|
|
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
VTR
Guest
|
 Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 11:09 am Post subject: McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters |
 |
|
McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters
The Huffington Post | May 13, 2008 01:38 AM
Read More: Barack Obama, Barack Obama Race, How Old Is Mccain, John McCain, McCain Age, Mccain
Age Poll, McCain Old, Mccain Poll, Mccain's Age, Obama Poll, Obama Race, Obama Race Poll, Obama
Racism, Racism Poll, Politics News
Yet another poll, this one by the Washington Post and ABC News, has found that Sen. John
McCain's age appears to be a major hang-up for voters, far more so than Sen. Barack Obama's
race. From ABC's write up:
Age continues to look like a major hurdle for McCain. Thirty-nine percent of Americans say
they'd be uncomfortable with a president first taking office at age 72, far more than say
they'd be uncomfortable with a woman (16 percent) or African-American (12 percent) as president.
The greatest risk of losing votes is among those who are "entirely" uncomfortable with the
idea; that's 15 percent for a 72-year-old president, vs. 6 and 7 percent, respectively, for a
black or female president. Slightly more seniors say they'd be entirely uncomfortable with a
president that age, 20 percent, as do adults under 65, 14 percent.
Interestingly, voters who are concerned with Obama's race appear to be those very blue-collar
whites that have become such a hot topic in recent weeks:
While overall discomfort with an African-American president is much lower, it rises among
less-educated whites - the same group that's been a challenge for Obama in the Democratic
primaries. Among whites who haven't gone through college, 17 percent say they'd be at least
somewhat uncomfortable with a black president; that compares with just 4 percent of white
college graduates. Clinton may face a similar problem, however; less-educated whites also are
more apt to be uncomfortable with a woman president (21 percent, vs. 7 percent of white college
graduates).
This poll -- like the last ABC News/Washington Post survey -- finds no apparent damage to
Obama in the controversy over his former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Six in 10 Americans,
and 73 percent of Democrats, say Obama has done "the right amount" to distance himself from
Wright, rather than too little or too much.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/13/mccains-age-again-seen-as_n_101442.html |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
| |
Ads |
Advertising
Sponsor
|
|
son of a bitch
Guest
|
| Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 6:40 pm Post subject: Re: McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters |
|
|
And then there's Ronnie RayGun, when he finally left office
he could barely remember his own Name. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
| |
Ads |
Advertising
Sponsor
|
|
troll
Guest
|
| Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters |
|
|
In article <2_-dnRu7Q85oWLfVnZ2dnUVZ_vadnZ2d@comcast.com>,
VTR <vexjorge@gmx.us> wrote:
| Quote: |
McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters
The Huffington Post | May 13, 2008 01:38 AM
Read More: Barack Obama, Barack Obama Race, How Old Is Mccain, John McCain,
McCain Age, Mccain
Age Poll, McCain Old, Mccain Poll, Mccain's Age, Obama Poll, Obama Race,
Obama Race Poll, Obama
Racism, Racism Poll, Politics News
Yet another poll, this one by the Washington Post and ABC News, has found
that Sen. John
McCain's age appears to be a major hang-up for voters, far more so than Sen.
Barack Obama's
race. From ABC's write up:
Age continues to look like a major hurdle for McCain. Thirty-nine
percent of Americans say
they'd be uncomfortable with a president first taking office at age 72, far
more than say
they'd be uncomfortable with a woman (16 percent) or African-American (12
percent) as president.
The greatest risk of losing votes is among those who are "entirely"
uncomfortable with the
idea; that's 15 percent for a 72-year-old president, vs. 6 and 7 percent,
respectively, for a
black or female president. Slightly more seniors say they'd be entirely
uncomfortable with a
president that age, 20 percent, as do adults under 65, 14 percent.
Interestingly, voters who are concerned with Obama's race appear to be those
very blue-collar
whites that have become such a hot topic in recent weeks:
While overall discomfort with an African-American president is much
lower, it rises among
less-educated whites - the same group that's been a challenge for Obama in
the Democratic
primaries. Among whites who haven't gone through college, 17 percent say
they'd be at least
somewhat uncomfortable with a black president; that compares with just 4
percent of white
college graduates. Clinton may face a similar problem, however; less-educated
whites also are
more apt to be uncomfortable with a woman president (21 percent, vs. 7
percent of white college
graduates).
This poll -- like the last ABC News/Washington Post survey -- finds no
apparent damage to
Obama in the controversy over his former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright.
