Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate

saden1 · 09-25-2008, 10:21 AM

It's a gimmick one intended to change the media narrative and possibly give Palin more time to prepare or to skip the VP debate all together. We'll just have to see if it works in his favor.

MTK · 09-25-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

While I am still undecided, I lean towards McCain. That said, I have to agree with you here. I can't justify voting for this ticket unless she raises her awareness on just about everything (aside from morality issues, where she seems to have all of her knowledge invested). 8 yrs has been enough of a president who looks unsure every time he opens his mouth. This election is really disappointing me. I disagree with Obama on most issues, but McCain is nowhere near the force he was 10 yrs ago.

The idea of Palin as VP should scare the crap out of any rational human being. Horrible VP choice and I think it will be one of the main factors that costs McCain the election.

djnemo65 · 09-25-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

What poll are you looking at?

Economic Fears Give Obama Clear Lead Over McCain in Poll - washingtonpost.com

firstdown · 09-25-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by djnemo65

Economic Fears Give Obama Clear Lead Over McCain in Poll - washingtonpost.com

The only thing that poll was ment to do was to mislead the American people into thinking that Obama is helped by the economic issues right now. If you look at the people polled its like 54% dems to like 30% rep. The Washington Post is the most bias news around and is not a very good source.

12thMan · 09-25-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

The only thing that poll was ment to do was to mislead the American people into thinking that Obama is helped by the economic issues right now. If you look at the people polled its like 54% dems to like 30% rep. The Washington Post is the most bias news around and is not a very good source.

While I agree polls have to be taken with a grain of salt, every news outlet that isn't favorable towards McCain isn't necessarily unreliable or in the tank for Obama. Also, whether or not the Post is biased and a credible source or not is highly debatable.

MTK · 09-25-2008, 12:39 PM

Most polls right now have Obama out in front.

dmek25 · 09-25-2008, 01:07 PM

getting close to a deal. not sure if its the right deal, but i agree something needs done. i definitely don't want Sec. Paulson with a blank check. we all see how well that has been working. and welcome back 12th

saden1 · 09-25-2008, 04:27 PM

The fun continues:

MTK · 09-25-2008, 05:19 PM

My god she really is a joke. She's going to look like a fool in the debates. I actually feel embarrassed for her watching her stumble through some of her answers, which really aren't answers anyway she's just tossing crap out there hoping it sticks.

saden1 · 09-25-2008, 05:22 PM

Don't turn off the internet now, the fun is just getting started.

djnemo65 · 09-25-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

The only thing that poll was ment to do was to mislead the American people into thinking that Obama is helped by the economic issues right now. If you look at the people polled its like 54% dems to like 30% rep. The Washington Post is the most bias news around and is not a very good source.

Polling is a science with strict procedures in place for collecting random data. It is not biased. How can you not know this?

firstdown · 09-25-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by djnemo65

Polling is a science with strict procedures in place for collecting random data. It is not biased. How can you not know this?

I'm guessing your joking?

djnemo65 · 09-25-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I'm guessing your joking?

For someone who seems to be really interested in politics, to not know that polling is as unbiased a thing as you will ever see in the news is pretty shocking First.

Slingin Sammy 33 · 09-25-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by djnemo65

For someone who seems to be really interested in politics, to not know that polling is as unbiased a thing as you will ever see in the news is pretty shocking First.

A bit naive to think the Washington Post is completing an unbiased poll. The bottom line in looking at polls is who is doing them & why. Is the source of the poll a service that gets paid for accuracy or a news outlet who gets paid on subscriptions and ad revenue?

I would argue a source such as Zogby who is independent and is a "third-party" that is only interested in the accuracy of their numbers is the best way to go. How reliable their numbers are is how they get paid. A polling service like this is much better than the Washington Post, NY Times, Fox News or WSJ.

Zogby International

wilsowilso · 09-25-2008, 07:40 PM

What on earth was Palin talking about in that interview? She was shockingly unprepared to answer those questions. What a terrible terrible choice she is turning out to be.

09-25-2008, 10:21 AM	#736
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate It's a gimmick one intended to change the media narrative and possibly give Palin more time to prepare or to skip the VP debate all together. We'll just have to see if it works in his favor. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

09-25-2008, 12:39 PM	#741
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,581	Re: Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate Most polls right now have Obama out in front. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-25-2008, 01:07 PM	#742
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate getting close to a deal. not sure if its the right deal, but i agree something needs done. i definitely don't want Sec. Paulson with a blank check. we all see how well that has been working. and welcome back 12th __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

09-25-2008, 04:27 PM	#743
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate The fun continues: __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

09-25-2008, 05:19 PM	#744
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,581	Re: Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate My god she really is a joke. She's going to look like a fool in the debates. I actually feel embarrassed for her watching her stumble through some of her answers, which really aren't answers anyway she's just tossing crap out there hoping it sticks. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-25-2008, 05:22 PM	#745
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate Don't turn off the internet now, the fun is just getting started. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

09-25-2008, 07:40 PM	#750
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 51 Posts: 2,841	Re: Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate What on earth was Palin talking about in that interview? She was shockingly unprepared to answer those questions. What a terrible terrible choice she is turning out to be.

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