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H 23°, L 9°Wisconsin is now considered an “Obama-leaning” state after a poll released Tuesday shows Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama making strides in five key battleground states, including Wisconsin.
CNN and Time magazine conducted a poll after last week’s vice presidential debate in Ohio, North Carolina, Indiana, New Hampshire and Wisconsin.
The poll suggests Obama is making major gains on Republican nominee John McCain in the five highly-contested areas.
In Wisconsin, Obama has taken a five-point lead, according to the poll that contacted 859 likely Wisconsin voters by telephone. While Wisconsin had been considered a toss-up so far in the election, CNN now classifies Wisconsin as “Obama-leaning.”
Obama has also taken a three-point lead in Ohio and an eight-point lead in New Hampshire, while gaining ground on Republican presidential nominee John McCain in Indiana and North Carolina. McCain leads by five points in Indiana, while North Carolina is now neck-in-neck.
Despite this recent success in the polls, Matt Lehrich, deputy communications director for Obama’s campaign, said Obama would not let up in Wisconsin.
“Wisconsin was close in the 2000 and 2004 elections,” Lehrich said. “It’s going to be close again.”
Lehrich said to stay ahead in Wisconsin, Obama’s campaign needs to continue to “talk to voters about the issues and John McCain’s willingness to continue polices that have left our economy in turmoil.”
Lehrich added that while there is a lot of work to be done before the election, he feels good about Obama’s chances in Wisconsin.
However, Kirsten Kukowski, communications director for the Republican Party of Wisconsin, isn’t concerned by the results of these polls.
“We feel that we are still within striking distance in Wisconsin,” Kukowski said. “Polls will go up and down, and we’re not worried.”
McCain and his runningmate Sarah Palin will be making multiple appearances in Wisconsin. Both will be in Waukesha on Thursday morning, after which McCain is set to make an appearance in Mosinee on Thursday afternoon and another Friday in La Crosse.
“Every time they come to Wisconsin we feel we have a chance to make headway,” added Kukowski. “We’ll see them a lot in the next few weeks, and that only puts us in a better position.”
Students for McCain Co-chair Mark Bednar echoed Kukowski’s sentiments, warning polls should be taken with a grain of salt.
“A poll can only reveal so much. Nothing is set in stone,” Bednar said. “Just like the Obama camp is not going to be satisfied with these poll numbers alone, John McCain is not afraid of them.”
Bednar said that for McCain to regain any lost ground, he needs to stress his energy viewpoints while also addressing the issues surrounding the economy, which will play a huge role in the outcome of the election.
“Whoever can address the economy best will be the real poll shifter,” Bednar added.
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I think that Obama looked and sounded so presidential. What he had to say was credible, unlike McCain, who did not answer any questions without trying to “put down” Obama. McCain look very old, out of touch, and angry. Obama was energized and more comfortable, and respectful to his opponent. McCain had to refer to his tons of notes before he spoke, while Obama appeared more knowledgeable on the subjects discussed, and answered them more freely that McCain. I believe in what Obama has to say - I do not believe anything McCain has to say!
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Too bad the Obamamaniacs don’t read his books. They will be surprised at what happens when the One gets power and starts doing what his writing suggests is possible.
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I know. If they had read his books like I have, then they would know what he is capable of. Compromising in order to get things done, listening to the opposition instead of ramming his ideas through without other input, and repairing our damaged relationships with our allies. Just think how energized the Obamaniacs would be if they had all read that he is capable of and plans to do these things!
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I think the bias of you comment suggests that Obama can do no wrong in your eyes, and McCain can do no right. I hope your love affair continues after Obama’s inexperience costs this country greatly. He is paid off by the EXACT same people who caused this mess. Also, I am glad that Obama informed me that Health Care is a Right in this country!!! Is it in the Declaration of Independce, or the Constitution??? “All men shall have the right to life, liberty, health care and the pursit of happiness? If “Health Care” is mandated, and you could get fined for not having it under Obama, even kids…doesn’t that conflict with Amish RIGHT to freely practice their own religion. What if they don’t want health care, nor pay for it…I don’t think the GOVERNMENT should mandate how I should live my life. I think the Gov’t has enough problems than to worry about whether or not my shots are up to date. Or here is an idea, if you want to live in a socialist society so much…join the military, any branch. Than you can have the Gov’t tell you exactly how to live your life, and you’ll get free health care.
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McCain and Palin are not just running nasty ads, they are nasty when speaking to their supporters. I watched their performance today at Lehigh Valley College in PA. Sarah Palin said anything, true or not, responsible or not, that would pump up the crowd. Her talk wasn’t about what McCain Palin would do for us. It was about building real hatred for their opponent . . and then she threw in a “God bless”. Scary woman! And this is McCains best choice for a running mate?
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Wisconsin is ObamaNation
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Obama: “We all have to make sacrifices. But I’m going to make the richest 1% pay, not you. But we all have to make sacrifices. So here’s some free money. But remember: We all have to make sacrifices”
PS. Obama will also make all the companies pay lots more taxes, especially the oil companies. It’s just a coinky-dink if those companies raise prices afterward - the dirty SOBs.