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Subscribe to RSSLatest polls: Romney leads in another national poll: AP-GFK 47-45% and the gender gap is gone, as Pew first showed. It was 16 points, now it’s a 47-47% tie. States: OH: Time: Obama 49-44%
From the Time poll: “The poll makes clear that there are really two races underway in Ohio. On one hand, the two candidates are locked in a dead heat among Ohioans who have not yet voted but who say they intend to, with 45% of respondents supporting the President and 45% preferring his Republican challenger. But Obama has clearly received a boost from Ohio’s early voting period, which began on Oct. 2 and runs through November 5. Among respondents who say they have already voted, Obama holds a two-to-one lead over Romney, 60% to 30%.”
And the gender gap in Ohio is real: Obama’s up 56-37% with women. Romney leads with men 51-42%. Also helping Obama: He gets 43% of the white vote. That’s the SAME percentage he got in Ohio in 2008.
Ohio’s nightmare scenario: “A new Ohio program intended to make voting easier has the potential to keep the presidential election in doubt until late November if the national outcome hinges on the state's 18 electoral votes,” USA Today writes. “Under Secretary of State Jon Husted's initiative to send absentee ballot applications to nearly 7 million registered voters across Ohio, more than 800,000 people so far have asked for but not yet completed an absentee ballot for the Nov. 6 election. Anyone who does not return an absentee ballot, deciding instead to vote at the polls, will be required to cast a provisional ballot. That's so officials may verify that they did not vote absentee and also show up at the polls.”
Jon Ralston makes the case for why Romney still has a shot in Nevada, but also why the Democratic Harry Reid machine likely prevails: “As I have reported ad nauseam, the math looks ominous for Romney with the registration and early voting turnout. But it’s not insurmountable math. If Republicans can turn out in much greater numbers during the second week of early voting and on Nov.6 and if Romney can decisively win independents, he could pull of a squeaker. Some GOP strategists I respect clearly believe that is a possible scenario. And Republicans, despite my irresistible mockery, do have a ground game this cycle, albeit not close to the Reid machine.”
Warren Buffet on CNBC: "We're still inching ahead, but we're inching. "I think the economy will get better under either one of them.”
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Another national lead gone for Obama. But at least they changed the story to Ohio's odd poles to give some hope to Dems. I guess that post debate momentum for Romney was the real deal. Maybe America has had enough of a President that spent 4 years telling us our nation we should be ashamed, and bowing to those who would seek our destruction.
When this one hits it will make a big splash - could be the October surprise!:
Gloria Allred, Maureen Stemberg Sullivan In Court: Judge Holds ...
www.huffingtonpost.com/.../gloria-allred-stemberg-mitt-romn
Looks like Mitt has been lying for a long time to protect his mega wealthy buddies - now you can be certain who's back he's got and it is surely not the working class!
You really think testimony Romney gave concerning the value of a company in a divorce case is going to be THE OCTOBER SURPRISE? The Obamabots are in such a state of panic they are beside themselves. They couldn't find an affair, harassment issue or DUI to taint Romney with in the last weeks of the campaign so they are desperate enough to believe testifying in a divorce case is evil? Get a life!
And Hey, you know what I heard? Mitt once put his dog in his carrier on top of his car and drove it. And he only produces 2 years of tax returns and Mitt had binders full of women's resumes, and the armed forces has a shortage of bayonets and he is an evil 1%'er rich guy..........
You libs and your talking points. This is yet another that will be twisted, spun, deflected to and ultimately will go away except in your own minds.
Is ya skeert libs?
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the OBAMA ECONOMY continues to "SUCK" .......
Um, the judge gave Alred a serious slap down, don't count on the 'surprise' coming from dear Gloria. Go back to repeating catch phrases and slogans, Obama hands them out, knowing full well his supporters will repeated them like demented parrots.
PS: the divorce transcripts have been released. Go peruse them and attempt to find evidence of wrong doing.
so vulture left-wing lawyer meets with obama and then goes to court to get sealed records from a divorce case more than 20 years ago in which romney testified is the best axelrod could come up with?
romney has apparently not talked about it because of a gag order; his attorney expects no problem releasing but is doing the due-diligence for which he is paid.
it appears that you believe romney is guilty of supporting a business associate and friend.
big bird, bayonets, binders and now allred -- pretty pathetic.
btw -- the link you posted is not valid
Not sure why you don't think the link is not valid - when i pull it up it comes right up and there it is in black and white. Looked valid to me. This goes to the core of not being able to trust him - first off Mormans are not supposed to believe in divorce (no Christians are except in the proven case of adultry), so what was he doing testifying in the first place? Probably so his friend would not have to pay his ex-wife the money she deserved. And that is dishonest and without a doubt not at all "family or woman friendly".
i clicked on this: www.huffingtonpost.com/.../gloria-allred-stemberg-mitt-romn -- which is under the real link.
i believe you have posted before about not trusting mormons which is religious bigotry in action.
he was testifying about the value of bain shares and was not endorsing the divorce. should he have refused to testify?
probably is not a very convincing. i gather you are stating an opinion and that is fine.
is that woman friendly like bill clinton is woman friendly? or woman friendly like obama who refuses to pay wh staff women the same as their male counterparts?
do you hold catholics to the same standard regarding divorce as you do mormons?
