Dear Media, Operation Rescue Mitt is a failure

[ProSense]

The media talking heads realize that the false equivalencies and RW talking points that they treat as credible aren't helping Mitt so they're trying a new tactic, claim Obama isn't doing all that great.

Case in point:

"Chuck Todd: Republican Edge In Voter Enthusiasm Is 'Huge Problem' For Dems"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021490133

Really?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=1490226

NBC tells Obama not to use footage

In a letter sent Friday night to Obama campaign manager Jim Messina, NBC told the Obama campaign to cease using network footage in a new 30-second spot, released shortly after Wednesday’s debate, in which Andrea Mitchell is shown on air citing an independent, stating that Mitt Romney’s tax plan would cost $4.8 trillion over 10 years, a source said.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021487772

Chris Cillizza: Is Obama overrated as a candidate?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/decision2012/is-obama-overrated-as-a-candidate/2012/10/07/316c40f6-1087-11e2-ba83-a7a396e6b2a7_story.html?hpid=z2

Or is it that the media hyperventilating didn't work: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021480923

Ipsos/Reuters Daily Election Tracking: Obama 47% - Romney 45%
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021485353

More from Ipsos/Reuters poll: Obama still more liked than Romney despite poor debate
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021485522

Obama gained a point two days ago in Gallup.

Similarly, Gallup actually ticked one point up for Obama today, from a 4 point to a 5 point margin. Gallup is on a 7 day rolling average. So it’s hard to read too much into that. But there’s at least no evidence yet of a strong move for Romney.

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2012/10/what_do_the_post-debate_polls_say.php

Gallup showed the margin at 3 points yesterday, and it remains unchanged today.

http://www.gallup.com/poll/election.aspx

Nothing earth shattering in either of those polls.

Obama lead down to 2 in Wisconsin

PPP's newest Wisconsin poll finds a big debate bump for Mitt Romney in the state. Two weeks ago he trailed Barack Obama by 7 points there, 52-45. Now he's pulled to within two points, with Obama's lead now just 49-47.

There's not much doubt it was Romney's strong debate performance on Wednesday night that's given him this boost. Voters think he won the debate by a 61/25 margin, including a 60/19 margin with independents. 95% of Republicans think Romney won the debate, while only 50% of Democrats claim to think Obama was the winner. Romney's image has seen significant improvement over the last couple weeks with 49% of voters now expressing a positive opinion of him to 48% with a negative one. That's up a net 8 points from a 44/51 spread on our last poll.

The main shift compared to 2 weeks ago in Wisconsin is an increase in Republican enthusiasm about Romney and the election in general. He's gone from leading Obama by 79 points with Republicans (89-10) to an 85 point advantage (92-7). One thing that might be reassuring for Democrats is that Obama's held steady with independents in the state, continuing to hold a 9 point lead.

There's also been a big uptick in Republican enthusiasm about the election. Two weeks ago there was basically no enthusiasm gap with 65% of Democrats and 63% of GOP voters saying they were 'very excited' to vote this fall. Now the Republicans are seeing an advantage on that question with their share of 'very excited' voters climbing to 72% while the Democrats have declined to 63%.

- more -

http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/main/2012/10/obama-lead-down-to-2-in-wisconsin.html

If Obama is staying steady and winning independents by the same pre-debate margin, Romney's plus is all Republicans.


Post-Debate Colorado Polls Shows 4-Point Obama Lead

The numbers showed improvement in Romney's personal rating, but he still faces a big challenge there -- a majority of 51 percent still have an unfavorable few of him, versus 47 percent with a favorable one. The former governor has stuggled on his favorability rating in Colorado thorughout the campaign.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021488451

[ProSense]

1. Kick! n/t

[grasswire]

2. I'll kick it for you too nt

[malaise]

3. K & R

Rmoney is a LIAR and he cannot take back the 47% comments

Fuck the media hacks - they can't sell a lemon as a lexus

[Cha]

4. Nice Job Debunking Mediawhores INC,

ProSense!

It's reports like these that put all the "Operation Rescue MittLies" into Perspective!

[JNelson6563]

5. Their desperation smells rank.

[porphyrian]

6. Aw, sorry guys...

[Rosa Luxemburg]

7. Time to finish off the GOP for good

This is the big push from the GOP and will be about it. Now is the time to attack and wipe the floor with them.

[chuckstevens]

8. Bravo!

and GOD, I hope you are right!

[meadowlark5]

9. One of the talking heads predicted this

I can't remember who it was, someone on one of the MSNBC shows said that the media would be excited and more than happy to drag Obama around for a couple of weeks if given the chance. Reporting Romney gaffes and the downward spiral of his campaign would be getting tired and old after a whole summer so they were itching for a reason to bash Obama.

I just get so sick of it. The media is pathetic that they will immediately jump to whatever side they think is winning. When I was in high school I considered a career in journalism. It used to be a field that had integrity and brought you news and credible information. Now it's a bunch of hacks looking for fame and also reporting only the stories that will get their bread buttered.

[ProSense]

10. Exactly!

Welcome

[meadowlark5]

11. Thanks! So glad I found DU

So glad to find a place with interesting and credible articles and a message board too!!

[bushisanidiot]

12. Keith Olberman an did warn us before the debate, that the msm wants a close race

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Because it's good for ratings.

The media is following their script, trying to give an impression that numbers are changing, but they aren't. I expect the President's lead to increase before the next debate, then skyrocket after it. The msm will have to abandon their script .

[Delphinus]

13. NPR headline this morning:

(paraphrasing 'cause my memory is not so good) - as the polls tighten in the presidential race ...

[ProSense]

14. The media will hype Mitt until the election. n/t

[spanone]

15. our media is a national shame