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Polls have tightened a little bit since last week's huge Obama lead but the Barack still has the upr hand. Here is the breakdown nationally:
Obama 49 McCain 44- This is the average of CNN, Gallup, Reuters, GDW, and Zogby.
Here is a few of the key battleground states:
Florida: McCain 49 Obama 47
Virgina: McCain 43 Obama 53
Ohio: McCain 46 Obama 45
As you can see, the race did tighten up some but Obama still has a good lead, especially in Virginia which is surprising everyone.
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Going into the debate, Obama's numbers jumped in nearly every state across the country. Even solid republican states saw a moderate shift in polls. North Carolina, Ohio, Florida, Virginia, and Missouri all shifted the most.
Florida: Obama 52 McCain 45
Ohio: Obama 47 McCain 48
North Carolina Obama 46 McCain 49
Missouri: Obama 50 McCain 47
Virginia: Obama 51 McCain 43
Rasmussen reports Obama leads in three of these five battleground states and as you can see, by more than the margin of error except for Missouri. Even Karl Rove has Obama at 277 EV's to McCain's 163 on his electoral map. I wouldn't quite say it's a done deal, but at this rate Barack Obama will be our 44th president.
This was presented to me on a forum somewhere in cyber IDEAS world. It is an excellent question. It was followed up with this:
"I know you guys hate Bush and consider McCain the same as Bush.
But...
If it were any other scenario. If we were not at war, and Bush wasnt president. Would you vote for Obama?
I just cant wrap my head around people voting for someong with no experience and no history of accomplishing anything. Is it just an "anti-Bush" vote? As I have said before, If Obama were a carpenter, Mechanic, Plumber, or Electrician, you would hire him with the lack of experience he has."
I prefaced my response with this:
why?
he has real integral consciousness:I believe "a new, historically significant “level” of consciousness and culture is emerging in our time, and that the emergence of this new integral worldview is in many ways the evolutionary equivalent of the emergence of the modernist worldview during the period known as the Enlightenment of the 17th and 18th centuries. And just as the rise of modernism changed the world forever, we can expect similar (but more benign) progress from the rise of integralism. “Integral consciousness” is a new perspective on the world that expands our perception of reality and provides fresh motivation to make a positive difference. This new way of seeing and living arises from an enlarged set of values framed by an expanded understanding of cultural evolution."(McIntosh)
and continued my thoughts here:
This is simple. 21st Century ideas are being born out into action through the Obama movement. Obama has lived Integral consciousness much of his adult life.
What does that mean? Live simply within the belief that what you do is for the benefit of others (all others). Do it in your actions and deeds. Be yourself and seek self advancement. Realize personal growth and the benefit of your hard work but not at unfair cost to others. This is his proven record. Has he been perfect on the way? Has anyone? of course not, but he is the best we have seen to actually dare move into the political arena. I think the Y generation really gets it. That is why Obama has such support from the youth-- not because they are young and don't know, but precisely because they do understand the world from a very different cultural point of view than the generations before them. The boomers paved the way with pluralism, but that stalled in "commissions" and feel good meetings that simply couldn't get enough of the simple things done to keep all of us on track as technology evolved faster than "we," as a culture could. Look at the incredible work and tragedies of the Jeremiah Wrights, the Clinton's, the Carter's, MLK,JFK, my parents, etc. People who went only so far before the cultural evolution of the past generations strangled their progress, or they became exhausted and began to thank or think of themselves first. The X'ers were the first to step out, stop, look at, process, and really meet the reality of a 21st Century. The Mystery, God, Buddha, Allah, or whatever you call spirit blessed us with a new responsibility. We did not have to fight as hard for equal rights as our parents did (thank you boomers), but we had to fight those who wish to turn back those advancements. Because of the social and cultural work of the generation before, we knew our neighbors in different ways than our parents did, we didn't go home to as many snide racist comments after playing, or working with folks from different cultures. We grew up with less tribal hatred. We had great educations and we learned how to do for ourselves despite a changing economy. Many met it with protest at first by stepping out of the way of a Tsunami; the great heave of might and wealth spread across the world... we stepped out of the way instinctively as not to be crushed by the greedy progress bulging from unregulated American growth... those on the liberal side of the political spectrum left the democratic party for example.
in the meme time...
