Facts and Figures for Halloween '08

Current Percentages:
Barack-- 49.9%; McSame-- 43.5%
EV Count:
Barack-- 333; McSame-- 178
RCP National Poll Results:
Marist-- Obama-- 50; McCain-- 43; Spread--+7
Rasmussen Reports-- Obama-- 51; McCain-- 47; Spread-- +4
Gallup (Traditional)*-- Obama-- 51; McCain-- 43; Spread-- +8
Gallup (Expanded)*-- Obama-- 52; McCain-- 43; Spread-- +9
Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby-- Obama-- 50; McCain-- 43; Spread-- +7
Diageo/Hotline-- Obama-- 48; McCain-- 41; Spread-- +7
GWU/Battleground-- Obama-- 49; McCain-- 45; Spread-- +4
IDB/TIPP-- Obama-- 48; McCain-- 44; Spread-- +4

Sarah's Fatal Slip-Up

Well, looks like Miss Alaska's finally done it. Hammered the death nail into she and McSame's campaign coffin, that is. She accused Barack of being anti-Israel as a result of his relationship with that Khalidi guy, a member of the PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization). Her stupid church is pro-Israel, which is not Biblical. According to the Old Testament, Palestine is the Holy Land. Y'know, we should've listened to Jimmy Carter 30 years ago. Needless to say, Barack's on his way to the White House. Speaking of which, did anyone watch the infomercial last night? 'Nuff said!
Incidentally, here's the current EV count:
Barack-- 344
McSame-- 167

Attention: Possible Red State Victories

Hey! According to today's Yahoo! Political Dashboard, Barack is winning in Indiana and Missouri. Looks like the Hoosier and Show-Me states are only the latest to join the revolution.

Poll Averages & Other Stuff

Poll Averages:
Barack-- 50.5%; McSame-- 43.8%
Yay!
Other Stuff:
Right now, I'm just chilling out (sort of) and watching "Wife Swap." Yeah, it's my guilty pleasure. I'm fascinated by human idiosyncrasies. It's particularly interesting to see how differently families operate when the mother figure is replaced by another, polar opposite one. Anywho, on another subject, it's exactly one week until election night. Get out there and vote!

This is reassuring:

Electoral vote tally:
Barack-- 355; McSame-- 156
Oh, I almost forgot...
I thoroughly enjoyed myself at Taylor's (my first cousin and one of my BFF's) wedding. I think I danced to every possible genre of music. And, sorry, I only drank a little champagne and one beer. Therefore, I don't have any crazy stories and/or drunken photos to share with y'all.

Sorry, Joe

Did ya happen to catch news coverage of Miss Alaska's Iowa speech this weekend? Every single sentence contained a reference to "Joe the Plumber." Incidentally, Barack's now winning in Indiana and Missouri. Talk about an October surprise! Yes, it's so, Joe. Speaking of Joe, Biden knocked it out of the park (as usual) in his stump speech this weekend.
And, in totally unrelated news, the wedding was awesome. I'll cover that more in depth in tomorrow's post. I danced all night last night and am sleepy right now.

Saturday Morning Blurb

I'm on my way to a family wedding in Columbus, Ind., so I don't have a lot of time for a serious post. I will say this: Barack's definitely winning.

Today's Dashboard Figures

Figures from Yahoo! Political Dashboard:
Barack-- 50.2%; McSame-- 42.6%
BTW, did you hear that the RNC spent $150K to clothe Miss Alaska and her family? Joe Six-Pack they ain't!

No Dice, John

Get this: McSame is trying to accuse Barack of saying anything to get elected. Sorry, that's not gonna work, John. You're going to lose. Face facts.

This Just In:

According to RealClearPolitics, HOAX news has given Barack a nine-point lead over McSame on today's poll roster. Also, Palin is now viewed as a liability for her running mate's campaign. Surprise, surprise!

More Data

More Data, Courtesy of Intrade:
Barack-- 84.5%; McSame-- 15.5%
RCP Average-- Barack-- 50.1%; McSame-- 43.2%

It's the economy, stupid!

Well, the pundits are predicting a short election night and an Obama blow-out. Why? Answer: It's the economy, stupid!
Today's #s: Barack-- 48.8%; McSame-- 44.0%

Breaking News

Breaking News!
Colin Powell officially endorsed Barack today. He decried McCain as out-of-touch with the needs of the nation and the people. Way to go, Colin! (BTW, Powell as always been a true maverick within the GOP. For example, he was the first member of the Bush Administration to resign from it and question its policies.)
On a decidedly non-political note, I've partnered with Google AdSense. There should be relevant ads and a YouTube player and video links appearing on this blog within a few days.

