Just got polled by Rasmussen again ...

[Alhena]

they polled me back during the Mississippi Democratic primary and I guess called me back since I answered their questions last time.

The questioner was the same recording of a female voice that called last time- I'm glad about that because I don't see how you could have a Bradley effect if there's not a real human listening to your selection. So I think Obama's 6 point lead in Rasmussen is solid.

In addition to the presidential race, they asked me about the Mississippi Senate race, which is surprising because I don't recall ever seeing a Rasmussen poll released on that race. Maybe one is in the works or maybe they sell the info to the campaigns.

I took it easy on McCain and only gave him a "somewhat unfavorable" rating- he's done a handful of good things over the years (e.g. ban on torture, close Gitmo) to not get the lowest rating. Had to give Palin an "extremely unfavorable" rating, though- love ya, Sarah!

[babylonsister]

1. McCain voted against the ban on torture...

http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/13/mccain-waterboarding-fail/


Maverick Fails The Test: McCain Votes Against Waterboarding Ban»

Today, the Senate brought the Intelligence Authorization Bill to the floor, which contained a provision from Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) establishing one interrogation standard across the government. The bill requires the intelligence community to abide by the same standards as articulated in the Army Field Manual and bans waterboarding.

Just hours ago, the Senate voted in favor of the bill, 51-45.

Earlier today, ThinkProgress noted that Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), a former prisoner of war, has spoken strongly in favor of implementing the Army Field Manual standard. When confronted today with the decision of whether to stick with his conscience or cave to the right wing, McCain chose to ditch his principles and instead vote to preserve waterboarding:

Mr. McCain, a former prisoner of war, has consistently voiced opposition to waterboarding and other methods that critics say is a form torture. But the Republicans, confident of a White House veto, did not mount the challenge. Mr. McCain voted “no” on Wednesday afternoon.

The New York Times Times notes that “the White House has long said Mr. Bush will veto the bill, saying it ‘would prevent the president from taking the lawful actions necessary to protect Americans from attack in wartime.’”

After Bush vetoes the bill, McCain will again be confronted with a vote to either stand with President Bush or stand against torture. He indicated with his vote today where he will come down on that issue.

John McCain: He was against waterboarding before he was for it.

[Alhena]

4. Didn't know that- guess McCain lied in the debate then

[babylonsister]

6. If his lips are moving, he's usually lying or changing his position. They

don't call him weathervane mccain for nothing.

[firedupdem]

2. You're better than me...they both would have gotten extremely extremely unfavorable! n/t

[Alhena]

5. I figure anyone who is hated by Rush Limbaugh can't be all bad

[BlooInBloo]

3. "ban on torture" - BWAHAHAHAAH!!!!!