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| Clinton, Obama Fight It Out Among Democrats As McCain Climbs |
| Saturday, January 05, 2008 |
Great News for John McCain!
MANCHESTER, N.H. -- The latest WMUR/CNN tracking poll shows a close race on the Democratic side and one candidate gaining ground among Republicans.The poll shows Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama tied at 33 percent, followed by John Edwards at 20 percent. Bill Richardson has 4 percent support, followed by Dennis Kucinich at 2 percent.Among Republicans, John McCain has surged into a 6-point lead over Mitt Romney, 33 percent to 27 percent. Three days ago, polls showed the two tied.Rudy Giuliani was third with 14 percent, followed by Iowa winner Mike Huckabee at 11 percent. Ron Paul was next with 9 percent, followed by Duncan Hunter and Fred Thompson, with 1 percent each.The polls have a 5 percent margin of error.
The Detroit News Endorses McCain The Detroit News endorsed John McCain for President because he is best qualified to lead our nation and always puts the country ahead of partisan politics. Michigan's economic disorder is the biggest concern for the state's residents, as well as the war on terror, immigration, health care and environmental concerns. John McCain is ready to meet these challenges. "He has broad appeal to the middle of the electorate, offering hope that the bitter partisan divisions that dominate Washington would diminish under a McCain presidency. He is a conservative who has worked across the aisle throughout his career to push for common-sense solutions -- most recently with pragmatic approaches to immigration and global warming." Click here to read the editorial. The Detroit News joins over thirty other newspapers across the country endorsing John McCain.
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| Prior to Iowa.. Obama Surges.. On to N.H. where the odds are near even with Hillary... |
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 OBAMA HAS WON IOWA, AND HAS EATEN AWAY HILLARY'S LEAD IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Obama trails Senator Clinton 32-26% according to the realclearpolitics data from the Zogby tracking poll among New Hampshire voters, conducted January 3rd 2008. Obama is riding his "surge" following his sweeping victory in the Iowa Caucus. New Hampshire voters will not be so easy to win over, and no candidate can claim an easy victory in New Hampshire. Obama hit the road using his retail politics techniques and showing an incredible upward climb in N.H. and is making the Clinton camp panic.
Obama addressing folks using some of McCain's language, is attempting to use the same mantle that McCain used in 2000 when the Arizona senator upset then-governor George W. Bush in N.H.
"If you know who you are, if you know what you believe in, if you know your principles, if you know what you are fighting for, then you can reach out to those you don't agree with," he told a crowd of more than 1,500, including students, assembled in a Concord, N.H., high school. "If they are Republicans and independents who are working with me, that makes us stronger."
With New Hampshire debates looming, Clinton and Obama have issued under-the-skin jabs at each other and are showing folks that it is crunch time. Clinton has said of Obama;
"I know that the next president will embody the hopes and dreams of all of us, but I also know that they cannot be false hopes. "We have to pick a president who is ready on Day One to do the job, the tough and difficult job," said Clinton, seeking to become America's first female president.
Obama tells New Hampshire voters; "You the people of New Hampshire can build the coalition that we have not seen in a generation," he said, implicitly contrasting his appeal with what critics say is Clinton's divisive image.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
Obama appeals to N.H. independents CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Democrat Barack Obama appealed to New Hampshire's famously unaligned voters, embracing all political persuasions and borrowing language from Republican John McCain, a favorite of New Hampshire's independent voters eight years ago. "If you know who you are, if you know what you believe in, if you know your principles, if you know what you are fighting for, then you can reach out those you don't agree with," he told a crowd of more than 1,500, including students, assembled in a Concord high school. He said he would demand sacrifice from Americans when necessary and be frank about his goals and his approach to governing. Then, lifting McCain's catch phrase, he added: "We need someone who exercises straight talk instead of spin."
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| The Real Mitt Romney... |
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Let’s first look at Romney’s record। In recent years: - Romney campaigned as pro-choice (Now, is pro-life)
- Romney campaigned as pro-gay rights (Now, is anti-gay rights)
- Romney employed Illegal Immigrants (Now, is against employing illegals)
- Romney raised taxes (fees and corporate taxes are taxes) (Now, is anti-tax)
- Romney had a job growth rate that was 49th in the nation (Says he can create jobs)
- Romney appointed an inmate appeasing social worker to run the prison system (Wants to be tough on crime)
I was viewing a c-span broadcast earlier today, featuring the former Massachussetts governor, campaigning in Manchester, New Hampshire। Following his "Ask Mitt Anything" session he was approached by an elderly gentleman who asked him squarely about his retirement benefits, and why are they taxed when veterans' benefits are not. Gov. Romney failed to make eye contact and then said "I'll Look Into That"... Then he walked off.