Victory's Within our Grasp

According to Intrade-- the world's leading prediction market-- Barack's 83.5% likely to win on Nov. 4. Another poll on the site gives McSame a 16.3% chance of winning. I know Barack's telling supporters not to get cocky or complacent, but that's easier said than done. Go to http://www.intrade.net for more polls and predictions.

Current National Poll Results

Rasmussen Tracking:
Obama 50, McCain 46
Spread: Obama +4
Reuters/C-Span/Zogby Tracking:
Obama 49, McCain 44
Spread: Obama +5
Hotline/FD Tracking:
Obama 49, McCain 41
Spread: Obama +8
Gallup Tracking (Traditional)*:
Obama 49, McCain 47
Spread: Obama +2
Gallup Tracking (Expanded)*:
Obama 51, McCain 45
Spread: Obama +6
GW/Battleground Tracking:
Obama 50, McCain 44
Obama +6
Hmmm... Guess even Joe the Plumber can't save McSame/Pain from an inevitable O'Biden victory.

Analysis of Last Night's Presidential Debate

Here's my unbiased analysis of the final presidential debate:
Barack won. McSame gets weirder by the day. He never once mentioned how he would try to fix the problems facing the nation if elected president. (God help us!) Rather, he attacked Barack the whole time. Desperate much, John?
(Okay, maybe I'm just a little biased, but there's no denying the truth.)

Don't Forget!

Tonight's the final presidential debate. I'm going to HQ to watch it with my politickin' buddies. I'm so excited!

A New Low for McSame/Pain

Current Poll #s:
Barack-- 344; McSame-- 42.6%
Projected Electoral Votes:
Barack-- 344; McSame-- 164
Well, folks, McSame/Pain has stooped to an all-time low: They've dredged up Barack's association w/Bill Ayres, a 60s radical. C'mon, people! Barack was eight years old back then. I suppose the war, the economy, and so many other issues don't really matter. Seriously, all this proves is McSame's desperation. Talk about waving "a white flag of surrender!"

OMG!!!

My friend and fellow Dem Billy Boy sent me this horrifying video from YouTube:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=bKUovpF9LWU.
(I can't believe that kind of prejudice still exists in America.)
BTW, there's a story on Yahoo! today about Miss Alaska/Hockey Mom/Pitbull w/Lipstick getting booed at an NHL game. Hah! Hah! Wonder who's winning this election.
Speaking of who's winning, current electoral vote count is: Barack-- 333; McSame-- 175.

#s-- 10/12/08

Barack-- 49.7%; McSame-- 42.4%

My Latest and Greatest

Log onto suite101.com to see my latest article, "Abraham and Mary Lincoln: An Unlikely Couple." You can also google any of my suite101.com articles.

Redemption is Near

Have I got big news for y'all! According to one national poll, Barack has an 11-point lead over McSame. Also, an official report released this week says that Miss Alaska did indeed abuse her gubernatorial power in the Troopergate case. Why am I not surprised?

The Beginning of the Beginning

Last night rocked! I attended the grand opening of Richland Co. Democratic Party Headquarters. There was a huge turnout and great BBQ (something I know a thing or two about!). I met several party leaders as well as a variety of interesting folks. The coolest part of all is that they've posted my writings on the bulletin board. Things are about to start happening in a major way from this point on. I'll keep ya'll posted.

Happy B'day, John!

Today would be John Lennon's 68th birthday. No doubt he'd be an Obama supporter. He's probably looking at us from wherever he's at and isn't too pleased with how we've conducted ourselves the last eight years.

Polls-- 10/09/08

Barack-- 49.0%; McSame-- 48.3%

For those interested...

For those interested, I should have my first article posted live in the American history section on suite101.com. It's entitled "Mary Lincoln and Varina Davis: A Tale of Two First Ladies." Catchy, huh?

Electoral Map-- 10/07/08

Current Electoral Vote Count:
Barack-- 330; McSame-- 178

The Debate

Tonight was the second presidential debate, which took place in Nashville. As predicted, Barack won it fair and square. McSame has nothing left but cheap shots and factually erroneous attacks. During the follow-up analysis on MSNBC, Chris Matthews said that Barack is an attractive and substantive candidate (That's possible?) who remains calm, cool, and collected in the face of adversity. It's that quality that will clinch it for Barack.

America Needs Civil Disobedience

"Democracy in Action Series"

Pt. II:

In the first installment of this editorial series, I tackled the controversial issue of the need for peace talks between the U.S. and certain Middle Eastern nations. For the second piece, I will discuss the necessity of activism on the part of conscientious, sincere Americans in order to end the war as well as alleviate domestic problems.

