Now that we know it's down to Barack Obama and John McCain, we still don't know who will be the next President. Polls show that 30 percent of voters could change their minds between now and election day.
The numbers suggest that Obama's Democratic base is a little less sure about supporting him. And, according to Rasmussen Reports, 56 percent of the uncommitted respondents are women. Want some more stats? Check out the poll.
Uncertainty surrounding Barack makes it appear that there may be a Hillary Clinton effect taking place. Some are even asking if her decision to remain in the race, after Obama appeared to have an insurmountable delegate lead, will place the historical blame for a possible Obama loss on Hillary.
Do you think Hillary supporters will play a big role in swinging the election? Could you change your mind before November?
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"56 percent of the uncommitted respondents are women."
Guess that explains the army wives commercial!
If either of them show up in a Tampax commercial, I am not voting!!
1:LMAO:
2Oh. That didn't go through. Well, you get the point! You're funny, Ca!
3the issues won't change and neither will my vote. i'm sick of what we've had and i doubt it could get worse than it is.
4I can't imagine how people could be indecisive about the candidates this year. There's no way things could change in a way that would make me vote for McCain. If Obama decided to support the war in Iraq tomorrow, I wouldn't vote for either person - but that's as likely as McCain coming out for immediate withdrawal.
5I've always been for Obama and there is no way in hell I would vote for McCain. I like his daughter's blog though.
6I'm definitely for Obama... I have been for a while. It would take something extreme for me to change that vote. Even then... I'm sure if I would supprot McCain by voting for him. He's really been a disappointment for me.
7^^ I'm not sure
8I don't see Obama pulling our troops out of Iraq immediately if he is elected. IMO, that would destabilize the area so much that we'd almost have to go in (with the UN) to restore the peace. That would make us look like even bigger idiots. We don't need anymore eggs on our faces. Let's stabilize the area, then get the heck out.
Either way, I don't see my vote changing.
9i dont know how anyone who is paying attention would have trouble deciding between these two.
10UGHH. I don't like either of them. I am so frustrated and disappointed that I have to choose between these two.
11I get so exasperated by people who can't make up their minds between two candidates that are so far apart on so many issues. Honestly, sometimes I wish people who don't pay attention weren't allowed to vote.
12I picked McCain, but I was inclined to pick other. I will definitely be voting for him, but not primarily because he's an experience American hero.
13"Now that we know it's down to Barack Obama and John McCain"
It's comments like this that make me angry. Ron Paul is not out yet but of course no one gives him any attention... Or is it that everyone gives him no attention?
14I don't know, torgleson, I felt a little torn when it came to McCain/Obama (at first). My big issues center around the environment so it took me watching both candidates for me to choose.
15I will be voting for McCain, BUT these are not the only two choices there are. For example, the Libertarian party is running Bob Barr, who actually has a lot of great things to say. He especially has some compelling reasons for not voting for one of the two "main" candidates, and explains why it is not wasting your vote.
16I agree that they are very different on the issues - but aren't undecideds technically already not voting on issues? I mean, not a lot of people are wondering whether or not they believe in national healthcare or school vouchers or gas holidays or any of our nerdy policy points - people either know the issue and where they stand and look to a candidate that shares their ideology, or they don't know there is an issue and don't care where the candidate stands.
That is when people vote for the cute one. Or the one they want to have a beer with. Or the one that apes understanding of their culture (eating tamales with the husk off, going hunting, standing near troops smiling). Photo op voters who vote on a 'feeling' terrify me, but that is the swing vote. They are who the campaign is more about getting, not us nerdy political wonks.
17I regularly vote for third party candidates in local elections, hoping to help them build a base. Unless we elect a third-party president by an overwhelming majority, they'd never be able to get congress to do anything and we'd have four years of each party doing as it pleased or struggling to build coalitions and very little would be accomplished.
18Well, and though I'm sure there are some "wise" people to tell me how wrong I am, I believe a big part of the reason that some people are undecided is as follows:
I believe that there is a good portion of the American public that is hesitant to vote for another Republican because of some of the actions and policies of the current administration. With that being said, I believe that pushed many people to look over towards the Democratic Party. Now that Obama is the candidate, I believe many of the "undecided" or those who "might change their mind" are waiting to see what Obama has to propose outside of the ideals and cliches of "change" and more on the practical side of what is to be done.
