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WI_DEM

(33,497 posts)
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 01:46 PM Aug 2012

PPP/Daily Kos National poll: Obama leads Romney by four-points

If the candidates for President this fall were Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney, who would you vote for?
Barack Obama Mitt Romney Undecided
All 49 45 7
Women 50 42 8
Men 48 47 5
Democrat 86 9 5
Republican 10 85 6
Independent/​Other 50 39 10
Liberal 83 9 8
Moderate 62 29 9
Conservative 19 77 4
White 41 52 7
African-American 86 13 1
Asian 68 18 15
Hispanic 55 42 4
American Indian 58 42 0
Federal Tribe 35 65 -
Not Federal Tribe 72 28 -
Other 42 36 21
Tea Party 7 88 5
Non Tea Party 73 20 7
Not sure 26 65 9
Union household 54 41 5
Non-union household 47 46 7
18 to 29 51 35 14
30 to 45 49 47 5
46 to 65 49 46 5
Older than 65 47 47 7
Northeast 51 39 10
Midwest 48 46 6
South 45 51 4
West 53 39 7
Didn't complete high school 50 46 4
High school graduate 44 46 11
Some college or associate's degree 45 47 8
College graduate 49 45 6
Postgraduate study 57 40 4
Don't care to say 48 52 0
Less than $30,000 54 35 11
$30,000 to $50,000 48 46 6
$50,000 to $75,000 46 48 5
$75,000 to $100,000 49 45 6
Over $100,000 50 46 4
Declined to Answer 42 46 13
Thursday 49 45 6
Friday 49 43 8
Saturday 44 52 4
Sunday 51 40 9


http://www.dailykos.com/weeklypolling/2012/8/16

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PPP/Daily Kos National poll: Obama leads Romney by four-points (Original Post) WI_DEM Aug 2012 OP
Good, but.... TroyD Aug 2012 #1
I don't think anybody is taking anything for granted and I'm aware of the PPP Poll of WI WI_DEM Aug 2012 #3
I hope no one is taking it for granted. SoapBox Aug 2012 #5
well we certainly can't expect to win Wisconsin with only Madison and Milwaukee WI_DEM Aug 2012 #6
good gabeana Aug 2012 #2
national polls are pretty meaningless. bowens43 Aug 2012 #4
c/s mim89 Aug 2012 #8
I'll be really relieved when President Obama hits the 50 percent mark consistently in the polls. QuickDraw McGraw Aug 2012 #7
Karl and Koch are keeping their power dry, they'll dump 100's of millions in the fall on Obama... johnnyrocket Aug 2012 #9
Yes Sirrrrrrrr! iloveObama12 Aug 2012 #10

TroyD

(4,551 posts)
1. Good, but....
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 01:48 PM
Aug 2012

Hopefully it's not just wishful thinking from our side.

We can't take anything for granted.

Romney is ahead in the PPP poll in Wisconsin today by 1 point.

It's time to link Ryan to Akin and drive those Wisconsin numbers back down.

WI_DEM

(33,497 posts)
3. I don't think anybody is taking anything for granted and I'm aware of the PPP Poll of WI
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 01:51 PM
Aug 2012

it's basically a toss-up which can be seen as disappointing to both sides. Romney has a Wisconsin politician on his ticket (the first time WI has had anybody on the national ticket) and the best it can produce is a toss-up? and Obama because I don't think they wanted to have to spend time and money here, but now they will.

SoapBox

(18,791 posts)
5. I hope no one is taking it for granted.
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 02:00 PM
Aug 2012

...but we've seen some stupid lack of strategy in the past. I'm hoping for no stupid.

A semi-off topic example. We live in an area of Southern California, where current H of R, Rep. Waxman (D) is...he is being challenged by a "former" GOP guy named Bloomfield. Bloomfield is now running as a "no party" and pledges to work SIMPLY to solve problems (I am NOT so sure that he would not be biased by his GOP history and his wealth). ANYWAY, we have seen not one single mailer, etc. out of Waxman...my partner has tried 3 times to contact his office, regarding why we see nothing in our area regarding him and the campaign. Bottom line...my partner has gotten a HUGE HOSTILE response, in fact, downright rude reaction! We are both registered Dems and this crap is really concerning. According to rumor in the district (which is pretty big, but still...) Waxman is only going to concentrate his efforts in the Santa Monica area, feeling that the rest of the district isn't worth his money or time. Bloomfield is working the ENTIRE area.

THAT is an example of what the stupid I'm talking about.

WI_DEM

(33,497 posts)
6. well we certainly can't expect to win Wisconsin with only Madison and Milwaukee
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 02:11 PM
Aug 2012

that was proved in the recall. Obama has to connect with rural, small town voters. I'd suggest he take a bus tour of western Wisconsin and places like Praire Du Sac, Eau Claire and La Crosse, etc.

gabeana

(3,166 posts)
2. good
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 01:50 PM
Aug 2012

up 2 points from last poll, after Akin his numbers should go up because DNC, Obama will tie Akin to the whole republican party

mim89

(102 posts)
8. c/s
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 03:46 PM
Aug 2012

I completely agree. Until we get rid of the electoral college, national polls are pointless.

Only polls that matter are the ones in Florida, PA, OH, Colorado, VA, etc.

QuickDraw McGraw

(10 posts)
7. I'll be really relieved when President Obama hits the 50 percent mark consistently in the polls.
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 03:42 PM
Aug 2012

It worries me that he can't seem to break out of the 40's.

johnnyrocket

(1,773 posts)
9. Karl and Koch are keeping their power dry, they'll dump 100's of millions in the fall on Obama...
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 04:03 PM
Aug 2012

...it's about to get ugly.

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