No big post-trip bump for Obama
The first national poll conducted entirely after Barack Obama returned from his foreign tour suggests that it did not give him much of a bump.
The CNN/Opinion Research Corp. survey released this afternoon gives Democrat Obama a 51 percent to 44 percent lead over Republican John McCain among registered voters -- about the same margin as Obama's 50 percent to 45 percent edge a month ago.
Of those surveyed, 38 percent said they were certain they will vote for Obama in November, while 33 percent said they were sure about supporting McCain.
With Libertarian Bob Barr and independent Ralph Nader in the mix, the race is closer. Obama leads McCain 46 percent to 42, with Nader at 6 percent and Barr at 3 percent.
Among other findings, the poll found that voters were more confident in how McCain would handle foreign policy issues such as the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and thought that Obama would better handle domestic issues including the economy and healthcare.
Also, 39 percent said the media coverage of Obama had been too positive, compared to 12 percent who believed that of the coverage of McCain.
And only 22 percent said they thought Obama was attacking McCain unfairly, but 40 percent said they believed McCain was attacking Obama unfairly.
The poll was done July 27-29 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
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The chief difference between Junior Senator Barach Hussein Obama and Senior Senator John Mc Cain is that Barach sat in the Reverand Wright's church every sunday and listenend to anti american propaganda contributing to his churches crusade to smear the USA. John Mc Cain was in a prision Viet Cong camp for about two years assisting his shipmates in every way he could with honor and courage.
I believe their experiences have molded them and for the good or bad.John is a dedicated senator as is Barach but for different reasons. Barach is dedicated to change our great country to be a litle more friendly to George Soros while John is deicated to preserve our customs and constitution and the health and welfare of all American citizens.
Any post-trip bump had to be negated by his wild Social Security tax proposals. He's become the new Robin Hood as well as a rock star. I've been a avid supporter but am becoming rapidly disillusioned.
Obama WHO?
Oh, Larry Sinclair's ex... THAT Obama.
I obtained a Bachelor's degree on communication science and a minor on communications studies. I just got my Master's degree on business this year.
Based on research and historic facts one candidate is much better. One candidate actually cares about you. One candidate wants to change the unfortunate current situation America faces. One candidate is like you and thinks like you.
There is finally a down to earth, smart, professional, consistent, experienced, with values, and too qualify for the job ....his name is BARACK OBAMA!!!!!!! By far........................ JOIN THE CAUSE
Obama is a media creation. They want total control over American politics - and american mood. I say tax the media on any and all advertising that they profit from and make all tax cuts permanent.
Unfortunately, there are millions of self-loathing Americans who never think beyond a headline or media soundbite. Hense the existance or fall of this great nation is at stake.
Memo to white Libs: Obama and Michelle can't stand you zombies.
Larry
Jonh's Son comments are typical and narrow minded as most lefties. I just get a hoot our of some of the comments from lefties.
He was in prison - He's more an American
He had a racist Minister (and his middle name - ooooo) He's less an American
Obama will win but I don't envy his having to clean up after 8 years of republican rule.
What "experience" does Obama have, exactly? Two years as US senator doing nothing but writing a book? Being a "community organizer" in Chicago (code for climbing the corrupt Democratic machine ladder there)? Professor at University of Chicago (have you read the syllabus for his class- a freshman in high school could come up with more substance)? Harvard Law grad (where quotas insure that you don't have to have any brains)? Obama is arrogant, presumptuous, shallow and self-serving. All his talk about "we" really means "me". He doesn't have a clue as to how to bring about "change". (By the way, you don't earn a Master's Degree "on" Business but "in" Business. What mail order university did you attend?)
Posted by Marross: "What "experience" does Obama have, exactly? Two years as US senator doing nothing but writing a book? Being a "community organizer" in Chicago (code for climbing the corrupt Democratic machine ladder there)? Professor at University of Chicago (have you read the syllabus for his class- a freshman in high school could come up with more substance)? Harvard Law grad (where quotas insure that you don't have to have any brains)? ..."
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Recall that Benjamin Franklin once wrote: "A half truth is a whole lie." Let's examine your half-truths.
"Two years as US senator doing nothing but writing a book?"
You neglected to mention his ~8 years as an Illinois legislator. 3 and half years as a US Senator. And, it's your opinion that he spent the whole time between November 2004 and 2006 writing 'The Audacity of Hope.' Hardly, given his experience with the Harvard Law Review and as a professor.
"Being a "community organizer" in Chicago (code for climbing the corrupt Democratic machine ladder there)?"
He was a "community organizer" for a 3 years between his first job out of Columbia and attending Harvard, however, you have provided absolutely no evidence of corruption -- only your assertion.
"Professor at University of Chicago (have you read the syllabus for his class- a freshman in high school could come up with more substance)?"
Wow, hardly an inditement of his professionalism, knowledge, teaching ability, etc.
"Harvard Law grad (where quotas insure that you don't have to have any brains)?"
You neglected to mention that he studied at Occidental College for two years, transferred to Columbia University where he majored in political science with a minor in international relations. In 1988 he attended Harvard where, at the end of his first year, was selected as an editor of the Harvard Law Review based on his grades and a writing competition. He was then elected president of the Law Review, a full-time volunteer position functioning as editor-in-chief and supervising the law review's staff of 80 editors.
You also neglected to mention that he worked at Business International Corporation and New York Public Interest Research Group after graduating from Columbia.
All-in-all, Sen. Obama's life, education and career hasn't been the shabby existence that you painted with your half-truths. Shame on you.
Marross, Briefly putting aside the fact that your critique of someone's misuse of a pronoun is completely irrelevant to the argument presented, I would suggest that you make sure that your English is flawless next time. You missed an article in front of "US senator". Technically, you shouldn't replace we with me. It would be we replaced with I or us replaced with me... It's silly right? we all know what you mean, so why should I bring it up? you both had tiny mistakes in your comments, as do most people.. and probably I do as well. but it's the substance that matters...and I don't like any of your substance.
the most important thing for leadership is judgement.
admittedly, maccain is more experienced, same as Bush and Cheney.
that doesn't mean they will make right decision regarding critical issue that POTUS can make.
we see already from last 8 years.
During last 2 weeks, we saw how Obama's judgment is confirmed even regarding foreign policy.
in addition, how about economy, what maccain can do?
Drilling for oil ?
he is just panthering same as gas tax for holiday.
if you have little bit brain, you will see how maccain will lead our economy.
it will go down the drain, and American dollar will go to the bottom.
I think he has guts, but has a bird brain. that is more dangerous.
it's so certain about maccain.
There's one candidate mentioned in this article that would make a good president. That candidate is RALPH NADER!!!!!!!
McCain isn’t a “great” choice for President, but Obama makes absolutely no sense, shame on the media for glorifying an inexperienced candidate for ratings.
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