My work for the day

[clrj3514]

guys i have a computer class at school in which everyday, we have to type something that the teacher hands out. here was today's work:

AP Poll: Obama leads or tied in 8 crucial states

WASHINGTON- Barack Obama now leads in four states won by President Bush in 2004 and is essentially tied with John McCain in two other Republican red states, according to the new AP-GfK battleground polling.

The results help explain why the Democrat is pressing his money and manpower advantages in a slew of traditionally GOP states, hoping not just for as win but a transcendent victory that remakes the nation’s political map. McCain is scrambling to defend states where he wouldn’t ever be campaigning if the race were closer.

Less than a week before Election Day, the AP-GfK polls show Obama winning among early voters, favored on almost every issue, benefiting from the country’s sour mood and widely viewed as the winning candidate by voters in eight crucial states- Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

“If you believe in miracles,” said GOP consultant Joe Gaylord of Arlington, Va., “you still believe in McCain.”

Despite a mounting chorus of Republicans predicting their nominee’s demise, McCain aides insist their internal surveys show victory is still within reach.

Indeed, polls are mere snapshots of highly fluid campaigns, and this race has been unusually volatile. McCain was written off prematurely last year, and Obama seemed poised for victory in New Hampshire’s Democratic primary just before Hilary Rodham Clinton thumped him.

Even this close to Election Day, racial tensions and the numbers of late-deciding voters identified by the AP-GfK polling leave room for doubt. But the surveys confirm what McCain aides acknowledge privately- their chances of winning are low.

The polling shows Obama holding solid leads in Ohio (7 percentage points), Nevada (12 percentage points), Colorado (9) and Virginia (7), all red states won by Bush that collectively offer 47 electoral votes. Sweeping those four- or putting together the right combination of two or three- would almost certainly make Obama president.

[slugshooter]

All of the same polls 4 years ago also declared John Kerry would defeat Bush. Polls are easy to manipulate, that's why I don't give them much credence anymore. Just once I would like to see a poll where the parameters were: All respondents were asked their presidential preference without regard to race, income, or political ideology. Now that would be a poll worth looking at...possibly.

P.S.- By the way, where in NC do you live?

[clrj3514]

I live in Evergreen. Very small place in Columbus County. I'm about halfway between Fayeteville and Wilmington if you know where those places are. May i ask why your asking? Just curious.

[wtnhunt]

All of the same polls 4 years ago also declared John Kerry would defeat Bush. Polls are easy to manipulate, that's why I don't give them much credence anymore.

Agree with Marc here. Even with being down in the polls, don't think this is by any means over for McCain.

[slugshooter]

I live in Evergreen. Very small place in Columbus County. I'm about halfway between Fayeteville and Wilmington if you know where those places are. May i ask why your asking? Just curious.

Because I just moved back to Florida after 13 years of living in Fayetteville, NC and I want to go back up there. I know where Columbus Co. is but never heard of Evergreen. I figured you must live on the eastern part of the state given the avatar pic. If it's flat, you must be in the eastern part of the state.

[Texan_Til_I_Die]

I suggest finding either an unbiased or pro McCain article that you can take to your instructor and suggest they use it for that day's assignment. I think the instructor's reaction might be very enlightening.