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I think it’s due to the mutation of “Bush Derangement Syndrome” to “Opponent Derangement Syndrome,” or ODS. This phenomenon appears to be largely limited to those on the Left. I’m not a huge fan of McCain, but there’s no chance that I will not pull the lever for him come fall. And that would apply no matter who the Republican nominee was. Not true for those on the Left. Anyone who is stupid/evil enough to support someone other than My Guy (or Gal), is an Enemy of the State.

I think this reflects more of the perceived ideological differences between Clinton (perceived by most as a left-moderate, probably closer to a down-the-middle moderate in reality) and Obama (perceived by most as a left/liberal, probably closer to a left-moderate in reality) than it does party loyalty. Those Democrats on the right will consider voting for someone they perceive as a moderate out of party loyalty, but not those they perceive as a liberal. See, e.g., the “Reagan Democrat” phenomenon. If given a choice between a perceived conservative and a perceived liberal, ideology will probably trump party loyalty for many Democrats.

Of course, living this close to Chicago, I’ve already voted. Several times.

Just a note of interest. The name BARAK means “FLASH OF LIGHTENING”. The name is of HEBREW ORIGIN. The Bible speaks of BARAK (a valiant man) AND DEBORAH,( a prophetess) who delivered Israel in a time of trouble against overwhelming odds ( See the Book of JUDGES in the OLD TRSTAMENT chapters 3 and 4 ).
On the question of Barak and Hilary or Hilary and Barak being on a joint ticket ,a good idea but is it really a workable good idea , I mean who will take first place and who will take second ?.
A joint ticket is out of the question . Let each candidate stand or fall on their own election mandate.
THe next American President needs a clear majority mandate to rule with confidence and certainty and good sound judgement.
If it is Hilary,so be it. If it is Barak, so be it, if it is John McCain , so be it.
Let the people vote. That is Democracy. When the chips are down Americans will make the right decision.
Just don’t move the goal posts or change the rules by changing horses mid stream.
America is a great country and who ever of the three is elected, will make a good President. God Bless America. Errol Smythe.

Are you really giving credit for this to Rush Limbaugh?

He couldn’t determine his own party’s nominee!!

I seriously doubt this poll.  Remember all the conservatives who were saying they would never vote for McCain?  Come november, Democrats will vote Democrat.

It’s one thing to tell a pollster how you’d vote eight months down the road, and another thing to actually do it.  And I don’t think it’s Limbaugh deserves the credit.

However, it is also true that the negative attacks between Clinton and Obama have helped McCain far more than they’ve helped either of the two Democrats.  And Clinton and Obama are spending every dollar they raise, while McCain is able to horde his money.

The poll is probably accurate, but it’s a temporary phenomena.  Right after Hillary drops out the D party will unify behind Obama, just as R’s unified behind McCain.

Get used to saying “President Obama.”

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