Some monumental changes are occurring, but they are doing so very slowly. Why? Perhaps one major reason is lack of unity between the major political parties. Accordingly, I will address this issue and its consequences as well as propose a few solutions.

First of all, there are a number of domestic issues that need to be dealt with, but the aforementioned discord is impeding progress. Sadly, it has led to U.S. Senate (both Republican and Democratic) approval of $150+ billion in funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. That money could be better spent on various domestic crises. One region of this country-- the Deep South-- could especially benefit from the allocation of a sizable portion of that sum. Much of the Gulf Coast has still not recovered from Hurricanes Katrina, Gustav, and Ike, and families, lives, and school systems are in shambles. This has exacerbated existing socioeconomic and racial inequities and is beginning to lead to violence, particularly among youths. For example, the case of school violence in Jena, La., in which six African-American students were accused of assaulting one white student, highlights the need for funding for conflict resolution programs and extracurricular activities. Elsewhere in the U.S., many families, even those who are relatively affluent, can no longer afford their decadent lifestyles. Clearly, we need to streamline, scale back, and become less self-involved. (Go to http://www.feedthepig.org, a resource management website.) What is more troubling is the fact that our materialism is perpetuating and prolonging our involvement in several world conflicts as well as contributing to economic disaster. Thus, if we learned to communicate and empathize with one another and drove fewer SUVs, it would be a step in the right direction.

Of course, we still have to contend with the pesky war issue. As for solutions to this problem, the most practical one is to decrease our dependence upon foreign oil. (Refer to preceding paragraph.) In terms of political solutions, we can start by advocating the punishment by war-crimes trial of the president and his cronies. (For ways to do this, go to AfterDowningStreet.org, a website that began approximately two years ago in response to the public disclosure of the Downing Street Memo, a document in which President Bush, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and their cohorts devised a plan to sell the Iraq War to the masses.) More importantly, we must inform ourselves via reliable (read: alternative) sources such as MoveOn.org and Mother Jones. In addition, college students need to organize and increase their awareness through membership in campus political groups. These are just a few "grassroots" solutions.

The most critical piece of the social activism jigsaw puzzle, however, is a widespread anti-war movement. The main obstacle here is a pox on critical thinking that has infested contemporary society. It is time to overcome our fears of being labeled as "Anti-American" and "Enemy Combatants" and commit purposeful acts of civil disobedience. It will not be easy, but it is what has to be done if this nation is to survive. The ultimate goal of today's social activists should be to restore faith in the political process and listen to and supported elected officials who advocate positive social change, offer a fresh perspective on foreign and domestic issues, and are willing to be the antithesis of "those greedy, self-promoting politicians." We, the people, have the power to make a difference.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."-- Margaret Mead

(Look for Pt. III of this series sometime in November.)

That's News?

Well, Sarah Palin's now being viewed as a liability to McSame's campaign. I'm soo shocked! Master analyst Chuck Todd said today on "Meet the Press" that Barack just needs to win one of the major battleground states in order to win the election. I can breathe now-- justice will be served. BTW, here are today's #s: Barack-- 49.3%; McSame-- 43.4%.(Incidentally, even Karl "Head Fuhrer" Rove is saying on his website that an Obama victory is all but inevitable.) Let the sunshine in!

Time for some campaignin'!

Well, I went to Vincennes, Ind., with the Richland Co. (Ill.) Dems today for some door-to-door voter reg. It was a largely hit-and-miss affair. It was fun, though. I consider today to be the official beginning of my political career.

Numbers Don't Lie

Obama-- 49.2%; McCain-- 43.7%

About Last Night

Okay, maybe I'm biased, but I think Joe Biden nailed the veep debate last night. He has a habit of telling it like it is, and this time was no exception. Palin, on the other hand, just reiterated Republican talking points in that annoying voice of hers. Most importantly, Biden called her on the carpet every time she stretched the truth. For example, he asserted that the only reason McSame opposed funding for the troops in Iraq was that the bill contained a timeline provision. I think the American people will take things like this into consideration.

Current Stats

Obama-- 49%; McCain-- 43.3%

Good News

Just read an article that says Barack's leading in six of seven swing states, including: Florida, Ohio, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. Also, as a reminder, tonight's the veep debate, broadcast live from Washington University in St. Louis. Heard on MSNBC (Keith Olbermann, to be exact) that Palin totally bombed a series of mock interviews. Can't wait!

Tomorrow Night

Remember: Tomorrow night's the veep debate. It'll be broadcast @ 9PM EST on NBC and officiated by Gwen Ifill. Sarah Palin doesn't stand a chance against Joe Biden. But that's a little redundant.