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Flawed Poll Models Underestimating Romney’s Lead
Wall Street Examiner ^ | November 1, 2012 | Russ Winter

Posted on 11/01/2012 8:44:10 PM PDT by Art in Idaho

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To: tflabo

Beyond the polls, what does this election feel like? Feels like the country is ready for a change. They showed that clearly in 2010 and now things are even worse.

And I agree, Romney and his surrogates have seen pretty positive the last few days.

With the election field expanding into MI, PA, MN and OR, you gotta think Romney has the real toss up states locked up at this point. This is the same scenario in reverse as 2008. McCain was fighting to keep NC, and IN in the fold. And we saw how it played out. So I expect it to play out the same way on Tuesday. Romney will win by 5-6 points nationally and 300+ EVs.


21 posted on 11/01/2012 9:44:17 PM PDT by gswilder
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To: pollywog

You made it through the last four years. I read a few weeks back where a mom committed suicide because she thought Obama was going to win. Don’t let this eat away at you. We can always find a way out of any jam.


22 posted on 11/01/2012 9:44:35 PM PDT by InvisibleChurch (the mature Christian is almost impossible to offend)
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To: comebacknewt
An Incumbent under 50% is going to lose.
23 posted on 11/01/2012 9:51:18 PM PDT by fortheDeclaration (Pr 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:but sin is a reproach to any people)
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To: fortheDeclaration

Obama needs to be at a minimum of 48.5% in the final polls to have a chance to win it. That is right about where Bush was back in 2004 when he won.

If he falls back to around 47%, he is finished. If gets to 48.5% plus and can stay there, it should be super close.


25 posted on 11/01/2012 10:08:25 PM PDT by comebacknewt (Newt (sigh) what could have been . . .)
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To: Steelfish

This is all bread and circuses. Ohio will not be close folks. Romney will take Ohio by at least 4 and nationally Obama will not get past 42/43% of the popular vote.

Republican turnout will be +3/4 over dems

Romney will get independents by close to a 2-1 margin

Work hard. GOTV!!! But the whole this thin is neck and neck was nonsense from the get go.


26 posted on 11/01/2012 10:19:00 PM PDT by HamiltonJay
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To: gswilder
Beyond the polls, what does this election feel like? Feels like the country is ready for a change. They showed that clearly in 2010 and now things are even worse.

Couldn't agree more.

Tea Party 9 12 2010 Washington DC

We're all voting again November 6th! You betcha'!

27 posted on 11/01/2012 10:43:11 PM PDT by Art in Idaho (Conservatism is the only hope for Western Civilization.)
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To: comebacknewt

Relax guys Romney is set to win-—but only if we sprint to the finish line with him. Do your part, make sure everyone you know votes the correct—right—way.


28 posted on 11/01/2012 10:46:15 PM PDT by Fungi
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To: HamiltonJay

If the Catholic vote swings to Romney (even the Rats believe in religious freedom of conscience) this will be a landslide for him. The Catholic vote is broad and diverse and cuts across genders, ethnicity, and race.


29 posted on 11/01/2012 10:51:06 PM PDT by Steelfish (ui)
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To: Art in Idaho

In sum, my election prediction is a 3-percent edge for Romney in the popular vote, and 301 to 237 lead in the electoral vote


30 posted on 11/01/2012 10:53:30 PM PDT by fortheDeclaration (Pr 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:but sin is a reproach to any people)
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To: Art in Idaho

I think this was also Dick Morris’s prediction number as well. He was on Greta tonight. I like these figures.


31 posted on 11/01/2012 11:03:18 PM PDT by GOP Poet
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To: fortheDeclaration
In sum, my election prediction is a 3-percent edge for Romney in the popular vote, and 301 to 237 lead in the electoral vote.

Feel the same. Hope that's what we see on November 7th. Anything higher than 301 would be great. Hoping for 51 with the senate too.

32 posted on 11/01/2012 11:06:25 PM PDT by Art in Idaho (Conservatism is the only hope for Western Civilization.)
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To: Mountain Mary
Can you even imagine what the Sunday shows will be like?

Can't even watch Axe anymore, but I'm sure he'll be on full throttle.

33 posted on 11/01/2012 11:08:41 PM PDT by Art in Idaho (Conservatism is the only hope for Western Civilization.)
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To: Steelfish; HamiltonJay
If the Catholic vote swings to Romney (even the Rats believe in religious freedom of conscience) this will be a landslide for him. The Catholic vote is broad and diverse and cuts across genders, ethnicity, and race.

It would be deeply excellent if some of those Hispanic Catholic voters BO thinks he has locked up end up voting for Romney.

34 posted on 11/01/2012 11:26:49 PM PDT by thecodont
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To: thecodont
It would be deeply excellent if some of those Hispanic Catholic voters BO thinks he has locked up end up voting for Romney.

I think the American Catholic hispanic vote is going to be a lot higher for Romney than people are now predicting. I bet it's one of the 'surprises' of the data analysis after the election. Lots of reasons for Catholics to vote against Obama, an atheist, Muslim (?), (what is he?), . . and for Romney. Also, if I were a Catholic hispanic, I would have a big problem with the MSM!

35 posted on 11/01/2012 11:37:20 PM PDT by Art in Idaho (Conservatism is the only hope for Western Civilization.)
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To: Art in Idaho; Publius Maximus
"...Tampa Bay Herald..."

When did we get a Harold?

We got a Tribune and a Times (both for birdcage use only), but no Harold ...................................................... FRegards

36 posted on 11/01/2012 11:54:05 PM PDT by gonzo ( Buy more ammo, dammit! You should already have the firearms ... FRegards)
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To: Art in Idaho; Perdogg; SoftwareEngineer; tatown
Two sentences that lifted my hopes:

"Obama has overwhelming support among black voters, but turnout is expected to drop to 59 percent this year, compared to the record breaking 65% in the last election. Among more unlikely voters ages 18-29, Obama has lost 13% of his margin since 2008, and can expect a much lower turnout to boot."

37 posted on 11/02/2012 2:16:23 AM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Up in red on Drudge. THe RNC is complaining about mass voter fraud with machines being rigged to default to Ostinko.

They pretend it is close because they are cheating big time.


38 posted on 11/02/2012 2:40:59 AM PDT by dforest
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To: Mountain Mary

On FOX this morning they were saying if Romney wins by less than 1% in Ohio the Dems will demand a recount, which would take to Nov. 11th. That’s not even considering a 2000 style court challenge. I think that’s likely in any state that’s close.

How much Halloween candy do you have on hand?


39 posted on 11/02/2012 3:20:22 AM PDT by Hugin ("Most times a man'll tell you his bad intentions, if you listen and let yourself hear."---Open Range)
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To: All

This thread helps make me feel better about next Tuesday. This damn thing should be a blow-out but the media is keeping Barry in it.


40 posted on 11/02/2012 3:27:42 AM PDT by newnhdad (Where will you be during the Election Riots of 2012/2013?)
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