If the have-a-beer-with question still matters…

http://www.thecarpetbaggerreport.com/archives/16470.html

Following up on an item from yesterday, there’s been a flurry of national polls released over the last couple of days, and most offer relatively similar results about the state of the presidential campaign. AP has Obama leading McCain by six (47-41); CNN has Obama up by five (48-43); CBS has Obama up by six (45-39); and Time has Obama up by five (46-41). Whether one considers a 5 to 6 point lead impressive or not is open, apparently, to some debate, but given the sustainability of these numbers, in a time of withering attacks, I’m fairly encouraged.

But taking a closer look at the internals, some key angles jump out. Take this from the results of the Time poll, for example:

With three months to go before election day, Obama’s advantage is largest on atmospheric issues: he is seen as far more likeable and a greater force for change than McCain. Asked which candidate is most likeable, Obama beats McCain 65% to 20%; as for which is the real candidate for change, he leads 61% to 17%. Obama also beats McCain 48% to 35% on who understands voters’ concerns best, another key indicator of appeal...........

He's ask about what was up with me, I'd ask him. We'd move on to news, where obviously he would have a lot to say, but I could get a word in. He'd have interesting observations and an occasional joke. Then sports, where we would both knowledgably praise and criticize stars & strategies. Then he'd pick up the tab. And it would be good beer.

Somehow, I'm not so sure I'd enjoy my beer with McCain. Anyone want to describe it?

BO, cause I would imagine it would be very cool as you noted ...
McCain, cause it would be highly entertaining to see what it would look like to see him babble on like he did at Sturgis in person ...

Meaningless they may be, but they translate into votes on Election Day, like it or not.

It's nice to be winning for once.

Especially in his "Monster Truck Rally" persona. I wouldn't want to give him another one.

He needs to go nappy time.

He's not like you and me.

:kick:

This is really, really good news, and a nugget that I had missed. Thanks.

I'm in agreement with Alter Ego; if we're winning the likeability contest, as well we should be with these two particular candidates, then we are in great shape, because the MSM just absolutely loves to frame the debates in that kind of narrative. The "have a beer" concept is the only reason, in my mind, why we are currently saddled with the Idiot.