What explanation will be given for the "seismic shift" in poll numbers toward McCain?

[ColbertWatcher]

We have all been expecting the GOP to pull some election fraud. And we all knew that in order for it to work, the poll numbers need to be closer.

So, now we see the poll numbers are getting closer.

So, what outside factor will the GOP-controlled media use to explain how this "seismic shift" occurred?

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[BlooInBloo]

2. Buh-bye.

[canetoad]

4. WHEEEEEEEEE!

:popcorn:

[WarbirdForObama]

6. Clean-up Aisle 1

Geez.

[Webster Green]

7. Election fraud...big difference!

Yes, the GOP is doing everything they can to keep voters from the polls.

They always do that shit. This time it won't work. :smoke:

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[Orrex]

15. I see you've internalized the GOP's talking points re: ACORN

Bravo, damselfly. Bravo.

[snappyturtle]

16. Another 'uniformed voter'? Democrats don't HAVE to steal the vote....go along now. nt

[Webster Green]

21. You have no clue what Acorn is or does..

None! You are totally full of shit.

Take a hike, dip-shit! :smoke:

[johnaries]

23. Proof that you either don't know what you're talking about, or

you're in the wrong place, or both.

ACORN is not committing "voter fraud". They are required by law to turn in every application they receive and they have been alerting authorities about "questonable" applications. In any event those fake applications will be rejected and have no impact on the vote.

I can't deny that some Democrats have perpetrated fraud, but the GOP has made an art out of it. If you have been paying any attention at all, you would know that. So if you want to stay, you might want to do a little research before you make a fool of yourself.

[ColbertWatcher]

24. Hey, newbie, this is a poll question.

You can either pick one of the choices provided, or give one of your own.

You can't even do that; you must have mistaken DU for some pizza place.

[BulletproofLandshark]

8. Yeah, it is.

Goodbye

[virgdem]

9. Wander off the reservation again?

Get lost troll.

[SAG]

13. Troll? I think not

And I'll stay thank you. I'm sure plenty here aren't threatened by a DIVERSE collection of IDEAS, even if you are.

[BlooInBloo]

17. Actually, that's not up to you. We'll see how it turns out.

[SAG]

20. Sorry to disappoint you but.....

...I'll follow and adhere to the terms of service.

[BlooInBloo]

22. I'm not disappointed.

[H2O Man]

39. Oh, deer!

[GrantDem]

11. YES!!

:popcorn:

[Orrex]

12. Institutional voter fraud is, yes

As is massive voter disenfranchisement and intimidation.


Barr? Really? How'd you wind up here?
:shrug:

[SAG]

19. Is preaching to the choir that desirable?

And though I initially was going to vote for Barr, I voted McCain by absentee ballot

Of course, I am sympathetic to a variety of Democratic issues, but gun rights sealed the deal. I like some forum diversity, so here I am. Thanks for the warm welcome. ;)

[HCE SuiGeneris]

26. c ya, fool

[johnaries]

27. You admit you voted for McCain? This is DEMOCRATIC

Underground.

Ding, dong! Pizza delivery!

[Ikonoklast]

31. Hooray for you.

Enjoy the wasteland.

[cali]

33. Look, this is Democratic Underground. Members are expected

to support dem candidates. Quite simply, you're on the wrong site.

[SammyWinstonJack]

38. Of course you are.

Of course, I am sympathetic to a variety of Democratic issues, but gun rights sealed the deal. :eyes:


I'll bet gun rights WERE the deal. Nice try!

[johnaries]

40. Thanks Mods! nt

[Alexander]

41. If you bothered to fact-check, you'd realize Obama is closer to your views...

For example, Obama has said that the War on Drugs is a failure, marijuana should be decriminalized, and that he wouldn't prosecute medical marijuana patients.

And he's not realistically going to be able to push through any legislation that would restrict the rights of law-abiding citizens. Not that he wants to anyway.

Oh well. Too late for you. Bye.

[juno jones]

44. Well you last umteen postings got eliminated

as you will too.

Only 18. Not good form

[Orrex]

45. Gosh, and I was so sure that he'd see the light of reason.

Now I wish I'd saved his MySpace link. Curiously, he had a big "Barr 2008" graphic on his page, yet he threw his lot in with McCain? Kooky!

[NoPasaran]

49. Warm welcome?

Yeah, see ya in hell!

[SammyWinstonJack]

36. What do you think? Two stolen elections favoring the GOOP, would point to a YES.

[KayLaw]

3. Other.

They just came down from those hills . . . as was done in the past.

[BlooInBloo]

5. I must have missed the seismic shift.

[ColbertWatcher]

28. I was simply quoting another DUer, who was quoting Dick Morris in Newsmax.

Normally, I couldn't care less what the GOPers and their media say, but they seem to be pushing it and "have" poll numbers to "support" their claims.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=4350493&mesg_id=4350493

[BlooInBloo]

37. That explains a lot.

[ColbertWatcher]

42. Thank you. Of course, I would never say Newsmax is factual, but the GOP is pushing this. n/t

[H2O Man]

14. Another other:

Ain't gonna happen.

[HCE SuiGeneris]

18. There is no, and will be no, seismic shift.

[ColbertWatcher]

29. I was simply quoting another DUer, who was quoting Dick Morris in Newsmax.

Normally, I couldn't care less what the GOPers and their media say, but they seem to be pushing it and "have" poll numbers to "support" their claims.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=4350493&mesg_id=4350493

[onethatcares]

25. there is no way in hell

the numbers that came to see our candidate won't be there to vote for him. Jeezusridingasegway, there aren't that many people in Montana to sway this election.

[ColbertWatcher]

32. You're correct, of course, but ...

... this is the GOP's mythology that they're pushing to their faithful: "the gap in the polls is shrinking!"

I'm just wondering not so much how they're doing it, but what excuse they'll use to sell it to their Kool-aid drinkers.

[FVZA_Colonel]

30. Obama gained in 4 national trackers today, and the Ras PA poll has some REALLY wonky internals.

I'm not too woried.

[cali]

34. False premise.

The polls are not shifting toward McCain. One good day on Zogby is it. Obama is maintaining or building his lead.

[ColbertWatcher]

43. I know. Everything the GOP says is based on false premises.

But, this is what they're pushing to their faithful and this is what several people on DU have warned about: before the voting machines can be "adjusted" to show a "McCain win" the poll numbers have to get closer.

[leftchick]

35. "The presidential race always tightens up at the end"

I already heard that on CNN a few days ago. If they fucking pull this theft off again, there will be blood.

[pitohui]

46. oh you know, obama is black

they even have some fancy name for it all prepared

sigh

[VOX]

47. Other: "Close contest" scenario = higher ratings for the corporate media.

An Obama landslide doesn't sit well with the corporate-media suits.

All this said, take nothing for granted -- VOTE! :patriot:

[MtUpWithWngsAsEgles]

48. More democrats are voting early

so less democrats are responding to the pollsters.