I think these are the voters who want "change," but also want to know what exactly that change is.
I believe these voters will be more locked onto a candidate once we start seeing debates between McCain and Obama and they can really see how each looks to actually shape what would be their Presidency, if elected.
19I'm voting for Obama... and I don't really see anything changing my vote.
203M it is so good to have you back.
Between you coming back and tresjolie being back, it is a fine day in Sugar land!
21I think, mymellowman, if you want to see more information about what Obama specifically stands for, you could always check out his website. Just because the media-bytes are vague doesn't mean that he is.
22Phatticus - There is a reason Ron Paul didn't get the republican nomination. He isn't believable. The party doesn't think he can accomplish what he is/was promising he'd do. You are right that he is another choice, but he isn't really a viable choice.
23Monday, my thoughts exactly. Go beyond the media-bytes.
24Jillness is always offering very specific information about Obama, from a number of sources. Google Obama and the issue of your choice and you get his site and plenty of others with different perspectives on what he offers.
Torgleson, I'm with you 1000% on that one! Its kinda like people who couldn't decide between Obama and Clinton. I'm like what the hell they only campaigned damn near 2 YEARS. And its even more crazy if you can't decide between Obama and McCain, they couldn't be more different!
25yes, hotstuff, they are polar opposites.
26I wouldn't call them polar opposites, but there are differences in their governing strategies...
27Yeah, both McCain and Obama have similar views on immigration, at least according to this mornings NPR newscast.
I wish there was a 'none of the above' choice.
28I don't see many people changin their minds, unless one of the candidates dropkicks a baby across the stage.
29MMM
Ca - you're a doll!
Obama and McCain have big differences, but they are still both centrists of their own parties. During the primary season it is normal for the candidates to the base (left or right) to secure the nomination. But usually come General Election time they run on personal issues and character. Which is why McCain has been on Ellen, and talking greenery in the woods. I think it is very interesting that the Dems didn't choose a leftist candidate like Edwards or Clinton after Bush. But I think they learned something from the two last elections and made a good choice. This election will be fought in the middle, and will certainly be very interesting.
30I'm for Obama, no question about it.
31"Just because the media-bytes are vague doesn't mean that he is." - True, but realize that many Americans don't look at websites or research candidates all that heavily, they listen to media bytes. This is why I believe what I said above holds very true and that we won't see a more concrete stand from these types of voters until there is a debate between the two and actual platforms are more at th forefront.
32"i dont know how anyone who is paying attention would have trouble deciding between these two."
Ditto.
33I agree. McCain is definitely the one we should vote for.
(Just playing devils advocate.)
34UD that was my point - both sides can say the same thing
35UnDave, I just had let you know you made me shoot coffee out of my nose with the drop kicking a baby comment.
36I know who I would like to vote for, but I'm really uncomfortable declaring that nothing could possibly change my mind. Who knows what the next 5 months hold...? It's possible that one of them will eat a puppy on camera or self-destruct or who knows!? Anything is possible.
37Good point, jennifer76.
38GS - I'm glad to hear that. I put it out there. Lighten up the mood a little.
Go Team Red
39Well UD, it is all fun and games until I get electrocuted by my computer from the projectiles coming out of my nose.
40Well GS, I guess I'll have to not tell anymore jokes on here.
(Yeah, like that's gonna happen.)
41Well....the blood, or coffee, is on your hands!
42At least some burnt hair!
43I wonder why Obama voters are so much more devoted
44Cause he is so much hotter?
Ever notice how most of the Obama fans are into guys?
45into guys?? what are you trying to say?
46Exactely what you're thinking I'm saying...
47Heterosexual women like Obama?
48Well, I have it on good authority that 4 out of 5 dentist recommend Trident. I'm just sayin....
49I'm voting for Obama, no question, and I'm excited to hear how he plans to implement change, not just what he wants to change.
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