Actually I don't hold anyone to any standard, but I do know that both of those religions as well as most mainstream protistants don't believe in it. that is not religious bigotry - it is stating a fact in their doctrine and nothing I had anything to do with developing. Myself, it would be wrong to be divorced and remarry but again - that is a standard I hold for myself, don't really care what anyone else does. The point is he devalued the company in order for his friend to pay less money to the ex-wife of his friend, that is demeaning to women and to families. There are several other links to this - but you won't read them because you are either a 1%er who wants to stay that way or someone who wishes he were. I have no desire to be a 1%er, I make enough money to take care of my family (with my good husband of 34 years help) and I've always thought it was wrong to want something someone else has. I do think trickle down is wrong, it never, ever benefits the working class. It is the attitude of the 1% in the last decade that makes those of us in the working class disrespect them and anything they think they have accomplished. And yes, that is my opinion because it is an opinion board.
union -- not sure why you call someone a 1% just because you disagree with them? that doesn't seem fair or considerate. i have worked for the last 44 years to achieve many of my life's goals. while i will never be a 1% i also believe that is not something bad. Afterall there are millions of 1% people and many of them are democrats -- go figure. do you think only republicans are bad for being successful and members of the 1%?
i have read the stories. i just now see that the records will be unsealed. so rather than speculate that romney did something wrong as you suggest we can read it for ourselves.
allred is making excuses for her failures. she is clearly just a political hack. she is interested in the truth she says -- wonder why she has not tried to get all of the things obama is hiding?
truth only for the left is never good
will not ask why decades later this is so important other than to attack romney -- nothing to do with her client
Amazing how racist and prejudiced and bigoted 'liberals' can get. Now we have them dissing Romney's religion, so guess you also have a problem with Catholics (JFK) and Muslims? Black Liberation Theology? You do recall that Reverend Wright espouses that strange 'religious' amalgam, don't you? Remember how Obama sat in Wright's church for several decades and listened to him "God Damn America?"
Here's what you'll get with Romney as president according to Grover Norquist.
I do not understand how the democrats keep spewing Romney lies all the time when he is not even close to the caliber of liar that Obama has done in just one instance over Benghazi.
Someone offered 5 million dollars to Obama to give to Charity to show his transcripts. No deal and I ask why?
Everyone knows the answer and you still back this clown. Why. He has done nothing good for this Country. Please post your lists again cause it just gives Romney more votes every time you do.
Twits and dimwitts.
The person you are referring to his his good buddy Donald Trump. You either like Donald or you don't. I don't, perhaps he should also make the same offer to anyone who will release mitts tax returns and proof of residency when he voted, ran for office, and held office in MA? There are many reasons Mitt won't carry MA and it is probably a combination of all of the above.
union -- come on. why would trump do that to a fellow republican?
trump is out for trump
romney wont win ma because it is a democrat state, that simple. the bigger question in ma is the senate. will the indian princess win?
It will be interesting to see if Obama has the balls to accept the challenge ! Of course, UNLESS OBAMA HAS SOMETHING TO HIDE...., why wouldn't he accept the challenge ?????????????
Profile of the Sociopath
This website summarizes some of the common features of
descriptions of the behavior of sociopaths.
Glibness and Superficial Charm Romney comes across as well spoken and glib when he talks
Manipulative and Conning Romney says whatever he needs to say to get what he wants
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors
as permissible They appear to be
charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as
merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their
victims. . In preppy school Romney
cut the hair of a boy whose hairdo he didn’t approve of.
Grandiose Sense of Self Willard Mitt Romney wants to be POTUS , says he is going to wreak havoc
on day one, his entire administration will take place in 24 hours. The rest of
the time he doesn’t say what he will do. Probably he’ll follow the orders of
Grover Norquist.
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right." Both Mitt and his wife Anne have stated it
is Mitt’s turn to be POTUS.
Pathological Lying Has no problem lying coolly and
easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent
basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own
powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector
tests. Romney does this with no
guilt or with the usual tells that one picks up when another lies.
Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
Boy in preppy school and Seamus the dog on the roof of the car
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does
not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities.
Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims.
