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lancdem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:10 AM
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I thought Bush's bounce would be gone by now
but there are still too many polls showing him with an 8-point or so lead, and the state polls are not at all good. I like what Kerry's doing, but it seems to be not helping him, as if the negative portrayals of him (flip flopper, etc.) are too late to change.

(I've been gone from DU for almost a week - I was hospitalized after breaking my leg - and was hoping to see better news here and elsewhere.)

Maybe the debates can turn this thing around - they did close the deal for Reagan in 1980.
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demnan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:11 AM
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1. I hope your leg heals soon
As for the news, I know. Just got to keep trying.
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:13 AM
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2. Don't believe the polls
It is just that simple. The only poll that means anything is the Nov 2 election.

We just have to keep working -- we must win.
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Cocoa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:15 AM
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3. I think the polls will continue to show Bush leading
right through election day. The actual election results will show the polls were flawed.
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WI_DEM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:18 AM
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4. Just as many or more polls show the race to be "too close to call"
Zogby, Opinion Dynamics (Fox), NBC/Wall Street Journal, Harris, ARG, Rasmussen, all show the race to be too close to call.
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The Chronicler Donating Member (678 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:19 AM
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5. These same pollsters were showing Bush up in '00
We know who really won...
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Guaranteed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:20 AM
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6. Look at Harris, Zogby and ARG.
We're fine.
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Name removed Donating Member (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:22 AM
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Worst Username Ever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:25 AM
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8. oops nevermind
Edited on Fri Sep-24-04 10:26 AM by shylock1579
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lancdem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:33 AM
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9. Are you calling me a freeper?
I've been with DU since virtually Day 1 "pal," so cut out the insults. My only "agenda" is to see Bush's ass kicked out of office.

I wasn't aware Zogby had a new bunch of state polls out - as I said, I haven't been on DU or seen the news much. Does anyone have a link?
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Thrill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:34 AM
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11. Even the FOx Poll shows
his bounce is gone
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lancdem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:39 AM
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16. I know
I was referring to another couple of polls I saw on http://www.pollingreport.com
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Jack_Dawson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:36 AM
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13. He's run outta painkillers
Couple Vicodin and he'll be the happiest guy ever. Refill please!
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lancdem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:40 AM
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17. FYI
I'm not a he.
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Jack_Dawson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:42 AM
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19. She's run outta painkillers
Although Vicodin makes a lot of women sick. If not, take one and you'll see the light.
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lancdem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 11:45 AM
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20. Actually, I took a couple of Vicodin in the hospital
I don't recall having any thoughts related to the election. :)
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Claire Beth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:33 AM
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10. The polls can't be trusted n/t
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Mr Blond Donating Member (150 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:35 AM
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12. Polls don't matter at this point...Ignore them!!
Just keep working, stay postitive and keep the faith!!

:)
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lancdem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:38 AM
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14. Thanks
I plan to. :)
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Bleacher Creature Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:38 AM
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15. Since the "bounce" itself was phony
they can keep it going as long as they want.

But mark my words, on 11/2 you WILL hear the pundits all use the same phrase "We never saw this coming."
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lancdem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-24-04 10:41 AM
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18. That definitely would be sweet
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