Many X'ers made millions from the technology boom. Most benefited in multiple ways from the advancements in technology.
Many of us have found simple niches in the world. Natural Capitalism became a reality at the local level. We started small green construction supply businesses, producing green products for cabinetry, flooring, roofing, alternative energy products, etc. We started organic farms for food and environmentally sound products. We advanced the field of education and started the pioneering work of understanding human challenges like Autism. We have kept focused on the 21st challenges while watching the Rove's and Cheney's self destruct. We have continued to fight the Bush doctrine's "long cherished belief in Catastrophe." We saw how the Tsunami came back to haunt us. We see another stage of the past's orgy of delusion and denial slowly dying out. This is not a joke, and we know the Y's are right there with us. So are many, many Boomers and many from the Greatest generation. Integral consciousness does not discriminate by color, sex, class, creed or age, but by understanding.
There is one very big reason Obama is where he is. He understands the foundation that will solve the challenges of the 21st century.
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I would love further comment on this...
Hello all,
If you believe in having quality, affordable health care, then you may want to sit down. Here's a quote from Sen. John McCain's article, entitled "Better Health Care at Lower Cost for Every American":
"Opening up the health insurance market to more vigorous nationwide competition, as we have done over the last decade in banking, would provide more choices of innovative products less burdened by the worst excesses of state-based regulation." (Emphasis added.)
The American health care system is already in crisis, and McCain wants it to follow in the footsteps of the banking sector? If you've been following the roller coaster news of the $700 billion dollar bailout of that industry, then you know how ridiculous that sounds. It's time to demand quality, affordable health care for all. »
Apparently, it's not enough that American families pay $217 million for health care per hour, while insurance industry profits have risen 1,000% in the past five years. Something needs to change, and it has to happen soon.
Thank you for your time,
Kelly Hussung
Here is a list of the battleground state-to-state polls as I mentioned in the previous blog. In our electoral college system, these polls are very important.
Florida: Obama 47 McCain 48
Pennsylvania: Obama 49 McCain 42
Ohio: Obama 46 McCain 47
Michigan: Obama 48 McCain 45
Noth Carolina: Obama 49 McCain 47
Missouri: Obama 46 McCain 48
Minnesota: Obama 48 McCain 47
Colorado: Obama 49 McCain 48
Virginia: Obama 50 McCain 45
These are most of the close battleground states. Some are new and some are the same battleground states seen in 2000 and 2004. Keep in mind, these polls will shift some in the coming weeks based on the economy and any other possible events that are influential to the voter. I got these polls from various websites including CNN and USA elections. There may be slight variations in other polls but these are the rough averages.
I was a full time volunteer during the primaries in Kentucky. I called hundreds of people (I don't like making calls) and I've knocked on thousands of doors. I've attended community meetings, I've joined the local democrats in trying to get our local representatives elected, along with our representatives in the federal offices.
I was excited to hear that Obama was going to run a 50 state campaign. We're now a little over a month away from the election. and there is no Obama presence in Owensboro, Kentucky. There are no offices, there are no Obama staffers, there is nothing Obama related here.
I, like a lot of volunteers, donated time instead of money because, frankly, I don't have any money. Now that the general election is upon us, I don't even have the option of donating my time. There a lot of people in Owensboro who want to help. They also would like bumper stickers and yard signs, to show their support.