Six in 10 Americans,
and 73 percent of Democrats, say Obama has done "the right amount" to
distance himself from
Wright, rather than too little or too much.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/13/mccains-age-again-seen-as_n_101442.ht
ml
|
and;
GOP Getting Crushed in Polls, Key Races
By Jim VandeHei and David Paul Kuhn
The Politico
Saturday 10 May 2008
John McCain is planning to run as a different kind of Republican.
But being any kind of Republican seems like some sort of death sentence
these days.
In case you've been too consumed by the Democratic race to notice,
Republicans are getting crushed in historic ways both at the polls and
in the polls.
At the polls, it has been a massacre. In recent weeks, Republicans
have lost a Louisiana House seat they had held for more than two decades
and an Illinois House seat they had held for more than three. Internal
polls show that next week they could lose a Mississippi House seat that
they have held for 13 years.
In the polls, they are setting records (and not the good kind). The
most recent Gallup Poll has 67 percent of voters disapproving of
President Bush; those numbers are worse than Richard Nixon's on the eve
of his resignation. A CBS News poll taken at the end of April found only
33 percent of Americans have a favorable view of the GOP - the lowest
since CBS started asking the question more than two decades ago. By
comparison, 52 percent of the public has a favorable view of the
Democratic Party.
Things are so bad that many people don't even want to call
themselves Republicans. The Pew Research Center for the People & the
Press has found the lowest percentage of self-described Republicans in
16 years of polling.
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/051108B.shtml
--
If Evolution is out-lawed. Only the Out-laws will evolve. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
| |
Ads |
Advertising
Sponsor
|
|
Branson Hunter
Guest
|
| Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 9:02 pm Post subject: Re: McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters |
|
|
On May 14, 3:59 am, VTR <vexjo...@gmx.us> wrote:
| Quote: |
McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters
The Huffington Post | May 13, 2008 01:38 AM
Read More: Barack Obama, Barack Obama Race, How Old Is Mccain, John McCain, McCain Age, Mccain
Age Poll, McCain Old, Mccain Poll, Mccain's Age, Obama Poll, Obama Race, Obama Race Poll, Obama
Racism, Racism Poll, Politics News
Yet another poll, this one by the Washington Post and ABC News, has found that Sen. John
McCain's age appears to be a major hang-up for voters, far more so than Sen. Barack Obama's
race. > http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/13/mccains-age-again-seen-as_n_...
|
If Obama served in the Presidency, and at the latter part of his
second term, he was hitting 80-years old... Yes, that would be a
reasonable concern. We can recall in recent times a President, who,
during the latter part of his second term was an Altzheimer's Victim.
That ran deep threough the fabric of American politics. So, indeed,
McCain's age is in question.
Branson Hunter |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
| |
Ads |
Advertising
Sponsor
|
|
BobR
Guest
|
| Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 10:45 pm Post subject: Re: McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters |
|
|
On May 14, 4:02 pm, Branson Hunter <bh2...@netzero.net> wrote:
| Quote: |
On May 14, 3:59 am, VTR <vexjo...@gmx.us> wrote:
McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters
The Huffington Post | May 13, 2008 01:38 AM
Read More: Barack Obama, Barack Obama Race, How Old Is Mccain, John McCain, McCain Age, Mccain
Age Poll, McCain Old, Mccain Poll, Mccain's Age, Obama Poll, Obama Race, Obama Race Poll, Obama
Racism, Racism Poll, Politics News
Yet another poll, this one by the Washington Post and ABC News, has found that Sen. John
McCain's age appears to be a major hang-up for voters, far more so than Sen. Barack Obama's
race. >http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/13/mccains-age-again-seen-as_n_...
If Obama served in the Presidency, and at the latter part of his
second term, he was hitting 80-years old... Yes, that would be a
reasonable concern. We can recall in recent times a President, who,
during the latter part of his second term was an Altzheimer's Victim.
That ran deep threough the fabric of American politics. So, indeed,
McCain's age is in question.
Branson Hunter
|
While Ronald Reagan suffered some forgetfulness while President he was
no different from anyone else in that regard. Ronald Reagan was never
particularly admired for his memory even before becoming President.
While in office he received annual physical exams and at no time
during his Presidency was he diagnosed with Alzheimers. He was not
diagnosed with Alzheimers until 1994 more than 6 years after leaving
office and was still alert even then.
I have a much greater concern with Obama having the wisdom to lead
this country than I have with any possible problem with McCain's age.
