going to carry on the same policies. How DUMB is that!!!??
ONLY UNEDUCATED BLACKIES ARE DUMB AND BRAINWASHED ENOUGH TO VOTE FOR A BIGOT OREO MOTHERFUCKER ALONG WITH HIS CUNT OF A WIFE! STUPID FUCKS ONLY VOTING FOR HIM CUZ HES A BLACK TOO THEY DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT HE STANDS FOR BUNCH OF STUPID FUCKING RETARDS!!!!! NO BLACKS IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!
Re: Grace
You really are an idiot!! John McCains parents were in the US MILITARY when he was born. Do you think military people are gonna be based in foreign countries and their kids aren't going to be American. You are exactly what is so scary about Obama supporters. No thinking go on, at all!!!! Why won't Obama show his birth certificate? What's he so scared of! Won't meet John McCain for townhall meeting, but will on 4th of July when no one is watching. He is Very lame!
I am amazed at the ignorant people that I find on this site. There is a comment from someone stating that Obama is a terrorist and will be taking orders from Osama…you really need to stop reading trivial things like the gossip on Perez Hilton and maybe open a book. Secondly, Hillary only won the popular vote according to her own calculations which most analysts do not agree with. Polls change daily so this is bounce may be temporary but his decision not to go with public financing should not cause for the margin to narrow. Campaign finance reforms were brought on to limit big donations from PACS, lobbyists, and corporations. Obama does not accept such donations and most of his money is from individuals like you and I. He has more than one million contributors giving less than 100 dollars each. Americans like us contributing the little that we can means that we have a say when he becomes president rather than the big corps. I ask for everyone who comment negatively about a person to please check the facts before you post in effort to not look uninformed.
fortunately polls mean nothing! McCain '08!
Shocking! Not.
He's going to win, there's no doubt about it. Americans are shallow, and McCain is just too corpse-like.
Re; Grace, a thousand pardons
It should have been re:Nicol also Nicol tax payer is used so that very rich people can't steal the election from American citizens.
Wow, some of you Americans are bigger idiots that I thought. Sure Obama is inexperienced but is McCain really the answer? Someone who will carry on the same policies as your dumbass president Bush did throughout his 2 terms. Because of your stupidity as voters the global economy has you to thank for Bush's countless fuck ups. Your economy is shit, your troops are still in Iraq, gas prices are high, homes are being foreclosed and all you could think about is the fact that Obama is black? Wake up you ignorant assholes, wake the fuck up!
I hope someone lynches him and his wife from the highest tree. This fucking muslim terrorist crackhead and his hoodrat wife derserve it and more. I hate them
No one is allowed to mention his ears!
Go Obama! I'm glad he won't take public funds. Another refreshing difference from the usual bought-and-paid-for politicians.
Re: Jimmy – Wow, Jimmy. Skip your meds this morning?
McCain is too old. Period. He'd never survive his presidency and we've already had one Republican in office who went senile while others did his job behind the scenes for a few years. Enough. Let's elect Obama who has the smarts and energy to do the job.
I think his refusal to accept public financing is a good thing. If you had listened to his reasoning you would aggree. He is tryng to run a clean campaign and not take more from the public. While John McCain openly takes with both hands from the public and lobbyist.
I'm tired of needless warfare, outrageous debt, a bad economy, and old men who hate the middle class and poor. Time for a change from the Republitards. Time for Obama.
obama can suck a cock. perez, love you
Thank goodness. The last thing we need is another four years of the messes Bush has gotten us into. McCain is nothing but more of the same.
The Republicans did a rotten job for eight years. Out with the old and in with the new. Good for Obama!
Not a Republican president? But… but… then who will illegally wiretap our phones? LOL. I'll bet we'll be able to live with a president like Obama who actually believes in upholding the law. It will be different but we could get used to it.
I like Ike.
Anybody who likes the way things going now has got to be crazy. Damn straight we need a change.
OBAMA!!! OBAMA!!! OBAMA!!! OBAMA!!!!
He'll have to work for it but I think Obama is our next president. And I'm glad.