Right now, it seems the only way we can get yard signs here is to either donate $15.00 to the Obama campaign, or drive 45 miles north, canvass in Indiana, and knock on 50 doors. I don't have a problem knocking on 50 doors, or even 500 doors, but I can't afford to drive 50 miles to do it. I also can't afford to donate money to the campaign. It's why I donated my time.
There doesn't appear to be a bumper sticker option for Kentucky. Does the 50 state stratagy mean that he will accept donations from all states, but doesn't want to campaign in them all? Why are the only emails I'm getting asking me for money, when I can't find a local office for the campaign? Kentucky seemed so important in the primaries, but now, neither candidate is doing anything here except taking our money.
We are one of the poorest states in the Union. There is no presidential campaign going on here, except on the news. This is exatly what I expect from our candidates. History shows this to be the case, and I'm more than a little upset that Barack is doing it too. I thought he was different. It seems that, once again, during the Presidential election, neither candidate cares about Kentucky.
Good news for Obama however, there is still work to be done. Here is a rundown of current polling data:
Real Clear Politics: Obama: 47 McCain 43
Pollster: Obama 48 McCain 43
Washington Post: Obama 52 McCain 43
Rasmussen: Obama 50 McCain 44
Gallup: Obama 50 McCain 42
These are just a few of the major polling groups' data as of 9/28. It is important to remember when considering polling data, that polls consisting of less than 1,000 respondents are much less accurate. Most of the above polls are of 1,000 respondents, so it is a safe assumption that Obama leads McCain by around 7 points nationally. This puts Barack in a good position with just a little over a month left until election day. Aside from the national polls, there also the state polls in key battleground states such as Ohio, Virginia, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. These polls are still very close (within the margin of error) which still indicates the possibility of a very close election.
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I just finished watching the the nomination on tv and all i can say is WOW!! I have always been a Barack Obama follower, but I have to admit that I am so proud of Senator Clinton at this moment. I like some of you was skeptical that things would go smoothly considering all the hurt feelings and such. I also have to admit that I have teared up several times today as I have watched the events unfold today, and since the beginning of the convention. To be able to witness History being made and the first Black American to be Nominated for President of the United States was very emotionally overwhelming for me. I can't wait to see Barack make his acceptance speech tomorrow night on the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I had a Dream" speech.
I hope and pray that tomorrow night from the heavens above, that the great men and women of this nation are watching proudly at what they have helped to accomplish. John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., Robert F. Kennedy, Lynden B. Johnson, Thomas Jefferson and our other Founding Father's to those that died in the name of Civil Right's. I hope they are looking down on us with smiles of approval and all agree.."We did good".
I"m proud of Hillary Clinton for putting her personal wants and desire's aside to do what was right and for the good of party unity. For any of us that are competetive we know how difficult that must of been. I now see her in a whole new light and I have a new found respect for her.
Anyways, just my thoughts and feelings on this evening thus far and I felt like sharing. My appologize for declining on the invites, I'm currently recovering from surgery and I'm unable to attend any of them, but Thank you very much for thinking of me.
Sincerely,
Judy
realize, of all my musical tastes Reggae remains the roots so I am a bit biased but this is joy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxn9jhypHfo
I went to see Barack at his Louisville rally. It was amazing. It was inspiring. Did I mention it was amazing and inspiring? For those of you not familiar with downtown Louisville, I will attempt to paint a picture for you. The convention center probably takes up a good two city blocks. I tried to park at the Hyatt but the lot was full so I made my way to the Marriott and parked there.
The doors were not supposed to open until 5:00 PM. Senator Obama was scheduled to speak at 7:00 PM. I was there at 4:00 PM and the line already stretched from the entrance to the convention center, around the corner, around the convention center, past the Marriott, past the Hyatt, past the convention center itself. It was amazing. The weather was perfect, the crowd was energetic and everything was well organzized. I was as excited as a kid at Christmas.
