PDA

View Full Version : (August 16, 2008): "John McCain leads Obama by 3 points in Colorado" - (Rocky Mtn News/CBS4)

Ace
08-16-2008, 08:17 PM
Note: This now turns Colorado red on RCP's electoral map. This would make Colorado the 3rd state to go red this week :D

-

Electoral College map numbers so far:
Obama - 295
McCain - 243
Need 270

Rocky Mtn News/CBS4 (McCain +3)
08/11 - 08/13
McCain - 44%
Obama - 41%

McCain also had a higher approval rating, 55 percent to 53 percent.

Libertarian candidate Bob Barr received 3 percent and independent candidate Ralph Nader was favored by 2 percent of voters with 8 percent undecided.

Source: Rocky Mtn News/CBS4 (http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/aug/15/rockycbs4-poll-shows-obama-mccain-neck-and-neck-co/)
Source 2: RCP (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/co/colorado_mccain_vs_obama-546.html)
LetsHelpAmerica
08-16-2008, 08:18 PM
Go Mac Go!!!!
CGP
08-16-2008, 08:19 PM
Super! Go..er..Mac! :eek:
Ace
08-16-2008, 08:20 PM
Super! Go..er..Mac! :eek:

Added the note that this now turns Colorado red on RCP's electoral map :D
Adayamo
08-16-2008, 08:21 PM
Wow!
In how many states did he take over the lead by now?

A lot!
Superdelegates ... forget about the Obama-Dollars in your pockets and face the truth:
There won't be a democratic president in the White House if BHO is the nominee.
Ace
08-16-2008, 08:30 PM
Wow!
In how many states did he take over the lead by now?

A lot!
Superdelegates ... forget about the Obama-Dollars in your pockets and face the truth:
There won't be a democratic president in the White House if BHO is the nominee.

McCain now needs Indiana and Ohio. RCP has Obama lead in both states at +0.5 percent. Half a percentage point.
Wyoming Dem
08-16-2008, 08:34 PM
An McCain has barely spent a dime. I think this country is getting to see so much of BO what with his non-stop onslaught that the more they see, hear and read, the less they like him. I also think the books that have come out are having an effect as well.
xfiles
08-16-2008, 08:40 PM
Whoopie! Our hard work here is paying off. I work in the McCain Campaign headquarters (not going to say which city because of trolls) but most of you who know me know which city!

I would venture to guess it is about 65-35 here in favor of McCain!!:):):)

Of course, once Hillary is the nominee, I'll switch back to HER!!
santafek
08-16-2008, 08:44 PM
Whoopie! Our hard work here is paying off. I work in the McCain Campaign headquarters (not going to say which city because of trolls) but most of you who know me know which city!

I would venture to guess it is about 65-35 here in favor of McCain!!:):):)

Of course, once Hillary is the nominee, I'll switch back to HER!!

Ah, please, give me a hint which state, please?
xfiles
08-16-2008, 08:46 PM
Colorado. I'm speaking of the city where I am being about 65-35 for McCain.

Ah, please, give me a hint which state, please?
GaGirl
08-16-2008, 08:55 PM
It will not be good for the DNC to come to Denver with McCain in the lead in Colorado. McCain needs to keep that lead!
eviee
08-16-2008, 09:05 PM
Obama leads in his homestate of Illinois by only 11 percent. You would think he would lead by over 20 or 30 percent!
HILLARYCLINTONRULES
08-16-2008, 09:11 PM
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Colorado Is Red!!!! Go Mac!!!! :)
santafegal
08-16-2008, 09:20 PM
MAC is kicking butt! :eek:
writerchick
08-16-2008, 10:30 PM
Why isn't Ohio red? It is on every other map I've seen. Or is this poll of polls?
skc1976
08-16-2008, 10:59 PM
Awesome, very glad to hear about the Colorado swing towards McCain. GREAT NEWS! Come on supers, TAKE NOTICE!
timepassages
08-17-2008, 01:23 AM
I never thought I would be gald to see red states, but this time I am! Go red!!!!!!!
Adayamo
08-17-2008, 04:15 AM
I never thought I would be gald to see red states, but this time I am! Go red!!!!!!!

You are so right.! :D

Last GE I hated all this red ... but it's so beautiful, as long as BHO is the democratic nominee.
Bad Kitty
08-17-2008, 04:18 AM
Woo hoo!! That map is so beautiful. It will look better if it was all red.....except if Hillary is the nominee of course.
Ace
08-17-2008, 04:23 AM
Obama leads in his homestate of Illinois by only 11 percent. You would think he would lead by over 20 or 30 percent!

I have at it 11 percent because the last poll was released on July 8, 2008. Prior to that the last poll was taken in February. I'm trying to keep tabs on all polls after Jun. 8, 2008.

Source 1 (With all the old polls): RCP (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/il/illinois_mccain_vs_obama-602.html)
Source 2 (Must current poll): Rasmussen (http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/illinois/election_2008_illinois_presidential_election)

If the trends are anything like the rest of the states, I really think his lead is down to a low single digit. Check out the neighbouring states around Illinois.
Bad Kitty
08-17-2008, 04:24 AM
You are so right.! :D

Last GE I hated all this red ... but it's so beautiful, as long as BHO is the democratic nominee.

Yep. If becomes the nominee, then I'm all for a completely red map.
Ace
08-18-2008, 02:50 PM
Just an update on this -

CNN has barely reported this (it has been about 3 days since this story broke)

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/mccain-obama-virtually-tied-in-colorado/