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andym

(5,443 posts)
Sun Oct 14, 2012, 03:41 PM Oct 2012

The 3 most significant events barring surprises are the two remaining debates and the October jobs #

The combined impact of these three are likely to determine the election. However, there is still much to be done by everyone here. Checking the polls every minute is not particularly useful, unless it motivates one to work harder for the President. For many, having so much poll data is counterproductive: if the President is strongly leading, it may convince some to think it's "in the bag" and unconsciously slack off in one's commitment to help, if the polls are looking poorer, it may cause others to get discouraged. The best way to deal with the election, is to work for electing the President and progressives as if the winner is unknown, since the only polls that really count are the official ones where real votes are counted.

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The 3 most significant events barring surprises are the two remaining debates and the October jobs # (Original Post) andym Oct 2012 OP
Don't forget the sales figures for Halloween Obama, Romney, & Fawkes masks - I'm not joking. HopeHoops Oct 2012 #1
Surely you're joking, HopeHoops. andym Oct 2012 #2
No, actually I'm not. Mask sales have a pretty good track record. How about the 7-11 cups? HopeHoops Oct 2012 #4
Interesting. nt. andym Oct 2012 #5
Colin Powell's endorsement of Obama is major,but won't come until after 3rd debate graham4anything Oct 2012 #3
 

HopeHoops

(47,675 posts)
1. Don't forget the sales figures for Halloween Obama, Romney, & Fawkes masks - I'm not joking.
Sun Oct 14, 2012, 03:45 PM
Oct 2012

I suspect that number will be significant. Hell, even Eddie Munster masks could factor in this time.

 

HopeHoops

(47,675 posts)
4. No, actually I'm not. Mask sales have a pretty good track record. How about the 7-11 cups?
Sun Oct 14, 2012, 04:07 PM
Oct 2012

They couldn't keep the Obama cups in stock, but the rMoney cups were moving at a glacial pace. When you combine the sales of stereotype masks of one candidate with complimentary masks of the other and compare them to the opponent, it's been a very reliable predictor. I know it sounds funny, but get your Fawkes mask while they last!

 

graham4anything

(11,464 posts)
3. Colin Powell's endorsement of Obama is major,but won't come until after 3rd debate
Sun Oct 14, 2012, 03:53 PM
Oct 2012

so he can say, like he did last time, that he listened to all the available info.

And his endorsement last time sealed the deal

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