It wasn't a great display of "Ask Mitt Anything" as his slogan touts; but alas, it's common place with the majority of the politicians running in this election cycle. My observations of Senator John McCain at townhall meetings have been much more promising, he has taken the tough questions and still gives the best response that he can to each particular issue.
We need a president who is not made up for the glitz and glamour, the lights and television. We need a president who isn't afraid of what scrutiny he will be under if he makes a decision that he believes is the right thing to do. A commander-in-chief should never fear what is thought of him upon making a tough decision to benefit his country and/or achieve victory. It's the one lesson we should learn and take from the presidency of George W. Bush.
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| Obama, Huckabee Win Big In Iowa... What's Next? |
| Friday, January 04, 2008 |
What is next for the candidates that have stayed in the race past Iowa?
DEMOCRATS
Barack Obama:
Wins big in Iowa, now has to keep the charge up into New Hampshire, where Obama has lagged, but has still a pretty strong campaign.
John Edwards:
Has revived a campaign, and has resurfaced as a viable choice for voters nationwide. His campaign is re-energized, but look for him to fall back behind Clinton and Obama as the contests go on.
Hillary Clinton:
Received a huge blow from the Iowa caucuses, where she expected to do better than she ended up doing. Mrs. Clinton goes on limping into New Hampshire where where the ball appears to be in Obama's court to dig the saber deeper. Remember, Hillary polls very well in New Hampshire, and it's still hers to lose.
REPUBLICANS
Mike Huckabee:
Rode the surge built by the faction of the republican party that considers themselves "evangelical", still doesn't have enough sway with voters in New Hampshire and other yankee states, because of his controversial stands on immigration and tax/spending issues. Southern states will respond kindly to his message... Look for New Hampshire to deny him and south carolina to boost him back up again.
Mitt Romney:
This could spell disaster for the Romney campaign, the fact that he was the one that was supposed to win Iowa, and could not do it. His initial comments and attack ads have backfired on him and have made him look like a dirtier politician than he is. If McCain bests Romney in New Hampshire, Romney will be limping through the rest of the primaries across the country.
Ron Paul:
Ron Paul's candidacy has represented the "Maverick" group within the republican primary process, much like and unlike the 2000 candidacy of John McCain when he ran as the outsider. Paul's supporters are far more militant and enthusiastic than most any other candidate in either party for president, his message is a breath of fresh air... But will he be able to create his own surge. His numbers look decent nationally, but they will have to get a boost from somewhere, he needs to see the increase in New Hampshire, which is a state that responds well to libertarian idealogy.
Rudy Giuliani:
Not looking good at all, as expected. He bypassed the traditional first in the nation process and is pretty much skipping the starting gate and trying to leap onto the track. This strategy looks better on paper than it typically plays out. Momentum from a McCain or Huckabee win in New Hampshire could take all the wind out of Giuliani's sails. He is taking a political risk, and he knows it.
Fred Thompson:
Fred's charisma and hoopla from the initial rumors of his candidacy were not enough to make him take off. Iowa caucuses left him in a virtual tie with Sen. John McCain for 3rd place. A strong 3rd place showing is what he needed to power through the rest of the primary process, however he garnered a weak 3rd place showing pretty much tying with John McCain... Which makes Thompson's candidacy virtually dead in the water at this point.. he needs a miracle.
John McCain:
John McCain got exactly what he asked for out of Iowa caucus-goers; which was a strong, consistant showing in the outcome, without even campaigning much there and leaving that night to go back to New Hampshire. That alone, shows you the kind of clout that the Senator will provide across the nation as the primary process gets underway. His chances are still strong and climing, since he climbed atop national polling for the first time in quite a while, and recently just polled #1 in New Hampshire over former Massachussetts governor, Mitt Romney. The "Comeback Kid" as he has been dubbed recently, has the most promising upside going into New Hampshire, despite Huckabee's evangelical surge in Iowa.
Predicition:
McCain Wins New Hampshire
Clinton Wins New Hampshire
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