Election 2008

Polling Report ^ | April 18-21, 2005. | Marist College

[DM1]

Everyday folks probably parrot well known names
for instance not many people outside of VA even know who Allen is yet Giuliani and Clinton are household

[BlackRazor]

Ross Perot got 19% of the vote in 1992. Had he not dropped out and later re-entered the race, he probably would have done even better. Picking a competent running mate wouldn't have hurt, either.

[MississippyMuddy]

Yuppers, good point. My testosterone level went up lol I stopped thinking rationally. Matter of fact I would like to find out her opinion on these issues. Ty for the response :)

Jeff

[BlackRazor]

The Marist College poll, however, polled everyday folks like you and I and their data indicates that the everday folk like you and I would choose Guiliani and Hillary as opposed to Allen and Hillary. I wonder who has the better track record, the insiders or the everday folk.

This far out, public polling is nothing more than an exercise in name recognition. Everyday folk have heard of John McCain and Rudy Giuliani, so they pick them when polled. They haven't heard of people like George Allen, yet.

[Mark in the Old South]

19% you say? I seem to remember him polling around there before his withdrawal and reentry but I do not recall him getting near that in the November poll. I could be mistaken but he dropped down quite a bit come November.

[Digger]

I personally think the best ticket would be Allen/Rice. But, it's still a long time until 2008.

This seems the most logical.

[sanjacjake]

Yes- you are right..Have him mixed up with a
person by that name..subconscious goof..anyhow,
he looks pretty good to me, but has to have some
national exposure ....Jake

[Remember_Salamis]

Rudy will NEVER WIN a Primary, and McCain's chances of winning a CLOSED primary are slim (especially since he's moved to the left over the next four years).

We're looking at Allen, Pawlenty, Sanford, and Owens.

[MattinNJ]

Allen/Rice or Allen/Pawlenty is our best shot. I am worried that Hillary won't win the primary and they take two from the Red states. Bayh/Richardson is their best shot. Always play the EC board. While Allen would solidify the South Bayh/Richardson would flip 16 EV's. We'd lose unless we pick up a Blue state. Pawlenty might help with that.

[MattinNJ]

Sanford said he's not running and Owens has some baggage IIRC. Allen/Pawlenty makes the most sense from an EC standpoint, but damn, I would love to see Condi crush Hillary in 3 debates. It would be almost as much fun as the Cheney/Lieberman and Cheney/Neckbrace debates. Almost.