Political Analysis
Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned his seat in Congress
Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned his seat in Congress on Wednesday, acknowledging an ongoing federal investigation into his campaign funds and expressing a desire to be remembered for what he “did right.”
Text from Jackson’s resignation letter, submitted on Wednesday to House Speaker John Boehner:
During this journey I have made my share of mistakes. I am aware […]
MICHIGAN BILLBOARD: ROMNEY HAS GENERATED MILLIONS, OBAMA HAS WASTED TRILLIONS
A billboard in southwestern Michigan compares Mitt Romney’s successful record in the private sector with Barack Obama’s socialist failures.
Ottawa County Patriots have put up the billboard that asks, “Do you want a businessman who has generated millions or a president who has wasted trillions?”
The billboard lists the companies in which Romney successfully invested private capital versus the […]
Palin Endorses Romney… Sort Of..
With less than 24 hours to go until Election Day, former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin endorsed Mitt Romney.
After remaining silent for months, Palin made her case for the GOP ticket in a Facebook posting, arguing that Romney “deserves a chance to lead.”
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In contrast, her former running mate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has been […]
VA ATTORNEY GENERAL: EARLY VOTING FAVORS ROMNEY
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli examined the early voting totals in Virginia and observed the numbers favor Romney going into Election Day on Tuesday.
Cuccinelli wrote to supporters and declared that Republican-leaning areas have seen an increase in early voting from 2008, while localities which Obama won in 2008 have seen declines in their early voting […]
Final Daily Presidential Tracking Poll (R 49 O 48)
The final Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll of Election 2012 shows Mitt Romney attracting support from 49% of voters nationwide, while President Obama earns the vote from 48%. Two percent (2%) prefer some other candidate. See daily tracking history.
Rasmussen Reports will continue tracking the president’s job approval rating and other topics, and new results […]
Ohio Early Vote Update (Obama needs to lose Ohio)
Josh Kraushaar@HotlineJosh
Overall, early vote turnout OH up 2.44% in state. Down -4.1% in Obama/Kerry counties; up 14.39% in Bush/McCain counties.
6 Nov 12
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Larry Schweikart@LSchweikart
Almost any way I run EV numbers in OH, without counting D-R flips or indies, Romney has to make up 70k on Election Day=piece of cake
6 Nov 12
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Read the whole story at BattlegroundWatch
Compare and Contrast: Romney in New Hampshire versus Obama in Ohio
Compliments to Shane in the comments section and props to Breitbart for the photo:
Romney in Manchester, New Hampshire with Kid Rock
Obama in Columbus, Ohio with Jay-Z and Bruce Springsteen
Draw your own conclusions.
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Statistical Analysis: Cuyahoga Early Vote Numbers Show Romney Cutting Obama Lead in ENTIRE STATE by 26%
Down 16% overall, down from 54,340 in 2008 to 45,337 this year– down 9,007 or 16%. And most of the decline came from Democratic voters.The numbers show a huge increase in GOP voters here:Democrats: 127,741 53.36% or 89% of 2008Republicans: 47,091 19.67% or 138% of 2008Other: 64,544 26.96 or 78% of 2008Total: 239,376 or 84% […]
Obama Ends Campaign in Half-Empty Arena
President Obama’s big rally tonight turned out to be just like his first, opening salvo of the 2012 campaign: a half-empty arena in Ohio. According toRealClearPolitics’ Scott Conroy, there were “empty seats scattered around the upper-level of Nationwide Arena … Four years ago, after all, Obama was easily filling venues larger than that …” The […]
Obama Campaign to Supporters: Don’t Panic Over Early Exit Polls
In a conference call this afternoon, President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign had one central message for their supporters when Election Day arrives tomorrow: They should “keep calm,” even if they hear snippets of information favoring Republican Mitt Romney.
“My warning, we need to stay calm for much of the day,” Stephanie Cutter, Mr. Obama’s deputy campaign […]
If Rasmussen is Correct (and he has been in the last two Presidential elections)
Then we’re looking at the Scott Walker recall night all over again.
Rasmussen Reports’s Party Affiliation for October is R +5.8. Below is Rasmussen’s month-end party ID for each October in Presidential years. We compared that with the exit polling party ID provided by the Winston Group:
Year
Rasmussen
Actual
2004
D +1.5 (Dem 38.7, Rep 37.2)
D +0 (Dem 38, Rep 38)
2008
D +7.1 […]
Gallup: Final: MON 11/05: R:49 O:48
GALLUP: R 49% O 48%
(Excerpt) Read more at DrudgeReport.com
Election 2012: Ohio President Ohio: Romney 49%, Obama 49%
The pivotal presidential state of Ohio remains all tied up on the eve of Election Day.
The final Election 2012 Rasmussen Reports survey of Likely Ohio Voters shows Mitt Romney and President Obama each earning 49% support. One percent (1%) favors some other candidate in the race, and another one percent (1%) is undecided.
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Rasmussen Party Id: Republicans +5.8 (All Time Record)
Oct 2012: Republican: 39.1% Democrat: 33.3% Other: 27.5% (R+5.8%)
Sep 2012: Republican: 36.8% Democrat: 34.2% Other: 29.0% (R+2.6%)
(Excerpt) Read more at rasmussenreports.com
Small-Business Owner: I’ll Create 100 Jobs If Romney Wins
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (CBS Atlanta) – If you’re one of many who are currently unemployed, you may be in luck.
According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one area real estate company is willing to invest thousands to create new job opportunities.
However, there is a catch.
Frank Duffy of Duffy Realty says he will only create the jobs if Republican […]
CNN National Poll: Dead heat between Obama and Romney (R 49%, 0 49% .. + 11% Dem!)
Washington (CNN) – It’s all tied up, according to a new national poll released two days before the presidential election.
And the CNN/ORC International survey not only indicates a dead heat in the race for the White House, but also on almost every major indicator of President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney that was […]
Amazing photos: ‘Unreal’ crowd packs Romney rally in Bucks County, Pa.
“The rally doesn’t even start for hours, but it feels like a Republican Woodstock.” — my mom, calling from Yardley, PA, a swing area.— Robert Costa (@robertcostaNRO) November 4, 2012
Traffic backup at Edgewood Shopping Cntr, 1.5 miles to Romney’s rally at Shady Brook Farm, Yardley, PA #election2012— abramgertner (@itabramg) November 4, 2012
The rally isn’t scheduled to begin until […]
Romney’s Pennsylvania volunteers: It’s for real
WOW! One of the biggest crowds I have ever seen. This is quite the welcome in Pennsylvania. pic.twitter.com/g452PGXz
4 Nov 12
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PHILADELPHIA — Linda Mannherz received word from the Romney campaign a couple of days ago that she had been tapped to be among the handful of people to greet the candidate upon his arrival in Pennsylvania.
She said the timing […]
Summary of Obama’s Records after 4 years
After 4 years of Obama:
#1 - 23Million unemployed
#2 - 17Millom more americans on food stamps,
#3 - 6Million more americans in poverty,
#4 - 3 straight years of GDP decline,
#5 - 6 trillion dollars in debt.
Say hello to our new president, Mitt Romney.
New Hampshire: Romney Obama Tied 48% [Romney 19 Point Lead With Men, Obama 18 With Women]
Sunday, November 04, 2012
Barack Obama-Joe Biden 48% (51%) [50%] {54%} Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan 48% (42%) [44%] {39%}
Survey of 502 likely voters was conducted October 31 - November 2, 2012. The margin of error is +/- 4.4 percentage points.
Results from the poll conducted October 17-21, 2012 are in parentheses. Results from the poll conducted September 30 […]