The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their
way.
Shallow Emotions Perfect as vulture capitalist. No empathy for those whose lives he
impacted negatively forever.
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more
feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by
insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a
normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.
Incapacity for Love Romney visits people in hospitals and of course appears to love his
family. But does he really?
Need for Stimulation Living on the edge. Verbal
outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are
common. Probably the least of the
sociopathic traits for Mitt.
Callousness/Lack of Empathy Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only
contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of
them. Bain Capital
Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature. Rage and abuse, alternating with
small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser
and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are
all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal
boundaries, no concern for their impact on others. Preppy school and dog on roof
Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency Usually
has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by"
by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors
such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc. One of the lesser sociopathic traits of Mitt but probably because daddy
could give him whatever he wanted.
Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Flip Flop, Flip Flop of Romney on nearly
every issue.
You're absolutely right. Let Romney keep spewing his own lies. He's been doing it continually for many years now, and is very good at it.
Basically, if Romney wins Ohio, he likely wins the election, or at the very least has a good chance, especially the way everything else is shaping up.
If Romney loses Ohio, Obama essentially wins the election. Get ready for the candidates to mad blitz Ohio in the next 2 weeks!
Basically, Democrats need to thank their lucky stars that California is always Democratic. Florida and New York give the Democrats a decisive advantage every election. The Republicans will likely take more states in this election, but the DP will still likely win b/c they own most of the states with the most electoral votes.
Sorry, meant California & New York.
I don't care what anyone thinks, I know for a fact, that Rummey/Ruin will kill off whats left of the middle class, and everyone under them!!! There will be no hope for education, medicare/medicade, and women will return to sufferage! Thats only part of this disaster of Rummey/Ruin. I hope for this country's sake, Rummey loses big time. The entire GOP/TP party of TRAITORS need to be voted out! OUT with the Republikkkons!!!
O & JOE AMERICAS SALVATION!!!!
Use Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil next time. That generic store brand has got you on the wrong frequency.
Capital gains is where most giant money is made and that tax is only 15%. It should be doubled immediately; But both Romney and Ryan are committed to the elimination of this tax. This alone should tell us where we would be going with these two; Straight into depression and chaos!
Hey, people voted for Bush twice and ensured 9/11, two wars, a huge deficit, and a historic economic collapse. Let's see how much damage Romney can do to the United States. He makes Nixon and Bush look good by comparison.
I hope Republican voters screw themselves again, and suffer all the consequences. Stupid is as stupid does. Besides, abject hate needs to run over a cliff into the sea, just like Osama Bin Laden. Consider Romney the devil in Republican Pugatory.
How timely of them.
If you cannot put Romney into words, read the following quoted observation.
Harry Frankfurt
Let's not be obtuse. Romney is the Shape-Shifter In Chief. He has contradicted himself on school choice, stem cell research, abortion, managing the Iraq and Afghan wars, on Romneycare, on Obamacare, on coal-fired energy policy, and the list goes on. The man believes that it is appropriate to say anything that serves his boundless lust for power. His inclinations are revealed early on in his bullying of school classmates and his perverse pleasure in steering a near-blind instructor into glass door. The idea of Republicans embracing this man because they've worked themselves into a blind hate for the guy in the White House represents a cosmic level of collective hypocrisy.
Rasmussen reports a tie in Ohio. I think their poll is much more accurate. This is just another attempt of the liberals voter suppression drive. The momentum is with Romney, no question about it. Obama's campaign is running out of steam and money.
Let's pray for a Romney landslide!
Praying for a Romney landslide is like praying for a plague.
I wonder if Romney can win California, given his huge momentum...
Who knows, given the absence of normal boundaries of Mitt's pathological ego state and the greed of his backers?
First, I feel the american public is naive in thinking that one man is going to be able to change it all. They are human so yes they are both flawed. No one is ever going to be able to please everyone and/or fix the slew of our nation's problems. Its time to stop blaming the president for our own issues. And also time to stop believing their bs. They are all going to make promises and not follow through because guess what??? ITS NOT POSSIBLE FOR ONE PERSON TO DO.
But since it is my right and duty as an american to vote, I personally will be voting for Obama. I absolutley refuse to vote for a man that is clearly against women's rights as well as human rights. Romney to me is interested in controlling what the american public does with their own personal lives instead of looking for ways to better resources available to the american public etc. Never will I feel that one man, or any human being for that matter, has the right to decide for ME what I do with my own body and personal time. Shame on any self respecting woman who doesn't feel they should have the same right and that some strange rich man should make that decision for you.
Remember the Iron Law of Gopper Behavior: You can always tell what a Gopper is doing or plotting by what he's accusing others of doing.