I have no such concern with Hillary Clinton, I know beyond any doubt
that she doesn't have the wisdom to run this country and never will. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
| |
Ads |
Advertising
Sponsor
|
|
MACK DADDY
Guest
|
| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 1:14 am Post subject: Re: McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters |
|
|
On May 14, 2:02 pm, Branson Hunter <bh2...@netzero.net> wrote:
| Quote: |
On May 14, 3:59 am, VTR <vexjo...@gmx.us> wrote:
McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters
The Huffington Post | May 13, 2008 01:38 AM
Read More: Barack Obama, Barack Obama Race, How Old Is Mccain, John McCain, McCain Age, Mccain
Age Poll, McCain Old, Mccain Poll, Mccain's Age, Obama Poll, Obama Race, Obama Race Poll, Obama
Racism, Racism Poll, Politics News
Yet another poll, this one by the Washington Post and ABC News, has found that Sen. John
McCain's age appears to be a major hang-up for voters, far more so than Sen. Barack Obama's
race. >http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/13/mccains-age-again-seen-as_n_...
If Obama served in the Presidency, and at the latter part of his
second term, he was hitting 80-years old... Yes, that would be a
reasonable concern. We can recall in recent times a President, who,
during the latter part of his second term was an Altzheimer's Victim.
That ran deep threough the fabric of American politics. So, indeed,
McCain's age is in question.
Branson Hunter
|
Actually that alzheimers started midway through his first term eh.
Nancy and DaddyBush ran the country into the ground! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
| |
Ads |
Advertising
Sponsor
|
|
BobR
Guest
|
| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 2:45 am Post subject: Re: McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters |
|
|
On May 14, 7:03 pm, denn...@dennmac.net (Dennis M) wrote:
| Quote: |
In article
7330ba92-072e-4c08-8fa8-1d75d0aea...@h1g2000prh.googlegroups.com>, BobR
re...@r-a-reed-assoc.com> wrote:
While Ronald Reagan suffered some forgetfulness while President he was
no different from anyone else in that regard. Ronald Reagan was never
particularly admired for his memory even before becoming President.
While in office he received annual physical exams and at no time
during his Presidency was he diagnosed with Alzheimers. He was not
diagnosed with Alzheimers until 1994 more than 6 years after leaving
office and was still alert even then.
Whatever the cause Reagan was Charlie McCarthy to Nancy's Edgar Bergen,
particularly in the second term. Remember the infamous "ranch interview"
when Mommy whispered the correct answer to him?
I have a much greater concern with Obama having the wisdom to lead
this country than I have with any possible problem with McCain's age.
How much concern about wisdom did you have in 2000 when Republicans
nominated the inexperienced nincompoop Bush Jr.?
|
The same amount I had when the Democrats nominated Bill Clinton, Al
Gore, and John Kerry. Compared to that lot, Reagan was a winner in
every case. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
| |
Ads |
Advertising
Sponsor
|
|
Dennis M
Guest
|
| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 5:03 am Post subject: Re: McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters |
|
|
In article
<7330ba92-072e-4c08-8fa8-1d75d0aea8b0@h1g2000prh.googlegroups.com>, BobR
<reed1@r-a-reed-assoc.com> wrote:
| Quote: |
While Ronald Reagan suffered some forgetfulness while President he was
no different from anyone else in that regard. Ronald Reagan was never
particularly admired for his memory even before becoming President.
While in office he received annual physical exams and at no time
during his Presidency was he diagnosed with Alzheimers. He was not
diagnosed with Alzheimers until 1994 more than 6 years after leaving
office and was still alert even then.
|
Whatever the cause Reagan was Charlie McCarthy to Nancy's Edgar Bergen,
particularly in the second term. Remember the infamous "ranch interview"
when Mommy whispered the correct answer to him?
| Quote: |
I have a much greater concern with Obama having the wisdom to lead
this country than I have with any possible problem with McCain's age.
|
How much concern about wisdom did you have in 2000 when Republicans
nominated the inexperienced nincompoop Bush Jr.? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
| |
Ads |
Advertising
Sponsor
|
|
Flash Bazbo
Guest
|
| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 5:15 am Post subject: Re: McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters |
|
|
On Wed, 14 May 2008 15:45:05 -0700 (PDT), BobR
<reed1@r-a-reed-assoc.com> wrote:
| Quote: |
While Ronald Reagan suffered some forgetfulness while President he was
no different from anyone else in that regard.
|
Does this mean we will all confuse 1940's movie plots as actual
wartime events like Reagan did? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
| |
Ads |
Advertising
Sponsor
|
|
Dennis M
Guest
|
| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 10:38 am Post subject: Re: McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters |
|
|
In article
<e2bdbf92-e2a2-44f8-b210-078e55d629cd@b64g2000hsa.googlegroups.com>, BobR
<reed1@r-a-reed-assoc.com> wrote:
| Quote: |
On May 14, 7:03 pm, denn...@dennmac.net (Dennis M) wrote:
How much concern about wisdom did you have in 2000 when Republicans
nominated the inexperienced nincompoop Bush Jr.?