Once inside, I signed in and we made our way up the escalator to a packed foyer where there was yet another line. This was the security checkpoint. The only problem here was once we were at the top and safely off the escalator, the volunteer staff had not been monitoring closely enough the number of people going up. No one could move and people were still on the escalator trying to get off. People were literally balancing themselves on the rails on either side. It could have been disastrous. Finally, they shut them down and the crowd was able to move about safely.
Inside the exhibit hall where Barack was going to be speaking the crowd was energetic and ready for something amazing. By my estimate (though this is only an estimate) I would say they had between 10 and 12,000 people in a standing room only atmosphere. The fire marshal actually turned away roughly 2,000 people still waiting to get inside.
Kentucky congressman, Ben Chandler spoke and then an employee from the Ford Motor Plant spoke. He announced that he would soon be laid off as well as thousands of other local workers for Ford. Then, he introduced Barack. It took about three minutes or so from the time of his introduction to the time that Barack actually made it to the podium. It was electric. He was gracious, warm and excited. He spoke approximately 41 minutes on topics ranging from healthcare to economic reform, to fuel costs. He covered everything. He even made a joke about being Dick Cheney's cousin.
It was an amazing evening. Once we made it back to our car and got out of the parking garage and onto the street, the police blocked the road. I thought they were going to let other traffic through but no one was coming. It was then that a parade of cars, police cars, secret service came whizzing by. Instantly, everone began honking, waving, looking out their windows and sun roofs. His motorcade went right by us. He too was smiling and waving. If someone had been there and not known that Senator Obama had just spoke, they would have thought that everyone had either lost thier minds or that this was this rudest place in America to drive because you couldn't hear ANYTHING but horns, horns and more horns!!!
Here's a link to the video of the event:
http://www.wave3.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=2479561&at1=News&h1=RAW:
Enjoy,
Ted Tucker
As I write this, tomorrow's primaries have yet to happen. Right now, tomorrow is full of hope.... full of promise and full of potential. Tomorrow can be the day that we finally put the Wright controversy to rest. Tomorrow can be the day that we essentially wrap this up. Tomorrow CAN BE that day because tomorrow hasn't happened yet but let me tell you about today.
Today was like most days. I went to work and went about my life as usual. Nothing exciting, just the same ole same ole. After work, I was on my way to run errands, workout and see some friends. Along the way I decided to stop by the Owensboro Obama Headquarters and introduce myself. I was out of town when they opened and today was the first chance I had. Like most local HQ's, this one was nothing grand... an empty storefront that had obviously seen better days. There were a few tables, a few chairs, a couple of computers, some signs on the windows and walls and the distinct smell of an old building that feels neglected. I walked in and there were four people there beside myself. Three volunteers and an older man that appeared to just be passing time. One of the volunteers was on the phone sitting in the floor, one was on the computer and the other was a make-shift desk by the door talking to the elderly gentleman. I made small talk with the girl after she got off the phone. "How are things going?" "What do you think about tomorrow?" That sort of thing. Then I talked to the (I am assuming) head of the Owensboro office. He was really nice and had even read a few of the blogs I have posted. I introduced myself, he introduced himself and I offered to help out in any way they needed and I left. That's it. Done. Over. Nothing earth shattering happened, there was no parade... no hoop-la... nothing. But I left there with a smile on my face because I was HOME. It's people like me... people like you... people like the 3 volunteers in the office and people like the elderly gentleman sitting in the chair that are going to make this possible. It's people like all of us that are tired of the way things have done and it's people like us that demand change and will not settle for anything less.
So what about tomorrow (or today as most of you will be reading this)? Who knows? I know we can do this and I know we will do this. Will we wrap it up with Indiana and North Carolina? I hope so. I think so but as I said at the beginning... tomorrow hasn't happened yet. Regardless of the outcome, this is our time and this is our country and Barack Obama is our next President. Let me encourage each of you to do all you can to help our country and to help our candidate. We are a strong people when we want to be.
Yes we can, Yes we will and Yes we are!!!
Regards,