And the gender gap in Ohio is real: Obama’s up 56-37% with women. Romney leads with men 51-42%. Also helping Obama: He gets 43% of the white vote. That’s the SAME percentage he got in Ohio in 2008.
What is up with the women in Ohio? Are they kept women? Are they living in a time warp? Is the DNC brainwashing them? Or are the polls just using the same percentage they used in 08?
No way would Annie Oakley vote for Obama.
Obama, she said, "is a real person. He's out doing the basketball brackets, he's taking his wife to games, his children to basketball practice."
Wow, a great reason to vote for someone for President of the United States.
Maybe it beats a Mormon with multiple wives, maybe some even underage... being "kept" at home...
You know I am reading all of these comments about Obama, being a poor president sort of speak, among other commentaries given...however, the underlying fact that no one seems to bother with is what has occurred over the last several decades and up to the last four years! So I will state what is the obvious, let's be real! Obama has made many upset due to stating what he would do during his presidency to make this nation operate economically better, has done so in many ways, however, the problem that I see from those who spew their dislike about him are fervently attacking him not because of policy, but can't stand the fact that a black man as president has achieved to improve the quality of life in this nation, but thwarted by haters (Repubs/GOP, white, xenophobic men) in an effort have and want to undermine him. That is the reality check that many seem to have a real issue with bringing to light. He's done a great job compared to many of his predecessors. The system of lies that goes on within politics and those who "support" it, fear truth and despise their own inequities due to their hatred and ignorance...@Voodkokk, you're clueless, just like so many others. Wake up haters and support a man who is certainly a better candidate than a "Romnut" could ever be...he is just selling you paper coins that, believe it or not, really don't have any real value to them at all!!!! Obama/Biden 2012!!!
Romney is not fighting president Obama, he's fighting the facts and reality. He's waited till the last to expose his real whoppers like repeating all the "worse after four years" rhetoric even after it's been shown false. And ironically Obama's America is still improving, soon even Romney will be forced to admit he is wrong. I had a CEO once that reminds of Romney and Bain, and it's horrible how Romney got this far, only in this great country of the USA do they allow worthless greedy scum like Romney to spew lie after lie degrading and destroying any integrity this tradition of presidential election has. Don't get into Romney's van, no matter how much ice cream he waves in front of you.
Hold on people....don't get ahead of yourselves....The great people of Ohio are not dumb enough to believe that Obama has their best interests in mind. They know that he often has problems with truth and his policies have been crap for Ohio as well as the USA. Give the people of Ohio some slack....they are great people and won't fall for his antics. Ya can't blame Bush forever...right?
@Andy in Indianapolis, No, however, stupidity and ignorance as to what you stated, cannot prove otherwise, btw, Bush is not the only reason as to why were here in this mess, but he did contribute to the problem that existed for over...wait...not one decade, not two, not three, darn, not even 4 decades! Over many decades this economic dilemma that people like you have a problem discerning is that it cannot be rectified within the time frame that everyone wants for it to turn around. Though, under Obama's presidency, there have been some great improvements. However, the greed of those in power, and we know who they are, you know folks like you, have systematically desired to satisfy their own needs despite the fact that there would be those who would ultimately suffer the repercussions...lastly, be realistic and face the fact that Obama is a way better choice for the presidency than Romnut (Mr. Flippity-Floppity) could ever be!!! Stop the Hate, we know what it is really all about, which has nothing to do with politics, Haters!!!
Obama/Biden 2012!!!
We need to force our public owned corporations to pay our minimum wages wherever they go. This would show a little respect for labor and bring back many jobs. Our big corporations are making record profits from slave labor and paying low to no taxes. When the CEO of Disney made 600 million in salary and God knows what in bonuses he had children working in Haiti for 12 cents an hour. This is the cold blooded evil that is destroying America.
The last thing America needs is a lying, money grubbing, outsourcing CEO with tens of millions in foreign banks to be president. Romney is one of the most pitifully insecure men I have ever seen. That is not surprising, because his entire structure is built on sand.
The newest Obama catch phrase STAND DOWN!
The Romney campaign continues to spout the fuzzy logic...(the Chrysler/Jeep quote was a big case of foot in mouth). Now a major auto maker calls out he Republicans for their lies, mind you, the math is real, and Romney is on the defensive and loosing any ground he may have had across the board. I predict after the storm the Romney campaign will be "all washed up"...LOL
Headline should just as well read "Obama leads in poll that matters, Romney leads in poll that does NOT matter."
In other news, did you hear that the private sector added way more jobs than forecast in October and unemployment went down? Wanna know what a tea-bagger and the Taliban have in common? -They both get upset when there is good news for America.
What the liberal biased polls? Actually Romney leads in the polls that matter. That is if you take any credence in polls, which I do not.