The same amount I had when the Democrats nominated Bill Clinton, Al
Gore, and John Kerry. Compared to that lot, Reagan was a winner in
every case.
|
<guffaw> Clinton, Gore and/or Kerry have at least twice the intellect
Ronnie Raygun did (4x the intellect of Caligula Bush). |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
| |
Ads |
Advertising
Sponsor
|
|
troll
Guest
|
| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 11:04 am Post subject: Re: McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters |
|
|
In article <482aebbb$1@dnews.tpgi.com.au>,
son of a bitch <bitch@gripes.com.au.org.ml.gov> wrote:
| Quote: |
And then there's Ronnie RayGun, when he finally left office
he could barely remember his own Name.
|
and he vetoed research in Alzheimer's . Ironic?
--
If Evolution is out-lawed. Only the Out-laws will evolve. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
| |
Ads |
Advertising
Sponsor
|
|
BobR
Guest
|
| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 2:04 pm Post subject: Re: McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters |
|
|
On May 15, 12:38 am, denn...@dennmac.net (Dennis M) wrote:
| Quote: |
In article
e2bdbf92-e2a2-44f8-b210-078e55d62...@b64g2000hsa.googlegroups.com>, BobR
re...@r-a-reed-assoc.com> wrote:
On May 14, 7:03 pm, denn...@dennmac.net (Dennis M) wrote:
How much concern about wisdom did you have in 2000 when Republicans
nominated the inexperienced nincompoop Bush Jr.?
The same amount I had when the Democrats nominated Bill Clinton, Al
Gore, and John Kerry. Compared to that lot, Reagan was a winner in
every case.
guffaw> Clinton, Gore and/or Kerry have at least twice the intellect
Ronnie Raygun did (4x the intellect of Caligula Bush).
|
Clearly intellect doesn't translate into common sense or ability to
actually accomplish something. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
| |
Ads |
Advertising
Sponsor
|
|
California Poppy
Guest
|
| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 4:07 pm Post subject: Re: McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters |
|
|
On May 15, 7:04�am, BobR <re...@r-a-reed-assoc.com> wrote:
| Quote: |
On May 15, 12:38�am, denn...@dennmac.net (Dennis M) wrote:
In article
e2bdbf92-e2a2-44f8-b210-078e55d62...@b64g2000hsa.googlegroups.com>, BobR
re...@r-a-reed-assoc.com> wrote:
On May 14, 7:03�pm, denn...@dennmac.net (Dennis M) wrote:
How much concern about wisdom did you have in 2000 when Republicans
nominated the inexperienced nincompoop Bush Jr.?
The same amount I had when the Democrats nominated Bill Clinton, Al
Gore, and John Kerry. �Compared to that lot, Reagan was a winner in
every case.
guffaw> Clinton, Gore and/or Kerry have at least twice the intellect
Ronnie Raygun did (4x the intellect of Caligula Bush).
Clearly intellect doesn't translate into common sense or ability to
actually accomplish something.
|
Some facts about Alzheimer's. It usually shows up in the 50's.
Dementia can also be caused by strokes and Atheroschlerosis(hardening
of the arteries). McCain shows none of these symptoms. His 90+ year
old mother is the best example for what may happen to him. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
| |
Ads |
Advertising
Sponsor
|
|
Godzilla Pimp
Guest
|
| Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 7:43 am Post subject: Re: McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters |
|
|
"troll" <georgewkspam@humboldt1.com> wrote in message
news:georgewkspam-A9A1A2.03112715052008@sn-ip.vsrv-sjc.supernews.net...
| Quote: |
In article <482aebbb$1@dnews.tpgi.com.au>,
son of a bitch <bitch@gripes.com.au.org.ml.gov> wrote:
And then there's Ronnie RayGun, when he finally left office
he could barely remember his own Name.
and he vetoed research in Alzheimer's . Ironic?
|
Go ahead and research it. No law against it. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
| |
Ads |
Advertising
Sponsor
|
|
Godzilla Pimp
Guest
|
| Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 7:47 am Post subject: Re: McCain's Age Again Seen As Major Problem For Voters |
|
|
I agree. Reagan turned out to be a bad prez. He gave amnesty to illegal
aliens thus causing the current invasion and appointed the vile bitch Sandra
Day O'Connor who said that white males did not have civil right but might in
20 years. That was over 20 years ago.
GP |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
| |
Ads |
Advertising
Sponsor
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
