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Pew Poll: 20% of White Democrats Vote McCain If Obama Is The Nominee
Pew Poll ^ | February 28 2008 | Pew Poll

Posted on 02/28/2008 6:48:09 PM PST by jveritas

Democratic Base Fissures

Although attention has been focused on McCain's problems with the GOP base, there are indications that some Democrats might defect if Obama is the party's nominee. Overall, 20% of white Democratic voters say they would vote for McCain if Obama is the Democratic nominee. That is twice the percentage of white Democrats who say they would support McCain in a Clinton-McCain matchup. Older Democrats (ages 65 and older), lower-income and less educated Democrats also would support McCain at higher levels if Obama rather than Clinton is the party's nominee.

Read more at http://people-press.org/reports/display.php3?ReportID=398


TOPICS: Front Page News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; barackhusseinobama; barackobama; chebama; cultofobama; election; hillary; husseinobama; mccain; nobama; obama; seniorsvote; whitevote
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To: HD1200

This is a 3 degree separation from Clinton, but fingerprints abound. We need him to stay strong long enough to finish her.


81 posted on 02/28/2008 7:17:14 PM PST by prov1813man (While the one you despise and ridicule works to protect you, those you embrace work to destroy you)
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To: jveritas

Don’t agree. I think Rush has nailed it when he says we should let them go neck and neck to the convention and destroy each other along the way. Let them expose each other — it’ll make our job easier.


82 posted on 02/28/2008 7:17:38 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: jveritas
McLame will apologize for this poll seeming racist.
83 posted on 02/28/2008 7:18:08 PM PST by Brimack34
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To: jveritas

This poll has them all worked up over at the DUmp


84 posted on 02/28/2008 7:18:11 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Mr. Mojo

Very unwise thing from Rush Limbaugh to say, although some people mentioned that he reversed himself today on this issue, I hope that he stops this crap. Can you imagine that enough Republicans cross over and vote for Hillary Clinton to give her a huge win in Texas and Ohio, making her the nominee and then President?! How can they live with their conscience after that.


85 posted on 02/28/2008 7:18:29 PM PST by jveritas (God bless our brave troops and President Bush)
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To: edcoil

I knew a rabid Democrat who was quite racist. I have seen indications in a number of Democrats that I have met. It seems that the Democrat’s calling Republicans “racist” is often projection.

I was surprised at this at first, but then it started to make sense, as much of the Democrats’ platform appeals to less educated and more emotional voters.


86 posted on 02/28/2008 7:18:41 PM PST by marktwain
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

There is no neck to neck if Hillary Clinton wins by big margin in Texas and Ohio next Tuesday, she will be the nominee period if this happens and without any fight at the convention.


87 posted on 02/28/2008 7:19:48 PM PST by jveritas (God bless our brave troops and President Bush)
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To: Cicero

Well, Hillary and Boma is even lousier.


88 posted on 02/28/2008 7:19:50 PM PST by BARLF
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To: Senator Goldwater

Wish I had your confidence. Anecdotally I have a friend who has never cared too much about politics. She paid $2500 dollars just to eat at a dinner where Obama spoke. She’s convinced he’s the second coming


89 posted on 02/28/2008 7:20:00 PM PST by loreldan (Can't vote for Obama, so rah rah McCain I guess)
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To: Emmett McCarthy

LOL....I was about to post a similar thought before I saw your post.


90 posted on 02/28/2008 7:20:15 PM PST by indcons (Barack Hussein Obama is a terrorist enabler.)
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To: Cicero

I don’t see a large percentage of Republicans sitting out or voting for Obama.

And even if it happens, McCain can get votes elsewhere.


91 posted on 02/28/2008 7:20:53 PM PST by zebrahead
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To: Nervous Tick

Excellent and I hope that more people like you will do the same.


92 posted on 02/28/2008 7:21:06 PM PST by jveritas (God bless our brave troops and President Bush)
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To: jveritas

Even if Hillary gets beaten Tuesday, she’ll be far from out. And if she pulls off “come from behind” wins (as defined by the media), Obama is toast.


93 posted on 02/28/2008 7:21:25 PM PST by palmer
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To: dinoparty
The msm is OBSESSED with race, gender, divisions....;they inject this into the works whenever they can, and then insinuate WE are racist(sexist, homophobe, etc.,..)

I think it's called "projection" (fancy psyco term)...

94 posted on 02/28/2008 7:21:28 PM PST by cfrels
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To: jveritas
I have said it before and will say it again..Both parties have concentrated on wome and minorities for a long time. They have forgotten the the white male. You remember him? The guy that works for a living and pays taxes so everyone can enjoys the entitlements that allow them to sit on their ass and do nothing. Yup, thats the one. The angry white males are the ones who will decide this election, not the women or minorities.

regards - red

95 posted on 02/28/2008 7:21:51 PM PST by rednek (if it isn't large caliber, it isn't worth carrying)
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To: LdSentinal
I would agree that it would be more than 20% too.

Also what about the Hispanic vote? I have heard the two minorities are fighting to be the dominate minority. I know that Hispanics now outnumber Blacks and down in L.A. and in other areas they are engaging in rival gang violence over turf. I can't see very many Hispanics voting for Obama.

96 posted on 02/28/2008 7:22:12 PM PST by Vicki (Washington State where anyone can vote .... illegals, non-residents, dead people, dogs, felons)
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To: jveritas

>> Excellent and I hope that more people like you will do the same.

Did I mention I’m recruiting too? ;-)


97 posted on 02/28/2008 7:22:25 PM PST by Nervous Tick (Retire Ron Paul! Support Chris Peden (www.chrispeden.org))
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To: P-Marlowe
His name is Barak Hussein Obama.

Oh. I thought we were talking about this guy:

PhotobucketAlfred E. Obama

98 posted on 02/28/2008 7:22:34 PM PST by GVnana ("They're still analyzing the first guy. What do I have to worry about?" - GWB)
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To: palmer

Exactly. Some republicans are committing suicide by voting for Hillary Clinton in Texas and Ohio or may be they want her to be President.


99 posted on 02/28/2008 7:22:48 PM PST by jveritas (God bless our brave troops and President Bush)
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To: jveritas

Hillary has the Beezlebub watching her back...if its her versus the elder McCain, it would only take a medical "incident/accident" to ensure her presidency

100 posted on 02/28/2008 7:23:40 PM PST by red flanker
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