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Minnesota Poll: Obama, McCain are dead even in state (13 point Palin bounce)
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Posted on 09/13/2008 10:13:22 PM PDT by Chet 99

Minnesota Poll: Obama, McCain are dead even in state

By BOB VON STERNBERG, Star Tribune

September 13, 2008

Minnesota has become a battleground in a presidential campaign that has dramatically tightened nationwide.

A new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows that the race is now a dead heat between Barack Obama and John McCain, each supported by 45 percent of likely voters in the state.

The new poll likely will stoke both sides' efforts during the final 51 days until the election, triggering a barrage of advertising, grass-roots politicking and, potentially, stepped-up visits by the candidates.

The poll found that McCain has made gains across the board since a May Minnesota Poll that showed him trailing by 13 points. He has picked up considerable support among men and to a lesser degree among women. He also has boosted his standing with whites, young voters and all levels of household income and education.

(Excerpt) Read more at startribune.com ...


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: Minnesota
KEYWORDS: 2008polls; electionpresident; elections; mccainpalin; mn2008
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1 posted on 09/13/2008 10:13:22 PM PDT by Chet 99
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The Red Star Tribune has consistently under-polled Republicans. They had Mondale beating Coleman by 8 points in their final poll.


2 posted on 09/13/2008 10:14:15 PM PDT by Chet 99 (http://www.mccainpalinvictory2008.com/)
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Gosh, I was about to post this poll. Can’t believe it is really TIED in MN!!! Bambi in big doodo...


3 posted on 09/13/2008 10:16:36 PM PDT by maccaca (puma)
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To: Chet 99
I think Obama is toast in MN. He should be +10 points up!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

4 posted on 09/13/2008 10:17:14 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Chet 99

Guys, this is HUGH! I live in the Twin Cities and if anyone is familiar with this poll, it’s always 5-10 points skewed toward the Dem. They gave Kerry a huge lead just a couple of days before the election and Bush lost by only a couple of points.

If this RedStar/Minnesota poll has them tied, Mac might be up.


5 posted on 09/13/2008 10:18:14 PM PDT by vwatto
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Why are so many nice mid western states so left leaning??
I’m glad to hear we are tied, but McCain isn’t spending any time there is he?
I’m trying to watch where the campaigns go.


6 posted on 09/13/2008 10:20:16 PM PDT by snarkytart
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7 posted on 09/13/2008 10:20:35 PM PDT by NewMediaFan (Fake but accurate)
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To: vwatto
Among likely voters, yes! If Minnesota turns Red, I think Wisconsin will follow suit.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

8 posted on 09/13/2008 10:20:47 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Chet 99
Minnesota Poll: Obama, McCain are dead even in state (13 point Palin bounce)

I am a little bit in shock. Who would have thought this even possible a week ago?

9 posted on 09/13/2008 10:20:54 PM PDT by stripes1776 ("That if gold rust, what hall iron do?" --Chaucer)
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The state's voters are evenly divided as to whether Palin is qualified to become president, with 43 percent agreeing that she is and 45 percent saying she isn't.

Forty-four percent say Obama is too inexperienced to be an effective president.

So MN residents believe Palin is more qualified that Barry Hussein. This is just delicious. Nice job focusing on Palin's lack of experience guys, keep it up! Boomerang, baby.

10 posted on 09/13/2008 10:21:06 PM PDT by Chet 99 (http://www.mccainpalinvictory2008.com/)
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The lightworker Soetoro will win every single vote, if not more, as everyone knows. The mainstream media said so.

11 posted on 09/13/2008 10:21:24 PM PDT by rdl6989 (What isn't above Obama's pay grade?)
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The state's voters are evenly divided as to whether Palin is qualified to become president, with 43 percent agreeing that she is and 45 percent saying she isn't.

Forty-four percent say Obama is too inexperienced to be an effective president.

So MN residents believe Palin is more qualified that Barry Hussein. This is just delicious. Nice job focusing on Palin's lack of experience guys, keep it up! Boomerang, baby.

12 posted on 09/13/2008 10:22:02 PM PDT by Chet 99 (http://www.mccainpalinvictory2008.com/)
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I live near the twin cities, and I was considering logging a protest vote against McCain, seeming as how my votes never count toward the electoral total. I still don’t think McCain will carry the state, but perhaps I should reconsider.


13 posted on 09/13/2008 10:22:31 PM PDT by Tublecane
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To: Chet 99

If Mac is winning MN... Jobama is toast..


14 posted on 09/13/2008 10:23:15 PM PDT by hosepipe (This propaganda has been edited to include some fully orbed hyperbole....)
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To: Chet 99

WOW...in the land Jesse Ventura and Al Franken.

I don’t ever want to feel confident about this election, but, this news sounds pretty good.

Doesn’t it seem like almost all the recent state polls have all contained good news for McCain.

Just imagine when Palin hands Biden’s head to him on a platter during the debate.


15 posted on 09/13/2008 10:23:50 PM PDT by waus
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To: Chet 99

MN hasn’t voted Republican since 1972. Even Mondale was able to eke out a ~4,000 vote vitory in his home state in 1984. The only other times after the New Deal that MN has gone Republican were both times Eisenhower ran.


16 posted on 09/13/2008 10:24:02 PM PDT by Paleo Conservative (Drill Here. Drill Now. Pay Less.)
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To: Chet 99

Good. Lots of hockey moms, dads, & kids in MN.


17 posted on 09/13/2008 10:24:13 PM PDT by rfp1234 (Phodopus campbelli: household ruler since July 2007.)
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To: Chet 99

Yeah, that’s the most bizarre attack against Palin from Obama campaign. Every time they brought up how inexperienced/unqualified Palin is to be VP, people would immediately focus on Obama’s ‘inexperience’.

Obama’s ‘experience’ number is down, down and down thanks to their idiotic attacks on Palin.


18 posted on 09/13/2008 10:24:45 PM PDT by maccaca (puma)
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To: Chet 99

This is unbelievable!! Minnesota??? Republican?? Wow, let’s keep rolling.....great news!!! thanks for posting!!


19 posted on 09/13/2008 10:25:32 PM PDT by IndianPrincessOK (McCain/Palin...2 pit bulls, one with lipstick! Pigs will fly with lipstick Nov. 4th)
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To: Chet 99
WOW, thats one heck of a bounce!!

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20 posted on 09/13/2008 10:25:40 PM PDT by chaos_5 (http://www.cafepress.com/chaos_5)
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