Barak Obama...could he be the next President of the US?

[skylark]

Originally Posted by LionOfJudah

The tides are certainly changing....

These are th latest numbers.......thoughts?

OH HOW THE TIDES ARE TURNING!!! HOT OFF THE PRESSES THE NEW POLL #s



THE RACE: The presidential race for Democrats and Republicans in New Hampshire



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THE NUMBERS - DEMOCRATS

Barack Obama, 32 percent

Hillary Rodham Clinton, 31 percent

John Edwards, 18 percent

Bill Richardson, 8 percent

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THE NUMBERS - REPUBLICANS

Mitt Romney, 31 percent

Rudy Giuliani, 18 percent

John McCain, 17 percent

Mike Huckabee, 9 percent

Ron Paul, 7 percent


LoJ

Where are these #s from? I'm assuming it is a national poll...

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by skylark

Where are these #s from? I'm assuming it is a national poll...

RIF.

Originally Posted by LionOfJudah

THE RACE: The presidential race for Democrats and Republicans in New Hampshire

Although I'd still like to know the source.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

RIF.



Although I'd still like to know the source.

And even more so, the margin of error

[LionOfJudah]

The telephone poll for the Concord Monitor was of 400 likely Republican primary voters and 400 likely Democratic voters. Maryland-based Research 2000 conducted the poll Dec. 10-12. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 5 percentage points.


Now that we have established that point. What does this mean? Does that mean that the naysayers were wrong to assume that because he was so "young" and black that he could never be real contender in the race for the country's highest office?

It has been insinuated that if the election was help today a democrat would win over a republican in the race for president. Now, with that said, does that mean Barack has a legitimate shot at the Presidency?

[AlphaFrog]

I think someone saying that they would vote for him on the phone, and that person ACTUALLY putting his name on the ballot are two different things. I still don't think he's going to make it.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by LionOfJudah

The telephone poll for the Concord Monitor was of 400 likely Republican primary voters and 400 likely Democratic voters. Maryland-based Research 2000 conducted the poll Dec. 10-12. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 5 percentage points.


Now that we have established that point. What does this mean?

Well the reason I asked is because essentially Clinton and Obama are tied for the lead. The margin of error is greater than the difference between the candidates in the polls.

Does that mean that the naysayers were wrong to assume that because he was so "young" and black that he could never be real contender in the race for the country's highest office?

It has been insinuated that if the election was help today a democrat would win over a republican in the race for president. Now, with that said, does that mean Barack has a legitimate shot at the Presidency?

I think he's been, and still is, a serious contender and has a serious chance. But Iowa's caucus system is weird and can lead to surprising results. I think the early primaries will tell the tale. If it's a close race or if Obama wins even one it'll solidify his run.

[LionOfJudah]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

RIF.



Although I'd still like to know the source.

My brother was head of staging for Wicked.....great show....Shoshana Bean is Unbelievable...as Elpaba...and as a singer and performer in general...

LoJ

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by LionOfJudah

My brother was head of staging for Wicked.....great show....Shoshana Bean is Unbelievable...as Elpaba...and as a singer and performer in general...

LoJ

I've got my tickets for April's performance. I've had them since August. I saw the show in ATL and fell in love with it.

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I've got my tickets for April's performance. I've had them since August. I saw the show in ATL and fell in love with it.

Ahh! NOW I get your sig! Didn't make the connection before...

[DSTCHAOS]

I saw a political cartoon last night that showed Obama in Oprah's shadow. While I'm not voting for Obama (or Clinton), the comments by the readers were mostly ignorant.

People want to assume Oprah is backing Obama because he is black and yada yada yada. I don't see white celebrities being criticized for backing other candidates because they are white. There goes that "invisibility of whiteness," again.

[LionOfJudah]

Well...Sen Obama is now the apparent candidate for the democratic party and will likely be President of The United States of America. Hilary will at some point advise her supporters that Obama is definitely a better choice than McCain unless we will have children(gifts), only to give them to a War that is not making us any safer. And now what do you naysayers have to say? The world is ready. America is ready to embrace change. This is already history in the making. But Oh how the world will change when the "face" of America actually reflects the face of humanity as a whole. A President who will teach us all to tranced race, embrace change and diversity. We seem to be oblivious to the fact that change, adaptability, and diversity are the reason we have thrived as a species on this planet(from a scientific perspective) and from a religious perspective God(whoever you believe to be the Creator), created us all and to attempt to separate us by color or nationality is so superficial and against every major religion in this world. So prepare for Change.

I would love to hear responses from those who didn't believe, per earlier emails, that as Sam Cooke sang so wonderfully...."CHANGE 'GON COME"!

LOJ

[5Knowledge1913]

Originally Posted by LionOfJudah

Well...Sen Obama is now the apparent candidate for the democratic party and will likely be President of The United States of America. Hilary will at some point advise her supporters that Obama is definitely a better choice than McCain unless we will have children(gifts), only to give them to a War that is not making us any safer. And now what do you naysayers have to say? The world is ready. America is ready to embrace change. This is already history in the making. But Oh how the world will change when the "face" of America actually reflects the face of humanity as a whole. A President who will teach us all to tranced race, embrace change and diversity. We seem to be oblivious to the fact that change, adaptability, and diversity are the reason we have thrived as a species on this planet(from a scientific perspective) and from a religious perspective God(whoever you believe to be the Creator), created us all and to attempt to separate us by color or nationality is so superficial and against every major religion in this world. So prepare for Change.

I would love to hear responses from those who didn't believe, per earlier emails, that as Sam Cooke sang so wonderfully...."CHANGE 'GON COME"!

LOJ

I am happy that he will probably be the Democratic candidate, however, I feel bad for him because he has so much crap to undo from this administrantion that he probably wouldn't get to his agenda even in 8 years.

[ladylike]

Originally Posted by LionOfJudah

A President who will teach us all to tranced race...

That's a pretty tall order. How will he do that?

[Strive]

Barack, definitely has a lot of supporters. Everyone is routing for him. IMO, he is the best candidate for the job.

Prayerfully, he would pick a VP with military experience. My fingers are crossed for Jim Webb.