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Independent Voter Surge Cuts Democrats’ Swing State Edge
Bloomberg | Jul 9, 2012 | John McCormick

Posted on 07/10/2012 10:15:28 PM PDT by neverdem

Here's the link.


TOPICS: Front Page News; Politics/Elections; US: Colorado; US: District of Columbia; US: Florida; US: Iowa; US: Nevada; US: New Hampshire; US: North Carolina
KEYWORDS: independents; independentvoters; swingstates

1 posted on 07/10/2012 10:15:40 PM PDT by neverdem
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To: neverdem

Am I sensing a bit of panic in the MSM?


2 posted on 07/10/2012 11:01:30 PM PDT by comebacknewt (Newt (sigh) what could have been . . .)
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To: neverdem
I was ready to log out for the night, errr early morning my time. But felt I wanted to respond to this one. I'm slowly going to see if I want to become more vocal at this site as years back.
Rather interesting analysis from the source. I'm sure all at FR will hope it is a true analysis.
The British Subject now in control of the executive branch along with his wife with a bit of a high taste for milking the tax payers for her and her kids fun trips has got to stop.
I'm logging out. Do have a great upcoming day.
3 posted on 07/10/2012 11:20:01 PM PDT by Marine_Uncle (Honor must be earned.)
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To: comebacknewt

“Am I sensing a bit of panic in the MSM?”

Yes. Yes you are.


4 posted on 07/10/2012 11:33:12 PM PDT by jessduntno ("Newt Gingrich was part of the Reagan Revolution's Murderers' Row." - Jeffrey Lord, Reagan Admin.)
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To: comebacknewt; Marine_Uncle; jessduntno
Am I sensing a bit of panic in the MSM?

I'd say it's more thn likely. I read a similar story earlier this year. There was another story about writing off the white working class. That used to be their bread and butter once upon a time.

Obama's Hyphenated America

In the 2010 midterm election, when Republicans crushed Democrats up and down the ballot nationally, less than 33 percent of the white working class voted for House Democrats – a record low.

5 posted on 07/11/2012 12:04:16 AM PDT by neverdem (Xin loi minh oi)
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To: neverdem

“The collective total of independents grew by about 443,000 in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire and North Carolina since the 2008 election, according to data compiled by Bloomberg from state election officials.

During the same time, Democrats saw a net decline of about 480,000 in those six states, while Republicans — boosted in part by a competitive primary earlier this year — added roughly 38,000 voters in them, the analysis shows.”

Can I have an Amen?


6 posted on 07/11/2012 12:18:23 AM PDT by dixiechick2000 (This hobbit is looking for her pitchfork...God help the GOP if I find it.)
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To: dixiechick2000

So be it!


7 posted on 07/11/2012 12:25:37 AM PDT by neverdem (Xin loi minh oi)
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To: neverdem

Iowa data shows Republicans have gained about 40,000 registrants since December 2008, while Democrats lost about 70,000.
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Pubbies gained 40k and Dems lost 70k. That’s a chunk of voters.


8 posted on 07/11/2012 12:34:19 AM PDT by pistolpackinpapa (Why is it that you never see any Obama bumper stickers on cars going to work in the mornings?)
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To: neverdem

9 posted on 07/11/2012 12:56:03 AM PDT by tsowellfan (http://www.cafenetamerica.com/)
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To: neverdem

I love these articles that say Independents are not happy with Republicans and Democrats,OK,where are they going to go? This Crap is Ridiculous,Most Independents are Brain Dead Democrats,People who are Clueless by Definition,You Have to Have a Basic set of principles,Right Now the Democrats are supporting A Marxist, I have said for years If Hitler came back as a democrat the Party would defend him to the Hilt! I dont Love Romney at all But One thing I can say I believe about him is that He is an American and does not Have total contempt and Hatred for his Country as Obama does. Anyone who cannot see this at this Point is A BRAIN DEAD MORON,and they are Mostly INDEPENDENTS


10 posted on 07/11/2012 3:00:02 AM PDT by ballplayer
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To: neverdem

In truth, the independents are really center-right folks wearing indy costumes who do not support one political party or another.


11 posted on 07/11/2012 4:33:44 AM PDT by Biggirl ("Jesus talked to us as individuals"-Jim Vicevich/Thanks JimV!)
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To: tsowellfan

That made my morning. :)


12 posted on 07/11/2012 4:39:02 AM PDT by Biggirl ("Jesus talked to us as individuals"-Jim Vicevich/Thanks JimV!)
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To: neverdem

Those mid-terms cannot be ignored. Obvious results verse L/MSM polls directed at small populations of their choice.


13 posted on 07/11/2012 12:24:21 PM PDT by Marine_Uncle (Honor must be earned.)
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To: neverdem

““Democrats hit the high-water mark for registration in 2008, so it’s natural that they are going to see some drop off,” said Michelle Diggles, a senior policy analyst with the Democratic-leaning Third Way research group”

Now that’s funny! Cause and effect completely reversed here. Namely, 2008 was the high-water mark for registration BECAUSE of the drop-off!


14 posted on 07/11/2012 5:02:00 PM PDT by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: neverdem
BS Flag!

Don't relax...don't sleep...stay vigilant.

Consider all sources of these reports of doom for Choombama. This is pure playbook "Sun Tzu"; When you are near, make your enemy think you are far. When you are far, make your enemy think you are near.

These eff'ers do nothing by accident and this hits my Spidey Sense with the same level as the reports of the purple lipped prince having no campaign money...Boo Shiite.

Soros has unlimited pockets and only wants the walking dead to put up as much as possible before he is forced to wrap his hands around his own wallet. He's a money man, after all!

Continue to wake your neighbors, co-workers and those who get their education via Jay Leno and/or the Comedy Channel.

15 posted on 07/11/2012 5:18:51 PM PDT by IrishPennant (Are you behind a "Blade of Grass?")
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To: IrishPennant

Awesome post, fellow Irish! Though, I’m from N. Ireland by heritage.

We need to keep our powder dry!

Case in point, I don’t believe they are including union money when reporting, though the unions appear to be setting up a shadow convention in Charlotte. That could mean trouble for Da’ Cool One.

I remember the shadow convention set up during the 2000 GOP convention.......against Bush. (Arianna Huffington set it up, and McCain showed up.) We all know how that worked out.

You have Spidey Sense? I love it! ;o)


16 posted on 07/12/2012 11:36:55 PM PDT by dixiechick2000 (This hobbit is looking for her pitchfork...God help the GOP if I find it.)
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Hi DC...glad to see two Mis'sipians are on the same page on dry powder.

Have a great weekend!!!!!

17 posted on 07/13/2012 4:43:29 AM PDT by IrishPennant (Are you behind a "Blade of Grass?")
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To: IrishPennant

I was fortunate enough to visit Ireland, and N. Ireland, a few years back. I wouldn’t trade that experience for the world!

Nice to see that you are a fellow Mississippian, and wish you a great weekend, as well!


18 posted on 07/14/2012 12:02:35 AM PDT by dixiechick2000 (This hobbit is looking for her pitchfork...God help the GOP if I find it.)
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